Monthly Talk: Ecuador & Galapagos: In Search of the Blue Footed Booby
2025-03-17 03:00 - 16:00 (Europe/London) | Alyth, North Western Reform Synagogue, London, Select, NW11 7EN, United Kingdom
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 the mating dance of blue-footed boobies on video. Though comical and ungainly on land, these birds transform during their elegant courtship ritual, making it a truly remarkable sight.
David Powers is a former BBC journalist who spent much of his career in Malawi and Japan. As Tokyo correspondent in the 1980s and 90s, he reported on Emperor Hirohito’s death, Japan’s bubble economy, and interviewed Mikhail Gorbachev. He also guided Michael Palin in Around the World in Eighty Days. After retiring early, he ran a translation agency with his late wife, authored over a dozen web development books, and created LinkedIn Learning video courses. A founder trustee of HGS U3A, David has managed its website since 2017.
Doors open at 2.30 pm for refreshments and socialising. To help us cater for this talk, please register your interest in attending using the following form:

New Members Tea
2025-03-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Alyth, North Western Reform Synagogue, London, Select, NW11 7EN, United Kingdom
Are you new to HGS u3a or already a member? Join us for our New Members’ Tea at the NW Reform Synagogue, Alyth Gardens, NW11 7EN — a friendly gathering to meet fellow members, chat with Chair Carole Spiers and group organisers Tina Stanton and Malcolm Brahams, share your thoughts, and explore group sessions. This free event just needs you to book via the form below to help us with numbers!

Monthly Talk: Gandhi vs Churchill: Triumph and Disaster at the End of the Raj
2025-02-20 15:00 - 16:00 | Alyth, North Western Reform Synagogue, London, Select, NW11 7EN, United Kingdom
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 fascination with Gandhi while serving as The Independent’s India correspondent, which inspired his acclaimed novel India Be Damned, featuring Gandhi as a central character. He has also authored several other books, including the global bestseller The Lady and the Peacock.
Doors open at 2.30 pm for refreshments and socialising. To help us cater for this talk, please register your interest in attending using the following form:

Monthly Talk: Museum without Walls
2025-01-15 15:00 - 16:00 | HGS Free Church, North Square, London, NW11 7AG
PLEASE NOTE that due to problems with the heating system at the Church this event will take place at the FREE CHURCH HALL in Northway

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 various organisations and charities, specialising in PR, communications, and marketing.
The museum benefits from a dedicated team of experienced volunteer archivists and researchers, along with Steve Morris—the visionary behind HGS List—whose dream was to create this extraordinary ‘Museum without Walls’.
Doors open at 2.30 pm for refreshments and socialising. To help us cater for this event, please register your interest in attending using the following form.

Annual Festive Tea
2024-12-12 15:00 - 17:00 | HGS Free Church, North Square, London, NW11 7AG
FULLY BOOKED
This is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones. Enjoy performances by our talented music groups, and be inspired by exhibits from our art and craft groups. We look forward to celebrating the season together!

Open Day
2024-09-12 10:30 - 12:30 | HGS Free Church, North Square, London, NW11 7AG
Discover the world of learning and friendship at HGS u3a. If you are looking to enrich your life, expand your horizons and meet new people, then join us. Hear from the group leaders. Over 60 activities for you to enjoy!

Photography Exhibition: Out & About
2024-07-01 - 2024-08-31 | Fellowship House, 136a Willifield Way, London, NW11 6YD
The Photography in London group is currently holding an exhibition of 36 photographs on the theme ‘Out and About’ at Fellowship House. Entry is free. The exhibition will run till the end of August.
