u3a Core meetings allow all members to meet together as a single group, develop friendships, catch up on news, exchange ideas, and feel valued as part of a local community.

Our Core meetings take place on the second Monday of each month.  We meet at at 13:45 for a prompt start at 14:00 in the Bentley Heath Community Centre, finishing by 16:00 at the latest.

The meeting starts with a welcome from our Chair, followed by the main topic of the meeting; a talk by a guest speaker on a topic chosen to be of interest to our membership.  Over the years we have had a very wide range of talks and presentations, exemplified by some of the reports of ‘Recent meetings’ below.  On some occasions, particularly in December, we have a more social party instead.  We always break for refreshments partway through the afternoon, and this provides an opportunity for meeting other members.

Potential new members are always encouraged to come along for a ‘taster core meeting' and we have a good reputation for making them feel very welcome.

Forthcoming meetings

Recent meetings