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The growth of off-limit topics at schools: No talking about racism, gender, or communism.
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Many states in the US have passed legislation prohibiting concepts that promote a ‘negative’ view of the country’s history; many teachers are quitting their jobs. The new rules would join 155 so-called “gag orders” already in place in 34 of 50 US states, limiting what teachers can say on topics such as race, gender identity,…
The Samurai of Japan
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Speaker John Hopwood is going to give us a fascinating talk on the Samurai of Japan. We have had Ying and Yang of Living in Japan in Travellers Tales, and will have a talk on Autumn Colours of Japan, so we are definitely going to know a lot about the land of the rising sun!…
Madrid in May
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The Travel group announce our first overnight trip or a long time. We are planning a 4 day 3 night trip to Madrid. We are operating a waiting list now but please register your interest if you could take up a place at short notice. Lots more information on the Madrid Tourist Website www.esmadrid.com/en
Early Maritime Exploration
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Presented by Alan Oliver. Early exploration by sea was by the Polynesians, the Vikings and the Chinese, but exploration initiated by Portugal, and later by Spain, lead to the establishment of the Portuguese and Spanish Empires of the Sixteenth Century. This talk describes these events, and some of the people involved. It is a fascinating part…
