Lymington u3a

Lymington u3a An association for older people living in and around Lymington who want to share their leisure and learning activities.

20/08/2026

What's on in September, October and November

Monthly speaker meetings in St Thomas Church Hall at 2.15 for 2.30:

Wednesday 2nd September
Speaker: Dee Jones
'Theatrical Backstage Experiences'
Be ready to be regaled with stories about Oscar Peterson, David Suchet, Ian Judge, John Carlisle, Bruce Forsyth, Jim Davidson, John Cleese, Peggy Mount, Frankie Howerd, Judith Chalmers, Cilla Black, Shirley Bassey, Ian Judge, Gillian Lynn, Shirley Maclaine and a dozen others about various back stage screw ups!

Wednesday 7th October
Speaker: Cheryl Butler
'Pisspot Alley'
Cheryl Butler's talk will be a tale of sewers, cess pits and spending a penny! An amusing and hopefully informative look at the story of the toilet.

Wednesday 4th November
Speaker: Peter Hebard
'Natural Flood Management'
Peter Hebard will talk about how we can manage water to the best effect for all in the Forest, for both flood and drought, ecology and economy, livestock, businesses and residents through neighbourly cooperation and good husbandry at no extra cost.

The Monthly Discussion (formerly called TED Talks) at 10 am prompt in the Gates Hall, Lymington Community Centre. Coffee, then we watch a short (10-15 minute) 'TED TALK' video on a thought-provoking theme, followed by informal discussions in small groups.

Monday 21st September 'Why humans should merge with AI'

Deep tech entrepreneur D. Scott Phoenix spent years building AI — now, he believes we're on the cusp of a profound merger between humans and machines. Reframing the AI debate through the lens of evolutionary biology, he shifts the question from whether we should fear or embrace AI to whether we understand what's at stake if we get it wrong. Hear his provocative case for why we need to "eat the AI."

Monday 19th October 'The truth about human population decline'

With birth rates falling, the worldwide human population is getting older and smaller. According to traditional thinking, this spells a future of labour shortages, bankrupt social security systems and overall economic collapse. Before you panic about the end of life as we know it, political demographer Jennifer D. Sciubba has a thoughtful playbook for managing the new normal – including ideas on the future of work and migration – and a reminder that a resilient future relies on present-day action.

Monday 16th November 'Why social health is key to happiness and longevity'

You know it's important to take care of your physical and mental health. But what about your social health? Social scientist Kasley Killam shows how feeling a sense of belonging and connection has concrete benefits to your overall health — and explains why it may be the missing key to living a longer and happier life.

12/07/2026

What's on in August and September?

Our monthly speaker meetings on the first Wednesday afternoon of the month in the St Thomas Church Hall at 2.15 for 2.30 pm are as follows:

Wednesday 5th August Speaker: Bobbie Darbyshire
"A Beginning, a Muddle and an End – where do novelists get their ideas from?"

Wednesday 2nd September Speaker: Dee Jones
"Theatrical shenanigans - but did the audience notice?"

Our TED talks in the McLellan Hall at the Community Centre at 10 am prompt are as follows:

Monday 17th August " What if advertising was honest"

Monday 21st September "Why humans should merge with AI"

Free coffee and tea followed by a short video and then group discussion of the issues raised.

21/05/2026

What's on in June and July

Our monthly speaker meeting in June is on Wednesday 3rd June at St Thomas Church Hall starting at 2.15 for 2.30 pm:

The history of Beaulieu Airfield
Speaker: Marc Heighway
The history of Beaulieu Airfield from the lead-up to its construction, into wartime, and through to modern day. The talk includes never before seen photography and film from the airfield, tales of bravery, inspiring stories and strange events that happened at the RAF and USAAF Station, plus tributes to the many men who lost their lives. It also includes a visual tour of what remains today.

There will be no talk in July as many of our members will be glued to Wimbledon!

TED talks

These take place on the third Monday morning of the month at 10 am prompt in the McLellan Hall (during the renovation works at the Centre) at the Lymington Centre. Coffee / tea free of charge with chat until 10.15 am. We then watch an interesting short video together and then discuss it in sociable small groups.

Monday June 15th

Why does uncertainty bother us so much?
Why do we find it easier to trust some concepts and ideas over others? Mathematician Adam Kucharski explores the science of uncertainty, revealing how the very human need for explanation shapes trust in science, fear of technology and belief in conspiracy theories.

Monday July 20th

Why we need to know our lives matter
It’s not enough to do important work — we need to know it truly matters, says journalist Jennifer Wallace. Drawing on her research into firefighters, caregivers and more, she shows how simple acts of acknowledgment and connection can fuel our sense of purpose in a world that too often undervalues recognition.

Our coffee mornings will take place as usual at the Solento Lounge on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 am.

29/04/2026

What's on in May?

Weds 6th May 2.15 for 2.30 pm St Thomas Church Hall
Talk by retired policewoman, Jackie Dimmock - "The good, the bad and the downright funny".
Jackie Dimmock will talk about her 30 years as a Hampshire Police Officer, She has a unique way of presentation, and has made a series of mini-quilts which depicts the stories she tells,

Monday 18th May 10 am
TED Talk and Discussion Lymington Community Centre
"The Case For Making Art When The World is on Fire"
Making art isn’t self-indulgent — it’s an essential, radical act of creation, says writer Amie McNee. She explores the importance of having a creative practice, whether you’re a long-time artist or an aspiring one, and shows how to move past self-doubt and start expressing yourself. If you’ve ever felt like your creativity doesn’t matter in a world with so many problems, this talk is for you.

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