Presented by Steve Bird

Somewhere around 1880 ‘Pax Britannica’ started to give way to an extra-long ‘American Century’. However, for the past forty years or so the West has sensed a similar passing of the baton. This time the shift is not to another variant of the European culture which has been so dominant since the sixteenth century. Rather, we appear to be on the brink of an Asian century with wholly different cultures, outlooks and attitudes.

Study Days are open to all U3A members and guests are very welcome. They are held in the Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon; starting at 9.30am with registration and running from 10am to 4pm.  We offer hybrid events so that members can attend the hall or view the study days online.

The fees from February 2025, including coffee/tea and biscuits, are £12 for hall attendance or £7 online, £15 for guests and £15 for all attendees paying at the door, although booking in advance is preferred. Booking forms etc. are available from the Surrey U3A Network website