In the November edition, we hear about the battle against scammers, are we destined to always be one step behind them? And music brings people together – have you ever wondered what really makes a great song so memorable? November is a month of remembrance of the two World Wars so let’s also remember women munitions workers who risked their lives & well-being for the war effort. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In our October edition we talk to Roger Brooks, who interviewed some of the biggest names of the 60s and 70s during his journalism career, we look at how plants have been used in medicine and introduce a song written by a member called u3a new horizons. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In our September edition, we introduce our newest team member, we visit an old music friend for many of us from our school days - the good old recorder and we explore a great way of stimulating our thinking - cryptic crosswords. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

Back again with another special summer episode of our ‘Blast from the Past’ where we’ve selected interviews from our archives that we think you would like to hear again. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

We've delved into all 51 episodes that we’ve shared with you since 2020 and selected 6 little nuggets we want to encourage you to re-visit – 3 for July & the other 3 will be with you in August. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In the June edition you're going to hear from a group of members who prove to all of us that age will never be a barrier to making dreams come true. We also have an interview with a man who used to be a fast bowler for England and we bring you a story about a baby given away at birth and the happy ending that resulted. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In the May edition, we are still celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen, then after that we want to encourage you to sharpen your thinking even more by understanding a little about what is behind it. And our finale features a very talented man who wears many hats….. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In the April edition, you can hear about breaking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, the natural rhythm of life on Earth and the Guernsey secret family. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In the March edition, you can hear about the world of alphabets, what it takes to form a new u3a with some tips & advice from Newham u3a, Jane Austen and what the life of an executive jet pilot is like? If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

In this episode, Jo speaks to the manager of the Imperial War Museum's digital volunteering project to find out how u3a members can get involved with documenting war memorials; Martin learns about the world of Hitchcock tours, Maggie D talks to a gemmologist and Bob discovers the joys of Scottish Country Dancing. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

Listen to the January 2025 u3a radio podcast with interviews from across the u3a movement. If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast team, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk

In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, you can listen to a pantomime written by the u3a Stockton/Sedgefield Creative Writing group. To share your stories with the podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk

Hear interviews with u3a members about butterfly conservation, an adventurous autobiography, and stories from ventriloquist Ken Wood of Kidderminster u3a. If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk

In this special episode, Charles interviews outgoing Chair and CEO Liz Thackray and Sam Mauger, as well as the new Chair and CEO Allan Walmsley and Iain Cassidy, while attending the Third Age Trust AGM 2024. If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk

The u3a radio podcast returns after a summer break. If you'd like to share your stories for the podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk

This month, the team delves into the world of pirate radio, team member Lee talks about his love of music. If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk

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 communications@u3a.org.uk

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 communications@u3a.org.uk

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 communications@u3a.org.uk