Are you over 70, still working, self-employed, or still taking part in interesting sports or pass-times? If so, I’d really like to hear from you and include you in my study, which initially will be for possible publication in the Royal Photographic Society’s Documentary Journal, but hopefully also an exhibition. We constantly hear about the value of all sections of the community, but somehow we wrinklies seem to get forgotten and undervalued.

I’d like to do something about that. Plumbers, electricians, brain surgeons, volunteers, rock musicians, or simply people taking part in sports and pass-times at an age perhaps many might not expect. We all contribute, so please drop me a line and let me photograph you doing whatever it is you do. Over 80s and 90s especially welcome! I’m 77, based in the Epsom area and, if you’ve still got it, I look forward to hearing from you!

Mike Longhurst mlonghurst@hotmail.co.uk

https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#search/joy?projector=1

10.00-16.00 (Registration from 10.00 -10.50)
Venue: Lift Islington, 45 White Lion Street,
London N1 9PW
Closest Station – Angel Underground 5 minute walk

BOOKING FROM 28TH FEBRUARY 2025
TICKET PRICE £26.00 NO REFUNDS

AI has been around since the 1950’s, but has recently leapt into prominence in the news with comments ranging from praise for its astonishing benefits to alarming stories of the end of humanity. With the UK government’s recent announcement about a national AI initiative we need more than ever to understand what AI means for the world, for organisations and for us as individuals.
If you have tried AI and found the results underwhelming, this workshop will explain why and how you may choose to make AI your assistant.

We will explore what AI is and how it works, provide case studies of its application, discuss the issues and challenges, and offer demonstrations of AI tools that are available to all u3a members. The event is hosted by London Region of U3As, but led by members of the Third Age Trust’s ‘AI for Everyone Team’.

For details including directions and link to application form, CLICK HERE  as soon as possible after 28th February 2025. The Events Team cannot make bookings on your behalf.

 For assistance please email bookings.lru3a@gmail.com

Friday April 11th 2025 – Vincent van Gogh & Painting in C19 France
Presented by Leslie Pitcher

Friday May 16th 2025 – The Asian Century?
Presented by Steve Bird

Friday June 20th 2025 – NHS: The Next 10 Years
Presented by Dr Catherine Heffernan, Director of Health Improvement at Southwest London Integrated Care Board

Friday September 19th 2025 – Study day on Vulcan & Concorde Aircraft
Presented by Guy Bartlett, Aviation Historian

Friday October 17th 2025 – Study day on Hampton Court planned

Friday November 21st 2025 – Study day UK Industry planned

Friday February 20th 2026 – Study day on National Gardens Scheme planned

Friday March 20th 2026 – Study day on Climate Change planned

Friday April 17th 2026 – Study day on Medieval History planned

Friday May 15th 2026 – Study day on Lies & Statistics planned

Friday June 19th 2026 – Study day on Theatre planned

Women’s History Month
Launch of Bookings 18th February 

We are delighted to announce a programme of walks and gallery visits to highlight Women’s History Month in March 2025. All events are £10 no refunds

The detailed Programme will be available on 18th February from the London Region website. Click on this link, after that date, to the Events page

Wednesday 12th March- Gallery Visit – Morning
The Women who Broke Barriers – National Portrait Gallery
11.00-13.00  capacity 10
Guided by Dr Paul Waddams
This will be repeated at 14.00

Wednesday 12th March- Gallery Visit – Afternoon
The Women who Broke Barriers – National Portrait Gallery
14.00-16.00 capacity 10
Guided by Dr Paul Waddams
This is a repeat of the 11.00 tour

Friday 14th March – Walk  
Warring, Worthy and Wise: the Wonderful Women of Westminster
11.00-12.30 capacity 20
Guided by Caroline Mongan

Friday 14th March – Gallery Visit
Wonderful Women in Art at the National Gallery.
14.00-15.30 capacity 20
Guided by Caroline Mongan

Wednesday 19th March – Gallery visit
This tour will be repeated on 22th March
Women in the Wallace Collection
11.00-12.30 capacity 20
Guided by Richard Cohen,

Thursday 20th March – Walk
The Women who Broke Barriers walk
11.00-13.00 capacity 20
Guided by Dr Paul Waddams

Saturday 22nd March – Gallery Visit repeat of visit on 19th March
Women in the Wallace Collection
11.00-12.30 capacity 20
Guided by Richard Cohen,

Tuesday 25th March – Walk- Morning
Trailblazing Women of Bloomsbury
11.00-13.00 capacity 20
Guided by Chris Wilkins Molloy
This will be repeated at 14.00

Tuesday 25th March – Walk- Afternoon
Trailblazing Women of Bloomsbury
14.00-16.00 capacity 20
Guided by Chris Wilkins Molloy
This is a repeat of the 11.00 walk