On this page you will find details of our u3a Meetings, Workshops & Short Courses, 'Trips and Social' events and 'Concert Trips'.

These Events are organised by different groups and committees, and provide an extensive program of social, educational, and cultural events.

Please note that Workshops & Short Course, Concert Trips and 'Trips & Social' are only open to members of our u3a. If you wish to join us please go to Join u3a and apply there.

Below are some forthcoming workshops, talks and short courses. To book or make enquiries, just click on the title and then on the organiser’s name and complete the email form.

Some short courses orworkshopswill be in the planning phase, please check the Group page Workshops & Short Courses, where you can book or make enquiries about all events throughout the year by contacting the organisers.

On this page:


u3a Other Meetings/Events

17th June 2026
10:30 am - 3:00 pm
Festival
A free event open to all. Join us for games, musical performances and guided walks.
1st July 2026
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
to 3rd July 2026
Festival
Further news about the 2026 u3a National Festival: Johnny Ball will be opening the Festival. His joyful approach to learning matches the u3a spirit and will be the perfect start […]
Cost: £18 per day, £50 for a three day ticket
16th July 2026
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Social
Come and join us in marking 20 years of Southwell u3a at a midsummer's evening of celebration, festivities and friendship, to be held in beautiful location of Norwood Park. Tickets […]
Cost: £35.00 per person Tickets available at the April Monthly Meeting

u3a Monthly Meetings

Non-members are welcome to 'visit' us at our Monthly Meetings pop along to meet us.

5th May 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
u3a Meeting
In our May meeting we will be entertained by the brilliant artiste Paul Lillie. Paul trained at Wimbledon School of Art and is well known locally where his unique mixture […]
2nd June 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
u3a Meeting
Gambling seems to be becoming endemic in the UK. It started with horse racing and football, then the National Lottery came. Now we have all sorts of lotteries from dogs […]

Trips & Social

Some events that are in the 'planning' phase will not be shown here, please check out Trips & Social where you can express interest in these events.

Concert Trips

The full yearly programme of Concerts is not shown here, please check out Concert Trips where you can express interest in these events.

Forthcoming events

20th May 2026
7:30 pm
Concert Trip
Krzysztof Urbański – conductor Alexandra Dariescu – piano Bacewicz - Scherzo Lutosławski - Little Suite Chopin - Piano Concerto No. 2 Beethoven - Symphony No. 7  
Booking Required
4th June 2026
7:30 pm
Concert Trip
Euan Shields – conductor Simone Lamsma – violin Janaček - Taras Bulba   Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto Dvořak - Symphony No. 8   
Booking Required

This is a complete list of our workshops , talks and short courses - events that are in the 'planning' phase are available on the Group page: Workshops & Short Courses where you can express interest in these events. Some of the Events are organised by Groups.

Forthcoming events

13th May 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Short Course
The identity theory. So a behaviouristic approach has trouble with sensations. A different suggestion is the so-called identity theory: sensations and other experiences are brain processes. We know that brain […]
Booking Required
13th May 2026
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Workshop
A Cappella means singing without instruments – just voices in harmony. Alison Chaney will be running a friendly workshop, starting with rounds and simple songs, then diving into sea shanties […]
Booking Required
19th May 2026
10:30 am
External Visit
Unfortunately this talk is now fully booked, but you can put your name on a waiting list. A visit to the remains of the Augustinian Priory (now part of St […]
Booking Required
26th May 2026
10:30 am
External Visit
Unfortunately this talk is now fully booked, but you can put your name on a waiting list. A visit to the remains of the Augustinian Priory (now part of St […]
Booking Required
27th May 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Short Course
We have to admit that perception ... cannot be explained mechanically… If we imagine a machine whose construction ensures that it has thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, we can conceive it […]
Booking Required
10th June 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Short Course
We can start from some old ideas, still much debated. The Turing Test. The first is from the great mathematician, logician, and pioneer of computer science, Alan Turing. Instead of […]
Booking Required
13th June 2026
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Workshop
Fancy sketching outdoors in Southwell? A repeat of Sheila Robin’s 2025 session to introduce you to sketching. No experience required – just come along and have a go! Bring your […]
24th June 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Short Course
Please check out the overall content of these courses, along with further reading on our Group Page.
Booking Required
21st July 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Talk
Message from Stephen: If you have contacted me about this workshop and not heard back, you do have a place and thereare still some places available. I have responded to […]
Booking Required
8th August 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Workshop
An introduction to drawing faces from talented artist John Tyas (from the Tyas art stall on Southwell Market). John will cover techniques and tips for drawing/sketching faces, suitable for both […]
Booking Required
10th August 2026
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Short Course
This is a fun opportunity to make your own “pinch” pots with Southwell potter Jen Bort. Step-by-step instruction and demonstration - no previous experience needed. The session and materials are […]
Booking Required
9th November 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Short Course
Back by popular demand! Two sessions for beginners to learn the basics of smart phones, presented by Tony and Lorna Mellor. Much of the content is also applicable to tablets.
Booking Required
16th November 2026
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Short Course
Back by popular demand! Two sessions for beginners to learn the basics of smart phones, presented by Tony and Lorna Mellor. Much of the content is also applicable to tablets.
Booking Required