Welwyn Hatfield U3A group has held its first live meeting in 18 months, with more than 100 people in attendance.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: The talk charted Tony's life in the music world, right back from his first singing performance in 1953 during the Coronation celebrationsThe talk charted Tony's life in the music world, right back from his first singing performance in 1953 during the Coronation celebrations (Image: Welwyn Hatfield U3A)

A total of 114 members watched the presentation by prominent U3A member Tony Tutton called ‘My Life in Music from Coronation to Corona’, which charted his life in the music world.

Since the first lockdown began, fortnightly presentations have been offered due to the efforts of a number of members who organised Zoom meetings, encouraged participation and offered training on its use.

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Prior to the event organisers thought they might only get up to 85 members attendingPrior to the event organisers thought they might only get up to 85 members attending (Image: Welwyn Hatfield U3A)

Prior to the first live meeting over 100 members were regularly zooming on a Wednesday morning, in addition many of the 60 interest groups were maintaining their activities via zoom.

The group are now looking forward to Tony’s next U3A performance when he with his Simply 60s Band will entertain those at the Autumn Dance on November 27.

For more information www.u3awelhat.org.uk

Welwyn Hatfield Times: Tony will be returning with his band to play in NovemberTony will be returning with his band to play in November (Image: Welwyn Hatfield U3A)