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We are a self-help organisation for people no longer in full time employment which provides educational, creative and leisure opportunities in a friendly environment.

29/10/2026

Oswestry u3a Fine Dining – Something Different on the Menu!

Would you be brave enough to try octopus, or would you stick to a good old pub favourite?

This week, several members of our Fine Dining Group enjoyed a meal at the Queen’s Head Hotel, where the menu offered a mix of something different and traditional pub food.

It was a chance to enjoy good food, share a chat and spend time together in good company. Whether trying something new or choosing a familiar favourite, eating out is all the more enjoyable when shared with friends!

Our Fine Dining Group is a great way to explore places to eat, enjoy different menus and make new friends along the way.

Fancy joining us for a future meal?

Find out more about Oswestry u3a and our groups at oswestry.u3asite.uk.

This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

28/10/2026

Oswestry u3a – Join Us for Thursday Social Mornings!

Looking for a friendly place to meet people, enjoy a chat and perhaps try a new board game? Are you no longer in Full-Time employment?
Our Thursday Social Mornings could be just what you are looking for!
On the first, third and fifth Thursdays of the month, come along and enjoy a relaxed morning with us. There is something for everyone, whether you enjoy games or simply like to sit and have a chat.
What can you enjoy?
• Tea, coffee and biscuits with friends.
• Card and board games, including some unusual ones to try.
• A chance to meet new people and make friends.
• Our book and jigsaw trolley, if you fancy a quiet browse.
You are welcome to join in with the games, but there is no pressure to take part. You can just sit back, enjoy a cuppa and have a chat.
On the second and fourth Thursdays, we hold our Speaker Meetings, with a different speaker sharing their knowledge and stories.
When and where?
Memorial Hall, Oswestry
From 10.00 am
£2 contribution for refreshments.
Why not come along and give us a try? You will be made very welcome!
Find out more about Oswestry u3a at our website:
oswestry.u3asite.uk
This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

27/10/2026

Oswestry u3a Walking Group – Braving the British Weather!

Despite the cold and wet weather, a hardy few from our Walking Group turned out for this week’s walk around the hills behind Trefonen.

The group set off from Trefonen playing fields car park, following a figure-of-eight route along Chapel Lane towards New Barns, then over the hills along Hafod Lane. The route circled back to New Barns before returning to the village via Old Post Office Lane.

With three quite steep sections, this was a moderate walk, and warm, waterproof clothing, walking boots and poles were advised.

Well done to everyone who turned out and enjoyed some fresh air and exercise, whatever the weather!

Our Walking Group offers a great way to explore the countryside, keep active and enjoy good company along the way.

This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

Find out more about Oswestry u3a and our many groups and activities at oswestry.u3asite.uk.

26/10/2026

Looking for a friendly way to learn new things and meet new people? Oswestry u3a is a welcoming group for people who are no longer in full-time work. We have over 20 interest groups, from walking and photography to bridge and ukulele. We also hold talks, trips and events all year round.

Our speaker meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at 10:00am at the Memorial Hall. On the other Thursdays, we hold social mornings from 10:00am to 12:00pm, also at the Memorial Hall. Come for a cuppa, a chat and a game of cards or a board game.

Visitors are always welcome, so come along and say hello!

Find out more at oswestry.u3asite.uk

This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

25/10/2026

Oswestry u3a Travel Group enjoys a trip to see CHESS!

Despite the wet and windy weather, 40 members of Oswestry u3a enjoyed a trip to the Stockport Plaza this week to see the famous rock musical CHESS.

First performed in London’s West End 40 years ago, CHESS remains a much-loved musical, with music by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of ABBA and lyrics by Sir Tim Rice.

Set during the Cold War, the story follows two chess champions battling for the World Championship, with love, rivalry and world politics adding to the drama.

Members enjoyed the chance to see this classic show, which includes two well-known songs, I Know Him So Well and One Night in Bangkok.

A big thank you to Jenny for organising the trip and making it all happen. The weather may not have been on our side, but it didn't stop members enjoying a great day out with friends!

Fancy joining us on a future trip?

The Oswestry u3a Travel Group offers a varied programme of day trips, theatre visits and longer breaks, giving members the chance to explore new places and enjoy shared experiences.

This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

Find out more about Oswestry u3a at oswestry.u3asite.uk

22/10/2026

**Oswestry u3a – Another Packed Memorial Hall for Our Speaker Meeting!**

There was a great turnout at today's speaker meeting, with another packed Memorial Hall as our joint Speaker Secretary, Jan Siddall, introduced Tony Wright, a former DJ and author who lives in Treflach near Oswestry.

Tony took us on a trip down memory lane, sharing stories from his career in financial services, his work with Jane Goodall, and his time as a volunteer broadcaster at Hospital Radio Chelmsford.

One of the highlights was hearing how he won an amazing £6,400 on Bob Monkhouse's *The $64,000 Question* in 1990, with 1960s hit singles as his specialist subject!

Members also joined in with quiz questions about songs from well-loved films and shows, including *The Graduate*, *Breakfast at Tiffany's*, *West Side Story* and *The Sound of Music*.

Tony then read funny extracts from his book, *The Greatest Pop Music… Ever! As Misremembered by an Ageing Ex-DJ*. With mixed-up song lyrics, mistaken names and amusing twists on music history, there was plenty to make us smile and bring back memories of the 1950s and 1960s.

It was a lively morning full of music, stories, laughter and audience participation. Thank you to Tony for a very entertaining talk, and to Jan for introducing our speaker.

This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

**Would you like to join us?**

Find out more about Oswestry u3a, our speakers and the many interest groups on offer at: oswestry.u3asite.uk

19/10/2026

This morning 18 members of Oswestry U3a Walking Group met at Frankwell Car Park in Shrewsbury. It was drying up after the early rain and turned out to be a very pleasant 3.75 mile sunny walk. After crossing the footbridge we stopped to see the recently opened 'Riverside Park' development area.

Then we walked up to the castle steps and looked over the railway station car park and the now infamous 'floating bus stop' under the railway bridge. Crossing over the railway and passing the Old Prison, we took the steps down to the riverside path along to the weir. Barbara had seen salmon leaping here when she checked the route over the weekend. Today both we, and the grey heron on the far bank, were not so lucky. We didn't see a single one..

We made our way back to the concrete cantilever bridge built in 1910 and over to walk along the other river bank. We stopped to admire the feat of construction of a couple of huge railway bridge arches, where the tracks go over the river into the station. Further on we walked by the side of the large development of houses on the site of the old Shrewsbury Football Club, Gay Meadow. The town houses and apartments are built up on large foundations with lower garden levels to protect against the flooding that can occur here when the River Severn overflows.

We stopped for our banana break and group photo in the grounds of the Sixth Form College and former Wakeman School. It looks out to English Bridge. When this was a Technical College in the early 20th Century it was attended by Oswestry's very own Wlifred Owen.

There are large fragments of stone carvings and architectural stone in the grounds as it was originally the site of Abbey House, home of famous Shrewsbury architect John Carline who left fragments from buildings he had worked on.

We walked down to Greyfriars Bridge to cross the river again, passing a monument to William Clement a former surgeon and mayor of the town from 1862-3 and it's MP for five years after that.

Walking down the wide riverside promenade past the tennis club and under another bridge, we saw one of the Sabrina tourist boats cruising along the river.

Entering The Quarry area we climbed up to The Di**le - a sunken garden built on the site of a wet stone quarry in 1875. This was transformed into an ornamental flower garden by Percy Thrower when he was the parks superintendent from 1946-1974. Although there are not many flowers out at this time of year, it is still a very pleasant place to sit and enjoy.

Some of our group left here to go back to the car park while others walked back down to the river and over to The Boathouse to enjoy a coffee.

Thanks to Barbara for leading us and pointing out the sights and to Di, Sarah and Ian for giving lifts to others.

This is one of many groups that form part of our U3a and details of how to contact the group coordinator are on our website at oswestry.u3asite.uk/

15/10/2026

Oswestry u3a Garden Group – An Autumn Visit to Bodenham Arboretum

Twelve members of the Oswestry u3a Garden Group enjoyed a lovely visit to Bodenham Arboretum, with sunny weather and beautiful autumn colours making it a special day out.

Set in a sheltered valley, away from traffic noise and modern buildings, Bodenham is a peaceful place to explore. Its 170 acres are home to mature woodland, fine trees and shrubs, with more than 3,000 different plant species.

The arboretum is known for its collections of Acers, North American Oaks and Alders. Members were able to enjoy the changing colours of the leaves, with shades of gold, red and brown bringing the woodland to life.

There are also pools and lakes spread across the grounds, with bridges leading to small islands, including Giants Island. With more than five miles of woodland paths, there is plenty to see and enjoy along the way.

It was a lovely chance to enjoy nature, share our interest in gardens and learn more about a place shaped by many years of care and hard work.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this autumn visit.

Find out more about Oswestry u3a at https://oswestry.u3asite.uk

This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

14/10/2026

Oswestry u3a Walking Group – Exploring the Beautiful Dee Valley

This week, our Oswestry u3a Walking Group enjoyed a lovely walk through the beautiful Dee Valley.

Our route covered around 4.25 miles, taking about two hours along quiet lanes and tracks. Rated as easy, it was a good chance to enjoy the fresh air and take in the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

The Dee Valley is a lovely place to walk, with its rolling hills, peaceful river and green fields turning to golden colours as autumn takes hold. The calm surroundings offer a chance to slow down, enjoy nature and have a good chat along the way.

Walking together is not just about getting from one place to another. It is also about friendship, fresh air and sharing the pleasure of the countryside with others.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for this week's walk. We look forward to seeing more members on our next outing.

Would you like to join us? New members are always welcome to our walking group.

Find out more about Oswestry u3a at oswestry.u3asite.uk.

This is part of the ongoing programme at Oswestry u3a, where members enjoy learning, sharing interests, and meeting like-minded people.

08/10/2026

On Wednesday morning 13 members of Oswestry U3a Birdwatching Group travelled to RSPB Burton Mere near Neston on The Wirral. It was a pleasant mild day with some sun and only one short sharp rain shower.

We started off in the main visitor centre overlooking a large pond with lots of ducks and waders on it. We saw a kestrel hovering in the distance and two grey heron flew in and landed in the pool.

We walked the short distance to the bunker hide with a viewing area nearby. We saw more kestrel and a marsh harrier on a post at the far side of the reserve

After a welcome break in the separate cafe, where we bought hot drinks and snacks, we walked towards the far end of the site. At a wooden screen there was a great view of a black-tailed godwit just a short distance away, feeding in the shallow water.

As the rain started we headed inside to a large hide. We looked through another visitor's powerful scope at a green sandpiper.

We headed back to the main visitor centre and were fortunate to hear from the team working there that the female marsh harrier was perched in some bushes the other side of the pool. They had a scope on it and It was clear to see through our binoculars. As we left we got a group photo but two of our number had gone earlier.

As well as the 'usual' birds like mallard, coot, moorhen, some of the other species we saw were: shelduck, shoveler, teal, tufted duck, redshank, and lapwing.

Thanks to Glenda and Di for sorting the visit and Paul, Ian, and Helen for giving lifts to others.

This is one of many groups that form part of our U3a and details of how to contact the group coordinator are on our website at oswestry.u3asite.uk/

Address

Smithfield Street
Oswestry
SY112EG

Website

https://oswestry.u3asite.uk/

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