Below is a list of the Meetings and Events open to all Cowbridge u3a members (and visitors) over the next few months.
Information about the meetings and events arranged by the various Groups, including when and where they are, may be found on the page for that Group. In addition, events organised by a Group, which the wider membership may also be interested in are shown in the Notices on the Home Page.
Cowbridge u3a's Main 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. 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.
Forthcoming events
Some Past events:
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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…