u3a

Redbridge & District

National and Regional Zoom Events

Please note that some events tend to be booked up very quickly, so you will often have to be quick off the mark. Unless otherwise stated, these events are for u3a members only.

Forthcoming events

Tuesday 1st September 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Discover how NASA’s early years and the Space Race led to the Moon landing and transformed science and technology. Reaching for the stars: NASA’s early days The Space Race between […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Wednesday 2nd September 2026
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Mike Field from the u3a Let's Talk Tech team explains options for how u3as can manage their email hosting and lease a domain name Session outline In this Let’s Talk Tech session, team […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Friday 4th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Discover the fascinating world of wild edible autumn seeds, from identification and folklore to safe and practical uses. Autumn is the season of seeds – nature's hidden harvest. Join experienced […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Monday 7th September 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Discover how Queen Emma of Normandy, Cnut and the Danish conquest reshaped England before 1066. Charles Boundy returns with a dramatic new chapter in England’s early story: Triumph to Trauma (940 […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Wednesday 9th September 2026
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Laughter Yoga combines hearty laughter exercises with deep yoga-style breathing (pranayama). Hosted by Judith Anne Walker of Edinburgh u3a. "We don’t laugh because we’re happy, we’re happy because we laugh." - […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Friday 11th September 2026
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Dr Steve Bullock, Bristol Flight Lab, University of Bristol for a discussion on the growing and evolving role of drones in our skies. Dr Steve Bullock, Bristol Flight Lab, […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Monday 14th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Explore how three faith traditions understand gratitude and discover the enduring value of thankfulness in everyday life. World Gratitude Day, celebrated each year on 21 September, encourages people around the world […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Wednesday 16th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Learn about the history and science of washing, shaving and personal hygiene, with David of Wrekin u3a and Wolverhampton u3a. People spend lots of time and monies on the many […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Wednesday 16th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Each week they explore a new theme: Take Notice, Connect, Be Active, Give, Keep Learning, and finally, the Full Monty – bringing it all together. For example, in the Be […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Thursday 17th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join Lee Wellbrook to explore the origins, growth and legacy of punk in the UK in the 1970s. “The Titanic Sails At Dawn” - the origins, growth and legacy of […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Thursday 17th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Top Organizer Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones. Join us this September as we continue the […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Tuesday 22nd September 2026
2:00 pm
Join HX Ambassador Monty Halls as he tells the remarkable story of this most iconic of archipelagos and learn about the wildlife and history HX Ambassador Monty Halls has a […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free Open to non members
Booking Required
Thursday 24th September 2026
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm
Join our panel of researchers as they explore evidence-based ways to improve and maintain brain health. This event is part of u3a week which annually celebrates the learning and fun of u3a. […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Friday 25th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Chef Alex from ‘Vegetarian for Life’ demos his delicious autumn recipes live on Zoom, especially for u3a members. Thank you for joining me for an intrduction to vegetarian and vegan […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Friday 25th September 2026
10:00 am - 11:30 am
In last months AI News Ian Hawker shared with us his view of how AI may impact society in the next 5, 10 , 15 years. Some of these projections […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Tuesday 29th September 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Professor Itamar Ronen describes theories of how the brain works and modern experimental approaches focussing on neuroimaging. This event is hosted by the u3a Science Network with speaker Professor Itamar […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Tuesday 29th September 2026
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with Laughter Yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing. This is NOT a yoga session as […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Thursday 1st October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
In the early 1960s, most young people defined themselves as either ‘mods’ or ‘rockers’. This talk charts the development of this phenomenon. In the early 1960s, most young people defined […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Monday 5th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Discover how sheep, wool and the wool trade have shaped British history, built fortunes, influenced society and even helped win wars. Starring Flis and Ron With assistance from human: Alan […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Monday 12th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Explore the world of AI: what it is, where it’s found, how u3a members use it, and Scotland’s leading role in AI. Session Outline This talk is hosted by Alan […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required
Tuesday 13th October 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Build confidence online and discover simple, safe ways to stay connected, make friends and communicate with others using technology. Feeling isolated or unsure about using technology? You’re not alone. Join […]
Venue: Zoom
Cost: Free
Booking Required