September 2026
Fri. 11 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Drones, huh? What are they good for? - follow-up discussion
Fri. 11 Sep, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Dr Steve Bullock, University of Bristol for a discussion on the growing and evolving role of drones in our skies.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Mon. 14 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Exploring world faiths: September. Faith and gratitude
Mon. 14 Sep, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Explore how three faith traditions understand gratitude and discover the enduring value of thankfulness in everyday life.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Tue. 15 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Introduction to cryptic crosswords
Tue. 15 Sep, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Try your hand at solving cryptic clues on this two-hour taster session with Henry Howarth, u3a Subject Adviser for Cryptic Crosswords.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Wed. 16 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Mindfulness and meditation series
Wed. 16 Sep, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
We welcome back the six week course of Mindfulness and Meditation led by members of Sheffield u3a Mindful Ageing Group John, Mike and Ruth.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Life in your smallest rooms: the history of personal hygiene
Wed. 16 Sep, 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.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Thu. 17 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Mindfulness and meditation continuation session: September
Thu. 17 Sep, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us each month as we continue the practices introduced in the Mindfulness and Meditation Series, and introduce new ones.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Horsley U3A Travel Group: Slovenia Cycle Trip
Thu. 17 Sep, 2026 7:45 pm - 9:45 pm
Fri. 18 Sep, 2026
Surrey Network Study Day: The Bayeux Tapestry: Its Creation & Its Interpretation
Fri. 18 Sep, 2026 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Presented by Imogen Corrigan. Lunch-hour Recital by Menuhin School Pupils.
Location: Menuhin Hall, Stoke d'Abernon, 10am to 4pm (registration from 9.30am). Places available in-hall or remotely via Zoom.
Cost: Charge £12 (£15 for guests)
Mon. 21 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Secrets of the human brain: sleep and dreams
Mon. 21 Sep, 2026 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dr. Bob Pullenexplains how different parts of the brain are responsible for keeping us awake and making us go to sleep. A u3a week event.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Tue. 22 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: The Enchanted Archipelago - a journey through the Galapagos
Tue. 22 Sep, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 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. A u3a week event.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Horsley U3A History Group: Rome: The Year of the Four Emperors
Tue. 22 Sep, 2026 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Speaker: Rev Phil Herrington.
Location: Millennium Room, East Horsley Village Hall or via Zoom.
Cost: £2 charge to cover expenses
Thu. 24 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Future Lives - promoting brain health: from evidence to action
Thu. 24 Sep, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join our panel of researchers as they explore evidence-based ways to improve and maintain brain health. A u3a week event.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Fri. 25 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: AI News September: four years of AI chatbots
Fri. 25 Sep, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join the u3a 'AI for everyone' team as we reflect on four years of AI chatbots and how AI has been embraced by many u3a members.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Live cookery demonstration - try something new
Fri. 25 Sep, 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. A u3a week event.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Tue. 29 Sep, 2026
Third Age Trust online event: Experimental brain research: from old suppositions to modern observations
Tue. 29 Sep, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
In this Science Network talk, Professor Itamar Ronen describes theories of how the brain works and modern experimental approaches focussing on neuroimaging.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Third Age Trust online event: Laughter yoga with Merrie Maggie: September
Tue. 29 Sep, 2026 3:18 pm - 4:18 pm
Bring more joy and laughter to your life with laughter yoga - an aerobic exercise with playful exercises combined with deep yogic breathing.
Location: Online via Zoom.
Cost: Free
Wed. 30 Sep, 2026
Horsley U3A Monthly Meeting: Highway 35 - meeting disaster head on with hope
Wed. 30 Sep, 2026 9:45 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker Chris and Denise Arthey.
Location: East Horsley Village Hall or via Zoom.
Cost: Free. Complimentary tea and coffee