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Feb 25

25th April – AI and it’s Repercussions for the Future –

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

With best wishes
Catherine Ware,
On behalf of the London Region of U3as Events Team
talks.lru3a@gmail.com
Jan 15

Women’s History Month – London Region of U3As Walks and Visits Programme March 2025 – Save the Dates!

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

 

Many thanks and kind regards

 

Rikki Wallman
on behalf of the London Region Events Team
bookings.lru3a@gmail.com

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

Sep 04

London Region U3A – Autumn and Pre-Christmas Events Now Booking !

Wednesday 9 OctoberU3A WELLNESS DAY in the dance studio at Lift Islington – Enjoy talks and practical taster sessions led by qualified instructors in Yoga, Pranayama, Tai Chi,
Qi Gong and PilatesTickets £41 including light lunch.
Tuesday 12 November 11.15-15.30 (registration from 10.30) TREASURES OF THE WALLACE COLLECTION, Manchester Square, W1
A day of talks by experts on topics relating to this prestigious art gallery, and an opportunity to visit the collection.
Tickets £38 per person, including welcome refreshments. Lunch not included.
Monday 9 December 14.00-16.00 An afternoonCHRISTMAS CONCERT with The Brandenburg Camino Singers at St Margaret Pattens, a Wren church in the City of London.
Tickets £27 include mulled wine/soft drinks/mince pies.
Click here to access the Events page of our website for further details and links to booking forms for each of the above.For further assistance please email bookings.lru3a@gmail.com

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