Annual Festive Tea — Thursday 12 December
Join us for a delightful seasonal tea party, open to all members of HGS u3a! 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!
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Monthly Talks
Our Monthly Talks are offered to members of HGS u3a. Non-members are invited to join us for a free taster session. Members can bring a carer at no charge. There is a ramp and accessible toilet.
They take place at the HGS Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG each month during our term times. Doors open at 2.30 pm providing an opportunity to chat with your neighbours before the event starts at 3.00 pm. There will also be time for socialising after the talk.
Thursday 21 November: John Graham — The Little-known Heroes who Created Three of the Finest English Institutions.
The little-known heroes behind three of England’s finest institutions: the Oxford English Dictionary, the King James Bible, and the Imperial War Graves Commission. Spanning the 17th, 19th, and 20th centuries, their stories highlight the vision, determination, and fierce opposition they faced. This narrative delves into the emotions stirred, the challenges overcome, and the enduring impact of their legacies on British society and beyond.
John Graham worked in the computer industry from the 60s as a programmer, analyst, project manager, and designer. He later helped develop business applications for global corporations. Throughout his career, he bridged cultural gaps, explaining European ways to Americans and vice versa. A history enthusiast, he enjoys exploring lesser-known figures and the broad sweep of history.
Recordings of Some Previous Talks
Professor Lynne Cox of Oriel College Oxford gave a talk on Preparing for Ageing Well in September 2022. Her talk was a terrific review of what we can do now to live a healthier life in old age and fascinating research on possible future medical interventions. Click this link to view a recording which covers the talk (apart from the opening couple of minutes).
You can also watch a recording of the October 2022 talk, when local author Amanda Weinberg spoke about her historical novel Tears of Monterini based on true events during Mussolini’s fascist era.
The talk in November 2022 was given by Anne-Marie O’Connor, who discussed the fascinating saga behind Klimt’s famous painting of the Lady in Gold. Click here to view the recording.
Previous Editions of In Conversation
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- 2021
- November: Richard Abramson
- 2022
- February: Myke Jacobs
- March: Michael Berg
- April: Catherine Budgett-Meakin
- May: Malcolm Brahams
- July: Sidney Lightman
- August: David Powers
- September: Eric Wilton
- October: Tony Korn
- November: Diana Brahams
- 2023
- February: David Powers (on Bhutan, Brazil & Argentina)
- March: Cyril Ruttenberg
- April: Carole Spiers
- 2021
Meet Other Members
If you’d like to meet other members of HGS u3a in a social environment, why not give Sunday Elevenses a try? Join others for coffee (or whatever you fancy) and a chat fortnightly at a local venue. Contact Marion Sipser for details.
London Regional Events
For details of events organized by the London Region of u3as, just click the link below:
https://u3asites.org.uk/london-region/events