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A seminar being held at the Volunteer Hall and Duns Castle, 10-12 April . There is a reduced rate for members of Duns & District u3a. For all details: https://www.astene.org.uk/current-events/hay-seminar To book (Duns u3a members scroll down Evenbrite page): https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/egyptologist-robert-hay-17991863-and-friends-in-egypt-seminar-tickets-259420623067

Presented by The Third Age Trust, Brenda Ainsley, Cotgrave & District u3a, will present some possible solutions to the climate emergency in her Zoom talk. In 2021, Brenda twice presented this popular talk explaining the science behind the climate emergency and outlining ways in which we can all ‘make a difference’ for future generations. BrendaContinue reading “The Climate Crisis-and Some Solutions”

March Monthly Meeting. All about games in ancient Greece.

Tuesday 22nd February, 10.00am for 10:30am, Volunteer Hall, Duns. Calling all keen gardeners! Duns and District u3a are hosting our very own GQT, chaired by our Vice Chair, Kit Hobkirk. All welcome. What ideas can the panel offer for winter colour? How can I protect my tender plants from strong winds? Why do my carrotsContinue reading “Gardeners’ Question Time”

Please send in your photos for our competition. Do you have the winning shot for our Facebook cover photo which we will feature in March? Although a bit of a wildlife and nature theme seems to be emerging, please feel free to widen our horizons! Don’t forget to visit our Facebook page and vote forContinue reading “Cover photo competition”

Tuesday 18 January at 10:30 am via Zoom Sit back, get a cup of coffee and do join us on Zoom to hear this month’s speaker. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87624574773?pwd=NEYxOXptaWVGRXZBdnNnWVpjb0l1QT09 Meeting ID: 876 2457 4773 Passcode: 290368 EXOPLANETS – introduced by Dr Adrian Janetta “In recent years astronomers have discovered numerous planets beyond our solar system in orbitContinue reading “Heaven’s Above”

10 am Tuesday 16th November in the Volunteer Hall Emma Gardener will be sharing her tales of living in Bolivia and the United Arab Emirates from 1996-2005, from La Paz, the highest capital city in one of the poorest countries in South America, to sea-level Abu Dhabi in one of the richest nations of theContinue reading “The Diplomat’s Wife”

As excitement and interest mount in the Climate Conference to be held in Glasgow 31st October – 12 November 2021, we want to raise the agenda locally and consider what we can do together or as individuals to play our part. We have 5 expert speakers on our panel, who will be reflecting on whatContinue reading “COP26: Duns reflects 12 Nov 10 am”

A Heart For Duns invites you to join writer Gilly Beckett for creative writing workshops exploring the theme of life experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. Enjoy these friendly in-person sessions with a warm-up and simple writing exercises to stimulate your imagination and help you get started with your own Lockdown Story, which we aim to publishContinue reading “Lockdown Stories – Creative Writing Workshop”

Fifty u3a members and guests were held spellbound by Peter Aitchison speaking about the persecution of witches in Berwickshire during the late 16th and 17th century. Hard to imagine the impact on the tiny community of Eyemouth when over a period of 65 years, over 30 so-called witches were accused, convicted and executed by theContinue reading “The Witches of Berwickshire”