Forthcoming national events
These events are organised by the national u3a and are open to all members. Click on the event title for more information and to book.
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| 1793354400 | 30th October 2026 10am | The history of pirate radio Nick Bailey, Bingham u3a member, will be giving an illustrated talk about his time on board the original pirate ship Radio Caroline.
Free - online via Zoom u3a Rewind |
| 1793628000 | 2nd November 2026 2pm | Preparing for an AI world Explore the world of AI in this practical four-week course for beginners. Discover how to use AI chatbots, create and edit images, work with documents, improve your prompts, explore useful tools, and consider how to use AI safely and responsibly. Mondays for four weeks starting:
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1793786400 | 4th November 2026 10am | Laughter yoga with Judith: November Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a. Free - online via Zoom
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| 1793973600 | 6th November 2026 2pm | Melancholy as a creative force: Joni Mitchell's Blue album Join Prof. Chris Dowrick to explore how Joni Mitchell’s Blue transforms melancholy into a creative force, opening a path to self-awareness and self-possession.
Free - online via Zoom u3a Rewind |
| 1793959200 | 6th November 2026 10am | Staying Safe Online - A u3a Presentation with Q&A Keeping you safe in an electronic age: A repeat talk by Barry Linton, Police Volunteer attached to the Cybercrime Protect and Prevent team. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1794218400 | 9th November 2026 10am | Exploring world faiths: November Faith and interfaith Explore how interfaith encounters can shape our beliefs, deepen understanding and change the way we see other faiths.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795082400 | 19th November 2026 10am | Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: November Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. This month will focus on Four Quartets by T. S. Eliot. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795518000 | 24th November 2026 11am | Screening to prevent stroke: do we do too much or too little? In this Science Network talk, Professor Jonathan Mant explores the pros and cons of earlier identification of risk factors for stroke such as atrial fibrillation. Free - online via Zoom
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| 1795615200 | 25th November 2026 2pm | Future Lives - thinking ahead: housing, care and support options in later life This presentation provides a factual and practical overview of housing, care and support options
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795687200 | 26th November 2026 10am | The ultimate guide to editing your creative writing Sara Grant discusses her systematic approach to editing and shares practical tips and simple exercises to help you improve your short story. A u3a Short Story Competition event. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795701600 | 26th November 2026 2pm | Learn about the Lords Join us to discover more about the House of Lords and its members. You will get an insight into their backgrounds, and find out about the work and impact of the House. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1795773600 | 27th November 2026 10am | AI News: November Ethical aspects of AI in public services: the need for a code of ethics Based on her real world and academic experience Dr. Carla Bonina will explore approaches to providing ethical government. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796047200 | 30th November 2026 2pm | Learn bridge with u3a Discover the joy of playing Bridge in this introduction to the game, and find out how to play online, with u3a Bridge Adviser, Steve Carter. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796119200 | 1st December 2026 10am | Flight inspirations aviation group: December Personal Memories of Pocklington Bomber Base During WWII Discover the wartime history of RAF Pocklington, the challenges faced by its bomber crews and the human stories behind their sacrifices. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796292000 | 3rd December 2026 10am | Capturing your youth: memoir writing in 12 easy steps Learn how to write the stories of your youth in 12 easy steps in this event with Lynne, u3a Creative Writing Subject Adviser, as part of u3a Rewind Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796306400 | 3rd December 2026 2pm | "It's All in the Poems!": The Life and Work of Charles Causley (1917-2003) Some say "the best Poet Laureate we never had", but there's no doubting the popularity of Charles Causley's 50 years of wide-ranging poetic output. This talk explores the insights, skill, power, and attraction of the work of this working-class, largely self-educated, much-loved Cornish writer and broadcaster.
Free - online via Zoom Portrait of Charles Causley, by John Lyne Photography |
| 1796378400 | 4th December 2026 10am | The Bayeux tapestry: embroidery or fabrication? How much of the Bayeux Tapestry can we believe? Charles Boundy uncovers the intrigue, rival claims and hidden messages behind the Norman Conquest of 1066. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796652000 | 7th December 2026 2pm | A personal journey through the music in my life - from the 50s to the 80s Take a nostalgic musical journey from the 1950s to the 1980s, as Dave Tyas shares the songs, memories and musical discoveries that shaped his life.
Free - online via Zoom u3a Rewind Photo: Fanclub_-_The_Kinks_2.png: VARA. Photographer: W. Veenmanderivative work: I.M.S., CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons |
| 1796724000 | 8th December 2026 10am | What does AI know about me? Don Mobley's experiment reveals how AI builds a persuasive but imperfect portrait of us, and how to use it wisely while protecting privacy. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796738400 | 8th December 2026 2pm | Your guide to staying safer online: practical tips for everyday life. Join Lucy from AbilityNet, in partnership with BT Group, for a friendly session designed to help older people feel more confident and more empowered to stay safer online.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1796997600 | 11th December 2026 2pm | Christmas Stories, Images, Music and Acts of Hope Travel through Christmas poems, stories and images from different decades, exploring how writers and artists have captured the season’s traditions, tensions and hopes.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1797242400 | 14th December 2026 10am | Adapting to man-made climate change Ian Hawker explores how we can adapt to the challenges of climate change, from heatwaves and floods to droughts and storms. Discover practical solutions, including improved infrastructure, new technologies and community planning, that can help us prepare for a changing climate. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1797501600 | 17th December 2026 10am | 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. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1797588000 | 18th December 2026 10am | AI news: December AI and Ethical Choices for Consumers A short talk followed by an extended Q&A with Rob Harrison, Co-editor and Founder of Ethical Consumer. Free - online via Zoom |