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Bishop's Cleeve

Welcome to Bishop's Cleeve u3a

Bishops Cleeve Tithe Barn

"I didn't realise I could have so much fun in my retirement!"

Are you no longer in full time work, keen to learn and make new friends? For many, retirement takes some getting used to. You may be missing the community of your work colleagues and the structure of a working week. Bishop’s Cleeve u3a offers a welcoming environment where you can explore new interests, develop skills, and form lasting friendships.

Our diverse range of interest groups covers everything from arts and crafts, history and languages, to science, gardening, and more. You’ll find something to spark your passion or even discover a new one. Our members lead the groups, ensuring a shared experience and mutual growth.

Join us in the heart of Bishop’s Cleeve and become part of a community that values knowledge, friendship and fun. Explore, engage, and enrich your life with Bishop's Cleeve u3a.

Ready to join? Visit our How to Join page to learn more about how you can become a part of our dynamic community.

Upcoming Events. Check out our Events page to see what’s coming up and join us for exciting workshops, talks, and social gatherings.

We look forward to welcoming you to Bishop's Cleeve u3a to learn, laugh, live with us.


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Forthcoming events

12th May 2026
2:30 pm
Open Meeting
Humorous anecdotes on being a policeman including times with the royals and time working in India with the BBC.    
14th May 2026
Outing
Following the talk at the September Open Meeting by Dr Toby Jones on the discovery of the Newport Medieval, ship we are organising a visit to view the actual vessel.
Cost: £16 for coach
Booking Required
2nd June 2026
10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Study Day
From Pen to Reader: The Journey of a Book  A day of four lively talks exploring how books are imagined, written, researched, published, and brought to readers.
Cost: £28
Booking Required