Soar Valley

u3a

General Meetings are usually held on the last Tuesday of alternate months:

  • January
  • March (AGM)
  • May
  • July
  • September
  • November

Meetings take place in Normanton on Soar Village Hall, starting at 2pm. Each meeting includes a talk, by an invited speaker, on a topic of general interest.

Audience at a general meeting

Each year we organise three or four outings, usually coach trips, to places of interest.

Recent visits have been to the RHS Malvern Spring Festival, Little Moreton Hall and the Anderton Boat Lift, Temple Newsam Hall in Leeds, and Wroxeter Roman City and Shrewsbury.

Our Events team works hard to keep costs to a minimum and to ensure an enjoyable day out for all who attend.

Going on a coach trip
Members enjoying a quiz
  • Coffee mornings
  • BBQ and Garden parties
  • Christmas Carol Concert
  • Christmas Party

We organise occasional workshops on topics of interest to members. Recent subjects have included First Aid and advice for older drivers.

26th May 2026
2:00 pm
Meeting
Our May 2026 General Meeting will take place on Tuesday 26th May 2026, 2pm at Normanton on Soar Village Hall where Lt Col Tim Clarke will present a talk about […]
27th May 2026
10:00 am
Outing
Following the popular talk about Canine Partners at the AGM last month, we're arranging a visit to their training site at Osgathorpe LE12 9SR, 10.00 to 1.30 on Wednesday 27th May. The […]
Cost: £10 pp
Booking Required
21st July 2026
9:00 am
Outing
Join us on Tuesday 21st July 2026 for a coach trip to Melton Mowbray. Tuesday is market day in Melton, one of the oldest markets in the country, with stalls […]
Cost: £9 pp
Booking Required
28th July 2026
2:00 pm
Meeting
Our July 2026 General Meeting will take place on 28th July 2026, 2pm at Normanton on Soar Village Hall where SVu3a member Mike Lister will present a talk entitled All […]
26th August 2026
9:00 am
Outing
Join us on Wednesday 26th August 2026 for a coach trip to International Bomber Command, Lincoln, with a tour included. The coach will leave Sutton Bonington at 9am, and will […]
Cost: £27 pp
Booking Required
27th September 2026
9:00 am
Outing
Join us on Sunday 27th September 2026 for a coach trip to Rockingham Castle. Included in the visit is entrance to an Artisan Market featuring food, drinks and crafts.  This […]
Cost: £31pp
Booking Required
29th September 2026
2:00 pm
Meeting
Our September General Meeting will take place on 29th September 2026. Details to follow.
24th November 2026
2:00 pm
Meeting
Our November General Meeting will take place on 24th November 2026. Details to follow.

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