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
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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