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

22nd September 2026
Outing
Cost: TBA
20th October 2026
10:30 am
Meeting
17th November 2026
10:30 am
Meeting

2026

The Diving Museum - July

The Old Cemetry on Southampton common - June

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

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

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

2025

Odeon Cinemas talk - David - November

Show and Tell: both world wars - October

Old Portsmouth walk - September

Solent Sky Museum - July

Pear Tree Church - June

Winchester Viaduct walk - May

National Coastwatch -Nick - April

Arthur Conan Doyle - Ann - March

Show and Tell: Victorian favourite poems - February

Sayings and nursery rhymes - Ann and David - January

2024

Cinema Pioneers - David - November

Show and Tell: Victoriana - October

Old Portsmouth walk - September

Queen Victoria Park, Netley - July

Chichester Canal Trust - June

Tudor House Southampton - May

Bishops Waltham - May