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23 January : A Brief Tour of the Universe
Tony Hersh is a keen member of Newbury Astronomy Club and will talk to us on this fascinating topic.

14 January : New Year Social
Bring a plate to share and take part in John’s lighthearted music quiz.

10 December : Archaeological and Historical Discoveries at Broughton Castle
Keith Westcott, who is a detectorist, archaeologist and historian will talk to us about this local site. You may know Keith from TV’s Time Team.

26 November : AGM
Come and have your say. Note – there will be no charge for the meeting.

12 November : Book and Jigsaw Swap
Bring your books and jigsaws to swap. There will be cake available in exchange for a small donation for charity. Cake contributions welcome. Also some

22 October ; Women in the First World War
Historian Stephen Barker returns to give this talk. Women played many roles in WW1, including in the military, on the home front and in factories.

8 October : The War Graves Commission
Mike Chapman is a volunteer with the Commission – he will give a talk on the Commission’s work.

24 September : The ancient English Morris dance
Michael Heaney will give a talk on the history of Morris from the 15th century, through its subsequent decline and revival in the 20th century.

10 September : Garden Talk
Andrew Woodall, Head Gardener at Broughton Grange, will give a talk. Andrew was previously manager of Sting’s estate and gardens in Tuscany.

23 July : 40th Birthday Party
Come and celebrate 40 years since the founding of Banbury u3a with tea and cake. There will be some musical entertainment and an exhibition of