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.
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
Meet at 10.00 am at The Farm, Farmhouse Way, Shirley B90 4EH for a 4 mile walk. Coffee stop at Blythe Valley and hopefully, if not wet, a walk through […]
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
12:00 pm
Meal
The Silhill u3a 2026 Christmas Lunch will be held at Nuthurst Grange at 12pm on 4th December. Payments and menu choices will be taken at October and November Core Meetings […]
Cost: £41.50
Booking Required
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
Join us for a friendly coffee morning in the beautiful surroundings of Packwood House National Trust. Meet in the Cafe at 10:00am. (Remember to bring your National Trust Card!)
Cost: Free Entry (with National Trust card)
Walk: Tuesday 12th January 2027 Walk Leader Needed
5th February 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Nigel Metcalf Subject: A Nostalgic Trip down the High Street
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk: Thursday 11 February 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Schedule
Cost: £33 (coach, guided tour and driver tip (additional £18.05 without a National Trust card)
5th March 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Kevin Thomas Subject: Five Ways to Die in Birmingham
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk: Tuesday 9 March 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Winterbourne Gardens in March will feature: Schedule 10:00am Depart from Station Approach Road 10:40am Meet & Greet with Coffee Break 11:15am Guided Garden Tour 12:30 – 2:30pm Lunch / Explore […]
Cost: £32 (Coach, House Entry and Guided Garden Tour)
Booking Required
2nd April 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Bob Mansell Subject: Concert from Dorridge U3A Choir
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk: Thursday 8 April 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Why Visit Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in April? Schedule 7:45am Depart (Station Approach Road) Short Comfort Break enroute 11:10 Arrive / Coffee 11:30am Private Garden Tour 1:00 Lunch After Lunch […]
Cost: £52 (Coach, Guided Tour and Driver Tip)
Booking Required
7th May 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Paul Wilkins Subject: The Suffrage Movement in Warwickshire
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk: Tuesday 11 May 2027 Walk Leader: Geoff Hopcraft
4th June 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Jennifer Rigby Subject: Shakespeare and Me
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk: Thursday 10 June 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Set in the heart of Oxfordshire's historic palace grounds. Includes full entry to the Flower Show, the magnificent Blenheim Palace State Rooms, Formal Gardens, and Parkland! Other highlights include: Schedule […]
Cost: £74 (Coach, Flower Show, Palace Grounds, and entry to Palace State Rooms)
Booking Required
2nd July 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
The 2027 Silhill u3a AGM will be held on Friday 2 July 2027, beginning at 10:00am in our normal meeting venue, Solihull Methodist Church. A link to last year's AGM […]
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk: Tuesday 13 July 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Floral Media is set in 15 acres in beautiful countryside in the heart of Nottinghamshire, an acre of which is cultivated into gardens. This peaceful retreat has been developed over […]
Cost: £60 (coach, driver tip, morning refreshments, tour of gardens, floral demonstration and lunch)
6th August 2027
10:00 am
Meeting
Speaker: Carl Lloyd Subject: The Role of the Magistrate
Venue: Solihull Methodist Church
Walk: Thursday 12 August 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Walk: Tuesday 14 September 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Walk: Thursday 14 October 2027 Walk Leader Needed
Walk: Tuesday 9 November 2027 Walk Leader Needed