Tuesday 2nd February at 1.30pm: “Philomena” 2013 1hr38min A world-weary political journalist picks up the story of a woman's search for her son, who was taken away from her decades ago after she became pregnant and was forced to live in a convent. Stars: Judy Dench, Steve Coogan and Sophie Kennedy Clark.
“The Fabulous Dorseys” is a 1947 musical biopic about the big‑band brothers Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Basic details Title: The Fabulous Dorseys Year: 1947 Type: Musical biographical film Director: Alfred E. Green Stars: Tommy Dorsey, Jimmy Dorsey, Janet Blair, Paul Whiteman and others. Story in plain language The film follows Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey from their childhood in a Pennsylvania coal‑mining town through their rise as famous bandleaders. Their father insists they learn instruments, they form early bands, achieve radio and touring success, then fall out and go their separate ways before finally reconciling. Music and feel It is packed with big‑band swing and jazz numbers, including some of the Dorsey hits such as “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” “Tangerine” and “I’ll Never Smile Again.” Cameos from bandleader Paul Whiteman and pianist Art Tatum give it extra appeal for music lovers, and there is a famous jam‑session sequence showcasing their playing. For your Sounds of Music session you can describe it to members as a classic 1940s musical portrait of two real‑life bandleader brothers, filled with swing‑era tunes and a nostalgic “rise, fall and reunion” story.
Our first in our new Arm Chair Travel groups will be held on Monday, 16th February from 10am in the Main Room. For this group we will be taken on the Wild West Way of Ireland. Wild West Way Starting at the most southern tip of the Emerald Isle, and making our way up the Western coastline through Tipperary, Limerick, the incredible Galway Bay and skirting around Northern Island to Blarney Castle.Join us for this special presentation. Monday 16th February from 10am.
Horsham U3A’s Local History group will meet on Monday 23rd February at 10 am in the Main Room for a special screening about the Snowy Mountains Hydro-electric Scheme, one of Australia’s most significant engineering achievements and a defining chapter in our post-war history. The video presentation will explore how the scheme was built between 1949 and the early 1970s, its impact on electricity generation and irrigation, and the experiences of the many workers and migrants who helped create it. We apologise for a change to the previously advertised program, which has been altered due to Bob McIlvena's being in hospital; we wish them a speedy recovery and look forward to welcoming them back when they are well enough to return. All Horsham U3A members are welcome to attend this session and share in a relaxed discussion following the screening.
