Monthly Meetings
The monthly meetings are held at at the COWSHACC, Welshpool,
where you can catch up with what's happening in the U3A. These
meetings are during the morning of the first Wednesday of each
month, opening doors at 09.45 to start the meeting at 10.30 until
noon.
We usually have a speaker on a topic of general interest, with an
Open Meeting in August. Entrance for members is free, with a cup
of tea/coffee for an extra 50p. Non-members are welcome for a
taster visit (not available for December) and also pay 50p for
refreshment. (See How to Join Us page.)
Programme
Please note also that the programme may be subject to alteration if speakers cancel at short notice. There will always be an alternative speaker who may cover a different topic. Scroll down for more information on specific events in the programme.
2025 | Speaker/Activity |
4th
June
|
Severn Wye Energy
Agency
by Haley Jones
Founded in 1999, Severn Wye
Energy Agency is a sustainability charity working across
Wales and the English border counties. Their vision is
of a stable climate with energy for all. They work
towards this aspiration by supporting people to overcome
fuel poverty and by providing expert, impartial advice
on energy efficiency and renewable energy generation.
|
9th
July
*
|
20th Anniversary
Celebration Lunch
* PLEASE
NOTE THE DATE IS THE SECOND WEDNESDAY IN JULY
*
Venue: COWSHACC
Time: 12:00 Noon
Refreshments and a
finger buffet will be served
This will be a fitting
celebration of the Branch's power of endurance over the
years and a wonderful chance for members old and new to
socialise, reminisce, catch up and of course look to the
future.
|
6th August |
Murray The Hump by Rod Evans Murray the Hump, whose real
name was Llewellyn Morris Humphreys, was a Chicago mobster
of Welsh descent. He was a key figure in Al Capone's
Chicago Outfit, known for his political fixing and labour
racketeering during Prohibition. Unlike many gangsters who
relied on violence, Humphreys preferred bribery and
negotiation, earning him a reputation as a clever and
refined operator
|
9th Sept |
Groups Day Venue to be advised |
1st Oct |
TBA |
5th Nov |
Buffalo Bill and his
Visit to England by Ian Thompson Buffalo Bill, whose real name
was William Frederick Cody, brought his famous Wild West
show to the UK multiple ties in the late 19th Century. His
first visit was in 1887, when he performed as part of
Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee celebrations.
|
3rd
Dec
|
Christmas Social Details to be arranged |
Group Information
Group Programmes
- Bird Watching
- Digital Photography
- Dog Walking
- Everything Textiles
- Film Group Monty
- Knit and Natter
- Local History
- Lunch Group
- Medieval History
- Philosophy/M&C
- Psychology/NLP
- Strolling
- Walking
- Wine Appreciation
Affiliated to the
Third Age Trust