u3a radio podcast March 2024

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]

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u3a radio podcast February 2024

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]

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u3a radio podcast April 2024

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]