u3a

Emsworth & District

Environment & Technology*

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