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Sep 04

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

Wednesday 9 October: U3A 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
Mar 03

Surrey Network Study Days Nov 2024 to June 2025

Surrey Network: Study Days Study days have been arranged in the coming months. Time: 10am-4pm (registration and login begin at 9.30am) Dates: See programme details below. Place: You can attend in person at the Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon or join online via Zoom. Cost (including tea/coffee biscuits): £12 for members and £15 for guests attending in person. Attendees should bring their own packed lunch. £5 for those attending via Zoom.

Surrey Network: Study Days

Study days have been arranged in the coming months.

Time: 10am-4pm (registration and login begin at 9.30am)

Dates: See programme details below.

Place: You can attend in person at the Menuhin Hall, Stoke d’Abernon or join online via Zoom.

Cost (including tea/coffee biscuits): £12 for members and £15 for guests attending in person. Attendees should bring their own packed lunch. £12 for those attending via Zoom.

Programme

Study Days
Fri Feb 21st 2025 Pioneering the NewSpace Revolution
Presented by Professor Craig Underwood, Emeritus Professor of Spacecraft Engineering, University of Surrey
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.
Fri Mar 21st 2025 Exploring Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion
Presented by Sandy Burnett, Musical Director and Broadcaster
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.
Fri Apr 11th 2025 Vincent van Gogh & Painting in C19 France
Presented by Leslie Pitcher
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.
Fri May 16th 2025 The Asian Century?
Presented by Steve Bird
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.
Fri Jun 20th 2025 Study day on NHS Reform planned.
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.
Fri Sep 19th 2025 Study day on Concorde planned.
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.
Fri Oct 17th 2025 Study day on Hampton Court planned.
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.
Fri Nov 21st 2025 Study day on UK Industry planned.
Places will be available in the hall or for online viewing.

https://u3asites.org.uk/surreyu3anetwork/events

Mar 30

Third Age Trust – Online Learning Events -Sept/Oct 2024

CLICK here to Register for any of the events listed below
https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events
Most of these opportunities are presented by members themselves; sharing their knowledge or skills with others across the movement. We also have a wide range of talks on offer from well-known speakers and organisations.
Mar 30

18th-20th July -U3A National Festival – University of York

   Join us for u3a Festival 24

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

Festival updates

Keep up to date with the latest Festival 24 news by signing up to our u3a Friends Newsletter.

Once signed up, you’ll need to update your preferences to receive our monthly Festival updates.

We’ll also post regular updates on our social media channels.

Get Involved

If you would like to get involved or have a query about the festival please get in touch by emailing festival@u3a.org.uk.

Mar 03

18 – 20 July – U3A Festival 2024 – University of York

u3a Festival 2024: 18-20 July u3a’s first national festival will run over three days at the University of York. There’ll be a wide variety of activities, talks, sporting events, musical entertainment and workshops. The organisers are keen to strengthen their musical offering so, if any of Kingston u3a’s singers or musicians would like to participate, please email festival@u3a.org.uk. You can find more details about events, accommodation (Airbnb, guest houses and hotels), costs and regular updates about this on the national festival’s website.

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