| Welcome to new members: |
| Margaret Hoath |
| Judith Copeland |
| D. Newan |
From the Chairman: Many thanks to all those of you who have already paid their subscriptions for 2006-2007, nearly half the membership; and may I remind those who still have to renew. If you wish to pay in cash, Bryan Griffiths, the treasurer will be at the December and January meetings; but do please remember to bring the renewal form.Membership cards for those who have paid will be available in January.There have been one or two changes on the Committee about which you might like to know. I have asked Josephine Hawkins, who has been a member of the committee for the past two years, to assume the responsibilities of Secretary for all general administration, bearing in mind we already have Phyl Mullins as Membership Secretary and Jenny Mawer as Minute Secretary. Apart from this, Ray Thomas has decided to resign due to additional commitments; and we have co-opted Alan Reeve to bring the Committee up to its full strength of ten.Finally may I take this opportunity of wishing you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy and profitable New Year. |
GROUPS and EDUCATION
U3A Science Forum
Monday 30th January 10.00am at the Harnham Memorial Hall
Speaker Chris Wadge
Subject; Clocks
See also Cafe Scientifique below
Archaeology
Tuesday 31st January at Harnham Memorial Hall at 10.00am
Speaker Margaret McKensie
Subject The Salisbury Hoard
The Salisbury Hoard is the most remarkable hoard of prehistoric metalwork ever found in Britain, but knowledge of it was almost lost with artefacts scattered by metal-detectorists, dealers, auction houses and collectors. Thanks, however, to the dogged persistence of Dr Stead well over half the hoard has now been recovered and acquired by the British Museum, where it will be displayed as one of the most important finds of the century.
Items stolen from the UK in the past include the Salisbury Hoard , a unique collection of more than 500 prehistoric artefacts that were stolen in 1985 by treasure hunters from a site near Salisbury. Two thirds of the hoard has been recovered by the British Museum but a third is still dispersed in the trade. Now, if such a hoard were stolen and taken to a country covered by the Convention, the UK could consider putting in a claim for its return.
The Salisbury Hoard Bronze Age and Iron Age, 2400-200 BC
Found at Netherhampton, near Salisbury, Wiltshire, EnglandAn archaeological detective story
The Salisbury Hoard is the largest group of prehistoric metal objects ever found in Britain.
It first came to light in 1988, when archaeologist Dr Ian Stead was shown a collection of bronze miniature shields. He realized that they were unusual Iron Age artefacts, but did not know who found them or where they came from.
As he investigated, Dr Stead heard rumours that they were among hundreds of objects found in the Salisbury area. It then took years of detective work, including secret meetings in a pub, to uncover the story. Two metal detectorists had discovered the hoard during an illegal search and had sold the objects to dealers.
Proper excavations in 1993 established that over 600 objects had been deposited in a large pit close to a settlement. Most were miniature versions of objects such as shields, tools, daggers and spearheads. They were probably buried as offerings to ancient gods. The shields, for example, may have been intended to bring good luck in warfare. They were buried about 2000 years ago, at which time some of the objects were already 2000 years old. These were possibly Bronze Age objects dug up in the Iron Age and reburied with the other items.
From the collection of the British Museum
Playhouse Discussion group
No meetings in December and January
Thursday February 16th at 2.00pm
to discuss Arms and the Man.
Town and Country Inns
Thursday 15 December,
Group A: lunch as already arranged with Jim.
Group B: no meeting this month.
A joint lunch for both groups at the Antrobus Arms in Amesbury on 19 January 2006.
Booking and menu choice essential by 10th January.
LOCAL NEWS
How often do you use your car?
Would a car club save you money and trouble?
Salisbury have launched HOURCARS.
A Renault Kangoo is available to pick up from the Central Car park
For more information contact Benji Goehl on 0845 458 0338 or visit www.hourcars.co.uk
Café Scientifique, a Forum for debating science issues,
starts at Salisbury Arts Centre on
Tuesday 10th January
Subject : Finding our way through biology’s moral mazes
Speaker and leader of discussion Prof. John Bryant of Exeter University
Tuesday February 7th
Subject: Plastic Brains and microchip nerves
Speaker and leader of discussion Dr Jane Burridge of Southampton University
Tuesday 7th March
Subject: Hazard, risk and uncertainty: How worried should we be about new technology?
Speaker: Prof David Coggon, MRC Epidemiology, Resource Centre, University of Southampton.
Meetings are free and open to all. Doors open at 7.00pm when the bar and Café will be open for light refreshments before the event which starts at 7.30pm
Specialist Classes for Keeping Fit.
These are excellent classes run by Sheila Wills, a qualified KFA teacher in Salisbury. These are for 50 years plus. There are also classes for people who are unable to take part in ordinary forms of exercise due to a variety of disabilities. The classes last for one hour, all done to light music, and are great fun and low cost. More importantly one feels great benefit in joints and muscles. Highly recommended by one who is 70 plus and has been a participant for a few years and feels better for it.
Sheila Wills TEL 01722 333954
Phyll Babb has Caroline Jackson's, (our MEP), monthly newsletter – she would be pleased to email it to anyone who is interested.
OUTINGS and ACTIVITIES
Friday 20th January2006
China the Three Emperors 1662-1795
Royal Academy
Cost £20.50
Coach Tesco’s 8.00am
Coach Park 8.15am
Return form London 4.30pm
Monday 13th February
Bernard Shaw’s Arms and the Man
Playhouse Salisbury
Centre Stall seats
Cost £9.50
Coffee and Biscuits £1 available in the Hawkins bar reserved exclusively for U3A members
All enquiries and booking through John Ewington 500699
FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Coffee Morning Speakers
January Our members’ Party. Make sure you have a ticket. These are available at the December Coffee Morning.
February 15th
Speaker: Ann Seviour
Subject; The Ecology of the New Forest
March 15th
The AGM
April 19th
The Great Storm
South East U3A Summer School
Runs Wed 28 June to Sat 1 July at University College Chichester.
There are 11 courses on a variety of scientific and artistic subjects.
3 nights ensuite plus full board and course costs £225
without ensuite costs £200
dinners, lunches and course costs £135
just lunches and course costs £95
Details from Phyll Babb
ARTICLES FOR SALE
Computer including modem, keyboard, and mouse
Word 97, Windows 95
Suitable for word processing.
Contact 01722 322781
Electric Curling Tongs £7
Hand held infra red massager
(Cost £200)
£50 ono 501431
NOTE These images are for illustration only and do not represent the actual items
Please send all contributions for the Newsletter by the Wednesday noon before the meeting to the Editor:
Lydia Dungate
5 Bourne Villas, College Street,
Salisbury SP1 3AW
Tel: 01722 339286
Or e-mail lydiakendungate@fish.co.uk (Cut and Paste this email address)
E-mail or disc preferred