Visits to Kew Gardens GAS Visit: Monday, 22 April Booking for this trip is now closed. As it was oversubscribed, it is important that you let Hazel Burr know if you cannot go so that your ticket can be offered to someone on the waiting list. Thank you. Contact Hazel Burr: 07817 264959, hazelbee46@yahoo.co.uk Group Visits As we mentioned in the February newsletter, there will be some tickets available for Kew Gardens which we shall offer to groups. The full details and the application form will be in May’s newsletter. Please note that this offer is limited to one ticket/visit per person. If you have already been allocated a place on the GAS visit to Kew Gardens on 22 April,
GAS Visit to Eltham Palace There are still places available on this visit on Thursday, 16 May. You can find full details of this trip and the application form in the February newsletter, which we sent out at the beginning of the month. If you are interested, please fill in the form in the newsletter and send it off to Jacqui Hine as soon as you can. Please note: There is a risk of the trip being cancelled if we do not have enough members to fill the coach. Jacqui Hine: 020 8549 1924, jacqui@hine.org.uk
Use this link to go to the Third Age Trust and book a place on any of the talks listed below :-
u3a Radio Podcast
Listen to our monthly radio series on our YouTube and podcast platforms. New episodes on the 17th of each month.
Aviation Network Meeting: Milestones in Aviation
In this meeting of the u3a Aviation Network, Don Mobley of Stowmarket u3a presents the most significant events in aviation history.
Tuesday 2 April at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
From Pleasure Gardens to Theme Parks
Hosted by Moira MacQuade, Guildford u3a, who will look at the history of pleasure gardens from the 18th century until the present day.
Friday 5 April at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
An Introduction to AI Chatbots
Would you like to learn how to use an AI Chatbot? Within an hour you will be chatting with the AI Chatbots known as Copilot and Gemini. Hosted by Barry, u3a AI Subject Adviser.
Thursday 4 April at 3.30pm
Free – online via Zoom
Electing the President in 2024 – an UpdateIn November 2024 the US will elect its 47th President. u3a Subject Adviser for UK and US Politics Paul Carter provides an update for us.
Tuesday 9 April at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
Laughter Yoga with Judith (Jan-Jun)
Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions
Next Session: Wednesday 10 April at 10am
Free – Online via Zoom
Live Cookery Demonstration – spring recipes
Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos his delicious spring recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members.
Thursday 11 April at 10.30am
Free – online via Zoom
A Remarkable Woman: The Arts and Crafts Designs of May Morris
Presented by Helen Elletson, curator of Research and Development at the William Morris Society.
Thursday 11 April at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
AI News: April
Are you interested in learning about AI? Join others discovering the world of AI, hosted by Barry Claydon, u3a AI Subject Adviser
Thursday 11 April at 3.30pm
Free – online via Zoom
Judith Walker and Merrie Maggie offer a session of Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance, a gentle aerobic exercise combining the four elements of joy.
Monday 15 April at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
The key to longevity, happiness and global change
Discover the importance of purpose and how it relates to longevity and happiness and what it might mean for you with George Lee.
Tuesday 16 April at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
The Road to Clean Water: Beginnings of a sewage system in Victorian London
The great stink of the Thames in1858 convinced parliament to clean it up so Londoners could drink clean water. Enter Joseph Bazalgette.
Wednesday 17 April at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions – From December 23 – May 24
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
Next session: Thursday 18 April at 10am
Free – online via zoom
Live Cookery Demonstration – more spring recipes
Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos more of his delicious spring recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members.
Thursday 18 April at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
From despair to delight: the sonnets of Gerard Manley Hopkins
This is the second of a series of talks illustrating how the creative arts can enhance our wellbeing, by Christopher Dorwick of Orrell Park & District u3a.
Thursday 18 April at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
The Climate Crisis – and some solutions
Brenda Ainsley, Cotgrave and District u3a and IGO, returns to deliver her popular talk on the science behind the climate crisis.
Friday 19 April at 10am
Free – online via Zoom
Secrets of the Human Brain: Talk Four: The Blood – Brain Barrier
This talk explains there is a major barrier between our circulating blood and brain, by Dr. Bob Pullen of Prudhoe u3a.
Wednesday 24 April at 2pm
Free – online via Zoom
Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie (Jan-Apr)
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing.
Next session: Tues 30 April at 3.30pm
Free – Online via Zoom
| London Region Summer Walks and Visits Programme, from 21st May 21st to 18th July, 2024:
Instead of the usual Summer School, this year we are offering an exciting programme of guided walks and visits to museums/galleries around central London. Click on this link to view the online Programme which includes information about each event, plus a direct link to the relevant online Booking Form: Each event, which is for u3a members only, is priced at just £10 per person (no refunds). Online booking is highly recommended to avoid delay and disappointment in booking confirmation. |
The u3a movement is holding its first ever Festival in 2024, 18 – 20 July, where members will be running a wide variety of activities – talks, sporting events, musical entertainment and workshops which will make this u3a national festival something to remember.
How can I take part?
Venue
u3a Festival 24 will take place in the beautiful city of York over 3 days and will be held at the University of York based around their exhibition centre.
Book your accommodation
The accommodation on campus is now fully booked. York is a major tourist city and there is lots of alternative accommodation in the southeast of the city where the university is situated. Online booking agents have Airbnb options available together with a range of guest houses and hotels across the price range.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are not yet available to buy but the cost of the attending festival will be as follows:
- Day 1, Thursday 18 July – £25 including buffet supper
- Day 2, Friday 19 July – £10 for the full day
- Day 3, Saturday 20 July – £5 for a half day
- Full festival to include all 3 days and a buffet supper on Day 1 – £35