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Anthropology

To find out more about this Group, Email
With the subject as “Anthropology”

NB. The group is full at the moment and we are not taking any more names for the waiting list.

What we do

Anthropology is the study of mankind. We explore aspects of mankind from both a biological and cultural viewpoint using visual presentations, talks and discussion. We look at how evolutionary processes have led to mankind as we know it today.

No prior knowledge is necessary - just curiosity.

The cost per meeting is £4 which includes refreshments.

Meeting Area: Mumbles Meeting Day: Mondays PM

Botany - Ystradgynlais

To find out more about this Group, Email
With the subject as “Botony - Ystrad”

This group is not open yet. Watch this space for more information and when the group is opening.

What we do:

Interested in wildflowers? Learn about plants that grown on hillsides, in woodlands, hedgerows, grasslands, riverbanks and wetlands and how to identify them through talks, presentations and field trips.

This course will allow you to:

 Get to know our native wild flowers, their habitats and ecology, and how they are adapted to their environment. There will be some associated field work.

 Identify native plants to species level using floras, dichotomous keys and a range of other identification aids.

 Get to know some of the commoner native families of flowering plants and their characteristic features.

 Familiarise yourself with flower structure by means of floral dissection, and summarise flower structure using floral diagrams and floral formulae.

 Consider the importance of wild flower recording and conservation, and examine the work of the Botanical Society of the British Isles (B.S.B.I.) and Plantlife Cymru.

Meeting Area: Ystradgynlais Meeting Day: Tuesday AM

Geology
To find out more about this Group, Email
With the subject as “Geology”

What we do:
We meet at different locations where we walk and study the Geology of the local area with an expert. Group members are asked to bring a picnic lunch, good walking boots and waterproof clothing.

Meeting Area: Various Meeting Day: Mondays.

iPad & iPhone
To find out more about this Group, Email
With the subject as “iPad & iPhone”

What we do:

We cover the basics of using an iPad and iPhone. These include:

Apps – Calendar – Camera – Clock – Contacts – Email – FaceTime – iBooks – iPhone – Maps – Messages – Music – News – Notes – Notifications – Office – Photographs – Reminders – Browsing - Internet – Security – Settings – Siri – Videos

Also general IT issues including Social Media and Aritificial Intelligence

Attendees are welcome to suggest subjects they would like us to cover.

Each week we look at a different subject so if you miss any classes you will not fall behind.

We have a comfortable venue with free parking and secure Wi-Fi.

Please bring your iPad/iPhone to the class.

The classes have finished for the 2025/26 season. We plan to restart for the 2026/27 classes in Autumn 2026

Meeting Area: Brynmill Meeting Day: Monday 10:30 to 12:30

To find out more about this Group, Email
With the subject as “Maths”

Natural History

To find out more about this Group, Email
With the subject as “Natural History”

The Natural History walks will follow different 'themes' such as Woodland, Rocky Shore, Birdsong, Bat-walks, Freshwater, Mammals etc.

Numbers would have to be limited and the walks would be fairly short and not taxing.

Meeting Area: Various Meeting Day: TBA.