u3a

Locks Heath

Heritage and Cultures

At Heritage and Cultures group we like to delve into our own history as well as that of other countries we may have visited and share our experiences with other members. This has included bringing items to a meeting for information and discussion.

So, if you’re curious about the past come and join us in discovering some very interesting facts about some extraordinary people, places and events.

There’s always something going on around us, whether it’s an exhibition, a guided tour, a visit to an historic house, a talk or walk, there’s something for everyone. In the ‘good weather’ months we visit places of interest suggested by the group members, which we often open out to the wider Locks Heath u3a membership.

Members take part in short talks on the topic of ‘The places and spaces we love’. These have included:

Matthew Boulton, Birmingham industrialist, the John Lewis partnership, The Guardian Angel of Mottisfont, Ceramics in New Zealand, Sir Arthur Henry Rostron, Old College, Aberystwyth, Romsey Signal Box, The Windows of Knaresborough, Locks Heath and the Strawberry Industry, The Huer’s Hut.

We would love to hear from you if you’d like to start a conversation about your thoughts, ideas, photos on this topic.

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: On Tuesdays 10:30 am
Third Tuesday of the month
Venue: St. John's Church

Forthcoming events

19th May 2026
Outing
Cost: TBA
16th June 2026
Outing
21st July 2026
Outing
22nd September 2026
Outing
Cost: TBA
20th October 2026
10:30 am
Meeting
17th November 2026
10:30 am
Meeting

Show and Tell: All things Irish - a celebration of St Patrick's Day - March 2026

Kubilai Khan, the first (and last) Mongol Emperor of China - David - February 2026

Fish and Chips - Graham, followed by fish and chip lunch - January 2026

Odeon Cinemas talk - David - November 2025

Show and Tell: both world wars - October 2025

Old Portsmouth walk - September 2025

Solent Sky Museum - July 2025

Pear Tree Church - June 2025

Winchester Viaduct walk - May 2025

National Coastwatch -Nick - April 2025

Arthur Conan Doyle - Ann - March 2025

Show and Tell: Victorian favourite poems - February 2025

Sayings and nursery rhymes - Ann and David - January 2025

Cinema Pioneers - David - November 2024

Show and Tell: Victoriana - October 2024

Old Portsmouth walk - September 2024

Queen Victoria Park, Netley - July 2024

Chichester Canal Trust - June 2024

Tudor House Southampton - May 2024

Bishops Waltham - May 2024