u3a

Cowbridge

Events

Most groups meet at the same time time, and often place, and their regular meetings are shown in the calendar. (Holiday periods may not be correct)

Unfortunately not everything can be shown in the Calendar as some groups do not have a fixed timetable of activities.

We organise occasional trips and outings for members to have fun. In the past these have included things like boat trips, and visits to historic houses and gardens.  Theatre and concert trips may also be a possibility.  We are always looking for ideas, so anyone with ideas for visits to places and events they feel may be attractive to other members please let the Events Co-ordinator Pamela Kay know.

Information on all groups, including those without a calendar entry, can be found on the Groups page.

The time period displayed in the calendar can be changed via the button in the top right hand corner, while the arrows in the top left enable you to look at future months and weeks. Clicking on an event in the calendar will bring up a window with more information and a link to that group's web page. All groups can be contacted via their page.

In addition information about future general meetings can be found below.

Cowbridge u3a's General Meetings are normally held on the second Wednesday of each month at 2 pm in Cowbridge Town Hall. The usual meeting room is on the first floor which is accessed by the West entrance (a plain green door) in the Town Hall Square, opposite the Beacon Church. A lift is available.

The normal format is a talk by an outside speaker followed by tea/coffee and biscuits. Visitors are most welcome, but are asked to pay £2.00.

Online Learning Events

u3a members can access a very wide range of free online talks, workshops and courses through their membership. Most sessions are led by fellow members, sharing their expertise, with additional talks from notable speakers and organisations. Click here for more information

Some Past events:

  • 2025/2026 General Meetings Report

    Finding speakers for our monthly Wednesday general meetings can be a daunting task.  To find subjects that appeal to everyone is virtually impossible.  The adage “You can’t please all of the people all of the time” is very appropriate.  To overcome this, I have tried to bring a range of talks to our members during…

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  • 11 February 2026. The Swansea Debtor - A Victorian Lady in Swansea Castle debtors prison in the 1850's

    A fine lady finds herself in Swansea Castle Debtors Prison in the 1850s. Her wealthy husband has died of cholera. As a woman, others manage her investments - badly! She waits in the cold, dirty cell for her brother to pay her debts and get her released, but it's taking a very long time. Debra…

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  • 14 January 2026. Spy Craft - intelligence gathering from Elizabethan times to the 1980's

    An absolutely fascinating talk. Retired GCHQ employee Peter Cox described the history of spying and several case studies. Peter told the packed hall (over 80 Cowbridge u3a members) how Queen Elizabeth 1 appointed the very first Spymasters in the 1550s who successfully intercepted and thwarted several plots against her; to more modern day, covert surveillance…

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  • 10 December 2025. Music and song with Paul & Christine

    Over 60 members of Cowbridge u3a were treated to a really lovely afternoon of both Christmas and classical favourites by the very talented, Paul and Christine. Paul played guitar and sang; Christine played clarinet, saxophone and treble recorder (not all at the same time!). Many thanks to the United Free Church, Cowbridge for hosting us…

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