Monthly Archives: November 2024



Nov 19

Kingston U3A Christmas Concerts -There Are Two!

  1. Kingston u3a Singers Following our successful summer concert in June, it would be nice to see you all for our seasonal programme, again with a varied selection of songs and carols. Our Christmas concert will take place at 7.30pm on Saturday, 7 December at the Richard Mayo Centre in the United Reformed Church, where the monthly Kingston u3a meetings take place. Tickets (£10) will be available closer to the time or on the day.

2. Singing for Fun Here’s another date for your diaries. The Singing for Fun choir will hold its Christmas concert at 11am-12 noon on Friday, 6 December, also at the United Reform Church in Kingston. We’ll be performing a.                         programme of winter/ seasonal songs. Entrance is free.

Nov 19

Third Age Trust (U3A HQ} Online Talks for Nov and Dec 2024

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What is Social Class?

An insight into Social Class and how it has changed over time with Dr Jack Fawbert.

Friday 29 November at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom

u3a YOGA NETWORK for group leaders: Online Workshop

Yoga group leaders can join this practical and interactive session, facilitated by Patricia Hamilton, u3a Yoga Subject Adviser. This month’s meeting includes a subject surgery and seated winter solstice practice.

Monday 2 December at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

Exploring the Universe with the James Webb Space Telescope

Professor Steve Wilkins outlines some discoveries made and mysteries revealed about our Universe by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Wednesday 4 December at 11am

Free – online via Zoom

Live Cookery Demonstration – Christmas Special

Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos his delicious Christmas recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members. Dressing up is optional!

Thursday 5 December at 10.30am

Free – online via Zoom

Artificial Intelligence: Present and Future

AI is everywhere. Join Dr Ian Hawker to discover the wide-ranging application of AI in our society today and what developments might take place in the future.

Friday December 6 at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

Flight Inspirations Aviation Meeting: December

Don Mobley will brief the crucial role of electric-powered aircraft in shaping the future of aviation, emphasizing their current advancements and potential to revolutionize the industry.

 

Tuesday 10 December at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

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The Paradigm of Plate Tectonics – a Lesson in Geology

A discussion on the unifying theory of plate tectonics to explain the geological processes from volcanoes to mountain building.

Friday 13 December at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom

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The Hard Science of Herbal Medicine

Join our Science Network talk on Understanding Botanical Therapeutics at the Molecular Level, by Dr. Rían Manville.

Tuesday 17 December at 11am

Free – online via Zoom

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AI News: December – review of 2024 and looking forward to 2025

Our AI team will look back at the highs and lows of AI in 2024 and a look forward to what might happen in 2025.

Wednesday 18 December at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

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Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Session: December

Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.

Thursday 19 December at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

Illuminating Hope: The Transformative Power of Christmas

Catherine Stevenson of Newcastle u3a looks at the Transformative Power of Christmas and Other Festivals of Light.

Friday 20 December at 10am

Free – online via Zoom