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
8th
Jan
Kinder Transport
by Matthew Kneal
An interesting and moving talk about his father's life. His Dad was sent to England at the age of 8, as part of the Kinder Transport.
5th
Feb
Dyfed Powys Police
by Sally-Ann Neville
A presentation about her role within the Dyfed Powys Police Service and some tips on how to stay safe.
5th
Mar
AGM
followed by
Garden History
by Andrew Wyton
A talk about Gardens and how they have evolved over time.
2nd
Apr
Anti-Piracy off West Africa
by Terry Powell DCM
Terry served 26 years in the Royal Marines Commandos and the United Kingdom Special Forces (UKSF), The Special Boat Squadron Royal Marines (SBSRM) now The Special Boat Service (SBS) from 1972 resigning in 1998.

He has many interesting stories from a wide and varied career, but today he is going to tell us about his time in Anti-Piracy operations off the West coast of Africa.
7th
May
Walking Words and Montgomeryshire Memories
by Niall Evans
Niall has produced two poetry collections based on local themes and he will be delivering a short talk on poetry, accompanied by a reading/performance of some of his poems.