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 |
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| When: | On Tuesdays 10:30 am Third Tuesday of the month |
| Venue: | St. John's Church |
Forthcoming events
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

