February Meeting – My Quest for Journalistic Fame

The speaker this month was our own U3A member Michael Farr who stepped in at the last moment to give us one of the most entertaining and interesting talks we have had. His quest for journalistic fame was always tied up with his life long passion with the railways. He wrote numerous articles included in ‘Buses Illustrated’, ‘The Railway Modeller’ and the ‘Railway World Manual’.

Michael interviewed big names for Radio Bristol including Gerald Nabarro and Ronnie Corbett. He then went out with a tape recorder interviewing people about their interest in the railways which Blue Peter showed on their programme.

He had always wanted to write for the national newspapers, but never managed it. Michael said his wife was once cross about something she had read in the Daily Telegraph and he encouraged her to write to them about it – she did and it was published!

Why not come along and join us, have a look at our website www.callingtonU3A.co.uk to see all the activities that are available not to mention the friendly people.

More details from Rosemary 01579 370578