HI ALL
The U3A website (www.u3a.org.uk) is an accessible website for all U3A members only.
There is a wide range of free online talks, workshops and courses through membership. Most sessions are led by fellow members, sharing their expertise, with additional talks from notable speakers and organizations. There is guidance on how to access zoom if you are not familiar with using zoom.
They are all FREE to join and you can join through the link u3a - Online Learning Events https://www.u3a.org.uk/events/educational-events
The list below is copied from the U3A website and copywrite of all the talks remains with the U3A and hosts of the Zoom presenters.
The u3a podcast which can be found, again, on the learning page of the website, is update on the 3rd Thursday of the month, this will connect you to YouTube.
September Podcast covers: u3a matters magazine; Jane Austen festival; Why gardening is so popular
Thank you again for supporting Filey & District u3a.
Please do not circulate this list outside of the u3a as only u3a members can access the website.
Date & Time |
Subject |
Comment |
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Tuesday 29 September at 11am |
Experimental brain research: from old suppositions to modern observations |
In this Science Network talk, Professor Itamar Ronen describes theories of how the brain works and modern experimental approaches focussing on neuroimaging |
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Tuesday 29 September at 3.30pm |
Laughter yoga with Merrie Maggie: September |
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with laughter yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing. |
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Thursday 1 October at 2pm |
Mods versus rockers: a 1960s ‘moral panic’? |
In the early 1960’s, most young people defined themselves as either mods or rockers. Jack Fawbert charts the development of this phenomenon. |
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Monday 5 October at 2pm |
A history of the world according to sheep |
Join Alan Freeland to discover how sheep, wool and the wool trade have shaped British history, built fortunes, influenced society and even helped win wars |
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Tuesday 6 October at 10am |
Flight inspirations aviation group: October |
Early aircrew training. Discover how aviation’s earliest pioneers learned to train pilots from scratch, transforming trial-and-error instruction into structured flying schools in little more than a decade |
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Tuesday 6 October at 11am |
First light: the formation of the first stars, blackholes and galaxies |
In this Science Network talk, Professor Stephen Wilkins takes us to space, describing the surprises of our universe being uncovered by the James Webb Space Telescope |
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Thursday 8 October at 2pm |
Darkness on the edge of town: Bruce Springsteen and the American Dream |
Chris Dowrick explores how Bruce Springsteen turned personal alienation into a musical mission to expose the gap between the American dream and reality. |
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Friday 9 October at 2pm |
On the threshold of a dream: music, imagination and the late 60s-early 70s |
Martin Hellawell explores an exciting era of musical change, from the psychedelic sounds of the late 1960’s to the rise and evolution of progressive rock. |
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Monday 12 October at 2pm |
Introducing AI and AI in Scotland |
Explore the world of AI: what it is, where it’s found, how u3a members use it, and Scotlands’ leading role in AI |
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Tuesday, 13 October at 2pm |
Your guide to feeling connected in a digital world |
Join Helen from AbilityNet to build confidence online and discover simple, safe ways to stay connected, make friends and communicate with others using technology. |
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Wednesday, 14 October at 10am |
Laughter yoga with Judith: October |
Laughter yoa combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a |
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Thursday 15 October at 10am |
Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: October |
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. |
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Wednesday, 21 October at 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. |
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Tuesday 3 November at 2pm |
Cryptic crosswords for beginners: six session course : Registration closes Thursday 15 October |
Join Henry Howarth, u3a subject adviser for cryptic crosswords, for six session course on how to solve cryptic crosswords. |
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Thursday 22 October at 11am |
David Hockney as I knew him |
The world of David Hockney, a bright star of British art – a talk by Peter Webb |
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Friday 16 October at 2pm |
The u3a Essay Competion 2026 award ceremony |
Join us online to celebrate the very best of u3a writing at the 2026 essay competition. 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 |
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Wednesday 21 October at 1pm |
Delivered to your door – the complexities of efficient parcel delivery |
John of u3a Lets Talk Tech explores how supply chains, predictive algorithms and boots on the ground operations enable parcel delivery. |
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Thursday 22 October at 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 |
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Monday 26 October at 2pm |
Secrets of the human brain: behaviour and personality |
Dr Bob Pullen explores the way that parts of the brain influence behaviour and thinking. |
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Thursday 27 October at 3.30pm |
Laughter yoga with Merrie Maggie: October |
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga – an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing |
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Thursday 29 October at 2pm |
Art deco days |
Discover the glamour and innovation of 1930’s Scotland through its striking Art Deco architecture, design and culture with Jackie Sangster from Historic Environment Scotland |
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Friday 30 October at 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 |
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Monday 2 November at 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 start 2 Nov |
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Wednesday 4 November at 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 |
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Thursday 5 November and Friday 13, 20, 27 November at 10am |
Soulsville USA series – The History and Legacy of Stax Records |
Join Lee Wellbrook to explore the rise, sound, struggles and legacy of Stax Records. A series of 4 talks. |
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Friday 6 November at 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 |
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Friday 6 November at 2pm |
Melancholy as a creative force: Joni Mitchells Blue album |
Join Prof. Chris Dowrick to explore how Joni Mitchells Blue transforms melancholy into a creative force, opening a path to self-awareness and self possession. |