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Monthly Speakers

Details of each talk can be found here in the calendar of speakers (just click on the + sign to get the details) or in the newsletter.

Talks start promptly at 2.00pm with most people arriving from 1.30pm onwards.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided on conclusion of the talk.

If you are new to the area or looking to join us, please feel free to drop in for a “taster meeting”. Make yourself known to the person on the door and they will look after you.

Details are available at these meetings of all our social activities, groups, theatre etc.

See you soon!

Events in April–July 2026

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  • - Orangutan Rescue - Nigel Hicks and Sara Fell Hicks
    Orangutan Rescue - Nigel Hicks and Sara Fell Hicks

    Category: Monthly Speakers Orangutan Rescue - Nigel Hicks and Sara Fell Hicks

    2:00 pm
    01-04-2026

    Nigel Hicks and Sara Fell Hicks ,vet and veterinary nurse from Launceston, will tell us about their work with OVAID, which is a charity taking veterinary aid to orangutan rescue groups and centres in Indonesia and Malaysia.

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  • - Mining, on the Dark Side - Stephen Lay
    Mining, on the Dark Side - Stephen Lay

    Category: Monthly Speakers Mining, on the Dark Side - Stephen Lay

    2:00 pm
    06-05-2026

    Stephen Lay, retired Cornish and Worldwide Mining Engineer, who trained at Camborne School of Mines, will talk about ‘Mining, on the Dark Side’.
    The talk describes the corrupt underworld of mining, with organised crime and political intrigue

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Tavy District u3a Meetings

Tavy District u3a meets first Wednesday of every month .These meetings are in the town hall. The meetings start promptly at 2.00pm with members gathering from 1.30pm onwards.
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