2025 Open Day
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonDiscover the world of learning and friendship at HGS u3a. Come along and find out about the more than 60 activities we offer, including book groups, bridge, climate emergency, cycling, …
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HGS U3A Monthly Talks
Our monthly talks are held at the HGS Free Church, North Square, London NW11 7AG. Doors open at 14:30, and the talk begins promptly at 15:00, concluding at 16:00. The venue is fully accessible, with disabled toilet facilities available. We look forward to welcoming you.
Group Activities
For information about regular group activities, please see the A-Z list of groups and groups listed by day.
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Monthly Talk: Staying Safe in Today’s World
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonJoin a member of the local police team for a practical and informative session designed especially for older adults. The talk will cover how to stay safe at home, when …
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New Members Meeting
Are you new to HGS u3a or already a member? Join us for our New Members' Meeting at the HGS Free Church, North Square, London NW11 7AG — a friendly …
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Monthly Talk: Climate Change—What’s Next?
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonClimate change continues to accelerate, and while the solutions are clear—reducing fossil fuel use, eating less meat, and consuming less—progress remains insufficient. The vision of a low-carbon society with energy-efficient …
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Monthly Talk: George Gershwin—Bridging Jazz and Classical Genius
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonGeorge Gershwin (1898–1937) was a musical genius of the 20th century who seamlessly blended classical music with the rhythms of jazz. A prolific composer, conductor, and pianist, he created over …
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Monthly Talk: Lost & Found—The Work of Christie’s Restitution Department
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonRichard Aronowitz, Global Head of Restitution at Christie's, will speak about his role as a 1933–1945 provenance and restitution expert, the background to the work of his department, and the difficult …
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Monthly Talk: How Medical Advances Since 1890’s Benefited One Patient
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonIn this talk, Gordon Rustin uses the remarkable medical history of one female cancer patient to show how she benefited from 21 lines of therapy. The patient's story traces back …
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Monthly Talk: The Great Exhibition of 1851
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonIn London’s Hyde Park on 1st May 1851, a spectacular international exhibition was opened by Queen Victoria. It was the first World Trade Fair. The concept was extraordinarily ambitious—to bring …
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Monthly Talk: What Is America Doing with Our Communication, Culture, and Commerce?
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonWhy It’s Happening—and What We Can Do Once upon a time, Britain and America were “two nations divided by a common language.” Now, coca-colonisation has blurred the lines—“trainers” are “sneakers,” …
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Monthly Talk: A Beginning, a Muddle & an End—Where do Novelists Get their Ideas?
HGS Free Church North Square, LondonDrawing on the experience of many well-known authors, in an entertaining, informative talk, Bobbie Darbyshire will explain how, from a few sketchy initial ideas and the wide variety of inspirational …