Christmas Event 2023

Curiouser and Curiouser 

What an afternoon! The White rabbit was late and let us down by not knowing his lines. The choir sang their hearts out. Then, fortunately, Lionel Austin and his friends rescued the compering – Up, down, left, right etc. The first Mad Hatter's Tea Party was run by Tonbridge u3a eccentrics then some of Lewis Carrol's poems were read out. The day became even curiouser with the original poetry in the style of Lewis Carrol by the Poetry Writing Group. This was followed by the audience having an out of body (and out of chairs) experience known as Qi Gong. By this time the audience was getting warmed up (or not).

The madness continued with the Story Writing Group imagining Looking Glass like tales, followed by mid to late C19th marvels from the Industrial Heritage group. 

Finally, the Art Viewing Group married the fantasies of Charles Dodgson and Salvador Dali. The second Mad Hatter's tea party, organised by the Events Team, provided much needed refreshments. 

Over 200 people attended. There were also people watching on zoom. More photos can be seen on the Tonbridge u3a web site. Tonbridge u3a, run by the members for the members. Thanks to everyone 

Various groups entertained us with singing, sketches, art and information all on the theme of Curiouser & Curiouser.

Geoff Collins captured these images during the afternoon.