U3A Newsletter No 39

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER  at 10 am in the Catholic Church Hall

ONE WAY TICKET TO SIBERIA

by CHRIS TARRANT (DVD)

Chris Tarrant embarks on an epic 2,000 miles journey from Moscow to the Yamal Peninsula deep inside the Arctic Circle in Siberia to reach the northernmost railway station on Earth. While riding the brutal Soviet-era lines built under Joseph Stalin, he eats reindeer stew with a local family, and drives a massive locomotive.

TUESDAY 29 SEPTEMBER  at 10 am in the Catholic Church Hall

SOCIAL MEDIA PANDEMIC

by DR ROY LEAVER

Since about 2015 or even earlier there has been an exponential increase in mental illness in adolescents. This has been directly related to social media and the inappropriate use thereof.

FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER  at 10 am in the Catholic Church Hall

THE IDEAS of HENRY GEORGE in an ALTERNATIVE POLITICAL ECONOMY

by ROBERT STEWART

The current tax system burdens work and business activity. By contrast, a system based on land rent would collect revenue from the value created by communities. Land rent would launch economic growth and create a fairer distribution of wealth.

                 EXCURSION TO THE GANTOUW PASS

Saturday 31 October

Martin Etsebeth gave a fascinating presentation about the Gantouw Pass several weeks ago. This was the pass used by ox wagons to cross the Hottentots-Holland mountains before the Sir Lowry’s Pass was built. Martin has agreed to lead a visit to the pass.

A mini bus has been rented for the occasion. Meet at the Catholic Church Hall (CCH) at 08:00 for 08:30 departure. (Early departure to avoid heat of the day during the ascent.) Drive to the access gate near Sir Lowry’s Pass. Hike up the steep incline to the outlook point. Time for views and explanations. Bring your own drinks and snacks. Depart at 14:00 with arrival at the CCH approximately 15:00.

The access route is 3,1 km and is a steep and uneven trail. Members with walking disability should not participate. Walking stick and hat recommended.

Cost: R125 per person. Capacity limited. Book a seat by sending an email to G. Claassen at gc2441@gmail.com. Once your reservation is confirmed, you will be advised how to pay by EFT.