Burton on Trent u3a aims to provide a programme of events which enables the members and their guests to meet together and to learn about subjects and interests beyond the focus of their own group. Scroll down page to see all the forthcoming events.
Coffee Mornings
These are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays between 10:00 and 11:30 at Caffe Centro in the Coopers Centre, Burton.
There are always committee members present, you can join Burton u3a, renew your membership or find out what is going on.
Away Days
Forthcoming events
1st June 2026
Away Days
Details to follow—watch this space! Please note: the date listed indicates the month of the event — exact day to be confirmed.
Famously known as the City of Dreaming Spires - an interesting destination blending historic architecture and museums. Explore the colleges or stroll along the rivers.Contact mshulcoop@gmail.com Closing date 13th May […]
1st July 2026
Away Days
Details to follow—watch this space! Please note: the date listed indicates the month of the event — exact day to be confirmed.
Our seaside visit! Walk around the harbour, take in the old town or simply enjoy the sea air! Contact mshulcoop@ gmail.com Closing date 21st July.
Cost: £37
Booking Required
1st September 2026
Away Days
Details to follow—watch this space! Please note: the date listed indicates the month of the event — exact day to be confirmed.
1st November 2026
Away Days
Details to follow—watch this space! Please note: the date listed indicates the month of the event — exact day to be confirmed.
Arts and Culture
Forthcoming events
National Theatre Live Starring: Nicole Coughlan, Eanna Hardwicke, Siobhan McSweeney All members attending the cinema for u3a films must present proof of up to date membership to be checked by the cinema staff.
Venue: Uttoxeter Cinebowl
Cost: Tickets via the cinema £12.95 for u3a members
1st December 2026
Arts & Culture
Details to follow—watch this space! Please note: the date listed indicates the month of the event — exact day to be confirmed.
Holidays
Forthcoming events
9th November 2026
to 13th November 2026
Holiday
Monday 9th -Friday 13th November 4 nights at the Tinto Hotel, Symington. Please note that the hotel Does Not Have A Lift £50 deposit to secure a place. Contact Dianne […]
Cost: Price approx £699 (+£88 single supplement) which includes all coach travel, 4 nights half board+ a glass of wine with dinner every evening, entertainment on 3 nights, all admission charges and a 2 course lunch at the Haydock Mercure Hotel on the return journey.
Booking Required
Meetings
Forthcoming events
Members are warmly invited to our Annual General Meeting at Riverside Church from 2 to 4pm. Following the business section of the AGM Mike Newbold will provide members with light-hearted […]
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Admission is free and complementary refreshments will be served.
Martyn Hall is a u3a speaker
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Entry fee is £2 and tea/coffee is 20p
John Parry is a u3a speaker.
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Entry fee is £2 and tea/coffee is 20p
John Parry is a u3a speaker.
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Entry is still £2 per member, tea/coffee only 20p.
Martyn Hall is a u3a speaker.
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Entry fee is £2 and tea/coffee is 20p
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Entry fee is £2 and tea/coffee is 20p
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Entry fee is £2 and tea/coffee is 20p
Other
Social
Forthcoming events
Contact either Dianne Brewster or Barry Gosling for details and booking. Deadline : Tuesday, 12th May 2026
Cost: Main Course - £19.95. Dessert - £8.00. (Lamb Shank - £22.00)
Booking Required
For further details please contact Barry, the group organiser: Menus will be available when you put your name down to attend any of these venues.
Venue: The Mulberry Bistro
Booking Required
For more information, get in touch with Dianne Brewster or Barry Gosling. Deadline : Tuesday, 9th June 2026
Venue: The Cock Inn
Cost: Main Course - £18.00. With Dessert. - £23.00
Booking Required
Penny has been a public speaker for around 20 years. All her talks are amusing, lively and lavishly illustrated. Penny worked as a college lecturer, teaching silversmithing and jewellery for […]
Venue: Immanuel Church
Cost: Free admission
For further details please contact Barry, the group organiser. Menus will be available when you put your name down to attend any of these venues.
Venue: The Roebuck
For more information, get in touch with Dianne Brewster / Barry Gosling. Deadline : Tuesday, 14th July 2026
Cost: To be advised
Booking Required
For more information, get in touch with Barry, the group organiser. Please contact Barry, and he’ll send you a menu.
Venue: Dovecliff Hall Hotel
Booking Required
Meet Elaine and Julia, two women who share their love of allotment gardening on their blog and podcast, The Potty Plotters Plotcast. Learn about their plots, recipes, tips and adventures […]
Venue: Riverside Church Room
Cost: Free Admission
For this talk we warmly welcome Hannah Moore, regional support and engagement officer for Mary's Meals who will be give a heartening account of how this charity grew from two […]
Venue: Immanuel Church
Cost: Free Admission
22nd October 2026
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Social
Teams of 2-6 can enter. Only registered Burton on Trent u3a members can attend. Refreshments will be provided.
Venue: Rolleston Club
Cost: This is a FREE event for Burton on Trent u3a members
Our annual Christmas Lunch at the Dovecliff Hall Hotel. We sit down at 12:30pm. The Menu will be sent out as soon as I get it (in November). For further […]
Venue: Dovecliff Hall Hotel
Cost: N/A
Booking Required
Online Learning Events
The Third Age Trust offer a number of workshops, webinars and interactive sessions delivered by members for members.
These Online Learning Events are free to join.