Sheffield U3A History Groups
Classical Civilisation
Coordinator |
Anne Thomas |
Telephone |
(0114) 230 5281 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Friday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
Coordinator's home |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access code MH |
We study Ancient Greece and Rome, taking turns to prepare a short introduction to a topic. We use video, taped talks, slides etc. |
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Family History I
Coordinator |
Ann Grassick |
Telephone |
(0114) 230 2777 |
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Email
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, am, 4-weekly |
Venue |
Eccleshall Library |
Cost |
£10.00 per annum |
Details |
Access code A |
Our aim is to
help each other discover our family roots. Suitable for
those just starting to explore their history and
those wanting to renew their research.
We expect members to pay £10 per year to cover the cost of any speakers
whom we might invite.
Members are required to have computer access and be prepared to use a database
and internet for their
research.
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Family History II
Coordinator |
Stuart Lodge |
Telephone |
(0114) 220 7192 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, am, 4 weekly |
Venue |
Wagon & Horses, Millhouses, S7 |
Cost |
£1.50 coffee and biscuits |
Details |
Access code A |
Self-help group for experienced family historians. Discussions and problem solving. |
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Family History III
Coordinator |
Paul Cordwell |
Telephone |
(0114) 232 2766 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
Chapeltown |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access code A* |
A flourishing group for Family History, especially for North Sheffield.
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History I
Coordinator |
Robert Bragg
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Telephone/email |
(0114) 281 9534 |
Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, am, fortnightly |
Venue |
Abbeydale Sports Club, S17 |
Cost |
£10 per annum plus £1 per meeting. Visitors welcome £2 per meeting. |
Details |
Access code A* |
The group aims to cover a wide range of aspects of history, depending
on members' interests and the availability of suitable speakers.
We have a large membership, with attendance varying, depending on
the subject under discussion. |
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History II
Coordinator |
Roy Morris |
Telephone |
(0114) 236 3800 |
Email |
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Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Monday, pm, 4 weekly |
Venue |
members' homes |
Cost |
£2.50 per annum plus 50p per meeting |
Details |
Access code MH |
Our 2007/8 programme has been mainly a series of lectures on the British Empire and this is to continue. |
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Local History III
Coordinator |
Peter Evans |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 281 9532 |
Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Monday, am, fortnightly |
Venue |
Millhouses Methodist Church |
Cost |
£20 per annum |
Details |
Access code A |
Fortnightly meetings with speakers on local history topics and occasional visits to museums or other places of interest. |
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Local History
IV
Coordinator |
Margaret Laycock |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 236 4109 |
Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Friday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
Broomcroft Home, Ecclesall Rd South S11 |
Cost |
£2 per head |
Details |
Access code A |
We now meet once a month, on the last Friday at 2.00pm and have speakers on various subjects. A few of the residents attend our meetings. |
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Local History V
Coordinator |
Margaret Etchells |
Telephone |
(0114) 236 3317 |
Email |
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Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Member's homes S7 |
Cost |
£2 per meeting |
Details |
Access code MH |
We meet fortnightly for talks, presentations and slide shows on topics concerned with the history of Sheffield and its surroundings. We make three visits during the Summer and we hold two social events in December and July. |
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Local History
(SE)
Coordinator |
Margaret Troop |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 287 4448 |
Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Eckington Church Hall |
Cost |
£25 per annum |
Details |
Access code X |
We have speakers at most of our meetings and they talk on a variety of subjects, often also showing slides. Some recent topics have been, 'The Sitwells and Renishaw Hall' and 'Sheffield's Industrial Past'. Some recent topics have been ' Sheffield cutlery' and 'Sheffield dialect, customs and folklore since WW2'. We visited The General Cemetery and Renishaw Hall last year. |
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Local History (North)
Coordinator |
Peter Hughes |
Telephone |
(0114) 245 1172 |
Email |
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Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
Chapeltown Library |
Cost |
£10 per year |
Details |
Access code A* |
The groups studies all aspects of local history within a five mile radius of Chapeltown. One meeting a month
along with various walks and visits. |
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Military History
Coordinator |
Marion Monaghan |
Telephone/email |
(01246) 414137 |
Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Thursday , pm, monthly |
Venue |
Millhouses Methodist Centre
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Cost |
£10 per annum |
Details |
Access code A |
Group meets last Thursday of the month to hear a talk on a subject of British and American military history over approximately the last 200 years, eg famous battles, campaigns, personalities, uniforms, intelligence. Occasional visits to museums, sites, etc. An Executive Committee meets twice per year to plan the programme. |
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Oral History
Coordinator |
Vera Wibberley |
Telephone |
(0114) 255 4982 |
Email |
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Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, am, four weekly |
Venue |
Millhouses Methodist Hall S7 |
Cost |
£1 per meeting |
Details |
Access code A |
Informal chat about memories of childhood, schooldays, family life, holidays, etc and studying old photos and memorabilia. Speakers on historical subject, local and further afield, promoting discussion and memories, along with tape recordings where possible.
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Visiting History
Coordinator |
Kathleen Head |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 243 8021 |
Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
various |
Cost |
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Details |
Access code X |
We are a Group interested in visiting a wide range of historical sites through excursions and slide/talks. When possible,we visit venues which are within approximately a 30 mile radius of Sheffield, and are served by public transport. We meet the third Tuesday in each month at 2p.m.
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