The University of the Third Age

U3A Okeover

Programme for Term 3, 2022

B A Heterogenous Mixture

Dates: Thursdays 22, 29 September, 6, 13, 20 October

Times: 10.30 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.

Enrolments for this term closed on Monday 17 Oct 2022.

Officers:

Chairman:Howard Harvey021 1363043
Treasurer:Colin Freeman027 2369476
Please hand your enrolment form to the treasurer at the desk if he is available.

Course B

A Heterogenous Mixture

Course organiser:Various

Presenter:Various

22 Sep:
Jenny Sew Hoy Agnew (great great grand daughter) and husband Trevor Agnew on 'Merchant, Miner, Mandarin'.The story of Choie Sew Hoy whose life and career was closely linked to the Otago goldfields and the flourishing days of Dunedin city. - Organiser, Peter Moody

29 Sep:
Nigel Matthews, Chief Exec., Retirement Village Resident's Assoc., on 'What Retirement Village Residents Wish They Had Been Told'.Nigel has spoken and listened to literally thousands of prospective and existing residents and brings a wealth of resident experience to help others better understand the needs and perspectives of residents. Also an update re possible changes and a review of the Retirement Villages Act 2003. - Organiser, Yvonne Evans

6 Oct:
John Rogers on 'Antarctica Unveiled'.The early exploration and discovery of the great southern land – from Ptolemy to the Heroic Age. Includes Cook, Bellinghausen, Waddell and other sealers, D’Urville, Wilkes, James Clark Ross, Larsen, and more. - Organiser, Peter Braithwaite

13 Oct:
John Rogers on 'Discovery Expedition'.Robert Falcon Scott’s first expedition to Antarctica – Background, personalities, sledging journeys, and more. - Organiser, Peter Braithwaite

20 Oct:
John Rogers on 'Nimrod Expedition'.Shackleton returns south to try to better Scott – and nearly reaches the Pole. Background, attempt at the pole, ascent of Mt Erebus, and more. - Organiser, Peter Braithwaite