Professional speakers
The regular u3a meetings normally feature guest speakers who bring a wide range of topics to life—think history, science, travel, crime, comedy, history and the arts. These talks are designed to be engaging, educational, and sometimes downright entertaining. The speakers are mainly professionals with experience of public speaking, and use audio-visual equipment, projectors
Types of Speakers You Might Encounter
Historians & Authors: Exploring everything from Tudor life to Victorian architecture.
Scientists & Experts: Covering genetics, astronomy, and cutting-edge tech like driverless cars.
Performers & Artists: Comedians, musicians, and magicians who add flair and fun.
Special Interest Speakers: From Morris dancing to medieval mysteries, there's something for every curiosity.
How much does it cost to attend a talk?
There is no charge for attending a talk by a professional speaker other than your normal membership fee. You might even get a cup of tea and a biscuit.
What can we expect?
Here are some of the recent and upcoming speakers at the u3a Eastbourne meetings.
Martin Lloyd – Passports, Assassins, Traitors & Spies
Maureen Stiller – Jane Austen – Woman & Writer
Steve Hall – Animation – A Light-Hearted History
Ian Dowding – Banff Pie & Other Adventures
Mary Smith – School Life During WWII
Alan Wenham – Fishermen, Boatmen and Smugglers
Dr John Wyatt MBE – The History of Bomb Disposal
David Allen -The Life of Dame Agatha Christie
Jane & Adrian Smith – A Musician's Life
Terry Henson - Forgotten Women in Art
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