Monthly Meetings
Our monthly meetings are held at Bishop's Cleeve Tithe Barn on the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 2.30pm to 4.00pm, (doors open 2.15pm). There is usually a guest speaker who gives a talk of general interest and refreshments are served (see below for details of talks).
Please remember to sign in at the door.
We welcome visitors interested in joining Bishop’s Cleeve u3a.
If you have any suggestions for speakers, please contact the Speaker Secretary.
Online Learning Events
The Third Age Trust offer a number of workshops, webinars and interactive sessions delivered by members for members. These Online Learning Events are free to join.
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.
Venue: The Tithe Barn
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
9th June 2026
2:30 pm
Open Meeting
A talk by author Colin Wade exploring the fascinating life of Agatha Christie and how she has inspired his crime writing.
Venue: The Tithe Barn
14th June 2026
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Other
The Street Fair takes place in the centre of Bishop's Cleeve. We will have a stall to promote the u3a.
1st July 2026
to 3rd July 2026
Summer School
Festival 26 will be taking place between Wednesday 1 July to Friday 3 July 2026 at the University of York.
14th July 2026
2:30 pm
Open Meeting
A talk by George Ellis.
Venue: The Tithe Barn
11th August 2026
2:30 pm
Open Meeting
8th September 2026
2:30 pm
Open Meeting
A talk by David Elder. More information to follow.
Venue: The Tithe Barn
27th September 2026
to 1st October 2026
Holiday
A 5 day coach holiday to Ayrshire.
Cost: £660 plus £60 single occupancy supplement
Booking Required
13th October 2026
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Open Meeting
The Showcase Event is open to anyone interested in Bishop's Cleeve u3a and a chance to discover what the interest groups get up to.
Venue: The Tithe Barn
10th November 2026
2:30 pm
Open Meeting
An opportunity to hear the reports from the chair and treasurer followed by a talk from June Little about The Cotswold Listener.
Venue: The Tithe Barn
8th December 2026
2:30 pm
Open Meeting
A fun and festive entertainment sharing some of our most enduring and loved Christmas songs and carols.
Venue: The Tithe Barn