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.
The July luncheon group will be meeting on Friday 24th July at 1.00pm at Sapore Italian Restaurant. Address: 2250, Coventry Road, Birmingham B26 3JH. This restaurant is in Sheldon, with free parking […]
Cost: £23.99 for 3 courses
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 SPACES AVAILABLE
7th August 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Tony Mawbey Subject: Upton House, The History, the Family, the Art
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
The August Walk has been cancelled as there were no volunteers to lead the walk
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, and driver tip)
The annual Summer Gin Tasting Party will be held on Saturday 15th August at Marylou's house. Arrival Time: 7:00pm. Cost: £15.00 We will be enjoying a refreshing gin cocktail Welcome […]
Venue: Member's Home
Cost: £15.00
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
Join our next Supper Club adventure on Wednesday, 2 September. We are meeting up at 6:15 pm, with dinner starting promptly at 6:45 pm at Six by Nico in the […]
Cost: Menu and Price to be confirmed
Booking Required
4th September 2026
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Andrew French Subject: The Life of Tommy Cooper
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).
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
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
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)
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