u3a radio podcast

Ilkley u3a member Peter Higginbothom talks about his research into workhouses and how they evolved through the years. Later on in the episode, Margaret Fiddes talks about the first ever u3a festival taking place later this year - with opportunities for life drawing, stargazing and walking football. Plus, learn about how the brain works, discover the history of The Lions Club, and we hear from u3a...

Hear from a former professional ballet dancer, a US Air Force Pilot who now leads a national online u3a aviation group, and two u3a members dedicated to introducing more members to mindfulness and meditation. If you have a story to share with the u3a radio podcast, email us at communications@u3a.org.uk

In this episode, Jo Watson, a member of the team and former sports journalist, talks about her favourite Olympic stories ahead of the release of her new book, “In the footsteps of Olympia - A concise history of the Summer Games”. Also in the episode, hear from Farnham u3a member and member of the European Lute Orchestra David about his passion for the instrument; poet and former publisher Christop...

In this episode, hear about an organisation that champions older songwriters, what it's like to live with essential tremor and more. If you would like to feature in a future episode of the u3a radio podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk

In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team looks back on some of their best interviews from 2023. If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In this bumper edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team learn about what it is like to be a reporter for Vatican Radio, Hayling Island u3a's Sea Shanty group, a penny farthing race, the 2023 u3a creative writing competition and talk to the Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in Wales about her role.

In this episode of u3a radio, Jayne from Cheadle u3a shares the tragic story of her son who passed away whilst travelling after catching dengue fever. She is now committed to spreading awareness about dengue fever. Elsewhere in the episode, the u3a subject adviser for maths talks about how maths can be fun and the fascinating mathematic patterns that can be found everywhere, including in the natur...

After their summer break, the u3a radio podcast team are back - with interviews with John Tucker from the Woodland Trust discussing how we can make a difference to the environment, a u3a member who lived in Aden in the 1960s, and Neville Lyons who discusses the first work computer - the Lyons Electric Office. This is the final episode for two of our team members - Nick Bailey and Ela Watts. Their...

In the last episode before the team take a summer break, discover the u3a off the wall event; the history of J Lyons and Co, and hear some of the winning poems from the u3a poetry competition. If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk

In this episode, the team learn about how a photography group reached new heights by using a drone; how u3a members celebrated the coronation by creating their own crowning dishes; and what it takes to win a u3a quiz. If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk

This month, hear about a group creating post box toppers for the coronation; the u3a member who is an expert in pet psychology; and the u3a member who has created a word challenge, already played by thousands of u3a members. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

This month, hear about the group trying to increase the quality of life as we age; the history of Hadrian's Wall; and join podcast member Sarah as she goes along to experience pickleball for the first time. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In February's episode, we find out more about Pickleball - a game already popular in America - which is now growing throughout the u3a movement Elsewhere we look at the many opportunities afforded by the u3a speaker swap scheme and in a month known for Valentines Day - we explore why the Swan is the symbol of love. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications...

In January's episode, Jo attends a cookery group at Farnham u3a specifically focussed on encouraging men into the kitchen - and talks to some of the members who are learning to cook for the first time. Elsewhere in the episode, the team hear about how u3a is celebrating the 1900th Anniversary of Hadrian's Wall; what happened before the Lindisfarne Gospels; some of the highlights of the Royal Colle...

This special episode looks back at some of the highlights of the last 12 months in the u3a radio podcast. What is your favourite interview that's featured in u3a radio podcast? Let us know - and share your own u3a stories with us - by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In this episode, three u3a members share their theories on how the stones got to Stonehenge - from social gatherings to summer solstice to glacial drift. Also in the episode, Biggar u3a member Tom talks about how their u3a will be celebrating St Andrew's Day with a McGonagall dinner and Milford u3a member Alan talks about his fascination with European architecture. Get in touch with us at communic...

In this episode, Peter talk to space craft engineer Sian Cleaver about her work, the experience of being a woman in a male dominated industry and whether we'll be off to Mars anytime soon... Also in this month's podcast, Tony from the Northants Network discusses the success of the Walk A Mile A Member Challenge, David from Boom Radio talks about why they launched a station specifically for older a...

In this episode, Joanne learns about how u3a members have taken to juggling and tight rope walking, Peter talks to physicist and presenter of the Life Scientific Jim Al-Khalili ahead of his u3a talk next month, and Peter celebrates the 40th Anniversary's Quilt's arrival at it's home for the next year at Witney Blanket Hall. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at commu...

In this episode, Peter plays a game of croquet with Witney u3a, Sarah learns about a UK-wide bridge competition to celebrate u3a week and Sam Mauger updates us on the 40th Anniversary celebrations. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk

In this episode, Tricia from Ashbourne u3a talks about dancing with her u3a disco group, Keith from Gloucester & District u3a discuss the joys and struggles of robot programming, and Ken from Havant u3a's Bus Pass group talks about the places the group has explored using their bus passes. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk u3a enables mem...

The u3a radio podcast talk to a u3a member who has taken in Ukrainian refugees; discover an initiative in which u3as in the Northants Network are walking a mile for every member of their u3a to celebrate u3a week and talk to the winners of the u3a poetry competition. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk

In this episode, the u3a radio team talk to the Alysoun Owen from Bloomsbury who is one of the judges of the 2022 u3a creative writing competition, the group convenor of Swansea u3a's Natural History Group who took to video making when unable to meet in person and a group at Harborough Welland u3a that introduces members to new experiences - from axe throwing to juggling. Do you have a story you w...

In this episode, we celebrate the Queen's upcoming jubilee and the u3a 40th anniversary with an interview with a u3a member who worked as a maid at Buckingham palace, talk to Bingham u3a about their Picnic in the Park plans for the Jubilee weekend and ask Eric Midwinter, co-founder of the u3a movement, about how it all began.

In the latest episode of u3a radio, the team hear about the Specsavers partnership with u3a which showcases the skills of #GenerationWOW, talk to u3a members who contributed to the 40th anniversary quilt and learn about the many usages of seaweed. Do you have a story you would like to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk

The team hear about how u3as will be having picnics across the UK to celebrate the 40th anniversary, learn about a shared learning project into the health of postal pensioners and introduce the newest member of the team, Sarah Goodall. If you would like to contact the u3a radio podcast team with a story, get in touch at communications@u3a.org.uk