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On-line Computer Group : Leader John Harlow
This is information for people who have either registered or intend to register for membership of the On-line Computer Group. It will also be of interest to those wishing to use our Forum for different purposes still relevant to Sidcup & District U3A; if this is the case for “On-line Computer Group” below please read “General”.
1.Now that you are a member of the group, you may go to our Website (www.sidcup-u3a.org.uk), click on the “Forum” button, and then click on the “Register” link. If you need help with registering click the “FAQ” link near the top of the page; this offers answers to any question you might have about the Forum. It is recommended that you have a look through this section anyway.
2.After registering your user name and password of your choice you will be able to post a topic or message to the Forum as follows:
Go to our Website and Forum as before, click the “Log in” link and log in with your registered user name and password. Click upon the name “On-line Computer Group”. Click the “New Topic” button below the message list, enter a subject name and then type out whatever question you have in the white box. Finish your message by clicking the “Submit” button. Please note that the size of the white box does not determine the maximum length of your message.
3. To view the questions and topics:
Go to our Web-site and Forum as before, click the “Log in” link and log in with your registered user name and password. Click upon the name “On-line Computer Group”. Click upon the subject about which you wish to read, or to which you wish to respond (by then clicking the “Post Reply” button below the message). Type your reply in the white box and finish it by clicking the “Submit” button.
4.You are similarly free to read and respond to messages on the “General” discussion board and others that may be created in the future. When you have finished using the Forum please click the “Log out” link before closing your web browser.
5. You MUST be registered and logged in to post new messages or to reply to existing ones. At the time you post a message you may instruct the Forum to advise you by email of a reply by checking the box entitled “Notify me when a reply is posted”.
John Harlow
Unfortunately, owing to numerous attempts by undesirables to disrupt our forum with spurious material, in order to thwart them I am compelled to validate each registration before a message may be posted. I shall endeavour to complete this as quickly as possible. At the moment, although unregistered users are allowed to read messages they are forbidden to post them; however, if undesirables cause problems I may have to block unregistered readers, too. When registering I would ask you to use the "Occupation" section of your profile to quote your Sidcup & District U3A membership number; this will help me identify you.
Webmaster
This is information for people who have either registered or intend to register for membership of the On-line Computer Group. It will also be of interest to those wishing to use our Forum for different purposes still relevant to Sidcup & District U3A; if this is the case for “On-line Computer Group” below please read “General”.
1.Now that you are a member of the group, you may go to our Website (www.sidcup-u3a.org.uk), click on the “Forum” button, and then click on the “Register” link. If you need help with registering click the “FAQ” link near the top of the page; this offers answers to any question you might have about the Forum. It is recommended that you have a look through this section anyway.
2.After registering your user name and password of your choice you will be able to post a topic or message to the Forum as follows:
Go to our Website and Forum as before, click the “Log in” link and log in with your registered user name and password. Click upon the name “On-line Computer Group”. Click the “New Topic” button below the message list, enter a subject name and then type out whatever question you have in the white box. Finish your message by clicking the “Submit” button. Please note that the size of the white box does not determine the maximum length of your message.
3. To view the questions and topics:
Go to our Web-site and Forum as before, click the “Log in” link and log in with your registered user name and password. Click upon the name “On-line Computer Group”. Click upon the subject about which you wish to read, or to which you wish to respond (by then clicking the “Post Reply” button below the message). Type your reply in the white box and finish it by clicking the “Submit” button.
4.You are similarly free to read and respond to messages on the “General” discussion board and others that may be created in the future. When you have finished using the Forum please click the “Log out” link before closing your web browser.
5. You MUST be registered and logged in to post new messages or to reply to existing ones. At the time you post a message you may instruct the Forum to advise you by email of a reply by checking the box entitled “Notify me when a reply is posted”.
John Harlow
Unfortunately, owing to numerous attempts by undesirables to disrupt our forum with spurious material, in order to thwart them I am compelled to validate each registration before a message may be posted. I shall endeavour to complete this as quickly as possible. At the moment, although unregistered users are allowed to read messages they are forbidden to post them; however, if undesirables cause problems I may have to block unregistered readers, too. When registering I would ask you to use the "Occupation" section of your profile to quote your Sidcup & District U3A membership number; this will help me identify you.
Webmaster
Classical Music 2 : Leader Derick Johnson
The July programme was presented by David Wallace. We began with William Boyce’s Symphony No 1 with the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra. Boyce was a Londoner known for his church music who, after the demise of Handel, took over his role. J. S. Bach’s Organ Prelude “Liebster Jesu” {blessed Jesus} played by Albert Schweitzer was followed by a harpsichord sonata by Antonio Soler played by Virginia Black which showed two splendid performers at their best. Henry Cowell’s “Hymne and Fugue” was played by the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and was a surprise since this American tended to specialise in Folk Music. Paul Croxton’s “A Rumour” was played by the same orchestra. Next was Henry Hargreaves’ Bassoon Concerto by the English Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Smith playing the bassoon. Emmanuelle Barbella’s “Duet for Two Mandolins” with Alison Stephens and Sue Glossop impressing as the best performers in the UK with this seldom heard instrument. Maurice Ravel’s Tone Poem “La Valse” {the waltz} played by the BBC Concert Orchestra - this composer being better known for his Bolero and “Daphnis et Chloé”. Charles Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette” played by the Symphonique de Paris and it is interesting that this music was used by Alfred Hitchcock. Hector Berlioz’s “Ballet of the Sylphs” (from The Damnation of Faust) played by the New Symphony Orchestra of London changed the mood and we finished with Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No 3 played by the Ulster Orchestra. The programme was well received as it was extremely varied and not all composers were familiar to the entire Group - a circumstance intentionally sought by our members.
‘Sonny’ Hopkins
Local History 3 : Leader Pam Kirk
Our July visit was to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. This museum had been closed for some time during its renovation and modernisation. The result is excellent and it displays all forms of transport from the early 1800’s. There is so much information laid out over three floors with plenty of hands-on activities to amuse the young and not so young! We all agreed that one visit was insufficient to do the museum justice. An added bonus was that entry was free for us as we are all Freedom Pass holders! It was a well worthwhile visit.
Pam Kirk
Ramblers 2 : Leaders Pat & Alf Cracknell
In July, eleven of us set off from Camer Park for a 4½ mile trek round the fields of Meopham where there are some lovely views over the Weald of Kent. Meopham is a quiet village with the longest high street in Kent. It also boasts a windmill which has recently been restored to full working order. As it was a hot sunny day we gratefully retired to the George Inn for lunch and a welcome drink. While eating our lunch in the garden we were entertained by a group of gentlemen playing boules. This game is popular in France and metal balls are thrown (rather than rolled as in our game of bowls) to settle as near as possible to a target ball. A very enjoyable day was had by all.
Pat & Alf Cracknell.
Saturday Rambling Group : Leader Gay Braybrook
For our July ramble we went to Sandwich in Kent and walked along the coast to Deal - 6 miles. Travelling by train on the half price scheme cost us around £10 each without any traffic jams or road works! The day was sunny but extremely windy and it was good to get to our lunch destination. Two of our group decided to get to Deal from Sandwich by bus and this was achieved with their Freedom Passes; the bus went via local villages which meant they had a nice tour. After exploring Deal we returned on the train with its welcome refreshment trolley.
Gay Braybrook
The July programme was presented by David Wallace. We began with William Boyce’s Symphony No 1 with the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra. Boyce was a Londoner known for his church music who, after the demise of Handel, took over his role. J. S. Bach’s Organ Prelude “Liebster Jesu” {blessed Jesus} played by Albert Schweitzer was followed by a harpsichord sonata by Antonio Soler played by Virginia Black which showed two splendid performers at their best. Henry Cowell’s “Hymne and Fugue” was played by the Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields and was a surprise since this American tended to specialise in Folk Music. Paul Croxton’s “A Rumour” was played by the same orchestra. Next was Henry Hargreaves’ Bassoon Concerto by the English Chamber Orchestra with Daniel Smith playing the bassoon. Emmanuelle Barbella’s “Duet for Two Mandolins” with Alison Stephens and Sue Glossop impressing as the best performers in the UK with this seldom heard instrument. Maurice Ravel’s Tone Poem “La Valse” {the waltz} played by the BBC Concert Orchestra - this composer being better known for his Bolero and “Daphnis et Chloé”. Charles Gounod’s “Funeral March of a Marionette” played by the Symphonique de Paris and it is interesting that this music was used by Alfred Hitchcock. Hector Berlioz’s “Ballet of the Sylphs” (from The Damnation of Faust) played by the New Symphony Orchestra of London changed the mood and we finished with Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No 3 played by the Ulster Orchestra. The programme was well received as it was extremely varied and not all composers were familiar to the entire Group - a circumstance intentionally sought by our members.
‘Sonny’ Hopkins
Local History 3 : Leader Pam Kirk
Our July visit was to the London Transport Museum in Covent Garden. This museum had been closed for some time during its renovation and modernisation. The result is excellent and it displays all forms of transport from the early 1800’s. There is so much information laid out over three floors with plenty of hands-on activities to amuse the young and not so young! We all agreed that one visit was insufficient to do the museum justice. An added bonus was that entry was free for us as we are all Freedom Pass holders! It was a well worthwhile visit.
Pam Kirk
Ramblers 2 : Leaders Pat & Alf Cracknell
In July, eleven of us set off from Camer Park for a 4½ mile trek round the fields of Meopham where there are some lovely views over the Weald of Kent. Meopham is a quiet village with the longest high street in Kent. It also boasts a windmill which has recently been restored to full working order. As it was a hot sunny day we gratefully retired to the George Inn for lunch and a welcome drink. While eating our lunch in the garden we were entertained by a group of gentlemen playing boules. This game is popular in France and metal balls are thrown (rather than rolled as in our game of bowls) to settle as near as possible to a target ball. A very enjoyable day was had by all.
Pat & Alf Cracknell.
Saturday Rambling Group : Leader Gay Braybrook
For our July ramble we went to Sandwich in Kent and walked along the coast to Deal - 6 miles. Travelling by train on the half price scheme cost us around £10 each without any traffic jams or road works! The day was sunny but extremely windy and it was good to get to our lunch destination. Two of our group decided to get to Deal from Sandwich by bus and this was achieved with their Freedom Passes; the bus went via local villages which meant they had a nice tour. After exploring Deal we returned on the train with its welcome refreshment trolley.
Gay Braybrook