The subject interests of our group so far include paintings (all periods), old churches and cathedrals, the Victorian period, oriental art, modern art and architecture, theatre set designs and costumes, illustrators, the art of the cinema and photography.
Activities can involve:
1) watching DVDs and discussing their content, etc.
2) introducing the group to relevant topics of personal interest by various means, including presentations.
3) visits to places with talks arranged specially with knowledgeable guides, where possible, e.g., exhibitions, historical buildings, churches, theatres (behind the scenes).
You do not need to be an expert to attend our meetings and activities, which are aimed at the 'interested amateur'.
We enjoy good, informative discussions about artists and buildings, as well as each other’s company. Anybody in the group is welcome to contribute to meetings, whether through giving presentations on favourite topics, arranging visits or showing DVDs (there are over 800 available to borrow from the U3A Trust library).
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Leader: | |
| When: | On Tuesdays 10:10 am Second Tuesday of the month |
| Venue: | St. John's Church |
Forthcoming events
2026
Salisbury walking tour - July
Lancing College Chapel and The Church of the English Martyrs, Goring By Sea - June
Andy Warhol - Graham - March
Rex Whistler and Artwork on the Titanic - Ann and Pat - February
Modern Architecture of Rotterdam - Andrew - January
2025
Show and tell: Art or Architecture of the 20th/21st Century - November
Richard Rogers - Ray - October
Football stadium architecture and Edward Hopper - Matt and Graham - September
The Hospital of St Cross - July
Whitchurch Silk Mill - June
George Watts Gallery and house - May
Gordon King and Frank Matcham - John and Celia - April
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Parish Church Architecture - Matt and Nick - March
Ford Maddocks Brown and George Watts - Mike and Andrew - February
Victorian Music Halls - Pat and Ann - January
2024
Victorian artefacts - November
Members brought along and talked about a range of Victorian artifacts and images. These included the Penny Black postage stamp, Brighton station clock, ladies' bloomers, an inkwell, a teapot, coinage, Victorian remedies, Gilbert & Sullivan, other works of art and architecture plus ... a commode. Also if you look closely in the second photo you might be able to make out the remains of a Victoria Sponge which was one of the many delicacies which members bought along to share as an end of year celebration.
Victorian infrastructure - Matt - October
Hidden women and John Betjeman - Pat and Jenny - September
Winchester College - July
Sandham Chapel - June
Roche Court - May
