Monthly Talks
Our Monthly Talks at HGS U3A are open to members AND non-members. Members can bring a carer free of charge. The venue, HGS Free Church (North Square, NW11 7AG), is accessible with a ramp and toilet facilities. Doors open at 2.30 pm for socialising before the 3.00 pm start, with time to mingle afterward.
Next Talk:
“Americon” – What Is America Doing with Our Communication, Culture, and Commerce?
Monday 18 May 3.00–4.00 pm (doors open at 2.30), Free Church, North Square, NW11 7AG
What’s Happened? Why? — and What We Can Do? Talk and Short Film
Once upon a time Britain and America were “two nations divided by a common language”. But have we allowed ourselves to be coca-colonised to the point of no return? In this witty, insightful session, 
Steven Fogel examines America’s cultural pull—what we gain and lose—and shows a short film to take you on a journey from nostalgia to shock—and perhaps hope.
Steven has been a keen US observer over many years. For many years he made monthly trips to the Atlantic as a US/UK law firm managing partner and then as adviser to investment and cultural organisations.
To book a free ticket please click here.
Recordings of Some Previous Talks
- How Medical Advances Since 1890’s Benefited One Patient Prof Gordon Rustin
- Lost & Found – the work of Christie’s Restitution Dept Richard Aronowitz
- Climate Change – What Next? Alex Morton
- Charlemagne Eleanor Levy
- Behind the Scenes of the Supreme Court – CEO of the Supreme Court of the UK: Vicky Fox
- Professor Lynne Cox, Oriel College: Preparing for Ageing Well
- Amanda Weinberg: Tears of Monterini, based on events during Mussolini’s fascist era
- Anne-Marie O’Connor: The Saga Behind Klimt’s Painting of the Lady in Gold
Recordings of “In Conversation” – Zoom interviews with Eleanor Levy
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- 2021
- November: Richard Abramson
- 2022
- February: Myke Jacobs
- March: Michael Berg Michael Berg
- April: Catherine Budgett-Meakin
- May: Malcolm Brahams
- July: Sidney Lightman
- August: (on Japan & Peru) David Powers
- September: Eric Wilton Eric Wilton
- October: Tony Korn Tony Korn
- November: Diana Brahams
- 2023
- February: (on Bhutan, Brazil & Argentina) David Powers
- March: Cyril Ruttenberg Cyril Ruttenberg
- April: Carole Spiers Carole Spiers
- 2021
Recordings of other events
The Musicals” A recording of the group’s 20023 performance of songs from the shows
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: