u3a

North Lindsey

Events : North Lindsey u3a meets every third Wednesday of the month at Scawby Village Hall.

The meeting usually starts at 10.00am with tea/coffee and biscuits served before and then we welcome a guest speaker at 10.30am.

Guests are welcome to come along and try North Lindsey u3a and meet the members for the first time before deciding to join. Entry for all is £2.

U3A North Lindsey : 2026 speaker list

21 Oct: change of speaker
Now : Scunthorpe High Street - Then and Now
18 Nov - History of Racing in Doncaster (Joshua Daniels)
16 Dec - Jean Marshall - Amusing Poetry

Previously in 2026
21 Jan : Living with allergies
18 Feb : Voice-over artist
18 March : Remembering Prince Philip
15 April : Our local Carers Support Centre
20 May : A Driving Instructor's stories
17 June : Tales of the Brothers Grimm
15 July : Folk Music Singalong
: The Guide Dog & the Scunthorpe Fella
19 August : Book : A Nature Diary during Covid by Steve Lovell
16 Sept : He created the ‘Jolly Fisherman’ picture

There will also be 3 or 4 bus trips during the year
Updates will come.

More Detail

21st October : change of speaker Now : Scunthorpe High Street - Then and Now Steve Stubbins gives a great talk and always has great photos. Steve our favourite local historian has stepped in as a replacement with a talk he just did in Brigg last month.
18 November - Joshua Daniels
- History of Racing in Doncaster
- Joshua Daniel’s is a historian and film-maker.
His talk covers the hidden history of Doncaster races including the most important one, the St Leger. This year is the 250th Anniversary of the race and Joshua will be focusing on that.
➢ 16 December - Jean Marshall - Amusing Poetry
- Jean will regale us with her own inimitable style of words and verse.
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Previously in 2026

21 Jan – Welcome to My World of Allergies – Catherine Hobson
Living with allergies and how to cope with them.
What are allergies? Which are most common ?

18 Feb – Adventures in Voice-over – Liz Drury
A voice-over artist talks about her career that started in America.

18 March – Philip, a Prince Like No Other – Keith Hanson
The life and times of Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.
Although in the shadow of the late Queen Elizabeth, he managed to forge a path in his own inimitable style.
We uncover his background and why he was so well regarded.

15 April – Carers and Services on Offer – Rosa Torraca
A talk by one of our local team from Brigg Carers Support.
It should be an interesting and educational view into all the services provided to Carers in North and North East Lincolnshire.

20 May – Amusing & Informative Talk : 40 years a driving instructor
Stephen Brown with some of the funny stories and new information that will test you.
"Think you can pass your test today?
What is the “New Driving Theory Test” all about?
Find out what your children / grandchildren will have to learn.
Be amazed at the funny (and rude) things learner drivers say & ask.
Mock driving lesson. A victim/volunteer required!"

17 June – Tales of the Brothers Grimm - Alastair Littlewood
The remarkable lives of the Brothers Grimm, including some of their stories; you may think you know tales such as Cinderella
- but the Brothers Grimm's versions may hold a few surprises!

15 July – The Guide Dog & the Scunthorpe Fella Yes the guide dog is coming along with owner Edward Buckley who will talk about he and his partner Lynee's 40+ years of fundraising for Guide Dogs For The Blind
There will be a collecting bucket for your donations

August – TBA

16 Sept – A Forgotten Artist (with a Lincolnshire connection) – Horace Liberty
An illustrated talk on the life and work of the artist, John Hassall, who designed the ‘Jolly Fisherman’ for Skegness.



Postponed until a later date : Having Fun with Folk – Alan Bolt
Singalong with a bit of a laugh. Folk, Country, 50s, 60s.
In the past Alan has worked on Radio 2 and regional radio stations.

Postponed until a later date : Paul Isherwood presents a very different talk - A Gambling Addict Turned Good
- A ten-year old boy lured by the pull of a 4- year gambling addiction having a light bulb moment, seeking help and now well into his fifties hasn’t gambled ever since.