11th June 2026, 2.15 - 3.00 pm, in The Madeley Centre The talk will be given by the speaker who entertained the u3a in June 2023 with The Great American Songbook, which was greatly enjoyed. This time he is talking about the golden age of radio. He plays, talks and amuses! It should be a… Read more

Grace Jordan, Director of the Film Theatre, has been involved since it was founded in 1974.  Grace’s presentation is a story of passion, of community and of the belief in the power of cinema.  She will share with you the story of this remarkable organisation – from a time when the Potteries was filled with… Read more

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This will be an illustrated talk about Rick Marshall's remarkable visit to Antarctica. He says, "This stunning continent is now accessible to tourists. Why do those who visit Antarctica find it such a life-changing experience?" Read more

Barbara Grzegorzek, chair of the Leek Polish Connection, will tell the epic story of the Polish  soldiers who fought alongside the British Army in WW11 and who survived the horrendous journey from Poland to Blackshaw Moor Camp nr Leek . Read more

Kath Adams will explain what secrets clay pipes can reveal. Read more