Posted 9th February 2012
Of Interest to Golfers
Silhill U3A are trying to set up a golfing group and ideally would like another 10-15 members. Including members from Solihull, Widney and Balsall Common. Currently they have they have about 19 interested people. Click here for more details
Queens Jubilee Celebrations
As part of the Jubilee celebration to be held on the Lant on Tuesday 5th June, U3A is running a tombola and a book stall. The event is being led by the Lions with approx 20 local organisations represented on the day, organising various activities. In order to make our contribution a success, we will need helpers on the day and many, many prizes for the tombola and books for the book stall. The library has kindly offered itself as a collection point. Items may also also be handed to Mary Dawson, or she can arrange collection (Telephone 01676 532467) – anything like cuddly toys/toiletries/unwanted Christmas presents etc. More details of the event will be published in The Bugle.
The Details of the day, available so far are available here
Posted 28th January 2012
Any budding Professor Brian Cox's within our group may be interested in the annual lecture of the Dorridge / British Science Association. The lecture in association with the BSA group will be held Wednesday March 28 at 2.00pm in Dorridge Village Hall. This year's lecture will encompass a current overview of astronomy / cosmology and will be given by Dr Somak Raychaudhury of Birmingham University. There will be an admission charge of £1.00. Anyone who is interested in going should contact Mary Dawson who will arrange for seats to be reserved.
Posted 27th January 2012
To see the Photography Group's Exhibition pictures please click here
Posted 25th January 2012
The speaker at the meeting on 27th February will be Mr. Will Farmer who is an antiques specialist with particular expertise on ceramics. Should members wish to bring a small item for valuation, and time permitting, Mr. Farmer will give an appreciation/valuation.
Posted 21st January 2012
Marie-Louise Marsden, a U3A member, is this years President of the Balsall Common Lions. On Thursday 10th May 2012 the Lions are holding a charity evening in aid of Marie-Louise's charity - Prostrate Cancer Screening. For full details click here
Posted 17th January 2012
Balsall Speedwatch is a joint community/police exercise aimed at reducing the excessive speed of motorists who travel through and around Balsall Common. They are looking for volunteers to help. Click here for full details
Pam and Paul Latham have decided to leave the Balsall Common U3A in March, and join an new U3A more local to them in Knowle.
Pam has coordinated the Questers Group for many years. Mary Dawson and the committee would like to formally thank Pam for all her hard work in finding places of interest for the group to visit as well has handling all the administration that goes into the smooth running of the group.
The committee is looking for a new coordinator to take over the Questers group. It may be that one or two people could coordinate the group, arranging venues for visits and keeping the Quester group members informed. If you are interested in helping please contact Mary Dawson (01676 532467). Mary will provide support and assistance to any new coordinator(s)
Posted 1st August 2011
For details of the Insurance cover for Members when participating in U3A activities please click here. The Insurance is provided by the National U3A.
Posted 18th February 2011
Balsall Common U3A has joined Amazon - the famous online stores Affiliation programme. This means if you go to Amazon by clicking on the link on the Members page, Balsall Common U3A will receive as a cash back a percentage of your purchase value. Balsall Common U3A will only be credited if you access Amazon through our link.
This link is in the members area of the Website. Click here to got to the members page
Posted 4th February 2011
The purpose of this web site is to keep members informed of the activities of the Balsall Common U3A. It is your web site if you have any suggestions as to what should be included please click the link at the end of this section. Similarly if you know of a web site that contains information that would be useful to our members please click here and complete the email with your suggestion.
Posted 28th January 2011
NEW GROUPS A number of current interest groups are full and with a growing membership it would make sense to start second groups if and when sufficient members express a wish. If you would like to be part of a new group for - Music Appreciation, Books, Philosophy, Poetry.
Similarly if you have any idea for a new group let us know. Click here and complete the email