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2026
- JAN - You've got to have guts - Dr Graham Cope
- FEB - Song Stories - Daniel Curtis
- MAR - Flat Holm "A walk through time" - Bridget Cox
- APR - Soul of Japan - Kaori Onada
- MAY - Bell Ringing through the ages - Nigel Bosanko
- JUN - Growth, Greed & Government seen through Glass - Alan Oliver
- JUL - An Edwardian Maid - Debra John
- AUG - Report Pending
- SEP - Report Pending
- NOV - Report Pending
2027
- REPORTS WILL BE ADDED WHEN AVAILABLE
Speakers for 2026
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Thursday 10th September 2026 at 2.00pm.
William Morris presented by RUTH POULTNEY
For our September talk we welcome back RUTH POULTNEY to Sully u3a to give us a talk on William Morris, the hugely influential textile designer, poet and artist of the 19th century associated with the British Arts & Crafts movement.
Thursday 8th October 2026 at 2.00pm.
SULLY U3A - OPEN DAY
Whether you're an existing member, want to join our u3a, or want to find out more about us, the Main Hall at The Old School on South Road in Sully [CF64 5TD] will be OPEN to ALL VISITORS from 2 pm to 3.30 pm on Thursday 8th October. Our Committee Members and Group Leaders will be on hand to show you what activities we offer - ranging from Calligraphy to Rummikub or from Bridge to Wine Tasting. We have over 20 active groups offering a wide range of activities - too numerous to mention here! Oh! And you can get a FREE cuppa and a biscuit!
Thursday 12th November 2026 at 2.00pm.
The Life and Times of
Captain Richard Wain VC
with
Dr Jonathan Hicks
This month, as part of our Remembrance Sunday commemoration, we welcome back Dr Jonathan Hicks, military historian and novelist, to tell the poignant story of Captain Richard Wain VC of Penarth who was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his actions during the First World War. Dr Hicks will also tell the rags to riches story of his family, from agricultural labourers to prosperous local business owners.
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them"
R. Binyon
Thursday 10th December 2026 at 1.45pm.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SOCIAL for SULLY U3A
All Sully u3a members are invited to our Annual Christmas Social in the Main Hall of The Old School. Please contact the Social Events Organiser at Social for more details, including booking your place at the event and volunteering to help with the arrangements.
Speakers for 2027
Thursday 14th January 2027 at 1.30pm
Members may make their Membership Renewals at The Old School. Payments may be made in Cash or by Bank Transfer/Standing Order. (Please see the Membership Page for more information)
Then at 2.00pm
To kick the New Year off to a good start, we welcome back Dr. Graham Cope for the third in his series of health talks.
Dr Graham Cope with INFLAMMATION - "a right pain in the neck".
Many of the diseases of the aging body, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma, joint problems and chronic pain are a consequence or a malfunction of the immune system. What is inflammation, basically how does the immune system work, and what happens when it goes wrong? How do anti-inflammatory painkillers work, and what can you do and eat to help reduce inflammation?