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Celebrating 25 Years as a vibrant part of the Tonbridge community
Nationally run events and more
There are many different online learning events and other activities, run by the national u3a movement, that are available to you as a member of Tonbridge u3a. Further details of what is available currently can be found on the national u3a website - https:// www.u3a.org.uk/.
Please send any comments using the e-mail secretary@tonbridgeu3a.uk
Rainer Maria Rilke: The Journey Within
Thursday, 4 September - 2 - 3pm
A series of talks by Professor Christopher Dowrick, illustrating how the creative arts, including literature, poetry, music, sculpture and painting, can enhance our wellbeing.
Rainer Rilke (1875-1926) is a superlative German-language poet. Despite being commitment-phobic and at times stylistically self-indulgent, he displays a ferocious emotional intensity which offers us deep insights into the human condition and our relationship with the world around us. His poetry is transformative, bearing witness to our ability to withstand suffering and find joy in the stir of creation. In this talk I will consider a selection of his New Poems and excerpts from his Duino Elegies; and explore his famous injunction: 'You must change your life'.
This event is for u3a members only.
Free Online Event
Railway History at the National Archives
Tuesday, 9 September - 10 - 11.30am
In this talk, Dr. Jessamy Carlson will discuss the wide variety of records relating to railways in the care of The National Archives. Drawing on collections which cover the whole country, to very niche sets of records relating to short-lived rail companies, the talk will consider a variety of sources for tracing the history of the railways, and those who worked on them across the last two hundred years.
This event is for u3a members only.
Free Online Event
The Life & Music of Ian Gillan – Deep Purple
Thursday, 11 September - 2 - 3pm
We are delighted to invite you to a special event with Ian Gillan, the legendary singer of the iconic rock band Deep Purple.
Join us as Ian shares stories from his remarkable career, his life and his music. This is a rare opportunity to hear first-hand about his journey through decades of music history.
Deep Purple was formed in 1968. Deep Purple is one of the pioneers of hard rock and heavy metal. Their best selling album 'Machine Head' (1972), features the classic anthem 'Smoke on the Water'
Beyond Deep Purple Ian has enjoyed a successful solo career and briefly fronted Black Sabbath. With a career spanning over 50 years, he remains one of rock's most influential voices.
For this event, non-u3a members are welcome to join - please do invite a friend.
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For further details including how to book your place on the above events, please go to the national u3a website - https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/u3a-week
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