WHERE LEARNING AND FUN COMBINE WITH A WELCOMING & FRIENDLY SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT
​GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT US
One of over 1000 U3As with over 400,000 members - dedicated to the continuing education of those who are no longer in full time employment. South Solihull U3A was formed in the Autumn of 2011. We meet monthly at the Bentley Heath Community Centre, Widney Road, Bentley Heath, Solihull - normally on the second Monday in the month but do look at our calendar as Bank Holidays may mean a move of this date.
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We are friendly and have quite a few active Interest Groups running. Each group has its own web page.​
Should you wish to know more please send an email to the Membership Secretary.

A NEW U3A WEBSITE
www.u3a.org.uk
The U3A National Website has been revamped.  Click the link to the left to log in.  All previous logins to the MEMBERS AREA have been deleted so you'll need to login again by pressing the button: CREATE ACCOUNT

 JUNE General Meeting
Monday 10th 2pm at BHCC 

Local Heroes - Sir Herbert Austin
​A Talk by Charlie Plain-Jones
SSU3A Film Group 
We meet on the third Wednesday of the month at St.George & St. Teresa Church at 6:45 p.m. to watch and discuss a film.    For details and programme contact Kate Batchelor
ALL WELCOME:  DO COME AND JOIN US OR JUST COME AS A VISITOR  -  YOU WILL WANT TO COME AGAIN!

                        ​Philosophy

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There are two groups: one group discusses general topics in philosophy and the second looks at topics with scientific theme.  The groups meet monthly, usually on the third Friday and  the second Tuesday of the month respectively, starting at 10:30. You can see dates & details of the next meetings and what we have been discussing on our Interest Groups page, or just contact Richard Batchelor.  New members always welcome - just come and see what it's like if you might be interested. It's a good time to join the main group: we've "done" Western Philosophy (well, for now), and we're going to have a look at Eastern ideas.

"ARMCHAIR THEATRE GROUP 2"

We are  a recently formed group and meet on the last Tuesday of the month at 14:00.  There are 9 members at present, but not all members are available each month. 
If you are interested in joining us then please contact
Helen Woodcock

A NEW SSU3A GROUP IS PLANNED

​A new Group is planned - SSU3A Jazz Group is a working title so if you are interested in forming the group and formulating its format and future please contact me: John Eveson

Running a MOOC??

A MOOC is a "Massive Open On-line Course"  These are short courses offered by Universities, typically 3-6 hours per week for 4-6 weeks.  Many are FREE!  The recent U3A magazine has an article and suggests they are suitable for study in a group.
Google "Free MOOC courses" and see what's available.  If you are interested in forming a MOOC group, contact  
​ Richard Batchelor. 

Beginner's French

Parlez-vous Français ?
There are members interested in forming a Beginners French Group, but I cannot find anyone with sufficient French, who might be willing to lead it! The alternative is to use one of the many free on-line French courses and follow it as a group. If you are willing to share your French expertise with the group, OR are interested in being part of an On-Line French Learning Group, please contact me, Kris Clark  ​

​SCIENCE GROUP

​The Science group meets on average about once a month. One of its aims is to explore topics of current scientific interest through a combination of visits to places of scientific interest, home-based meetings, practical investigations and attending talks and lectures. 
New members are welcome.
                   For further details contact  Dave Hunter
​RESEARCH GROUP​​​ 
We are looking into the possibility of starting a research group. U3A groups around the U.K. have conducted research on a wide range of topics, sometimes  with other U3A groups and/or with an outside organisation or institution such as a university or museum. The following website has details on the research projects conducted by various U3A groups: http://u3aresearch.org.uk If you interested in participating in some research, contact 
​Dave Hunter or Rosemary Wisker.

SINGING GROUP

​We are a friendly Group that meet every 2 weeks in Knowle.
New members are very welcome.  Please see our Group Page for all the details for 2019. Our meetings in April are on 2 and 16 .
Mave Wake

CURRY CLUB 
​See our Group Page


​Family History Group
​See our Group Page



LOCAL HISTORY - GROUP 2
Our visit in June is now planned to WINTERBOURNE HOUSE and GARDENS on WEDNESDAY JUNE 12th. 
This is located at 58 Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham. B15 2RT. 
The admission charge is £6.20, for over 65's, with free concessions for members of The RHS and Historic Houses Assn. 
Suggest get there for opening time 10.30am. Free car parking is on site for 60 cars. Car share can be arranged. 
Yes - there is a Tea Room!!
CONTACT Malcolm Clark
INSURANCE NOTES
​Our Insurance Cover Note is downloadable from here. We have a booklet which describes in detail our insurance cover - please ask to see it at a meeting - it is too difficult to upload it onto the website. It will generally be with our Secretary - Pat Middleton,

​ANNOUNCEMENTS 
There is now a document available to use if you are planning a TRIP. Download this from more...   forms...   Links at the top of this page or by clicking here.