Sheffield U3A Literature and Drama Groups
Book
Group I
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Book
Group II
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Book Group III
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Book Group IV
Coordinator |
Mary Whyms |
Telephone |
(0114) 236 8628 |
Email |
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Meeting/Time/Frequency |
Friday, am, monthly |
Venue |
Dore Moor Inn |
Cost |
Nil |
Details |
Access Code A |
We intend to discuss a variety of authors, covering biography, the Classics and novels. Each month a book will be picked and introduced by each member of the Group. This hopefully will introduce members to new authors. |
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Book Group V
Coordinator |
Mary Brookes |
Telephone |
(0114) 235 0180 |
Email |
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Meeting/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
Coordinator's home |
Cost |
Nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Read a book each month (sets available at the library). Meet to discuss it. One members introduces the book, mentioning author's life, other books etc., and initiates the discussion.
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Bookworm
Coordinator |
Angela Butler |
Telephone |
(0114) 288 4778 |
Email |
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Meeting/Time/Frequency |
Friday pm.monthly |
Venue |
Stocksbridge Library |
Cost |
Nil |
Details |
Access Code A |
We are using sets of books
provided by Sheffield Libraries. This is a free service
but means that we have to read two books as only 10 copies
of each book are provided. The theory is that half
the members read one book, and half read the other. We
will meet, split into our smaller groups and discuss the
book just read. At the next meeting the whole
Group will discuss both books. Every reader will
be given a chance to speak but this is not compulsory. |
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Drama Study
Coordinator |
John Parsons |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 230 4902 |
Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Tutor's home, S11 |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
We are
not a playreading group, nor do we put on stage productions. We
read a play for ourselves and then discuss it in the group under
the enthusiastic and expert guidance of our tutor, Mike Gardner,
who was once a lecturer in Drama. Mike takes us in a lively and
informative way through aspects of a play such as plot, characters,
historical background, and production. Where possible we tie in
our study of a play with a visit to see it at the Crucible or the
Lyceum on a group visit. Reading a play to oneself is an acquired
skill: plays are not as user-friendly as novels or poems. It is,
however, very rewarding once you have the knack. |
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Enjoying Literature
I
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Enjoying Literature
II
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Film Appreciation
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Literature
Network
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Novel Reading I
Coordinator |
Pam West |
Telephone |
(0114) 266 2188 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Monday, pm, four weekly |
Venue |
Members' homes, S10 |
Cost |
20p per meeting |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Everyone in the group reads the chosen book before the meeting. Members take turns to introduce the book and its author which leads to animated discussion. The whole group is involved in the choice of books to be read.
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Novel Reading
II
Coordinator |
Kay Beeston |
Telephone |
(01433) 631247
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Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Monday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
members' homes, various |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
A member chooses a book. All members read the book (novel). We
meet, the book is introduced by the member whose choice it is and discussion follows. |
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Novel Reading
III
Coordinator |
Judith Vernier |
Telephone |
(01246) 418607 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Friday, am, monthly |
Venue |
various members' homes |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
We read and discuss one novel a month,from a list of titles chosen by members. The member whose suggestion it is, introduces the book with details about the author, why she chose it for discussion etc. Recent authors include: Rose
Tremain, Sebastian Barry . Bernard Schlink and Mrs Gaskell.
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Novel
Reading IV
Coordinator |
Mary Simpson |
Telephone |
245 2568 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, am, monthly |
Venue |
Parson Cross Library |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access Code A |
We discuss the latest books we have read - (we take 2 books per session). Every opinion is treated with respect, and there are interesting conversational developmenta due to diverse views. There is usually a very agreeable
outcome. We are a friendly, welcoming group of people.
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Play Reading I
Coordinator |
Mike West |
Telephone |
(0114) 266 2188 |
Email |
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Meeting Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, pm, 4 weekly |
Venue |
members' homes |
Cost |
50p per meeting |
Details |
Access Code MH |
We use sets of plays borrowed from Sheffield
Library. Parts are assigned and we read through the play,
changing characters after each scene. The aim is to enjoy
reading the plays, rather than to study them. We read everything
from Aristophanes up to modern authors like Ayckbourn.
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Play Reading II
Coordinator |
Doreen Findlay |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 266 8577 |
Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Friday, pm, monthly |
Venue |
Coordinator's home |
Cost |
Nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
We discuss our preferences and decide on the type of play/ author/ comedy/ tragedy.We read anything from Aristophanes to Aykbourne. I go down to the Central Library and trawl their stock, choosing something for everyone - usually successful. We are a good humoured group and usually enjoy ourselves. |
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Play Reading III
Coordinator |
Mavis Frost |
Telephone |
(0114) 236 4249 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Thursday, pm, four weekly |
Venue |
Coordinator's home S17 |
Cost |
Nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Occasional theatre visits.
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Poetry Study
Coordinator |
Enid Bennett |
Telephone/email |
(0114) 236 1379 |
Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Tutor's home S11 |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Study of poetry - each course usually chosen by the tutor. This is not a lecture but a free discussion of what the poem means to us personally with the tutor helping with the difficult bits.
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Poetry for Pleasure
Coordinator |
Patricia Parkin |
Telephone |
(0114) 236 8009 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Wednesday, pm, fortnightly |
Venue |
Coordinator's home |
Cost |
nil |
Details |
Access Code MH |
Poetry reading on topics chosen by group members, followed by discussion
of poems chosen by each individual.
Presentation of brief biography of poet given by group member - followed
by poems of the chosen poet.
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Shakespeare for Pleasure
Coordinator |
Kay Nicholson |
Telephone |
(0114) 230 7576 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, am, fortnightly |
Venue |
Coordinator's home |
Cost |
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Details |
Access Code MH |
We meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. in various members' homes. We watch DVDs or videos of Shakespeare's plays, followed by discussion and some readings at the following meeting. |
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Story Writers
Coordinator |
Margaret Briddon |
Telephone |
(0114) 262 0501 |
Email |
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Meeting
Day/Time/Frequency |
Tuesday, am, four weekly |
Venue |
various |
Cost |
£2.50 per annum |
| Details |
Access Code MH |
A new theme
or topic is introduced monthly to inspire members to write
a story. Usually, individual creative work
but occasionally biographical, historical or adopting the style of a famous author.
A pleasant, non critical
atmosphere. Comment limited to helpful suggestions.
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