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Jan 09

British Film Institute Free Film Screening for Seniors

The BFI are holding a special showing of ‘No Room at the Inn” free UK 1948. Dir.Daniel Birt. Mon 29 Apr 14:00 nfT1 Young WW2 evacuees struggle in the face of adult abuse and complicity.

For other Free film viewings please click on the link below

BFI Seniors Leaflet

Nov 28

Walks, Visits, Coach Trips and Holidays for Winter and Spring 2013

Look and book!

The outings walks and holidays included are almost always very well received, so remember to book early to ensure your place.  For more information, pictures, web links and the booking forms go to the EVENTS tab  on the toolbar above and  click on Away Days.

 

Walks Visits – Coach trips – Holidays Spring 2013

 

 

Nov 20

Research Project on Ageing’s Effect on Balance

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Are you healthy and aged over 60? We are seeking volunteers to take part in a study investigating the effect of age on balance control.

We are looking for healthy adults with 60+ yrs without known neurological disease including seizures, migraine or fainting; uncorrected visual impairment or joint replacement.

The purpose of the study is to know the role of vision and attentional demands in balance control.

Participants will be measured balance before and after standing on a vibrating platform or with and without noise background.

We will reimburse your travel expense to King’s College London.

The study will be conducted at Shepherd House, Guy’s Campus near London Bridge station, for about 1.5 hours.

Ageing Research Information

 

Oct 31

Kingston U3A Records – Archive

There is a small but growing collection of Kingston U3A archival material.  This material has now been deposited at the Kingston Local History Room and may be consulted by anyone who is interested, during the hours that it is open to the public, on production of a valid Kingston U3A membership card. Please click on the link to find out more information about the History Room.                                                 

http://www.kingston.gov.uk/leisure/museums/local_history_and_archives.htm

Current Archive Collection – Listing

U3A archive

Please email either Paul Morrell or Jacqui Humphreys for more information or if you think you have any suitable material to add to the collection.

Morrello1@hotmail.co.uk

jjhumphreys@blueyonder.co.uk

Sep 25

New Shared Learning Project – How well do you Know South West London?

For more information or to request an application form please email Sue Leigh at smleigh@hotmail.co.uk . Applications close 16th November 2012.

Find out about two other  two other Shared learning Projects which will also commence in Jan 2013

1. The History of Science in London in conjunction with the Brish library

2.Exploring Art and Artists through the Adam International Review A Shared Learning Project with Kings College London Archives

 Go to Events on the toolbar and then to Shared Learning Projects for more information