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Sept – Dec 2023 – National Online Learning Events

Click on link for how to join any of the talks listed here    https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events
Heritage Open Days: your free invitation to explore

Heritage Open Days: your free invitation to explore

Join Sarah from Heritage Open Days to hear about the countless stories and places being celebrated with Heritage Open Days this September.

Fri 1 Sept at 2pm

Free – Online via Zoom 

Electing the President in 2024 - A 3 Part Series

Electing the President in 2024 – A 3 Part Series

In November 2024 the US will elect its 47th President. u3a Subject Adviser for UK and US Politics Paul Carter shows us how it all works.

Tues 12, 19 and 26 Sept at 10am
Free – online via Zoom 
Laughter Yoga for July-Dec 2023

Judith’s Laughter Yoga for July-Dec 2023

Join Judith of Edinburgh u3a for monthly Laughter Yoga sessions

Next Session: Wed 13 Sept at 10am

Free – Online via Zoom 

Platonic Activities: Maths Activities Day for All

Platonic Activities: Maths Activities Day for All

A two part session of mathematical puzzling for all abilities, hosted by u3a Mathematics and Statistics Subject Adviser, David Martin

Thurs 14 Sept at 10am
Free – online via Zoom 
Setting Up and Running an Exploring World Faiths Group

Setting Up and Running an Exploring World Faiths Group

Your opportunity to raise questions, tell us about your ideas, and your experience of what’s worked and what hasn’t worked.

Mon 25 Sept at 10am

Free – Online via zoom 

Climate Modelling

Climate Modelling

Ian Hawker of East Suffolk u3a discusses the use of climate models to predict long term changes to the Earth’s climate.

Tues 19 Sept at 10am

Free – Online via zoom 

Future Lives - Working for a Wales where older people are valued and no-one is left behind

Future Lives – Working for a Wales where older people are valued and no-one is left behind

Join Heléna Herklots CBE, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, to hear about the important work of a commissioner, ask questions and share what issues you would like addressing.

Tues 19 Sept at 3pm

Free – Online via zoom 

Trees, woods, climate and nature – what’s all the fuss about?

u3a Week – Trees, woods, climate & nature – what’s all the fuss about?

Join John Tucker from the Woodland Trust for a snapshot of how to get involved in supporting wildlife and the environment.

Wed 20 Sept at 10am

Free – Online via zoom 

Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions - From June to November

Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Sessions – From June to November

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

Next session: Thurs 17 Aug at 10am

Free – online via zoom 

u3a Week - Bolder - How to Age Better, and Feel Better About Ageing

u3a Week – Bolder – How to Age Better, and Feel Better About Ageing

Join Carl Honoré award-winning writer, broadcaster and TED speaker for a talk on embracing ageing as both a privilege and an adventure. (Photo – Madeleine Alldis)

 

Thurs 21 Sept at 10am

Free – Online via zoom 

History of the British Secret Intelligence Services

History of the British Secret Intelligence Services

Moira of Guildford u3a presents a History of the British Secret Intelligence Services – as portrayed in the media

Fri 22 Sept at 2pm

Free – Online via Zoom 

Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie

Monthly Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie

Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing. Last Tues of every month.

Next session: Tues 26 Sept at 3.30pm

Free – Online via Zoom 

The Scottish Colourists, 1900 - 1930

The Scottish Colourists, 1900 – 1930

Robert Kidner of Wallingford u3a introduces one of the most talented and innovative group of artists in 20th century British Art

Wed 27 Sept at 2pm
Free – Online via zoom 
Hidden Histories: Tales of Cycling, Invention and Rebellion

Hidden Histories: Tales of Cycling, Invention and Rebellion

Dr Kat Jungnickel time travels through patent archives to show and tell stories about new cycling cultures and radical acts of resistance.

Thurs 28 Sept at 10am