| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Coordinator: | |
| When: | Monthly on Wednesdays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm 2nd Wednesday of each month - No meeting in July or August. £2 per meeting to cover venue hire |
| Venue: | Bedhampton Community Centre |
Cost: £2.00 per meeting to cover venue hire.
For further information email ETG_GroupLeader (John Worley) or ETG_GroupLeader2 (Elizabeth Jorge).
The group focuses on issues affecting the Environment and Technological developments that will affect our lives today or in the future. Our programme includes talks on subjects and visits to places of interest.
No special knowledge needed, only your interest and enthusiasm.
Neighbouring U3A members are welcome to join the group by becoming an Associate Member of Havant U3A @ £12 per year (except Emsworth & District U3A who do not need to apply for Associate Membership).
We usually start with a member presentation on a topic followed by general discussion. Group members are encouraged to Google the topic in advance and come with questions and a point of view.
New Members welcome.
PROGRAMME
2025
10th September: Portsmouth Water's approach to Biodiversity, Nature and Water - Jenna Dewhurst, Portsmouth Water Biodiversity Specialist
8th October: Should I get solar PV and/or a battery? - Chris Skerry
12th November: Engineering a Better Tomorrow - John Worley
10th December: The South Downs in the Cretaceous Age - Prof Andy Gale, Portsmouth University
2026
14th January: The UK Housing Crisis Debate - Led by Ron Tate, the debate will commence with a 10 minute introduction. Members will then contribute for a maximum of 3 minutes each. Following the contributions, an open discussion will follow
11th February: Havant Borough Council Food Waste Service - Cllr Netty Shepherd
11th March: Unitary Authority Plans for HBC - Cllr Philippa Gray
8th April: The NHS Ten Year Plan: what will it mean for local health services? - Talk by a member of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board
13th May: Securing our Water Future: The Havant Thicket Reservoir Project - talk by Amy Rushton, Portsmouth Water
4th June: Artificial Intelligence Workshop - Chris Skerry and Elizabeth Jorge
Open to all Havant u3a Members
Links
Select the following link to view the Platlab we visited