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Learning in the u3a movement

Theme is 'Connect'

'Quantum Leap Sculpture' by Mark	Nicholls of Shrewsbury U3A

'Quantum Leap Sculpture' by Mark Nicholls of Shrewsbury U3A

Quantum Leap Shrewsbury; a Darwin sculpture

'Harp' by Jane Prout of Shepway & District U3A

'Harp' by Jane Prout of Shepway & District U3A

I connect to harp strings with my fingers and the strings connect to pegs hopefully making a lovely sound

'Heads' by Ruth Askew of Preston & District U3A

'Heads' by Ruth Askew of Preston & District U3A

For me these two Scandinavian glass heads create a sense of loneliness - would love to be free to connect in reality

'Pebbles' by Rosemary Gibbs of Rugby U3A

'Pebbles' by Rosemary Gibbs of Rugby U3A

People have been trying to reach out to each other in our friendly village. I have noticed the rainbows in windows but also messages painted on stones placed on seats, walls, verges and driveways as I walk around getting exercise. I took photos of some of them using my iPhone and then connected them in Photoshop.

'Bobbin Lace' by Rosemary Brown of North Norfolk U3A

'Bobbin Lace' by Rosemary Brown of North Norfolk U3A

Every stitch in bobbin lace is made by twisting 4 threads together, wrapping them round a pin, and retwisting the 4 threads to complete the stitch. If the threads do not connect in this way the pattern does not develop as expected.

'Buoys' by Gerard Hayes of Witham & District U3A

'Buoys' by Gerard Hayes of Witham & District U3A

I used a wide angle lens to capture this image where the buoys connect to each other via the rope along the beach.

'Connect 4'  by Alastair McMinn of Northallerton U3A

'Connect 4' by Alastair McMinn of Northallerton U3A

Get Connected with Connect 4 - or in this case Connect 2.....

'Strong Links' by Chris Adams of Stubbington U3A

'Strong Links' by Chris Adams of Stubbington U3A

Rusted chains on the River Hamble Ships Graveyard.

'The Way it Was' by Stella Crockard of Baddow & Galleywood U3A

'The Way it Was' by Stella Crockard of Baddow & Galleywood U3A

Even though we mostly now have underground cables, this is how we used to connect.

'Plumbing' by Derek Oakley of Droitwich Spa & District

'Plumbing' by Derek Oakley of Droitwich Spa & District

These connectors make a bright picture and fit the current title

'Ducklings' by Mike Clunes of Ripon & District U3A

'Ducklings' by Mike Clunes of Ripon & District U3A

A pair of 4 week old ducklings, enjoying close connection as the only survivors from a brood of 14. Nature is in balance! Seen on our daily walk along the river Skell near our flat in Ripon.

'Puzzling?' by Chris	Smith of Limebrook U3A

'Puzzling?' by Chris Smith of Limebrook U3A

'Figures' by Julie McConnell of Causeway U3A

'Figures' by Julie McConnell of Causeway U3A

Theres a parallel universe in my back garden!

'Window' by Elizabeth McIndoe of Worcester Area Group U3A

'Window' by Elizabeth McIndoe of Worcester Area Group U3A

This is the window of my local GP surgery. I think the message is, "Connect with love".

'Scaffolding' by Marilyn Beacham of Saltburn District U3A

'Scaffolding' by Marilyn Beacham of Saltburn District U3A

A view from one of our windows. Our neighbours are ready to start Phase 2 of their home improvements. All metal and wood is now safe and secure.

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