Learning Events
Our relationship with leading organisations, built up over many years, has meant we are in a position to offer selected national events online ensuring that learning is still available to our U3As and their members. This includes events with the National Gallery, Royal Institution, Guildhall Art Gallery, and the British Library (for which there may be a charge).
We are also offering a number of workshops, webinars and interactive sessions delivered by members for members, which are free to join. These are in high demand and spaces are limited, particularly for those with an interactive element. At the time of booking please ensure that you are committed to attending to avoid other members missing out on places. If you are unable to attend please cancel your place through Eventbrite.
Many online events are being delivered via the Zoom video conferencing/webinar platform. We have some 'How to Guides' and are offering 'Online Tutorials' for using Zoom that may assist you if you are not familiar with this tool.
A Taste of Japan
Separate event dates, book 1 or all 3!
Wednesdays - 27th Jan, 24th Feb, 24th March.
Free - online via Zoom
Maths Problems & Puzzles - Repeat Event
Workshop with David Martin, Maths and Stats Subject Adviser
Tues 23rd Feb at 2.30pm
Free - online via Zoom
Virtual Choir: After The Storm
Join Richard, Jane and Sandy for this workshop series
24th Feb - 31st March: Weds at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
Wellbeing in Nature
With Susan Collini, Subject Adviser for Wellbeing with Nature
Thurs 25th Feb at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
The Art of the Album Cover
Join Lee Wellbrook of Thanet u3a for a 4-week course
Tues 2nd - Tues 23rd March at 10am
Free - online via Zoom
The Wonders of the World: Old & New
Join Vivianne Rowan of Southport u3a for a presentation & discussion
Thurs 4th March at 10am
Free - online via Zoom
The Drifting Continents - a Lesson in Geology
Join Martin Eales of Sutton u3a for a talk with Q&A
Thurs 4th March at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
Cyber Security: Staying Safe Online
Barry Linton of Thorpe Bay u3a is back with a repeat talk
Thurs 4th March at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
Wellbeing in Nature - Repeat Event
With Susan Collini, Subject Adviser for Wellbeing with Nature
Thurs 11th March at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
Leonardo Da Vinci: Would He Have Made a Good u3a Member?
Catherine Stevenson, Chair of Newcastle u3a, explores Da Vinci's learning and artistic inspirations
Mon 8th March 10am
Free - online via Zoom
Egyptology: Women in Ancient Egypt
A new presentation by Neil Stevenson, u3a subject advisor for Egyptology
Mon 8th March at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
FIRE! – A Century of the Volunteer Fire Brigade
Talk with Q&A by Jo Livingston, Subject Adviser for Living History
Wed 17th March at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
Turner & Mythology with the National Gallery
Thursday 18th March
£5.50 - online via Zoom
Image Credit: The National Gallery
Springtime Treats
Monday 22nd March
Free - online via Zoom
Image Credit: Vegetarian for life
The Paradigm of Plate Tectonics - a Lesson in Geology
Join Martin Eales, Sutton u3a, for a talk followed by Q&A
Thurs 25th March at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
Where Did Our Favourite Plants Come From?
Join Marion Dale of Crewkerne u3a for a presentation & discussion
Weds 31st March at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
Maths on the Back of an Envelope - Repeat Event
Join Rob Eastaway for an online talk
Thurs 15th April at 2pm
Free - online via Zoom
National Winter School
The Winter School follows on from the success of our online Summer School earlier this year, and the National Summer School programme that we have run for over twenty years.
This is a wonderful opportunity for peer-to-peer learning. Each week you will virtually meet u3a members from across the movement and learn together.
From law to gardening, our courses have something for everyone. There are nine courses ranging from four to six weeks in length. Each course is designed to be as interactive as possible, with the opportunity to ask questions.
Spaces on these courses are limited, please ensure that you can commit to all the dates outlined in the event description provided.
Creative Writing
Tuesday 5th January to Wednesday 3rd February
Free - online via Zoom
An Introduction to Philosophy
Thursday 7th January to Thursday 4th February
Free - online via Zoom
Law for Fun
Monday 11th January to Monday 1st February
Free - online via Zoom
Garden Talks
Various dates
Free - online via Zoom
Latin Remembered
Wednesday 13th January to Wednesday 17th February
Free - online via Zoom
Recorder Ensemble
Monday 18th January to Monday 15th February
Free - online via Zoom
Winter and Spring in English Poetry
Tuesday 19th January to Tuesday 23rd February
Free - online via Zoom
Winter School - Singing Through the Ages
Wednesday 20th January to 3rd March
Free - Online via Zoom
Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners
Monday 25th January to Friday 26th February
Free - online via Zoom
