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Jun 23

23rd July – Scientists at the Natural History Museum with the U3A

MEET THE SCIENTISTS”
AT THE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM
ON 23RD JULY 2024 
As part of the London Region Summer programme, this event has been curated especially for u3a members and will comprise two lectures by Museum scientists describing their work relating to climate change and how the resources of the Natural History Museum can be instrumental in preventing biodiversity loss and how life responds to a changing planet.

Natalie Cooper will talk from a life sciences perspective.  James Witts who studies mass extinctions and climate change will be talking from an Earth science perspective.
Tickets £10 pp. Click on this link for the Summer 2024 Events Programme which includes further information and a direct link to the Booking Form.

Mar 03

Extra – Kew Gardens Visits -Free Tickets for Members of Kingston U3A

In the Winter Newsletter we sent out in February, we advertised some free tickets to Kew Gardens for those of you who don’t already have your own Kew Gardens membership. GAS organised one trip in April and we now have a further 70 tickets to offer.We’re asking group leaders to liaise with their members and to fill in the form in the centre of this newsletter. Visits can be at any time until 31 October this year when our allocation expires. Please note: tickets allow general entry to Kew Gardens but not to any special exhibitions there at the time of your visit. Note, too, that these tickets are valid only for Kingston u3a members and you cannot bring along friends and family who are not members. Once you have been allocated a place, your group leader will receive confirmation and details of how to gain admission. If you are subsequently unable to use your allocation, please contact Francesca Cura: 07808 716224, secretary@kingstonu3a.org.uk

Mar 03

Surrey Network Study Days June to Nov 2024

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

Some dates are already listed on the website for planned study days throughout 2025, although booking will not open until nearer the time. Study days are always on a Friday:

  • 21 Mar: Exploring Johann Sebastian Bach’s St Matthew Passion
  • 16 May: The Asian Century?

 This information is also available on Surrey Network’s website.

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

Mar 30

Summer Walks and Outings – London Region of U3A’s- Starting May 21st Booking Now!

London Region Summer Walks and Visits Programme, from 21st May 21st to 18th July, 2024:

Instead of the usual Summer School, this year we are offering an exciting programme of guided walks and visits to museums/galleries around central London.

Click on this link to view the online Programme which includes information about each event, plus a direct link to the relevant online Booking Form:

Summer 2024 Programme

Each event, which is for u3a members only, is priced at just £10 per person (no refunds).
Maximum capacity is 20 participants per guided walk, and 15 participants for each guided visit.
Based on previous experience we expect tickets to sell quickly.

Online booking is highly recommended to avoid delay and disappointment in booking confirmation.

 

https://u3asites.org.uk/files/l/london-region/docs/lru3asummeeeventsprogrammemay-july2024revisedv3.3.pdf

 

Mar 30

Third Age Trust – Online Learning Events

CLICK here to Register for any of the events listed below
https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events

u3a Radio Podcast

Listen to our monthly radio series on our YouTube and podcast platforms. New episodes on the 17th of each month.

Meditation and Mindfulness 6 Week Series

We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth.

Every Monday at 11am from 3rd June to 8 July

Free – online via Zoom 

 

Artificial Intelligence News: June

Are you interested in learning about AI? This AI News session will be on People-centred AI.

Friday 21 June at 9.30am

Free – online via Zoom

 

Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie – June

Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing

Tuesday 25 June at 3.30pm

Free – online via Zoom 

Celestial marvels: Demystifying the Cosmos

Embark on a celestial journey with Catherine Stevenson of Newcastle u3a and other IGO members as we explores the wonders of the universe.

Wed 26 June at 11.30am

Free – online via Zoom 

Darkness on the Edge of Town: Bruce Springsteen and the American dream

This is the last of a series of talks illustrating how the creative arts can enhance our wellbeing.

Thursday 27 June at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom 

Flight Inspirations: The History of Royal Flying

Graham Laurie will deliver a compelling presentation on his remarkable career as the pilot for the Royal Family, sharing firsthand accounts from his extensive service with The Queen’s Flight.

Tuesday 2 July at 10am

Free – online via Zoom 

Future Lives Webinar

Demystifying retirement housing: options and costs

Back by popular demand, Kathleen Dunmore gives us the next installment of all things retirement housing – including hidden costs and are they worth it.

Tuesday 2 July at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom

Rembrandt at 34: A Mirror to the Soul

Catherine Stevenson of Newcastle u3a presents the third in the series National Gallery Treasures to Celebrate its 200th Anniversary.

Friday 5 July at 11am

Free – online via Zoom 

Live Cookery Demonstration – summer recipes

Thursday 11 July at 10.30am

Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos his delicious summer recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members.

Free – online via Zoom 

The Harlem Renaissance 2

Join Irene Kyffin, London u3a, for the second in the series of talks on the Harlem Renaissance movement.

Friday 12 July at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom 

Exploring World Faiths: Forgiveness

Global Forgiveness Day occurs on 7th July – we plan to explore the topic from a Baha’i, Jewish and Sikh perspective.

Monday 15 July at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

Boost your digital confidence: how to overcome your mobile or tablet issues

Learn more from AbilityNet’s expert trainer about some simple tips and tricks to use when things go wrong with your device.

Tuesday 16 July at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom 

Laughter Yoga with Judith – July 2024

Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a

Wednesday 17 July at 10am Free – online via Zoom 

Mindfulness and Meditation Continuation Session: July

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

Thursday 18 July at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

Numbers with Shapes with Dr Knott

Join Dr Ron Knott for a talk about square, triangular and oblong shapes of numbers and how geometry provides proofs.

Thu 25 Jul at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom

picture of a colourful stamp from 1976

Modern Britain: A Story Told Through Stamps with Diana Laffin

This talk will explore what stamps reveal about the modern history of Britiain.

Friday 26 July at 2pm

Free – online via Zoom 

Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance

Judith Walker and Merrie Maggie offer a session of Bollywood Laughter Yoga Dance. Come and have a try!

Monday 29 July at 10am

Free – online via Zoom

Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie – July

Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing

Tuesday 30 July at 3.30pm

Free – online via Zoom 

 

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