Sarum U3A Press Release
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Press Report Sarum U3A
Meeting 18 June 2003.
A glorious sunny morning more suited to a trip to the coast, or an hour or two in the garden, did not prevent a good turn out for Sarum U3A's June meeting at St Francis Church Hall. This is in some part due to the excellent service provided by our Coffee Team, and the superb selection of biscuits offered. It is reported by eye witnesses that on the morning in question, a 'man' was seen assisting the ladies of the team in their task, but confirmation of this unusual incident is hard to come by. The Chairman brought the meeting to order promptly at 1030, and opened the morning's business with a reminder to those members who have computers and wish to receive the Newsletter by email to enter their names and email addresses on the list provided. For interest, the author can verify the email distribution set up by the Chairman works well. The Secretary Phyl Mullins again reminded members who wished to order the 2004 U3A Diary to do so quickly before the list closed. Some members expressed concern about differential pricing of the U3A Magazine, and the inclusion of unsolicited advertising literature. The Chairman said she would enquire into the matter. Jean Lunnon the Course Organiser explained that the 'Free' computer tuition courses available to U3A Members at the Salisbury IT Centre comprised 3 consecutive courses or modules totalling 120 hours, with a minimum of 4 hours per week leading to a qualification. It is an intensive time consuming course, and members were advised they could not limit themselves to one module only. The business of the morning concluded, Commander Dom Young Royal Navy, gave a riveting talk on submarines. With the help of many excellent photographic slides and diagrams he explained the development of the submarine. From the small primitive pedal powered submersibles of extremely limited endurance that began an evolution which eventually led to the nuclear submarine of today. The Trident Submarine. A huge nuclear powered vessel with unlimited endurance, is able to roam virtually undetected under the world's oceans carrying the awesome destructive power of its multiple intercontinental missiles, each one capable of destroying a city. A very clever visual aid made from a plastic Coke bottle doubled as both submarine and torpedo, and was used to clearly demonstrate their guidance and control systems. Several humorous anecdotes of life in submarines added to a thoroughly informative and entertaining talk. |
