News: Free talks from Third Age Trust – February
Published 20th February 2026
A programme of free talks is offered by u3a – our overarching organisation – to 28th February. Some are just talks, but others want you to participate too.
If you click the link in the details below it will take you directly to a detailed explanation of the talk and you can register to attend (right hand side at top). Some get booked up fast.
The list also includes Courses. Of particular note is the beginners Bridge Course offered in Summer – this is online and gets full very quickly. However you can register your interest if full.
Also there are 3 Games – if you are into puzzles maybe worth exploring.
There are some really interesting subjects – enjoy!
Friday 20th February
Live Cookery Demonstration – Winter Warmers (vegetarian) 10.30-11.30am
Memoir Writing with Jenny Newman 2-3pm
Tuesday 24th February
Cures from Within – Can we use chemistry to teach the body to heal itself? 11am-12.30
Laughter Yoga with Merrie Maggie 15.30-16.30
Wednesday 25th February
Introduction to Cryptic Crosswords 10am-12 noon
Mindfulness and Meditation (6 week course) 10-11.15 am
Friday 27th February
AI News February – AI in Government 10-11.30am
Puzzles and Games
Interest Groups run by U3A online
Everything from Agatha Christie appreciation to Prog Rock to Linux Discussion Group to Latin to Virtual Walks. There are either spaces available or a waiting list. Subscription only – currently £12 per year
Courses
Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners (6 weeks, starting April 22nd)
Learn how to use Canva
Canva is a powerful online graphic design program, able to create posters,
presentations, videos, websites, indeed any kind of media involving pictures and other
graphics (as well as editing our photos and creating photobooks and collages)