Venue: The Apex, Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3FD.
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The APEX is open from 9:30, you can buy a drink and socialise, doors to the auditorium will open at 10.00am, 30 minutes before the lecture commences at 10.30am
NO BOOKING required, simply turn up on the day with your membership card!
For more information about Monthly Talks please email monthlytalks@u3aburystedmunds.co.uk
Monthly Talk – The History of Spoken English (Part 2) *NOTE DATE CHANGE*
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomBy guest speaker, Charlie Haylock The History of Spoken English - Part 2 - is a very informative and highly entertaining look at spoken English from the Middle English period to the present day. The previous talk, Part 1, concentrated … Continue reading
Monthly Talk – How to become a Roman Empress *NOTE DATE CHANGE*
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomBy guest speaker, Ralph Jackman Ralph Jackman's work draws on his lifelong interest in history. He is a published author and a seasoned public speaker, popular with audiences all over East Anglia. Many u3a Bury St Edmunds members will recall … Continue reading
Monthly Talk – East Anglia Children’s Hospice
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomBy guest speaker, John Skoyles John Skoyles, a retired Sales Director and now a volunteer at EACH, will be talking about East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices EACH hospices are rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission. They are fun, happy and … Continue reading
Monthly Talk – Wings Across The World, the personal story of an RAF fighter pilot
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomThis month we welcome retired Wing Commander Adrian Childs; a man who has truly seen the world during his exciting career as a fighter pilot, with operational tours on Lightning, Phantom and Tornado aircraft. Soon after gaining his Wings in … Continue reading
Monthly Talk – Just What Can The Media Say About You?
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomWhat right have we all to a private life in 2025? The media can be seen as intrusive and destructive, but how far in law are they permitted to go? Award-winning editor Ian Murray calls on 45-years of newsroom experience … Continue reading
Monthly Talk – Tom Appleton and The u3a Choir, A World War 2 Memorial Concert
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomFollowing last December’s talk on Christmas Music through Time with musical illustrations from the Choir, Tom Appleton and newly named u3a choir, the Elderberry Singers, will present a programme of music to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the ending of … Continue reading
Monthly Talk – Brian O’Leary; The Science of Magic
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomBrian O’Leary is a member of the prestigious Magic Circle and is currently President of his local Magic Society. The science of magic is a discussion of some of the psychological and biological principles that allow magic tricks to work. … Continue reading
Monthly Talk – The story of climbing Denali, the highest point in North America
The Apex Charter Square, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, United KingdomIn 2023 we enjoyed the wonderful story of climbing Everest from Amanda Richmond. With both Everest and Kilimanjaro 'under her belt', Amanda wondered if the Seven Summits (the highest point on each continent) were within her grasp. Amanda then climbed … Continue reading
