Monthly Talks

HGS u3a Monthly Talks are held at the Free Church in North Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb NW11 7AG and are open to members. Non-members can attend a free taster session, and carers are welcome at no charge. The venue offers a ramp and accessible toilet.

Monthly Talk: Museum without Walls

HGS Free Church North Square, London

Speaker: Judy Smith. Chair HGS Heritage Virtual Museum The Virtual Museum was founded in 2018 when it became apparent that establishing a physical museum would be unfeasible due to cost and location challenges. In 2019, Judy Smith became Chair of the newly formed organisation. With a deep passion for social history, Judy has worked with

Monthly Talk: Gandhi vs Churchill:  Triumph and Disaster at the End of the Raj

Speaker: Peter Popham, Author While Stalin and Hitler caused immense destruction, a modest Indian, defying Churchill, liberated the British Empire's crown jewel without violence. Peter Popham will examine how Gandhi achieved this, and what his legacy is today. Why was Churchill, effective in war, powerless to stop him? Peter Popham, based in London, developed a

Monthly Talk: Ecuador & Galapagos: In Search of the Blue Footed Booby

Speaker: David Powers, Former BBC Journalist Ecuador and the Galapagos are home to an astonishing variety of wildlife, including over 1,600 bird species. Keen traveller and photographer David Powers will present highlights from his recent visit, showcasing his stunning photographs of hummingbirds, spectacled bears, magnificent condors in flight, and more. One unforgettable moment was capturing

Monthly Talk: Good Nutrition for Older Adults

HGS Free Church North Square, London

How to improve your memory, reduce stress, anxiety and pain, increase your energy and improve your sleep Speaker: Dr Marilyn Glenville, Nutritionist & Psychologist Discover how good nutrition can transform your health and well-being. This talk will show you practical ways to enhance your memory, reduce stress, anxiety, and pain, boost energy levels, and improve