U3A London Update – 26 October 2026

This information was published on: October 26, 2026
Baroness Tessa Blackstone smiling as she signs copies of her book on Millicent Garrett Fawcett, with more copies stacked on a table
Baroness Tessa Blackstone signing copies of her book before giving the Monday Talk on 19 October, ‘The fight for Women’s votes: Millicent Garrett Fawcett’

The Monday Talk

This week: Sarah Bernhardt: The World’s First Superstar. Frank Nicholson tells the story of the most famous actress in French history. On Zoom and in room 2.21.

The timetables for the week

This week’s timetable, the room and Zoom timetables and this Update are available from the Office, in the Common Room and on the lower corridor noticeboard from Monday.

Class Notices

  • New Class, Disco Dancing: Thursdays 15.10–16.10. Come and dance to 70s Disco Music and Soul and relive your best years! All welcome.
  • Open Mic: Wednesday 14.30–16.00 in room 2.21. Open Mic now has a regular fortnightly slot, starting 4 November and running every 2 weeks until the end of term. Come to entertain other members with music, poetry and dance or just come to enjoy the show.
  • Gardening Club Visit: to Waterlow Park on 26th October at 2 pm. Richard Arthur will show us the area where he is looking to create a Japanese Garden. Please contact Andy Moss if you wish to join the group.

Last call to renew your Subscription

Please note that last year’s card will soon be invalid for entry to Hampstead Town Hall unless updated by paying this year’s subscription. We have a great selection of classes and activities this year. Don’t miss out: please ensure you pay the annual sub of £75 (£10 for members showing proof of means tested benefit).

Payment can be made by direct bank transfer, by card in the office, or by cheque in the post.

Wit and Wisdom

Scientific discovery and scientific knowledge have been achieved only by those who have gone in pursuit of it without any practical purpose whatsoever in view.

Max Planck

I used to think that propaganda was having a really good look.

Kindly provided by a member

With all good wishes,
Richard, Gilli and Maureen