Banstead U3A celebrate Odette Ellicott Day.
12/08/2008
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16th July 2008 saw members of Banstead U3A come together to celebrate Odette Ellicott Day. The Mayor of Reigate & Banstead,Councillor Roger Newstead, was among the audience to listen to Margaret Watson's presentation of 'My life on a harpstring'. They were introduced to the audience by the Acting Chairman of Banstead U3A, Roger Stamp.
The audience, were entranced by Margaret's talk about her harps & the varied programme of music & song she presented.
Universities of the Third Age are to be found in most towns in the S.E. of England & members enjoy a wide variety of activities. This university does not award degrees nor certificates & the ethos is that of self-help. To quote Chaucer, 'they both gladly teach & gladly learn'.
To find out more about Banstead U3A visit or more about Universities of the Third Age generally visit the website below
Local Banstead contacts: Joan Higgins,01737 350970; Julia Simmonds
> 01737 554927; Alison Gaitonde 01737 812646