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St Barbara's Church Hall meetings are held at 2.00 pm

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Forthcoming events

3 June 2026
1:30 PM
Meeting
AGM starts at 13:30. Speaker is Keith Bushnell. Keith will be telling us the story of this local magazine, that most of us read
18 June 2026
Outing
Includes a train ride!
Cost: £25
1 July 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting
Speaker is David G. P. Morse  To do its bit to save Coventry. The site of a fire based bombing decoy site from the Second World War known as a […]
9 July 2026
Outing
Near Tewkesbury. Includes a guided tour.
Cost: £30
14 July 2026
10:00 AM
Rambling
Coventry CHA Rambling Club is running a Vintage Coach trip to the historic Hook Norton Brewery on Tuesday 14th July and U3a members and their families are invited.  The ticket price […]
Cost: £30
Booking Required
5 August 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting
Speaker is Sue Tonks. In 2016 Sue completed  a 650K cycle ride through Laos and across Cambodia, after 38 years she had to buy a bike, she talks about her […]
19 August 2026
Outing
Includes guided tour and coffee.
Cost: £38
2 September 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting
Speaker is Roxanne Dinsdale. Roxanne explains the myths around the Belly Dance.
8 September 2026
Outing
Includes a guided tour
Cost: £40
16 September 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting
Speaker is Mike Ballinger.  Mike will be telling us about the work of the Samaritans and why being listened to is so important.
7 October 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting
Speaker is Penny Brown. Penny's journey with her cat as she visited every county in England, to familiarise themselves with all of the funny and naughty place names. She shows […]
13 October 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Art Appreciation
The speaker is Dr Gillian White The Wilton Diptych is a remarkable example of the International Gothic style, created for King Richard II of England. It depicts Richard II kneeling […]
15 October 2026
Outing
Near Moreton in the Marsh. Includes a guided tour.
Cost: £35
21 October 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting
Speaker is Dr. Gill White. How to reach the top and lose it all in late Stuart England. This is a new talk from Gill, as we welcome her back, […]
4 November 2026
2:00 PM
Meeting
Speaker is Fiona Coombes. Music and particularly singing, have been proven to boost brain activity. it also is engaging and can shift mood, manage stress and stimulate positive interactions. So […]
5 November 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History
Speaker is Claire O'Donnell
Cost: £2
10 November 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Art Appreciation
Speaker is James Rose The influence of Japanese art on the West is a significant aspect of art history, particularly during the mid-19th and 20th centuries. The term "Japonisme" was […]
18 November 2026
Meeting
Speaker is Roger Butler. Roger travels through the Hebrides, exploring some of the smaller islands off Scotland's west coast, Colonsay, Eigg, Muck and more
2 December 2026
Social
Ukuholics will be playing and singing Christmas songs as well as old favourites.Advance booking required. https://youtu.be/OO9IVc-KXtc?si=zdf3kdYT6APb2LjX
Booking Required
3 December 2026
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History
Speaker is Adam Neale
Cost: £2
8 December 2026
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Art Appreciation
7 January 2027
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History
Speaker is Captain Richard Myton
Cost: £2
4 March 2027
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History
Speaker is Gilly Mills
Cost: £2
1 April 2027
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
History
Speaker is Gill White
Cost: £2