INTERESTING PROJECTS
From time to time members of TWu3a undertake one-off projects which involve detailed research. In 2020, the Tree Canopy Assessment Group joined the Kent Tree and Pond Wardens in a Forest Research project assessing canopy cover in urban areas. The Bee Walkers Group are currently taking part in a Bumblebee Conservation Trust project to monitor bumblebee numbers. Here are two of particular local interest:
LOCAL WALKS BOOKLETS
Updated by our members and printed in 2020, these booklets
will add interest to your walks in Tunbridge Wells.
Book 1 covers Mount Sion, the High Street and Grove Hill Road.
Book 2 covers ‘Calverley New Town’, Camden Road and the Town Centre.
Book 3 covers Mount Ephraim, The Boyne Park Area and London and Inner London Road.
We can arrange to have them posted directly to you. They are £4.50 each, but if you order all 3, we will send them post free. Please contact Sue Brimlow for details of how to order and pay.
Updated by our members and printed in 2020, these booklets
will add interest to your walks in Tunbridge Wells.
Book 1 covers Mount Sion, the High Street and Grove Hill Road.
Book 2 covers ‘Calverley New Town’, Camden Road and the Town Centre.
Book 3 covers Mount Ephraim, The Boyne Park Area and London and Inner London Road.
We can arrange to have them posted directly to you. They are £4.50 each, but if you order all 3, we will send them post free. Please contact Sue Brimlow for details of how to order and pay.
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HIGH STREET PROJECT
The High Street Project Group are taking part in a major UK u3a project, looking at High Streets after Covid. The rise in internet shopping and more office workers permanently working from home, are just two reasons why high streets and town centres could change in the future. Members have recorded details of businesses that are currently trading in six roads at the lower end of town, the information will be fed into the u3a Office Database. The plan is to revisit the areas in the future to monitor change. In addition, the 1921 Census is soon to be published, members thought it would be interesting to compare the results of 100 years ago with their 2021 findings. Members have created a website where you are able to view the results of their surveys. https://twu3ahighstreetproject.weebly.com/. You can also view the national website at: www.u3ahighstreet.co.uk. |