u3a

Northampton

Group Category: Science and Technology

  • Philosophy

    Leader: Marianne Mead Tel: 07595 901279 We meet by ZOOM. We are a group of interested amateurs who wish to explore philosophy and improve our general knowledge on the topic. In the last year, we have chosen a topic from the section 'Ethics' on the website 1000 Words Philosophy, Section Ethics (https://1000wordphilosophy.com/all-essays/ethics). One of us… Read more

  • Science

    Leader: John Fazackerly Tel: 01604 470342 Our Science Group is a friendly group with monthly attendances around 20. We have room for new members if you are interested in joining us. Usual cost is £2 per session, to cover the cost of room hire and refreshments. Whilst some of us a have a science or… Read more

  • Microscope Users

    Leader: Mike Gibson Tel: 01604 714513 Deputy: Charles Bond Tel: 07534 372975 See the article about our Microscope Users Group published in the Spring 23 issue of Third Age Matters and reproduced by permission of the Editor. PROPOSED PROGRAMME FOR 2024/25 All meeting, unless otherwise stated, are held at the Humfrey Rooms, 10 Castilian terrace.… Read more

  • Geology

    Group Leader - Bob Purser Tel: 01604 785836 / 07980 051777 Deputy - Sue Barker Tel: 01604 811961 / 07881 827224 Would you like to learn about the Earth beneath your feet? We span a range of topics including the geology of Northamptonshire, modern geological theories, the great names of geology, and the stratigraphical column… Read more

  • Astronomy

    Leader: David Hasdell Tel: 01604 452613Deputy: Charles Bond Tel: 07534 372975 The Astronomy Group is an exciting group this is open to everyone. It is suitable for the whole range of members, from those with little or no previously knowledge all the way through to those very much more engrossed in the subject. Monthly meeting… Read more