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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| 1792159200 | 16th October 2026 2pm | The u3a Essay Competition 2026 award ceremony Join us online to celebrate the very best of u3a writing at the 2026 Essay Competition award ceremony. Discover this year’s shortlisted essays and their authors, and be there as we reveal the winner and runners-up from more than 140 entries from across the UK. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1792591200 | 21st October 2026 2pm | Future Lives - keeping warm and cutting energy bills: practical advice and support This session provides practical, easy‑to‑understand advice on managing energy costs and staying warm at home. It explains what fuel poverty is, how to spot the signs, and the impact it can have on health and wellbeing. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1792587600 | 21st October 2026 1pm | Delivered to your door – the complexities of efficient parcel delivery John of u3a Let's Talk Tech explores how supply chains, predictive algorithms, and boots-on-the-ground operations enable parcel delivery. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1792666800 | 22nd October 2026 11am | David Hockney as I knew him The world of David Hockney, a bright star of British art - a talk by Peter Webb.
Free - online via Zoom |
| 1792677600 | 22nd October 2026 2pm | The US constitution vs. unitary executive power Join Don Mobley to discover how presidential power is reshaping US democracy. Explore Project 2025, executive authority and the 2026 midterm elections. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1793023200 | 26th October 2026 2pm | Secrets of the human brain: behaviour and personality Dr. Bob Pullen explores the way that parts of the brain influence behaviour and thinking. Free - online via Zoom |
| 1793282400 | 29th October 2026 2pm | Art deco days Discover the glamour and innovation of 1930s Scotland through its striking Art Deco architecture, design and culture with Jackie Sangster from Historic Environment Scotland. Free - online via Zoom Missing Pieces |
| 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 |
| 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 |