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.
Join our next Supper Club adventure on Wednesday, 2 September. We are meeting up at 5:15 pm, with dinner starting promptly at 5:45 pm at Six by Nico in the […]
Cost: £54 includes tip
Booking Required
4th September 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Susan Anderson Subject: Teaching in Birmingham in the 1960s
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
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).
Meet at 10.00 am at the Tom o' the Wood public house, Finwood Road, Rowington CV35 7DH. This is an easy 4 mile walk starting along the canal, we then […]
The September Curry Club will meet on 17th September, at 7:00pm at Indian Dream on Dovehouse Parade. Starter, main course with side will be £19 including a £1 tip. Either contact […]
Cost: £19.00
Booking Required
Everyone is welcome to join us. No need to book, just turn up at Solihull Library.
Cost: FREE
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
The September luncheon will be at Carluccios 159, High Street, Solihull on Thursday 24th September at 1.00pm. Please see menu below (click on relevant button)
Booking Required
2nd October 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Ian Winter Subject: All Change, All Change: From Reporter to Tour Manager
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk Leader: Helen Hill
Travel by coach to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, which was established in 1682 by King Charles 2nd. and designed by Sir Christopher Wren. It houses around 300 veterans known as […]
Cost: £58 (includes coach, guided tour of hospital and driver's tip)
Booking Required
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
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 (SOLD OUT)
6th November 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Max Keen Subject: The Life of Sir Francis Drake
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
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
Travel by coach to Blenheim Palace to explore a picture-perfect story of Cinderella inside the Palace. Each state room tells a different chapter of this much- loved family favourite. Marvel […]
Cost: £86.50 (£50.00 deposit required when booking)
4th December 2026
Meal
Details to be announced. Payments and Menu choices will be taken at October and November Core Meetings.
Our annual Christmas Gin Tasting Party will be held on Saturday 5th December at Marylou's house, starting at 7:00pm Please bring food to share, your personalised Moose, and a wrapped […]
Venue: Member's Home
Cost: £15.00
8th January 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Bill Cowley Subject: Scam Awareness
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
5th February 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Nigel Metcalf Subject: A Nostalgic Trip down the High Street
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
5th March 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Kevin Thomas Subject: Five Ways to Die in Birmingham
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
2nd April 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Bob Mansell Subject: Concert from Dorridge U3A Choir
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
7th May 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Paul Wilkins Subject: The Suffrage Movement in Warwickshire
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
4th June 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Jennifer Rigby Subject: Shakespeare and Me
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
6th August 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Carl Lloyd Subject: The Role of the Magistrate
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church