u3a radio podcast

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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.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best u3a radio podcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to u3a radio podcast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite u3a radio podcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

u3a radio podcast September 2024

u3a radio podcast

09/17/24 • 30 min

The u3a radio podcast returns after a summer break. If you'd like to share your stories for the podcast, email [email protected]

u3a radio podcast May 2023

u3a radio podcast

05/17/23 • 29 min

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 [email protected]

u3a radio podcast June 2024

u3a radio podcast

06/17/24 • 29 min

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 [email protected]

u3a radio podcast May 2024

u3a radio podcast

05/17/24 • 42 min

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 [email protected] If you have a story you would like to share with the podcast, please email [email protected]

u3a radio podcast April 2024

u3a radio podcast

04/17/24 • 40 min

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 [email protected]

u3a radio podcast March 2024

u3a radio podcast

03/17/24 • 34 min

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 [email protected]

u3a radio podcast February 2024

u3a radio podcast

02/17/24 • 36 min

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 [email protected]

u3a radio podcast January 2024

u3a radio podcast

01/17/24 • 33 min

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 [email protected]

u3a radio podcast December 2023

u3a radio podcast

12/17/23 • 35 min

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 [email protected]

War memorials, Hitchcock, gemstones and Scottish Country Dancing

u3a radio podcast

02/17/25 • 38 min

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 [email protected]

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How many episodes does u3a radio podcast have?

u3a radio podcast currently has 41 episodes available.

What topics does u3a radio podcast cover?

The podcast is about Leisure, Retirement, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on u3a radio podcast?

The episode title 'u3a radio podcast May 2024' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on u3a radio podcast?

The average episode length on u3a radio podcast is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of u3a radio podcast released?

Episodes of u3a radio podcast are typically released every 30 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of u3a radio podcast?

The first episode of u3a radio podcast was released on Nov 30, 2021.

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