Social Sciences

What do we do?

Through monthly discussions, we explore and debate aspects of policy and practice concerning crime and justice, but we do so with a light touch. This a really contemporary subject area attracting a range of diverse opinions informed by the group’s own interests. Some guest speakers may be introduced for more specialised areas. Topics of interest would include: Why do people commit crime; Does Prison Work; What is justice and who is entitled to it; What do the police do; Is the criminal justice system effective?

There is no payment required to attend this group, but the venue ask that we buy a coffee or a snack to cover their costs.

For more information, please call Mark on 07738089555

What do we do?

Passion, argument, disagreements (politely), differences of opinion, fun and most of all laughter. These are a few of the ways we express ourselves in discussing the issues of the day when we meet for a couple of hours each month. This is democracy at its local level, agreeing to disagree, debating the topics of the day and learning from opposite points of view. As well as current news we often make time to introduce larger topics e.g., climate change, constitutional issues and world news that affects us all.

We are open to new members.

What do we do?

We are a lively and participative group with members offering to lead discussions on a range of issues. In recent times,

From our pre Referendum start in 2016, our lively and participative group has discussed a wide range of policy issues and the current and future Government and political implications arising.
In recent times, we have considered the future of the UK, the Green New Deal, Criminal Justice, Housing and Health Inequalities, Climate change, the NHS, Levelling up, Education, and Citizens Assemblies.

We aim to report a summary to the wider u3a membership through the newsletter and continue to circulate opinion pieces within the group .