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Newham u3a

Introduction to Banking 

Talk & Coffee Afternoon   1st May – Thursday

Most of us rely on banks and other financial institutions to manage our money. Do you really understand how the banking system works? Beyond depositing and withdrawing money from the bank, loans perhaps to buy a car / property etc.

How safe is your money kept in the bank? What do Regulators really do to safeguard your money? What is the FSCS (Financial Services Compensation Scheme)?

How do banks make their profits? What services do they privde? Many more questions ......

1:30 – 3:30 pm

The talk will start promptly at 2 pm

Venue *

East Ham Library – meeting room

Ground floor

• 328 Barking Road London E6 2RT

* We have moved the meeting venue back to East Ham Library so we could attract more members to attend – however, this involves a venue hire cost of £20 per hour. If you’re able to make a small donation (voluntary) it would be much appreciated. Non-members are welcome to attend on a one-off basis – a small donation is appreciated


London Region of U3As  
Walks and Visits Programme

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Here is the programme of walks and gallery visits for June. (The programme can be found here for here for May.)  All events are £10, no refunds. The sessions from June will launch on Thursday 21st May 2026

The programme for this and all future events can be found on the events page of the website.

(Please note the walk that was taking place on 22nd May has changed to 26th May due to the proposed tube strikes.) There are also few places left for 12th May Albertopolis walk and V&A gallery visit with Marilyn Greene. Information and links can be found on the events page (as above)


All of the walks/gallery visits have proved very popular and been fully booked almost as soon as advertised. So don't delay booking. There will of course be waiting lists for each session.

Please remember that the London Region events team cannot book or reserve places on your behalf.

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