This was a major Scottish tragedy, brought about when William Paterson, an Scotsman who had gone to England and prospered, being a founder of the Bank of England, was convinced by a sailor called Lionel Wafer that there was a…
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William Brown 1777 -1857
William Brown is a national hero in Argentina, the founder of the Argentine navy and one of the founding fathers of the Argentine State. While it is agreed that he was born in Foxford, Co Mayo, there are conflicting versions…
Robert Cunninghame Graham 1852-1936
Robert’s life was certainly not dull – after an exciting life as a gaucho in South America he took to politics, was a Member of Parliament and a founder member of both the Independent Labour Party and the Scottish National…
Postponements
Inter-U3A events organised by the Region have been postponed. This includes the Bridge Congress, Singfest, AGM and Finance Workshop.
Other South American Stories
From Sue Calvert (Chandlers Ford and Monks Brook U3As) Many years ago I wrote my Doctoral thesis on Argentina (and met my late husband Peter Calvert, University of Southampton, in the process as he was my Supervisor). I have no…
U3A Agreement with NI Fire Service
The NI Region of U3As has signed an agreenment with the NI Fire Service so that all U3As can ask for a talk by the Prevention & Protection Officers from their local fire stations. They can request and arrange visits…
Group Outings
There are places where Groups can go while access for individuals is limited. What follows is a list of suggestions for U3As (by no means complete – please email suggested additions/ corrections to nithirdage@gmail.com). Belfast Strand Cinema/ Arts Centre 028…
Offers for U3A members
Due to the good behaviour of Causeway U3A, Rockmount Golf Club is offering a discount to U3A members for green fees or meals. This may be the start of a list of such offers so please email any others to…
Adult Learning Opportunities
In addition to learning with U3As there are a number of organisations providing adult learning or lifelong learning classes. This post aims to provide links to the key players – please submit your suggestions to nithirdage@gmail.com. (latest) Blacksmithing Classes Irish music…
Newsletter of the National Office
To get regular copies of the Trust’s newsletter add your email address to their website at Newsletter . For a starter check out the September issue to see who you know there.
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Alexander Watson Hutton 1853-1936
He was born in Glasgow (10/6/1853) to Robert Hutton and Ellen Watson at 29 Eglinton Street, in a tenement where now sits the O2 Academy. After the early death of his parents he moved to Edinburgh where he attended Daniel…
Dr William Stewart 1842-1916
William Stewart was born in Pitairn, Grandtully, Scotland, on August 6, 1830. In 1842 he entered the Perth Academy and in 1847 in the University of Edinburgh Humanities. He obtained a Doctor of Medicine diploma in 1853 and an Obstetric Surgeon…
Looking At Art, Project with Ulster Museum
LOOKING AT ART: A SHARED LEARNING PROJECT BETWEEN BELFAST U3A AND THE NATIONAL MUSEUMS NORTHERN IRELAND’S ULSTER MUSEUM Following an approach to the Ulster Museum agreement was reached to set up a small working group to produce guidelines to help…
Technology Workshop – Report
Technology and Beacon Day – Report On the 16th of October Rose Marie Bradley welcomed the inter-U3A technology group to a meeting in Spires in Belfast. The day began with a presentation by Venie and Eric Martin who showed…
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