East Lothian u3a Open lecture Programme Diary dates 2026

East Lothian u3a Open Lecture Programme

Diary Dates 2026

Wednesday 18th

February 2026

Open Lecture

Community Police Officers, East Lothian Crime Prevention Unit.

“Scams and what to look out for.” How to avoid losing your pension!

2.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St. Haddington EH41 3EX.

Wednesday 15th

April 2026

Open Lecture 

Martin Baker, Climate Scientist and retired Head of Science Loretto School.

“Climate in Crisis: Mindsets & Narratives”

A sobering account of climate change from an expert to include atmospheric science research.

2.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St. Haddington EH41 3EX.

Wednesday 3rd

June 2026

AGM & Open Lecture

Prof Alan Gow, Ageing Lab Heriot Watt University.

“Building & Protecting our Health.”

Healthy ageing, lifestyle factors and how these can be modified.

2.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St. Haddington EH41 3EX.

Monday 14th

September 2026

Open Lecture

Aidan Rooney, Assistant Economist Fraser of Allander Institute.

“Scotland’s growth story: Rising in the East & Lagging in the West.”

Recent economic growth in Scotland with particular reference to Edinburgh & East Lothian, the powerhouse region.

2.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St. Haddington EH41 3EX.

Monday 30th November 2026 Open Lecture

Dr Fraser Hunter, Museum Scotland.

“Impact of the Romans in East Lothian.”

A walk through the county and what to look out for.

2.30, Holy Trinity Church, Church St. Haddington EH41 3EX.