Monks Brook U3A, Chandlers Ford
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A monthly meeting is held on the first Wednesday of every month at 2pm in St Boniface Hall, Hursley Road, Chandlers Ford.
Parking is available for the hall in the Church car park. Following announcements concerning u3a business, invited Speakers give a talk. The list below details the current programme. Tea and biscuits are served after the meeting
| Subject | Tales of a Roving Reporter. |
| Date | 8th April 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Alan Jones |
| Venue | St Boniface Hall |
Tales of a Roving Reporter. Twenty years of weird, wonderful, and downright crazy stories, from nudists to royalty, dangerous animals, and nervous Bishops. Anything can happen and go wrong when there is a “Live Microphone”. Enjoy anecdotes from the unfortunate experiences of a radio reporter and discover what really happens “On” and “Off Air”!
| Subject | Billy the Kid and other bad eggs. |
| Date | 6th May 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Trevor Rutter |
| Venue | St Boniface Hall |
Trevor will talk to us about "Billy the Kid and other bad eggs".
It seems to be a common thing these days for crime to be glorified with some very unsavoury characters elevated to status of folk hero. My talk aims to dispel the myth that these people were "loveable rogues" worthy of admiration of any sort. Such unsavoury characters include Billy the Kid, Dick Turpin, Al Capone, Ned Kelly and the Krays. None of these were fluffy pussycats. All were bad egg
| Subject | Talk about the 'NCI and search and rescue |
| Date | 3rd June 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Jaye Isherwood |
| Venue | St Boniface Hall |
The National Coastwatch Institution is a charity staffed and managed by volunteers whose mission is to help save lives at sea and around the UK coastline. If you, a family member or friend uses the coastal waters or the shoreline – maybe canoeing, fishing, boating or even walking on our beautiful but sometimes treacherous coastline – we are watching and keeping you safe.
More details to follow
| Subject | Beyond Beliefs – One Family’s Incredible Story |
| Date | 1st July 2026 at 2.00pm |
| Speaker | Sohail Husain |
| Venue | St Boniface Hall |
After 6 years’ research, Sohail published an epic memoir about his parents and grandparents. He will talk about his amazing journey of discovery that revealed the extraordinary story of his Jewish mother and Muslim father, and how their own and their parents’ lives were impacted by momentous events of the 20th century, most notably the Holocaust and the Partition of India. It is an unbelievable tale that spans continents and cultures, exposing the horrific consequences of war and violent extremism, and the struggles faced by refugees and immigrants. But it is also a testament to indomitable human spirit and love overcoming tragedy and adversity.
