Calling for expressions of interest:
TED (Technology, Entertainment and Design) Talks
This group will enable non-physically active members to keep connected. Download more information here.
Calling for expressions of interest:
Book discussion group
This group will discuss a chapter a month from Yuval Harari’s 21 Lessons for the 21st Century. This is an opportunity for relaxed, small group, speculative conversation.
Coordinator: Stuart Birks, Ph 021 204 7903, kstuartbirks@gmail.com
U3A Manawatu the first 20 years
This book, a history of U3A Manawatu researched and written by Carol Phillips, is available now for $10 a copy plus $4.50 pp. You can download further information and guidelines on how to purchase a copy here.
John Ward is looking for a keen musician who is interested in listening to, and discussing, classical music with him. Please ring him on 0274 455 299.
Recording & Broadcast Group
Has a weekly programme on Manawatu People’s Radio. It is called “Manawatu Conversations” and focuses primarily on oral history. It is broadcast on Tuesdays at 3pm and Saturdays at 1pm on 999AM. You can also hear the station here, or follow the link on the station’s web page: http://www.mpr.nz/. Past episodes are available as podcasts here. Queries to kstuartbirks@gmail.com