u3a

South Solihull

Diary

Below is a list of forthcoming South Solihull u3a events.

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Note: you need to be a member of South Solihull u3a to attend our events.  If you are not yet a member, please contact the Membership Secretary via the Join Us page.

If you wish to attend an event held by an Interest Group for which you are not registered, please contact the organiser via the link on the Event detail page or their Group page.

South Solihull u3a Members are also welcome at some events run by other u3as,

Forthcoming events

Friday 17th April 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Meeting
We will look at persuasion and techniques used to change people's minds.
Venue: Member's home
Monday 20th April 2026
09:45 - 10:30
Meeting
Do you want to try a different exercise activity?  Come and try Racketball.  It's squash with a bouncier ball.
Cost: Trial session free. Play for £10 every 4-6 weeks
Booking Required
Monday 20th April 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Meeting
Is lying to someone to spare their feelings morally permissible?
Cost: Cost of tea or coffee at the bar
Monday 20th April 2026
14:15
Meeting
We are bringing 2-3 of our favourite poems and members will make a short presentation about one of the poems read. 
Wednesday 22nd April 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Meeting
Walking for pleasure; details to be announced...
Thursday 23rd April 2026
11:00 - 13:00
Meeting
We will be visiting Acme Whistles in Birmingham.
Cost: £15.50 + own transport
Booking Required
Thursday 23rd April 2026
11:00 - 13:00
Meeting
We will join the Local History (Group 2) visit to Acme Whistles in Birmingham.
Cost: 15:50 + own transport
Booking Required
Thursday 23rd April 2026
14:00 - 15:30
Meeting
Thursday 23rd April 2026
14:30
Meeting
A historical thriller about a young woman's affair with the Prime Minister in the lead up to World War I
Venue: Member's home
Tuesday 28th April 2026
12:30
Meeting
This event is now fully booked, but you may email Joyce P. if you'd like to add your name to the waiting list.
Venue: Porto Douro
Cost: £14.95 + drinks extra
Booking Required
Thursday 7th May 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Meeting
This will be our last meeting before the summer break. Members are invited to suggest the topic(s) to be covered. Note that this is a morning meeting.
Booking Required
Thursday 7th May 2026
13:45 - 17:00
Meeting
Fallen Angels is a fantastic comedy that has stood the test of time.  Its exploration of desire, jealousy, social masks and the delicate politics of female friendship continues to resonate.
Venue: Member's home
Monday 11th May 2026
14:00 - 16:00
Core Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of your u3a followed by musical entertainment from the Dorridge u3a Choir.
Tuesday 12th May 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Meeting
A series of Gresham Lectures by Professor Robin May: Why do we laugh / fear / hate.......?
Venue: Member's home
Tuesday 19th May 2026
10:00 - 12:00
Meeting
Walking for pleasure; details to be announced...
Thursday 21st May 2026
10:15
Meeting
Interested in fun and fresh air?  Then book your place at our annual Crazy Golf Event.  Lunch is optionally available afterwards at the Wilsons Arms, Knowle.
Cost: £6.50
Booking Required
Thursday 21st May 2026
14:00
Meeting
Set in Venice, 1486 telling the story of the Murano glassmakers. When Orsola Rossos father dies she must flout tradition and learn to craft glass in secret to save her family from ruin.
Venue: Member's home
Monday 8th June 2026
14:00 - 15:45
Core Meeting
Back by popular request, one of our best musical entertainers over the years!  Roger Browne is a raconteur, writer, director and pianist, and will entertain us with ‘The Golden Age of Radio’.