Currently planning a U3A bus just like this. It’s such a good idea. 👍
September 15, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Currently planning a U3A bus just like this. It’s such a good idea. 👍
U3A
My Wife has just shown me how to tie a scarf by doubling it to create a loop. It's wonderful. I'm 73.
March 30, 2026 at 5:21 PM
U3A
February 25, 2026 at 7:13 PM
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Howden & District u3a, east Yorkshire, on Thurs Oct 29th, 10.30am. The Shire Hall, Market Place. howden.u3asite.uk/home/
September 29, 2026 at 1:11 PM
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Howden & District u3a, east Yorkshire, on Thurs Oct 29th, 10.30am. The Shire Hall, Market Place. howden.u3asite.uk/home/
Great walk along the beach at Crosby with my rambling group U3a
May 9, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Great walk along the beach at Crosby with my rambling group U3a
Off to do a lecture at U3A and/or call upon Billy Hughes to assure him the radio is just a passing fad.
June 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Off to do a lecture at U3A and/or call upon Billy Hughes to assure him the radio is just a passing fad.
In Britain, Peter Laslett and others founded the University of the Third Age in 1981 as a largely self-organized institution.
www.u3a.org.uk
www.u3a.org.uk
u3a - Welcome to the u3a
u3a is a UK-wide movement of locally-run groups providing a wide range of opportunities to come together to learn for fun exploring new ideas skills & interests
www.u3a.org.uk
December 26, 2025 at 9:20 AM
In Britain, Peter Laslett and others founded the University of the Third Age in 1981 as a largely self-organized institution.
www.u3a.org.uk
www.u3a.org.uk
Today I’m in Thurston speaking about the development of the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds to Blackbourne U3A
March 3, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Today I’m in Thurston speaking about the development of the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds to Blackbourne U3A
Just had a very stimulating session with the North West U3A Archaeology group with lots and lots of questions. It is great to witness their enthusiasm, knowledge. The lecture focused on the Viking Age burial at Ballateare, Isle of Man, published by Bersu and Wilson, Three Viking Graves (1966).
February 18, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Just had a very stimulating session with the North West U3A Archaeology group with lots and lots of questions. It is great to witness their enthusiasm, knowledge. The lecture focused on the Viking Age burial at Ballateare, Isle of Man, published by Bersu and Wilson, Three Viking Graves (1966).
Descending Birks before the rain today, with Skiddaw U3A Roamers #LakeDistrict (Pic by @kitzingercelia.bsky.social)
December 5, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Descending Birks before the rain today, with Skiddaw U3A Roamers #LakeDistrict (Pic by @kitzingercelia.bsky.social)
Diving back into the Mondegreen
"secret set" after not having listened for a few months and it's still an epic listen.
youtu.be/VnbGAA3-U3A?... #phish
"secret set" after not having listened for a few months and it's still an epic listen.
youtu.be/VnbGAA3-U3A?... #phish
December 17, 2024 at 3:51 AM
Diving back into the Mondegreen
"secret set" after not having listened for a few months and it's still an epic listen.
youtu.be/VnbGAA3-U3A?... #phish
"secret set" after not having listened for a few months and it's still an epic listen.
youtu.be/VnbGAA3-U3A?... #phish
Three reasons why I enjoy doing talks for the U3A:
- they deliver big audiences
- they ask great questions
- they like buying books
Full house of 80 in Wanstead this afternoon.
- they deliver big audiences
- they ask great questions
- they like buying books
Full house of 80 in Wanstead this afternoon.
September 28, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Three reasons why I enjoy doing talks for the U3A:
- they deliver big audiences
- they ask great questions
- they like buying books
Full house of 80 in Wanstead this afternoon.
- they deliver big audiences
- they ask great questions
- they like buying books
Full house of 80 in Wanstead this afternoon.
We all need a bit of brightness in our lives and here is my offering to you on #roseWednesday. Sorry I didn’t make a note of its name. I am off the speak to a U3A gardening group about the wonders of Wisley. 🌱
February 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
We all need a bit of brightness in our lives and here is my offering to you on #roseWednesday. Sorry I didn’t make a note of its name. I am off the speak to a U3A gardening group about the wonders of Wisley. 🌱
Lovely audience of more than 100 for my ‘Manchester and Salford Portraits’ talk at Salford u3a this morning.
July 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Lovely audience of more than 100 for my ‘Manchester and Salford Portraits’ talk at Salford u3a this morning.
Hi peeps, looking forward to my third talk this month, sharing my Feisty Females, medieval women from Lincolnshire, with Witham U3A. What 's everyone else up to? #U3A #SteepHill #Lincoln #photography #speaker #publicspeaker #afterdinner #lunch
September 17, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Hi peeps, looking forward to my third talk this month, sharing my Feisty Females, medieval women from Lincolnshire, with Witham U3A. What 's everyone else up to? #U3A #SteepHill #Lincoln #photography #speaker #publicspeaker #afterdinner #lunch
I started a craft class at my local U3A. We had our 1st session yesterday & I made 5 new friends. 🤗💕🧶
July 21, 2026 at 1:21 AM
I started a craft class at my local U3A. We had our 1st session yesterday & I made 5 new friends. 🤗💕🧶
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Whitworth U3A, near Rochdale, on Weds 3rd June, 1.30pm. Hallfold United Reformed Church hall, 20 Hall Street. whitworth.u3asite.uk/events/
April 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Whitworth U3A, near Rochdale, on Weds 3rd June, 1.30pm. Hallfold United Reformed Church hall, 20 Hall Street. whitworth.u3asite.uk/events/
I'll be talking about 'Made in Manchester' at Leigh and District u3a, Friday 7th Feb 1pm, Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, Kirby Road. Visitors welcome, £1.50. leigh-lancs.u3asite.uk/u3a_events/m...
December 22, 2024 at 2:52 PM
I'll be talking about 'Made in Manchester' at Leigh and District u3a, Friday 7th Feb 1pm, Leigh Miners Welfare Institute, Kirby Road. Visitors welcome, £1.50. leigh-lancs.u3asite.uk/u3a_events/m...
Enjoyed talking to Ilkley & District u3a last week about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales'.
July 22, 2026 at 7:40 AM
Enjoyed talking to Ilkley & District u3a last week about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales'.
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Preston & District U3A on Thursday July 16th, 2pm. St Cuthbert's Church Centre, Lytham Road, Fulwood. prestonu3a.org.uk/Events/
June 23, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Preston & District U3A on Thursday July 16th, 2pm. St Cuthbert's Church Centre, Lytham Road, Fulwood. prestonu3a.org.uk/Events/
My talk had a tricky start as I couldn't use a projector; then I was asked for my subs & explained I was actually the speaker 😂 Ended up selling 10 books, a new booking, requests to buy books later & feedback, "Despite the chaos, there was universal praise." #success #U3A #speaker #photography
April 7, 2026 at 5:46 PM
My talk had a tricky start as I couldn't use a projector; then I was asked for my subs & explained I was actually the speaker 😂 Ended up selling 10 books, a new booking, requests to buy books later & feedback, "Despite the chaos, there was universal praise." #success #U3A #speaker #photography
I'll be talking about 'Made in Manchester' at Macclesfield u3a, Monday Sept 15th, 10 for 10.30am, St John the Evangelist church hall, Wilwick Lane. Visitors welcome, no charge.
July 10, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I'll be talking about 'Made in Manchester' at Macclesfield u3a, Monday Sept 15th, 10 for 10.30am, St John the Evangelist church hall, Wilwick Lane. Visitors welcome, no charge.
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Beverley U3A, east Yorkshire, on Thurs May 21st, 2pm. Beverley Memorial Hall, 73-75 Lairgate, all welcome. beverley.u3asite.uk
April 9, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I'll be talking about 'These Isles: A People's History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Beverley U3A, east Yorkshire, on Thurs May 21st, 2pm. Beverley Memorial Hall, 73-75 Lairgate, all welcome. beverley.u3asite.uk
I'll be talking about ‘These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Hyndburn U3A, Great Harwood, Lancs, on Friday July 10th, 2pm. hyndburn.u3asite.uk/forthcoming-...
June 15, 2026 at 6:30 PM
I'll be talking about ‘These Isles: A People’s History of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales' at Hyndburn U3A, Great Harwood, Lancs, on Friday July 10th, 2pm. hyndburn.u3asite.uk/forthcoming-...
U3a French Group from 10:30 to 12:00 today, https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/whats-on/44398/u3a-french-group
September 29, 2026 at 2:00 AM
U3a French Group from 10:30 to 12:00 today, https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/whats-on/44398/u3a-french-group