This page lists all Core Meeting talks plus events that are NOT regularly-scheduled Activity/Interest Group Meetings. If a group meets on the same day/time each month, see the individual group for details of meetings.
Wines from Tuscany Join us for an evening of food, fun, and WINE at Ali Al-Chalabi's home. Ali will source a variety of wines from the Tuscany region for us […]
Venue: Member's Home
Cost: £15 Cash on the night
Booking Required
Port Sunlight Village is the finest surviving example of early urban planning in the UK and has remained largely intact since its foundation by William Lever in 1888. It was […]
Cost: £40 (includes coach travel, guided coach tour of the village, and driver's tip)
Booking Required
5th June 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Barry Durman will be telling us about The Millenium Way.
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Monday 8th June will be the final session of the league year, and the trophy and medals will be presented at the end of this session.
Venue: Shirley Social Club
Meet at 10.00 am at the Falcon pub, Warwick Road, Haseley, CV35 7HA for a 4 mile walk. Lunch at The Falcon afterwards. Walk leader Chris Stajka.
The quiz is open to all members of Silhill U3A. You can enter as a team of up to 6 people, or in smaller numbers or singly and we will […]
Venue: Shirley Social Club
Cost: £2.50 per person
Booking Required
Sunday June 14th Coach trip to the privately owned Maxstoke Castle built in 1345. We leave at 10.15 arriving at 11.00. Afterwards we shall take lunch at the popular Plough […]
Cost: £36
Booking Required
Everyone is welcome to join us. No need to book, just turn up at Solihull Library.
Cost: Free
Gin Vault Address: 16 Gas Street, Birmingham B1 2JT GIN ADVENTURE We will be going to THE GIN VAULT in Birmingham City Centre for a Gin Cocktail Masterclass. This is […]
Cost: £45.00 (£20.00 Deposit Required)
Booking Required
The Gardens at Kelmarsh Hall are designated by English Heritage as Grade II*, a garden of national significance. The gardens surrounding the Hall are known for their relaxed charm and ‘haphazard […]
Cost: £57 includes Coach, Entry to House & Gardens, Garden Tour AND lunch
As a one-off, the Luncheon Club is going for BRUNCH. Porto Douro, Warwick Road, Solihull has been recommended for its excellent Brunch and well priced as well, so as a […]
Cost: Brunch (order from menu)
Booking Required
3rd July 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Walk leader: Derek Giles
In July 2026, the Badminton Estate in South Gloucestershire will host the brand new RHS Badminton Flower Show. Highlights include exciting new plant combinations in the Pocket Planting Gardens, traditional […]
Cost: £61 (Coach and Entry). TRIP IS FULL
Join us for a day in Ludlow, with free time to explore the town, lunch at the Charlton Arms, where there are stunning views of the River Teme and Ludlow […]
Cost: £44 (includes travel, drivers tip, guided tour of the brewery and beer sampling)
Booking Required
"The Choir of Man"--the best pub in the world--come ready to drink in the excitement. A wildly talented group of incredible instrumentalists, world -class wordsmiths, and sensational singers, this cast […]
Cost: £48
Booking Required
This is a 5 days/4 nights holiday departing on Thursday 6th August 2026, to include the spectacular open-air Kynren Show, an amazing production of "The Epic Tale of England" with […]
Cost: £620. £120 Single Supp (£50 Deposit) SPACES AVAILABLE
7th August 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Walk Leader: Judie Lloyd
Felley Priory Gardens in Nottinghamshire is a tranquil 2.5-acre space surrounding a historic Tudor manor house that was once an Augustinian priory. The garden is known for its structure, diverse […]
Cost: £31 (Includes Coach, Garden Entry, Private Garden Tour and Tips)
SAVE THE DATE The annual Summer Gin Tasting Party will be held on Saturday 15th August at Marylou's house. More details to come.
Venue: Member's Home
Cost: TBD (Participants share out the cost of the gins, tonics and garnishes)
Everyone is welcome to join us. No need to book, just turn up at Solihull Library.
Cost: Free
SEVERN TRENT WATER TREATMENT PLANT (MINWORTH) with LUNCH AT THE WHITE HORSE INN IN CURDWORTH Join us for a tour of one of the biggest sewage treatment plants in Europe. […]
Cost: £25 (includes coach travel and tip; tour is provided free of charge by Severn Trent)
Booking Required
4th September 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Geoff Hamilton (of Gardener's World fame) was the creator of Barnsdale Gardens which he purchased in 1983. The gardens are now owned by his son, Nick Hamilton. Nick took over […]
Cost: £56.00 (Coach, Entry, Guided Tour, Morning Coffee, Lunch and Tips).
Walk Leader: Anne James
Everyone is welcome to join us. No need to book, just turn up at Solihull Library.
Cost: FREE
2nd October 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Walk Leader: Helen Hill
Everyone is welcome to join us. No need to book, just turn up at Solihull Library.
Cost: FREE
The Gardening Group has organised a 4 day/3 night trip to view Autumn colours in Devon. We will have guided tours at Lukesland, The Garden House, and Torre Abbey. At […]
Cost: £599 (Balance Due at June or July Core Meeting)
Our 2026 Autumn Colour Explosion: Westonbirt Arboretum In autumn, Westonbirt Arboretum is transformed into a living canvas of vibrant colours, with trees displaying fiery reds, golden yellows and rich ambers […]
Cost: £47 to include Coach, Entry and Guided Tour
6th November 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
In January, we had a great Sunday afternoon at the Core Theatre, where we watched the film 'Dirty Dancing' which was stopped at various points and wine was poured in […]
Venue: The Core Theatre
Cost: £33.25
Booking Required
Walk Leaders: Wendy and Chris Jarvis
Everyone is welcome to join us. No need to book, just turn up at Solihull Library.
Cost: FREE