https://simplecast.com u3a radio podcast The u3a Radio podcast series showcases every part of the u3a movement from members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers. The u3a movement is a UK-wide movement of older adults who come together to learn informally, continue their interests and have fun. u3a Radio Podcast en Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:19:19 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:21:36 +0000 https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com u3a radio podcast https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/109eced0-8f58-4185-a709-8554b6f5b512/65ea14b6-0cd3-4bb6-bce9-817508943a55/3000x3000/01-u3a-podcast-radio-cover.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com episodic The u3a Radio podcast series showcases every part of the u3a movement from members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers. The u3a movement is a UK-wide movement of older adults who come together to learn informally, continue their interests and have fun. u3a false https://feeds.simplecast.com/LfrfZxR1 informal education, older adults, retirement, social activity, socialising, u3a u3a communications@u3a.org.uk ebe99459-9328-41ee-97a9-722c041d0290 Escaping Hitler, two quarter century leaders and decluttering Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:19:19 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/escaping-hitler-two-quarter-century-leaders-and-decluttering-nh2u9RRT Escaping Hitler, two quarter century leaders and decluttering u3a 00:32:21 In this edition of the u3a Radio Podcast, we meet Phyllida Scrivens who tells us the story of a young Jewish boy who walked alone across Europe to escape the Hitler regime. We also chat with two quarter century group leaders, Margaret and Robert, on their u3a experiences over 25 years and explore 'decluttering' with Eileen Mahoney. You know we all put it off don’t we? Maybe we’ll do it tomorrow……… If you would like to share your story with the u3a Radio Podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk. In this edition of the u3a Radio Podcast, we meet Phyllida Scrivens who tells us the story of a young Jewish boy who walked alone across Europe to escape the Hitler regime. We also chat with two quarter century group leaders, Margaret and Robert, on their u3a experiences over 25 years and explore 'decluttering' with Eileen Mahoney. You know we all put it off don’t we? Maybe we’ll do it tomorrow……… If you would like to share your story with the u3a Radio Podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk. false full 53 3 e6c6ead3-a130-4cf5-af64-bcd534bfa3de Catherine Dickens, Poetry of everyday life, Olympic champion Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/catherine-dickens-poetry-of-everyday-life-olympic-champion-dwTsbY95 Catherine Dickens, Poetry of everyday life, Olympic champion u3a 00:33:48 In this edition of the u3a Radio Podcast, we meet Annie Elliott, author of a compelling new book exploring the life of Catherine Dickens and the difficult reality of her marriage to Charles Dickens — shining a light on the often-overlooked story of the famous novelist’s wife. We also talk to Sally Lang, whose poetry collection Lines from an Ordinary Life captures the beauty, humour and quiet reflections found in everyday moments. And we hear from Olympic discus champion Bill Tancred, who shares his passion for encouraging older people to stay active and enjoy the benefits of fitness at any age. If you would like to share your story with the u3a Radio Podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk . In this edition of the u3a Radio Podcast, we meet Annie Elliott, author of a compelling new book exploring the life of Catherine Dickens and the difficult reality of her marriage to Charles Dickens — shining a light on the often-overlooked story of the famous novelist’s wife. We also talk to Sally Lang, whose poetry collection Lines from an Ordinary Life captures the beauty, humour and quiet reflections found in everyday moments. And we hear from Olympic discus champion Bill Tancred, who shares his passion for encouraging older people to stay active and enjoy the benefits of fitness at any age. If you would like to share your story with the u3a Radio Podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk . false full 52 3 ac538375-3632-4771-892f-d3d467712788 Born Free Foundation, Meopham windmill, Creating AI music Fri, 6 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/born-free-foundation-meopham-windmill-creating-ai-music-vYrn2CRA Born Free Foundation, Meopham windmill, Creating AI music u3a 00:31:57 In our February edition we talk to Dawn Lawrence, author, illustrator, poet, and passionate supporter of the Born Free Foundation, with Elsa the lion and the unforgettable film. The pretty village of Meopham (Meppam) in Kent is famous for its ancient cricket green. Its centuries-old windmill has now taken centre stage, thanks to the dedication of local u3a members. We went to the Garden of England to see how they got on. Then we’re mixing music with modern technology — and no, you don’t need to be able to read music, play an instrument, or even find the on-button on a synthesiser. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In our February edition we talk to Dawn Lawrence, author, illustrator, poet, and passionate supporter of the Born Free Foundation, with Elsa the lion and the unforgettable film. The pretty village of Meopham (Meppam) in Kent is famous for its ancient cricket green. Its centuries-old windmill has now taken centre stage, thanks to the dedication of local u3a members. We went to the Garden of England to see how they got on. Then we’re mixing music with modern technology — and no, you don’t need to be able to read music, play an instrument, or even find the on-button on a synthesiser. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 51 3 b8d0396d-758a-467a-836b-213e2f938c7d Climate change, Göbekli Tepe and Laughter Yoga Thu, 8 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/climate-change-gobekli-tepe-and-laughter-yoga-6K_jwqTM Climate change, Göbekli Tepe and Laughter Yoga u3a 00:31:03 In our January edition, we hear about one of the most debated challenges of our time, climate change. What exactly is going on? And for those of us intrigued by archaeological discoveries, you’ll know that pictures etched in stone were the way of communicating for people of Göbekli Tepe. Our third feature is on something to laugh about, laughter yoga. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In our January edition, we hear about one of the most debated challenges of our time, climate change. What exactly is going on? And for those of us intrigued by archaeological discoveries, you’ll know that pictures etched in stone were the way of communicating for people of Göbekli Tepe. Our third feature is on something to laugh about, laughter yoga. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 50 3 1a1654ae-05e9-41f0-bc95-23fbb4ee533f Dick Whittington Goes North We've got a special episode for you for the Christmas edition of the u3a radio podcast. It's a pantomime called 'Dick Whittington Goes North', written by Wendy Mizen and directed by Hugh Keegan. All parts performed by members of the Elders Council of Newcastle. A stirring tale of Dick's triumph over the evil Donnie Grumple, stopping him from demolishing St James' Park football stadium and building there The Great Grumple Tower, "the greatest and goldenest tower in history ever".

]]> Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:34:07 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/dick-whittington-goes-north-xFnIIaB2 We've got a special episode for you for the Christmas edition of the u3a radio podcast. It's a pantomime called 'Dick Whittington Goes North', written by Wendy Mizen and directed by Hugh Keegan. All parts performed by members of the Elders Council of Newcastle. A stirring tale of Dick's triumph over the evil Donnie Grumple, stopping him from demolishing St James' Park football stadium and building there The Great Grumple Tower, "the greatest and goldenest tower in history ever".

]]> Dick Whittington Goes North u3a 00:37:14 false full 49 3 3215a832-0651-4de6-ba8c-dab04c617517 Online Scams, Pop Songs and Munitionettes Thu, 6 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/online-scams-pop-songs-and-munitionettes-K0XyTbcd Online Scams, Pop Songs and Munitionettes u3a 00:31:45 In the November edition, we hear about the battle against scammers, are we destined to always be one step behind them? And music brings people together – have you ever wondered what really makes a great song so memorable? November is a month of remembrance of the two World Wars so let’s also remember women munitions workers who risked their lives & well-being for the war effort. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In the November edition, we hear about the battle against scammers, are we destined to always be one step behind them? And music brings people together – have you ever wondered what really makes a great song so memorable? November is a month of remembrance of the two World Wars so let’s also remember women munitions workers who risked their lives & well-being for the war effort. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 48 3 5675e4b3-763c-4207-b28f-f91dce4d9b6a A career in journalism, medicinal plants and a song from a member Fri, 3 Oct 2025 11:06:06 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/a-career-in-journalism-medicinal-plants-and-a-song-from-a-member-ZhwjoH_G A career in journalism, medicinal plants and a song from a member u3a 00:23:04 In our October edition we talk to Roger Brooks, who interviewed some of the biggest names of the 60s and 70s during his journalism career, we look at how plants have been used in medicine and introduce a song written by a member called u3a new horizons. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In our October edition we talk to Roger Brooks, who interviewed some of the biggest names of the 60s and 70s during his journalism career, we look at how plants have been used in medicine and introduce a song written by a member called u3a new horizons. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 47 3 b1e12c10-632b-4de5-a117-54e40c28b305 Introducing Alistair, recorders and cryptic crosswords Thu, 4 Sep 2025 12:32:36 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/introducing-alistair-recorders-and-cryptic-crosswords-G4oGMcEF Introducing Alistair, recorders and cryptic crosswords u3a 00:26:19 In our September edition, we introduce our newest team member, we visit an old music friend for many of us from our school days - the good old recorder and we explore a great way of stimulating our thinking - cryptic crosswords. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In our September edition, we introduce our newest team member, we visit an old music friend for many of us from our school days - the good old recorder and we explore a great way of stimulating our thinking - cryptic crosswords. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 46 3 8fa119f8-17b0-4d54-9253-c2b280189676 US road tip, Buckingham Palace maid, Quantum Physics Fri, 15 Aug 2025 08:12:19 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/us-road-tip-buckingham-palace-maid-quantum-physics-dBjGq_p4 US road tip, Buckingham Palace maid, Quantum Physics u3a 00:31:16 Back again with another special summer episode of our ‘Blast from the Past’ where we’ve selected interviews from our archives that we think you would like to hear again. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk Back again with another special summer episode of our ‘Blast from the Past’ where we’ve selected interviews from our archives that we think you would like to hear again. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 45 3 bda4fc53-b84d-47a1-9191-905c317b0c0c Bus pass group, Hadrian's wall, Pirate radio Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/bus-pass-group-hadrians-wall-pirate-radio-VpKC5TPu Bus pass group, Hadrian's wall, Pirate radio u3a 00:26:32 We've delved into all 51 episodes that we’ve shared with you since 2020 and selected 6 little nuggets we want to encourage you to re-visit – 3 for July & the other 3 will be with you in August. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk We've delved into all 51 episodes that we’ve shared with you since 2020 and selected 6 little nuggets we want to encourage you to re-visit – 3 for July & the other 3 will be with you in August. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 44 3 e1df84ec-a241-444f-aa26-c4a8c59f5c96 Silhouette Band, Cricket Player to Cricket Coach and Shadow of the Teapot Thu, 12 Jun 2025 23:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/silhouette-band-cricket-player-to-cricket-coach-and-shadow-of-the-teapot-GXfpXeuK Silhouette Band, Cricket Player to Cricket Coach and Shadow of the Teapot u3a 00:30:14 In the June edition you're going to hear from a group of members who prove to all of us that age will never be a barrier to making dreams come true. We also have an interview with a man who used to be a fast bowler for England and we bring you a story about a baby given away at birth and the happy ending that resulted. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In the June edition you're going to hear from a group of members who prove to all of us that age will never be a barrier to making dreams come true. We also have an interview with a man who used to be a fast bowler for England and we bring you a story about a baby given away at birth and the happy ending that resulted. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 43 3 8f828294-da4d-4d92-a191-4d3a0553f2b8 Jane Austen, Human Brain and Historical Impersonation Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/jane-austen-human-brain-and-historical-impersonation-MH0Dr0JI Jane Austen, Human Brain and Historical Impersonation u3a 00:30:25 In the May edition, we are still celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen, then after that we want to encourage you to sharpen your thinking even more by understanding a little about what is behind it. And our finale features a very talented man who wears many hats….. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In the May edition, we are still celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen, then after that we want to encourage you to sharpen your thinking even more by understanding a little about what is behind it. And our finale features a very talented man who wears many hats….. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 42 3 e9d67326-83e1-4874-be81-31df681f8c16 Bletchley Park, seasonal wildlife and secret family Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/bletchley-park-seasonal-wildlife-and-secret-family-9nBcTvli Bletchley Park, seasonal wildlife and secret family u3a 00:31:14 In the April edition, you can hear about breaking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, the natural rhythm of life on Earth and the Guernsey secret family. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In the April edition, you can hear about breaking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, the natural rhythm of life on Earth and the Guernsey secret family. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 41 3 323decdd-78d2-449a-9adf-eb22b50f271a Alphabets, setting up a u3a, Jane Austen and Executive Aviation Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/alphabets-setting-up-a-u3a-jane-austen-and-executive-aviation-u3a-radio-podcast-u3a-uk-p6EHOKkV Alphabets, setting up a u3a, Jane Austen and Executive Aviation u3a 00:39:58 In the March edition, you can hear about the world of alphabets, what it takes to form a new u3a with some tips & advice from Newham u3a, Jane Austen and what the life of an executive jet pilot is like? If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In the March edition, you can hear about the world of alphabets, what it takes to form a new u3a with some tips & advice from Newham u3a, Jane Austen and what the life of an executive jet pilot is like? If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 39 3 2e1f191f-40c9-4285-9cda-c264471d8242 War memorials, Hitchcock, gemstones and Scottish Country Dancing Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/war-memorials-hitchcock-gemstones-and-scottish-country-dancing-9hEzUTW_ War memorials, Hitchcock, gemstones and Scottish Country Dancing u3a 00:38:25 In this episode, Jo speaks to the manager of the Imperial War Museum's digital volunteering project to find out how u3a members can get involved with documenting war memorials; Martin learns about the world of Hitchcock tours, Maggie D talks to a gemmologist and Bob discovers the joys of Scottish Country Dancing. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, Jo speaks to the manager of the Imperial War Museum's digital volunteering project to find out how u3a members can get involved with documenting war memorials; Martin learns about the world of Hitchcock tours, Maggie D talks to a gemmologist and Bob discovers the joys of Scottish Country Dancing. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 38 3 e0821a4e-dff5-4786-b453-7a36f0c56d06 Fairytales, cruising, public pathways and improvised comedy Fri, 17 Jan 2025 16:15:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/fairytales-cruising-public-pathways-and-improvised-comedy-D7VXVeiL Fairytales, cruising, public pathways and improvised comedy u3a 00:36:12 Listen to the January 2025 u3a radio podcast with interviews from across the u3a movement. If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast team, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk Listen to the January 2025 u3a radio podcast with interviews from across the u3a movement. If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast team, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk false full 37 3 d0cf57db-180f-4548-b825-bd077d612768 u3a radio podcast December 2024 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-december-2024-8FzIchzh u3a radio podcast December 2024 u3a 00:33:19 In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, you can listen to a pantomime written by the u3a Stockton/Sedgefield Creative Writing group. To share your stories with the podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, you can listen to a pantomime written by the u3a Stockton/Sedgefield Creative Writing group. To share your stories with the podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 36 3 0fc5e59c-89bd-4b73-99b4-c37c6f519d64 u3a radio podcast November 2024 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-november-2024-ac1_TZiC u3a radio podcast November 2024 u3a 00:36:53 Hear interviews with u3a members about butterfly conservation, an adventurous autobiography, and stories from ventriloquist Ken Wood of Kidderminster u3a. If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk Hear interviews with u3a members about butterfly conservation, an adventurous autobiography, and stories from ventriloquist Ken Wood of Kidderminster u3a. If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 35 3 dee5542f-9193-4b6d-9c3d-dee92bcd5ace u3a radio podcast October 2024 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 12:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-october-2024-peuKrc_T u3a radio podcast October 2024 u3a 00:32:27 In this special episode, Charles interviews outgoing Chair and CEO Liz Thackray and Sam Mauger, as well as the new Chair and CEO Allan Walmsley and Iain Cassidy, while attending the Third Age Trust AGM 2024. If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk In this special episode, Charles interviews outgoing Chair and CEO Liz Thackray and Sam Mauger, as well as the new Chair and CEO Allan Walmsley and Iain Cassidy, while attending the Third Age Trust AGM 2024. If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk false full 34 3 d902c211-d80f-4f38-8842-54ba58ded7e5 u3a radio podcast September 2024 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-september-2024-BqE0_jqQ u3a radio podcast September 2024 u3a 00:30:40 The u3a radio podcast returns after a summer break. If you'd like to share your stories for the podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk The u3a radio podcast returns after a summer break. If you'd like to share your stories for the podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 33 3 9685fc91-2c1a-477c-848b-fca50201b1f3 u3a radio podcast June 2024 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-june-2024-5LxhtSha u3a radio podcast June 2024 u3a 00:29:11 This month, the team delves into the world of pirate radio, team member Lee talks about his love of music. If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk This month, the team delves into the world of pirate radio, team member Lee talks about his love of music. If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 32 2 c74bf80b-045c-4edf-b37f-f1a536125997 u3a radio podcast May 2024 This episode takes us on a journey around the globe. Warwick u3a member Gordon talks his travels in the footsteps of Garibaldi to learn more about the figure of Italian Independence; Margaret from East Suffolk u3a talks about her experience working as a volunteer at the London Olympics in 2012, and member Nick of Ilkley & District u3a talks about his adventure travelling around the World using only trains, bus and container ships. 

Elsewhere in the episode, Rob Eastaway talks about maths in Shakespeare, and Stamford resident Bill talks about about some of the interesting people who have lived in the East Midlands town. 

New u3a radio podcast episodes come out each month on the 17th. It can be listened to on podcasting platforms, YouTube, and on the u3a website. 

If you have a story you'd like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk If you have a story you would like to share with the podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk

]]> Fri, 17 May 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-may-2024-i_MnsDes This episode takes us on a journey around the globe. Warwick u3a member Gordon talks his travels in the footsteps of Garibaldi to learn more about the figure of Italian Independence; Margaret from East Suffolk u3a talks about her experience working as a volunteer at the London Olympics in 2012, and member Nick of Ilkley & District u3a talks about his adventure travelling around the World using only trains, bus and container ships. 

Elsewhere in the episode, Rob Eastaway talks about maths in Shakespeare, and Stamford resident Bill talks about about some of the interesting people who have lived in the East Midlands town. 

New u3a radio podcast episodes come out each month on the 17th. It can be listened to on podcasting platforms, YouTube, and on the u3a website. 

If you have a story you'd like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk If you have a story you would like to share with the podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk

]]> u3a radio podcast May 2024 u3a 00:42:02 false full 31 2 7e999769-8767-4761-ba3e-2cc3f5aafba5 u3a radio podcast April 2024 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-april-2024-yck7WYch u3a radio podcast April 2024 u3a 00:40:48 Ilkley u3a member Peter Higginbothom talks about his research into workhouses and how they evolved through the years. Later on in the episode, Margaret Fiddes talks about the first ever u3a festival taking place later this year - with opportunities for life drawing, stargazing and walking football. Plus, learn about how the brain works, discover the history of The Lions Club, and we hear from u3a member Bob Wells who started his own podcast in the pandemic - and will soon be joining the u3a radio podcast team. If you have a story you would like to share with the podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk Ilkley u3a member Peter Higginbothom talks about his research into workhouses and how they evolved through the years. Later on in the episode, Margaret Fiddes talks about the first ever u3a festival taking place later this year - with opportunities for life drawing, stargazing and walking football. Plus, learn about how the brain works, discover the history of The Lions Club, and we hear from u3a member Bob Wells who started his own podcast in the pandemic - and will soon be joining the u3a radio podcast team. If you have a story you would like to share with the podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 30 2 70188a8a-0453-4903-af62-ab09925d398d u3a radio podcast March 2024 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-march-2024-WsqkoGPY u3a radio podcast March 2024 u3a 00:34:12 Hear from a former professional ballet dancer, a US Air Force Pilot who now leads a national online u3a aviation group, and two u3a members dedicated to introducing more members to mindfulness and meditation. If you have a story to share with the u3a radio podcast, email us at communications@u3a.org.uk Hear from a former professional ballet dancer, a US Air Force Pilot who now leads a national online u3a aviation group, and two u3a members dedicated to introducing more members to mindfulness and meditation. If you have a story to share with the u3a radio podcast, email us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 29 2 2331eac1-f262-4b11-b9b1-4bf14c47480b u3a radio podcast February 2024 Sat, 17 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-february-2024-F3QlOax3 u3a radio podcast February 2024 u3a 00:36:26 In this episode, Jo Watson, a member of the team and former sports journalist, talks about her favourite Olympic stories ahead of the release of her new book, “In the footsteps of Olympia - A concise history of the Summer Games”. Also in the episode, hear from Farnham u3a member and member of the European Lute Orchestra David about his passion for the instrument; poet and former publisher Christopher Reid talks about the conversation he had with Ted Hughes which made him pick up his pen again; Dr Mike Trevethick talks about the history of hand-washing, and Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life returns to share some of his favourite recipes. If you would like to feature in a future episode of the u3a radio podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, Jo Watson, a member of the team and former sports journalist, talks about her favourite Olympic stories ahead of the release of her new book, “In the footsteps of Olympia - A concise history of the Summer Games”. Also in the episode, hear from Farnham u3a member and member of the European Lute Orchestra David about his passion for the instrument; poet and former publisher Christopher Reid talks about the conversation he had with Ted Hughes which made him pick up his pen again; Dr Mike Trevethick talks about the history of hand-washing, and Alex Connell from Vegetarian for Life returns to share some of his favourite recipes. If you would like to feature in a future episode of the u3a radio podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 28 2 90fd5f19-d343-4336-99bf-5a1263b758bd u3a radio podcast January 2024 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-january-2024-wT_03FC6 u3a radio podcast January 2024 u3a 00:33:24 In this episode, hear about an organisation that champions older songwriters, what it's like to live with essential tremor and more. If you would like to feature in a future episode of the u3a radio podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, hear about an organisation that champions older songwriters, what it's like to live with essential tremor and more. If you would like to feature in a future episode of the u3a radio podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 27 2 48dbf136-6c49-466d-9125-6bd5eb1c7f84 u3a radio podcast December 2023 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-december-2023-KKOyAVpv u3a radio podcast December 2023 u3a 00:35:35 In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team looks back on some of their best interviews from 2023. If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team looks back on some of their best interviews from 2023. If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 26 2 a19ecd53-21a4-4060-9642-a7f02aa0d9b4 u3a radio podcast November 2023 Fri, 17 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-november-2023-Ss61DaDY u3a radio podcast November 2023 u3a 00:39:01 In this bumper edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team learn about what it is like to be a reporter for Vatican Radio, Hayling Island u3a's Sea Shanty group, a penny farthing race, the 2023 u3a creative writing competition and talk to the Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in Wales about her role. In this bumper edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team learn about what it is like to be a reporter for Vatican Radio, Hayling Island u3a's Sea Shanty group, a penny farthing race, the 2023 u3a creative writing competition and talk to the Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in Wales about her role. false full 25 2 87362aa9-fd6f-44d7-ad2f-237c794998db u3a radio podcast October 2023 Tue, 17 Oct 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-october-2023-Tp2__cV7 u3a radio podcast October 2023 u3a 00:28:43 In this episode of u3a radio, Jayne from Cheadle u3a shares the tragic story of her son who passed away whilst travelling after catching dengue fever. She is now committed to spreading awareness about dengue fever. Elsewhere in the episode, the u3a subject adviser for maths talks about how maths can be fun and the fascinating mathematic patterns that can be found everywhere, including in the natural world; members talk about a research and shared learning project exploring old theatre programmes; and Karen from Mawdesley u3a talks about her 'give it a go' group and the adventures that members have shared together. If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode of u3a radio, Jayne from Cheadle u3a shares the tragic story of her son who passed away whilst travelling after catching dengue fever. She is now committed to spreading awareness about dengue fever. Elsewhere in the episode, the u3a subject adviser for maths talks about how maths can be fun and the fascinating mathematic patterns that can be found everywhere, including in the natural world; members talk about a research and shared learning project exploring old theatre programmes; and Karen from Mawdesley u3a talks about her 'give it a go' group and the adventures that members have shared together. If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 24 2 52328469-1291-4682-bd97-3bb5e4ddcb09 u3a radio podcast September 2023 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-september-2023-kN84k2sG u3a radio podcast September 2023 u3a 00:31:04 After their summer break, the u3a radio podcast team are back - with interviews with John Tucker from the Woodland Trust discussing how we can make a difference to the environment, a u3a member who lived in Aden in the 1960s, and Neville Lyons who discusses the first work computer - the Lyons Electric Office. This is the final episode for two of our team members - Nick Bailey and Ela Watts. Their contribution to the podcast over the last three years has been enormous and they will be very missed. If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk After their summer break, the u3a radio podcast team are back - with interviews with John Tucker from the Woodland Trust discussing how we can make a difference to the environment, a u3a member who lived in Aden in the 1960s, and Neville Lyons who discusses the first work computer - the Lyons Electric Office. This is the final episode for two of our team members - Nick Bailey and Ela Watts. Their contribution to the podcast over the last three years has been enormous and they will be very missed. If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 23 2 6fa27639-674d-4d6a-a798-d93385fa2259 u3a radio podcast June 2023 Sat, 17 Jun 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-june-2023-kVvwJbRN u3a radio podcast June 2023 u3a 00:31:42 In the last episode before the team take a summer break, discover the u3a off the wall event; the history of J Lyons and Co, and hear some of the winning poems from the u3a poetry competition. If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk In the last episode before the team take a summer break, discover the u3a off the wall event; the history of J Lyons and Co, and hear some of the winning poems from the u3a poetry competition. If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk false full 22 1 db6a3693-6138-4165-9303-12adf0105f58 u3a radio podcast May 2023 Wed, 17 May 2023 12:15:29 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-may-2023-6F0YAVJ8 u3a radio podcast May 2023 u3a 00:29:07 In this episode, the team learn about how a photography group reached new heights by using a drone; how u3a members celebrated the coronation by creating their own crowning dishes; and what it takes to win a u3a quiz. If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, the team learn about how a photography group reached new heights by using a drone; how u3a members celebrated the coronation by creating their own crowning dishes; and what it takes to win a u3a quiz. If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk cook for the king, cookery, recipes false full 21 1 08a92210-7dd6-423a-adb7-66f767e982df u3a radio podcast April 2023 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-april-2023-zIegwD2t u3a radio podcast April 2023 u3a 00:27:06 This month, hear about a group creating post box toppers for the coronation; the u3a member who is an expert in pet psychology; and the u3a member who has created a word challenge, already played by thousands of u3a members. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk This month, hear about a group creating post box toppers for the coronation; the u3a member who is an expert in pet psychology; and the u3a member who has created a word challenge, already played by thousands of u3a members. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 20 1 72c82929-1499-470f-983c-15e41b13fe38 u3a radio podcast March 2023 Fri, 17 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-march-2023-5GiDi8fn u3a radio podcast March 2023 u3a 00:28:44 This month, hear about the group trying to increase the quality of life as we age; the history of Hadrian's Wall; and join podcast member Sarah as she goes along to experience pickleball for the first time. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk This month, hear about the group trying to increase the quality of life as we age; the history of Hadrian's Wall; and join podcast member Sarah as she goes along to experience pickleball for the first time. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk retired, astronomy, learning, u3a, ageism, university of the third age, history, classic fm, lifelong learning, future lives, hadrian's wall, artificial intelligence false full 19 1 f4e27851-867f-4f42-9f5f-eddb97cd8316 u3a radio podcast February 2023 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:20:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-february-2023-0pLJSQZb u3a radio podcast February 2023 u3a 00:30:08 In February's episode, we find out more about Pickleball - a game already popular in America - which is now growing throughout the u3a movement Elsewhere we look at the many opportunities afforded by the u3a speaker swap scheme and in a month known for Valentines Day - we explore why the Swan is the symbol of love. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk In February's episode, we find out more about Pickleball - a game already popular in America - which is now growing throughout the u3a movement Elsewhere we look at the many opportunities afforded by the u3a speaker swap scheme and in a month known for Valentines Day - we explore why the Swan is the symbol of love. Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 18 1 5f96be7b-5381-4ac9-87ac-d30417beed6c u3a radio podcast January 2023 Tue, 17 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-january-2023-e6rktEU3 u3a radio podcast January 2023 u3a 00:30:02 In January's episode, Jo attends a cookery group at Farnham u3a specifically focussed on encouraging men into the kitchen - and talks to some of the members who are learning to cook for the first time. Elsewhere in the episode, the team hear about how u3a is celebrating the 1900th Anniversary of Hadrian's Wall; what happened before the Lindisfarne Gospels; some of the highlights of the Royal Collection, and they hear from a u3a member who helped make PPE in the pandemic. In January's episode, Jo attends a cookery group at Farnham u3a specifically focussed on encouraging men into the kitchen - and talks to some of the members who are learning to cook for the first time. Elsewhere in the episode, the team hear about how u3a is celebrating the 1900th Anniversary of Hadrian's Wall; what happened before the Lindisfarne Gospels; some of the highlights of the Royal Collection, and they hear from a u3a member who helped make PPE in the pandemic. cookery for men, cooking, cooking group, older adults false full 17 1 067e3716-43c2-4901-ac6b-6b28dd69202c u3a radio podcast December 2022 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-december-2022-03w_RBDY u3a radio podcast December 2022 u3a 00:31:05 This special episode looks back at some of the highlights of the last 12 months in the u3a radio podcast. What is your favourite interview that's featured in u3a radio podcast? Let us know - and share your own u3a stories with us - by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk This special episode looks back at some of the highlights of the last 12 months in the u3a radio podcast. What is your favourite interview that's featured in u3a radio podcast? Let us know - and share your own u3a stories with us - by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk false full 16 1 80a94498-bdf3-42d7-b9ab-4451f141e5f3 u3a radio podcast November 2022 Thu, 17 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-november-2022-7Xgd9qdZ u3a radio podcast November 2022 u3a 00:31:16 In this episode, three u3a members share their theories on how the stones got to Stonehenge - from social gatherings to summer solstice to glacial drift. Also in the episode, Biggar u3a member Tom talks about how their u3a will be celebrating St Andrew's Day with a McGonagall dinner and Milford u3a member Alan talks about his fascination with European architecture. Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, three u3a members share their theories on how the stones got to Stonehenge - from social gatherings to summer solstice to glacial drift. Also in the episode, Biggar u3a member Tom talks about how their u3a will be celebrating St Andrew's Day with a McGonagall dinner and Milford u3a member Alan talks about his fascination with European architecture. Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 15 1 f8436f23-0574-4cf6-af27-0188f528343b u3a radio podcast October 2022 Mon, 17 Oct 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-october-2022-BalFHxdr u3a radio podcast October 2022 u3a 00:29:07 In this episode, Peter talk to space craft engineer Sian Cleaver about her work, the experience of being a woman in a male dominated industry and whether we'll be off to Mars anytime soon... Also in this month's podcast, Tony from the Northants Network discusses the success of the Walk A Mile A Member Challenge, David from Boom Radio talks about why they launched a station specifically for older adults, and former Cancer nurse Carolyn talks about how to deal with a life threatening diagnosis. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, Peter talk to space craft engineer Sian Cleaver about her work, the experience of being a woman in a male dominated industry and whether we'll be off to Mars anytime soon... Also in this month's podcast, Tony from the Northants Network discusses the success of the Walk A Mile A Member Challenge, David from Boom Radio talks about why they launched a station specifically for older adults, and former Cancer nurse Carolyn talks about how to deal with a life threatening diagnosis. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 14 1 d6cb8f4e-c8ae-4e95-810b-e052db79ebcf u3a radio podcast September 2022 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-september-2022-ZpQxBpva u3a radio podcast September 2022 u3a 00:31:46 In this episode, Joanne learns about how u3a members have taken to juggling and tight rope walking, Peter talks to physicist and presenter of the Life Scientific Jim Al-Khalili ahead of his u3a talk next month, and Peter celebrates the 40th Anniversary's Quilt's arrival at it's home for the next year at Witney Blanket Hall. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, Joanne learns about how u3a members have taken to juggling and tight rope walking, Peter talks to physicist and presenter of the Life Scientific Jim Al-Khalili ahead of his u3a talk next month, and Peter celebrates the 40th Anniversary's Quilt's arrival at it's home for the next year at Witney Blanket Hall. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk quilting, positive ageing, craft, ageing better, circus, physics, the life scientific, circus skills, science, quilts false full 13 1 073cd516-a6eb-4f08-b06e-48b78abff86f u3a radio podcast August 2022 Wed, 17 Aug 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-august-2022-VKnx4bj_ u3a radio podcast August 2022 u3a 00:26:31 In this episode, Peter plays a game of croquet with Witney u3a, Sarah learns about a UK-wide bridge competition to celebrate u3a week and Sam Mauger updates us on the 40th Anniversary celebrations. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, Peter plays a game of croquet with Witney u3a, Sarah learns about a UK-wide bridge competition to celebrate u3a week and Sam Mauger updates us on the 40th Anniversary celebrations. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 12 1 d953059a-6f03-44a6-a6f7-cf31d8827d76 u3a radio podcast July 2022 Sun, 17 Jul 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-july-2022-m8U2_olP u3a radio podcast July 2022 u3a 00:32:35 In this episode, Tricia from Ashbourne u3a talks about dancing with her u3a disco group, Keith from Gloucester & District u3a discuss the joys and struggles of robot programming, and Ken from Havant u3a's Bus Pass group talks about the places the group has explored using their bus passes. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk u3a enables members to learn new things, laugh with friends and live life to the full. Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/ Stay up to date with what u3a is doing on our social channels Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/u3auk Twitter - https://twitter.com/u3a_UK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/u3auk/ In this episode, Tricia from Ashbourne u3a talks about dancing with her u3a disco group, Keith from Gloucester & District u3a discuss the joys and struggles of robot programming, and Ken from Havant u3a's Bus Pass group talks about the places the group has explored using their bus passes. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk u3a enables members to learn new things, laugh with friends and live life to the full. Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/ Stay up to date with what u3a is doing on our social channels Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/u3auk Twitter - https://twitter.com/u3a_UK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/u3auk/ false full 11 1 f03702c2-b3c5-4c20-866d-e109f5074e5b u3a radio podcast June 2022 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-june-2022-WUZIhtUX u3a radio podcast June 2022 u3a 00:31:29 The u3a radio podcast talk to a u3a member who has taken in Ukrainian refugees; discover an initiative in which u3as in the Northants Network are walking a mile for every member of their u3a to celebrate u3a week and talk to the winners of the u3a poetry competition. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk The u3a radio podcast talk to a u3a member who has taken in Ukrainian refugees; discover an initiative in which u3as in the Northants Network are walking a mile for every member of their u3a to celebrate u3a week and talk to the winners of the u3a poetry competition. Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 10 1 9129e189-e1f3-4652-a556-031a4803ef26 u3a radio podcast May 2022 Tue, 17 May 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-may-2022-Yz24jucq u3a radio podcast May 2022 u3a 00:29:44 In this episode, the u3a radio team talk to the Alysoun Owen from Bloomsbury who is one of the judges of the 2022 u3a creative writing competition, the group convenor of Swansea u3a's Natural History Group who took to video making when unable to meet in person and a group at Harborough Welland u3a that introduces members to new experiences - from axe throwing to juggling. Do you have a story you would like to share? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode, the u3a radio team talk to the Alysoun Owen from Bloomsbury who is one of the judges of the 2022 u3a creative writing competition, the group convenor of Swansea u3a's Natural History Group who took to video making when unable to meet in person and a group at Harborough Welland u3a that introduces members to new experiences - from axe throwing to juggling. Do you have a story you would like to share? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 9 1 e64eaee3-3b51-416e-adb6-48d5b61e71b9 u3a radio podcast April 2022 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 05:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-april-2022-wxIb_luO u3a radio podcast April 2022 u3a 00:27:36 In this episode, we celebrate the Queen's upcoming jubilee and the u3a 40th anniversary with an interview with a u3a member who worked as a maid at Buckingham palace, talk to Bingham u3a about their Picnic in the Park plans for the Jubilee weekend and ask Eric Midwinter, co-founder of the u3a movement, about how it all began. In this episode, we celebrate the Queen's upcoming jubilee and the u3a 40th anniversary with an interview with a u3a member who worked as a maid at Buckingham palace, talk to Bingham u3a about their Picnic in the Park plans for the Jubilee weekend and ask Eric Midwinter, co-founder of the u3a movement, about how it all began. false full 8 1 6164cd6c-6101-4258-963f-5f79650cff7f u3a radio podcast March 2022 Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-march-2022-_ewSk93N u3a radio podcast March 2022 u3a 00:31:27 In the latest episode of u3a radio, the team hear about the Specsavers partnership with u3a which showcases the skills of #GenerationWOW, talk to u3a members who contributed to the 40th anniversary quilt and learn about the many usages of seaweed. Do you have a story you would like to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk In the latest episode of u3a radio, the team hear about the Specsavers partnership with u3a which showcases the skills of #GenerationWOW, talk to u3a members who contributed to the 40th anniversary quilt and learn about the many usages of seaweed. Do you have a story you would like to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 7 1 163fe5ed-56f9-4bef-9238-b857ab8beb58 u3a radio podcast February 2022 Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-february-2022-K6tZ3j9m u3a radio podcast February 2022 u3a 00:31:19 The team hear about how u3as will be having picnics across the UK to celebrate the 40th anniversary, learn about a shared learning project into the health of postal pensioners and introduce the newest member of the team, Sarah Goodall. If you would like to contact the u3a radio podcast team with a story, get in touch at communications@u3a.org.uk The team hear about how u3as will be having picnics across the UK to celebrate the 40th anniversary, learn about a shared learning project into the health of postal pensioners and introduce the newest member of the team, Sarah Goodall. If you would like to contact the u3a radio podcast team with a story, get in touch at communications@u3a.org.uk postal pensioners, picnic, u3a, university of the third age, aberfan disaster false full 6 1 db8df64e-bf48-4c3e-ad78-20d31ae43281 u3a radio podcast January 2022 Mon, 17 Jan 2022 06:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-january-2022-Q0ed_sUq u3a radio podcast January 2022 u3a 00:31:32 In this episode of u3a radio, the team learn about the u3a 40th anniversary woodland, talk about the u3a Kindertransport learning initiative and talk to a u3a member in Australia about how the organisation works abroad. If you would like to contact the u3a radio podcast team with a story, get in touch at communications@u3a.org.uk In this episode of u3a radio, the team learn about the u3a 40th anniversary woodland, talk about the u3a Kindertransport learning initiative and talk to a u3a member in Australia about how the organisation works abroad. If you would like to contact the u3a radio podcast team with a story, get in touch at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 5 1 d973423d-1569-494a-be49-6e459a1a4771 u3a radio podcast December 2021 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-december-2021-b0SVxmOk u3a radio podcast December 2021 u3a 00:31:36 In this festive special of the u3a radio podcast, hear a choir singing carols and a message from Third Age Trust CEO Sam Mauger - along with so much more. If you're not yet a member of u3a, join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join Do you have a story you would like to share with the u3a radio team? Email us at communications@u3a.org.uk In this festive special of the u3a radio podcast, hear a choir singing carols and a message from Third Age Trust CEO Sam Mauger - along with so much more. If you're not yet a member of u3a, join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join Do you have a story you would like to share with the u3a radio team? Email us at communications@u3a.org.uk false full 4 1 0ba4475c-d417-40ec-8a47-48c76adb659e u3a radio podcast November 2021 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 10:00:00 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-november-2021-WIn_sLhL u3a radio podcast November 2021 u3a 00:28:49 In this episode of the u3a radio podcast, the team talk to a man who invented cricket rankings, to one of the u3a radio team Jo about her experience on working on the Olympics and to a member of Burnham on Crouch u3a's Archaeological group. Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join In this episode of the u3a radio podcast, the team talk to a man who invented cricket rankings, to one of the u3a radio team Jo about her experience on working on the Olympics and to a member of Burnham on Crouch u3a's Archaeological group. Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join olympics, u3a radio podcast, archaeologist, cricket, u3a radio, u3a, archaeology false full 3 1 80a8dbe1-4af1-41c3-92fd-90c0aa1fee5c u3a radio podcast October 2021 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:52:13 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-october-2021-2aYkGAnx u3a radio podcast October 2021 u3a 00:31:03 In the October episode of our u3a radio podcast, our team talk to a u3a geologist about his adventures travelling the world, the winners of the u3a creative writing competition and much more. Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join In the October episode of our u3a radio podcast, our team talk to a u3a geologist about his adventures travelling the world, the winners of the u3a creative writing competition and much more. Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join geologist, u3a podcast, geology, u3a radio podcast, u3a radio, u3a, creative writing false full 2 1 aa4a53e5-5466-43c6-a788-2fd25960e406 u3a radio podcast September 2021 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:35:59 +0000 communications@u3a.org.uk (u3a) https://u3a-radio-podcast-945b9818.simplecast.com/episodes/u3a-radio-podcast-episode-1-HfHwMHWV u3a radio podcast September 2021 u3a 00:31:49 The u3a radio podcast is back, with an episode that features an interview with Islington u3a member Rosemary who travelled in the footsteps of Victorian explorer Nellie Bly, new Third Age Trust Chair Liz Thackray and more. The u3a radio podcast is created by our team of talented u3a members with radio experience. u3a is a UK wide movement where older adults come together to learn, continue their interests and have fun. Listen to previous episodes of the podcast on the u3a YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqc8qYDZ4U24lq0J4qx0fQ Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join The u3a radio podcast is back, with an episode that features an interview with Islington u3a member Rosemary who travelled in the footsteps of Victorian explorer Nellie Bly, new Third Age Trust Chair Liz Thackray and more. The u3a radio podcast is created by our team of talented u3a members with radio experience. u3a is a UK wide movement where older adults come together to learn, continue their interests and have fun. Listen to previous episodes of the podcast on the u3a YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqc8qYDZ4U24lq0J4qx0fQ Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join false full 1 1