Literature
Members of u3a in Ludlow should contact the Study Group Adviser Cathy Beardes for information on any study group.
If you are not yet a member of u3a in Ludlow please contact Janice Haines
If you are not yet a member of u3a in Ludlow please contact Janice Haines
Exploring the novel
Anne Holding
We read and discuss novels written during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Meetings are in the afternoon on the first Thursday of each month.
Historical Novels
Christine Walker
Discussing a wide ranging selection of historical novels, based on individual choice. Third Thursday morning monthly.
Christine Walker
Discussing a wide ranging selection of historical novels, based on individual choice. Third Thursday morning monthly.
Reading for Pleasure
Fay Carson
Reading mainly modern fiction. The group meets on the third Wednesday morning of the month.
Fay Carson
Reading mainly modern fiction. The group meets on the third Wednesday morning of the month.
Shakespeare's Plays, Enjoying
MikeBurke
A shared approach to studying a Shakespeare play for fun commencing 6th February 2024 over 8 sessions
Sessions will include: considering the context and themes of the play; reading and speaking some of the lines of the play; analysing and discussing key speeches and aspects of the play; comparisons of productions using DVDs; sharing knowledge and general information about the play and about Shakespeare and sharing the responsibility for facilitating group activities.
Some preparation at home will be required. There will be a small charge for room hire and members will be expected to buy or borrow the specified text.
This year’s play is A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is being performed at the RSC in the spring.
MikeBurke
A shared approach to studying a Shakespeare play for fun commencing 6th February 2024 over 8 sessions
Sessions will include: considering the context and themes of the play; reading and speaking some of the lines of the play; analysing and discussing key speeches and aspects of the play; comparisons of productions using DVDs; sharing knowledge and general information about the play and about Shakespeare and sharing the responsibility for facilitating group activities.
Some preparation at home will be required. There will be a small charge for room hire and members will be expected to buy or borrow the specified text.
This year’s play is A Midsummer Night’s Dream which is being performed at the RSC in the spring.