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Offline Nick

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The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« on: October 19, 2010, 12:02:36 PM »
I am thinking of checking out the local one. Mort is making overtures to his.

Surely they can't all be slightly ga-ga sandalistas, can they?
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #1 on: October 19, 2010, 12:24:22 PM »
Most of those around here are!  point:

One chap I know who went along, just after he retired, found himself in a room with a bunch of people over the age of 80 .... he didn't go back.
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #2 on: October 19, 2010, 12:37:38 PM »
Probably a fair percentage.  eeek:

I've contacted two groups asking for more info. The woman I spoke to at the Harlow U3A certainly sounded ga-ga, I guessing she's the mother of the membership secretary.  

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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2010, 12:40:50 PM »
I've just looked up my local one;  I'm torn between "Old Time Music Hall" and "Stroll with a Camera"  eeek:    ::)
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2010, 12:44:00 PM »
Snooker and Cribbage ~ both on the same morning  cussing:
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2010, 12:56:32 PM »
OOoooooooooooooooo Cribbage ~ can I come?

I have a litricee and numbering certificake!
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #6 on: October 19, 2010, 12:59:00 PM »
Is this like some Darby & Joan club thing then...?  rubschin:
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2010, 01:00:27 PM »
 Shrugs:

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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2010, 01:09:14 PM »
"Life Long Learning" is the theory ...... It is mainly full of boring old tossers wanting to get out of the house, looking for affordable entertainment.

TBF It is claimed that it helps people adjust to life after work and also delays the onset of dementia. Should suit Nick.  ;)

I did take a serious look at it but honestly the subjects on offer here were so awful I decided against it. An atrophied brain struck me as a better option.
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2010, 01:28:25 PM »
Quote from: Snoopy on October 19, 2010, 01:09:14 PM
It is mainly full of boring old tossers wanting to get out of the house, looking for affordable entertainment.


Yep  happy088
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #10 on: October 19, 2010, 01:35:16 PM »
Form an orderly queue  noooo:
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #11 on: October 19, 2010, 01:36:45 PM »
Epping U3A offer "Fungus Forays"
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #12 on: October 19, 2010, 01:53:04 PM »
Take up fishing.
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #13 on: October 19, 2010, 01:55:50 PM »
I've tried this lot too, but they are quite daffy  noooo:

http://www.wea.org.uk/

PS

Just popped in (HQ is about 100 yds from me). They offered me a PT teaching job  eeek:

They must think I am daffy or summat  rubschin:
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Re: The all new University of the 3rd Age thread
« Reply #14 on: October 19, 2010, 04:14:51 PM »
SWWLTBO  says "Sign up ~ there is nothing daft about the WEA .... at least one of their tutors is  eyes:"



She is looking over my shoulder as I type!  scared2:



PS The pay is crap and they don't pay for prep or marking time .... only actual "contact hours"
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