Events
This page lists events organised by Worcester or other U3As (scroll down for details).
Please note: Click on C.Link for Cotswold Link events.
The Travel Group organises Outings which are listed below.
Click here for a Trip Payment slip. Cheques must be made out to U3A WAG.
Sign-up sheets are available at Main Meetings as well as Travel Group meetings.
MAKE SURE YOU CONFIRM WITH A CHEQUE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, Organisers need to cancel coach and venue in reasonable time if numbers are not viable. Contact organisers with any queries via the web-site (click on their name and send an e-mail to them), or at main meetings.
Main Meetings These are held either at the Green Centre, Dines Green or St Peter's Baptist Church, Eden Close, St Peters at 2pm on alternate Wednesdays between September and May. At these gatherings we usually have an audio visual presentation. This is either by invited speakers or by one of our own members who volunteers to share his or her knowledge by giving a presentation.
Click on Main Meetings Programme 2019-2020 to see the Programme. Details about the talks/speakers can be found in the latest Newsletter.
National Activities
If you want to be kept informed about the various events being held you can sign up to receive the new national newsletter for U3A stories, events, advice, opportunities and more. Click on U3A National Events.
The photos in the sidebar were taken on past events.
To see what else is happening that might be of interest including events and activities at The Hive click on Whats On Outside U3A or scroll down.
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| Outings | |
| Tue Apr 28th | Barber Institute and Winterbourne House and Gardens THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. Date: Tuesday, 28 April 2020; 09:30 departure time from Worcester Cost: £14.00 For more details click on Barber Institute. |
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Sun May 17th →Tue May 19th |
Trip to Harlow Carr, Castle Howard and Harrogate THE TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. |
| Wed Jun 10th | Windsor Castle and Savill Garden Cost: £39.00 Organiser: Shan South Click on Windsor Castle to download more information and a reply slip. |
| Wed Jul 8th | Trentham Gardens-Stoke on Trent THIS TRIP HAS BEEN CANCELLED. A visit to the Trentham Gardens has been organised which includes cost of entry and coach fare. Tours of the gardens are available for £3.50 extra. Also boat trips can be booked on the day. Date: Wednesday, 8th July Departure: Croft Road at 9am returning from visit between 5-6pm. Cost: £22 or £25.50 if garden tour is requested. Click on Trentham Gardens for a reply slip. |
| Wed Aug 5th | Buckingham Palace and Clarence House Cost: £48.50 Organiser: Shan South Click on Clarence House to download more information and a reply slip. |
| Social Events | |
| Tue Apr 14th | Swing Division Spring Concert ‘Swing Division’ is a Big Band based in Balsall Common that has been in existence for almost four years and is made up of members from 11 U3A groups from Sutton Coldfield to Warwick and Leamington, Nuneaton and Rugby to Droitwich. They perform Big Band and Jazz music composed by a large variety of sources. To the point: They are putting on a free showcase concert on Tuesday April 14th, at St Peters Church in Balsall Common (CV7 7FX) and would like to invite members of our U3A to attend – particularly members of Jazz Appreciation Groups. The concert will start at 1400, have two 45minute sets with a 30-minute break – refreshments provided by the Balsall Common U3A.' Email bigband@balsallcommonu3a.org for more information or to secure a place at the event. |
| Fri May 15th | Worcester U3A Summer Lunch Our U3A is holding a 'summer lunch' at The Holt Fleet pub in Holt Fleet. Cost: £20 Time: 12:30 for 1:00pm If you are interested in attending please click on summer lunch to download a reply slip. |
| Holidays | |
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Mon Oct 26th →Fri Oct 30th |
Walking Holiday Number 2 This walking holiday will be from Harrington House at Bourton on the Water. It is a four night stay from 26-30 October 2020. There will be at least 2 walks each day. Cost: Estimated at £299/pp and is full board including packed lunches. A deposit of £75 is needed to secure a booking and should be done as soon as possible. If you are interested please click on walking holiday |
| Whats On Outside U3A | |
| Fri May 1st | A Taste of Asia The Mayor and Mayoress of Worcester invite you to a charity event in aid of several Worcester charities. Cost: £50 Time: 18:30-midnight Click on Taste of Asia for more information. Or click on Taste of Asia Reply Slip to book a table. |
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Sun May 10th →Thu May 14th |
Malvern U3A Welsh Culture Group A trip is planned in North Wales for next May. The group will be based in Llandudno with trip to places of interest. Accommodation is at the Dunoon Hotel. Excursions are planned to: to Bodnant Garden (NT), Caernarfon Castle, Snowdon Mountain Railway, Conwy Castle, Plas Mawr, Powis Castle & Gardens (NT) Cost: £500pp, Singles £530. For more information email Sheila Owen: sheila_owen@talktalk.net |