Discussion Group – April/May 2025
On April 15, the Discussion Group talked about Fake News. Starting from a long Wikipedia article that describes it, we
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News
Getting more from your u3a membership: online learning
John Vick, Chair of Dawlish & District u3a, writes: For most of us, our lives in the u3a is mainly
Read MoreMonthly talk: Rebekah Pearson – Women’s Land Army
Our guest speaker in April was Rebekah Pearson who has been researching the fascinating history of the Women’s Land Army
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Dog Walking – April 2025
One of our recent Dog Walkers outings: We met up by Powderham Church and walked to the Turf Pub for
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Art Appreciation – April/May 2025
April’s meeting was an opportunity for members to choose a picture on the theme of Landscape and Nature. Members were
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Gardens and Gateaux – April 2025
The Gardens and Gateaux group went to Killerton House on Monday 7th April. Nineteen of us went, and I’m pleased
Read MorePage Turners – March 2025 review
In March the Page Turners read ‘Whitethorn Woods‘ by Irish author Maeve Binchy. This book was published in 2006. The
Read MoreTheatre group – April 2025
In March the Theatre Group went to the Pavilions in Teignmouth for a stage production of Thomas Hardy’s Far from
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Adventurous archers
Archery, it definitely hit the mark! Didn’t we do well? Every arrow on target (even if a few were just
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Boules group – April 2025
I always know that spring has really arrived when the boules group emerge, blinking, for their winter hibernation in the
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Adventure Group – Guided walk on nature reserve
Many of us are familiar with the nature reserve at Dawlish Warren. But do you know the wealth of plants,
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Strollers Social Walking Group – April 2025
On March 13th, six members of Dawlish & District u3a Strollers group enjoyed another informative guided tour of Teignmouth old
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Discussion Group – March/April 2025
Our group met on 21st March. We started with the attempt to define the concept of multiculturism, which covers groups
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Quiz group – March/April 2025
We were able to meet up twice in March, the quizzes covering a wide range of topics. There was a
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Art Appreciation – March/April 2025
There was no meeting of the group in March. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 8th April when members
Read MoreMonthly talk: Robin Buchanan – A most underrated pastime
Our speaker at the March monthly meeting was Robin Buchanan from the Dawlish Stamp Club. In advance of the meeting,
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In Our Own Write – March/April 2025
After a brief hiatus due to holidays, our topic for February was “The House on the Corner” and five of
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Adventure group – Quad biking April 2025
Our second quad biking adventure is taking place but this one is at a new location: the Escot Estate near
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Gardens and Gateaux – Killerton House
I have arranged a trip by minibus to Killerton House, a National Trust (NT) property, on Monday 7th April for
Read More2025/26 membership renewals now due
A message from our Membership Secretary: Dear Member This is advanced notice that your 2025 membership renewal for Dawlish &
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