u3a radio podcast

About u3a radio podcast

The u3a Radio podcast series showcases every part of the u3a movement from members, interest group leaders, Trustees, national volunteers and Subject Advisers. The u3a movement is a UK-wide movement of older adults who come together to learn informally, continue their interests and have fun.

Publisher

u3a

Category

education · leisure

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Nov 2021

Latest episode

1 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

58 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 Oct 2026

   How to get published, Commonwealth Games and life as a music exec for EMI

   So you’re thinking of writing a book - or already have a manuscript tucked away in a drawer – what to do next - where do you start? You're about to find out from Alysoun Owen from Bloomsbury. We talk to Bill Tancred about the Commonwealth Games on passion, friendship and lifelong learning that can stay with us long after the medals have been won. We also meet Sven Peterson - Music executive for EMI who has looked after artists like David Bowie, Pink Floyd and Tina Turner! If you would like to share your story with the u3a Radio Podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   u3a matters magazine, Jane Austen festival, why gardening is so popular

   Many of you will have heard of ‘u3a Matters’ magazine published 5 times a year but just what does it take to make it happen? In 2001 a few avid Jane Austen fans in period costume took to the streets of Bath to celebrate the famous writer’s works. In 2025 that number rose to a staggering 2000! What a festival! And we find out what it is about gardening that implies hope and optimism. If you would like to share your story with the u3a Radio Podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

3. 

   6 Aug 2026

   u3a Summer Festival

   We’ve dedicated the whole programme to everything around the u3a Summer Festival which many of you will have attended in July. Our roving reporter, Maggie Dee, travelled from Warminster to York to find out what the festival is all about - from interviewing Johnny Ball who opened the event, to a lady who plays in a steel band and even a builder who switched his career to shoe design! All organised and run by u3a volunteers - what an achievement! If you would like to share your story with the u3a Radio Podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

17

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

75

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