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South Lakes

Monthly talks

Our Monthly talks are free to members until the end of the year! You can also bring a guest along with you. Guests entry is £3

Refreshments are served from 09:45

Status:Active, open to new members
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When: Monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:30am-12:00pm
3rd Wednesday. No meetings in June, July & August
Venue: Castle Street Centre
Cost: Free for Members until January 2026. Guests £3
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Our Monthly talks are open to all members of South Lakes u3a. They are held on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at the Castle Street Centre.

We try to cover a range of topics that will provide interest to all. This year our talks have included looking behind the scenes at Blackpool Tower, the Assination of JFK and a talk by David Fairs on his amazing travels.

We publish the talks programme in advance see events below. Our new team are working hard on building our programme for 2027.

Doors open from 09:45 so there is time to meet up with friends and chat to other members over a cup of tea or coffee and a biscuit.

Forthcoming events

16 September 2026
10:30am
All Welcome
Talk by Neil Hanson. Join us for refreshments from 09:45 and bring a guest along too
Cost: £2 members. £3 guests
21 October 2026
10:30am
All Welcome
Pete Mellor will explore this fascinating theory. Starting from marriage to Prince Charles in 1981 which ended in divorce in 1996. Events to 1997 are briefly covered. He explains what […]
Cost: £2 (Non members £3)
  • All happening at Blackpool Tower

    Over 100 SLu3a members were treated to fascinating talk this morning at our Monthly General meeting, by David Hulme, Chief Rigger at Blackpool Tower. In a humorous and interesting presentation, David told us about the history of the 132 year old structure, how it is maintained and entertained us with stories from his career at…

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  • The Art of Musical improvisation- Roger Browne

    Today's General Meeting was both interesting and entertaining. Roger told us anecdotes about his life and musical knowledge. This was interspersed with variations on popular tunes and on member requests. Roger started public appearances at four years of age and is now 82. A big surprise was that he doesn't read music. A comment received…

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