Talks

Our monthly Talks begin at 10.30am at the Central Methodist Church Hall in St Saviourgate, doors open at 9.45am. Parking is available nearby, and there are bus stops in The Stonebow (2 minutes walk) for bus numbers 9 (Monks Cross P&R), 12, 13, 14, 25, and the Coastliner (840, 843) - please check schedules before travelling.

There is no admission charge for members, but we ask for a voluntary donation from guests. Tea/coffee & biscuits are served from 9.45am, for which donations are accepted.

Talks (but not concerts) will also be available on Zoom for members, at no charge. The Zoom link will be sent out in the week leading up to the talk.

THERE IS NO NEED TO BOOK FOR SATURDAY TALKS – just turn up and enjoy! (Note – booking is needed for Saturday Socials).

Saturday 13th June 2026
10:30 am
Catherine Sotheran's talk will be based on her first book "York in close up", containing photographs of the detail on York's built environment.
If time permits, the talk will be followed by a short picture quiz.
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Cost: Free to members (non-member guests: voluntary contribution)
Image credit: Angel Lite Photography
Saturday 11th July 2026
10:30 am
The summer concert, in which the u3a York Choir and u3a York Ukulele group will perform.
Cost: Free to members (non-member guests: voluntary contribution)

To view the Zoom recording for past talks (only the last three are kept), please request a link from Events Lead, remembering to specify which talk (by date or title). Note that Concerts are neither broadcast nor recorded.

DateSpeakerTopic
2026
14th MarchAngie CreswickRetrofitting the Central Methodist listed buildings
11th AprilBob PullenSleep and Dreams
Followed by the York u3a AGM.
9th MayPaddy NeliganAgeing
13th JuneCatherine SotheranYork in close-up
This is a change from the original advertised talk
11th Julyu3a York Choir
u3a York Ukulele group
Summer concert
Schedule of Talks