Our "What's On" Page.
From June 2025 onwards only our main Events will be listed here, eg. Brunswick Monthly Meetings, Open Days, etc. For Group activities (typically weekly, monthly, etc) please read our Groups page.
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Forthcoming events
Wednesday 12th November 2025
13:15 - 15:00
Meeting
Brunswick Monthly Meeting: "Monkey Business in a Medieval Abbey" by Barry Mead.
A talk on my days as an archaeologist excavating medieval abbeys and what life was like for the monks that lived and worked there. Was their life pious and pure […]
Venue: Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle
Cost: £3
Wednesday 10th December 2025
13:15 - 15:00
Meeting
Brunswick Monthly Meeting: Christmas Party.
Our usual seasonal get together with refreshments, entertainments and good cheer. All welcome.
Venue: Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle
Cost: £10
Booking Required
Wednesday 14th January 2026
13:15 - 15:00
Meeting
Brunswick Monthly Meeting: "The Life of Sir Terry Wogan" by Anthony Atkinson.
Our much loved entertainer and media personality b. Limerick Ireland 1938- d.2016. Radio and TV presenter for such the Eurovision Song Contest, chat shows, Children in Need charity and much […]
Venue: Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle
Cost: £3
Wednesday 11th February 2026
13:15 - 15:00
Meeting
Brunswick Monthly Meeting: "Tax, Care and The New Guy" by Sam Passi.
In our estate planning talk, we’ll cover essential topics to help you secure your future. We’ll discuss the importance of wills and trusts in managing and distributing your assets, and […]
Venue: Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle
Cost: £3
Wednesday 11th March 2026
13:15 - 15:00
Meeting
Brunswick Monthly Meeting: "Let me take you down - Strawberry Field & The Beatles" by Dave Milne.
Dave is an expert on The Fab Four. Details to be confirmed. -- All welcome to enjoy hearing about our heart-throbs: their successes and failures.
Venue: Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle
Cost: £3
Groups, Membership, Prospective Members.
Group meetings
- We have about 60 groups. Usually, each group meets monthly but some meet more often.
- Some meet at our own meetings rooms, some in members' homes, some at other venues.
- Each of our Groups is self-programming and their success relies on the active participation and contributions by its members, co-ordinated by their Group Leader.
Brunswick Hall Monthly Meetings
- Everyone is welcome including prospective members
- Our general meeting with doors opening at 1:15pm with refreshments and time for a chat with friends, usually with a guest speaker on topics of general interest between 2.00pm to 3.00pm on the second Wednesday of the month.
- If you'd like to come along for the first time, please let us know Contact us so we can make sure you have a 'buddy' to guide you and that you receive a warm welcome.
Members may attend any and all sessions (events & groups) but you should contact the relevant Group Leader to find out if a Group that you wish to attend for the first time has vacancies. See our Groups.
Taster sessions for prospective members:.
Newcomers are most welcome to try us out but please see our Welcome for what you can attend prior to joining us.
We ask you, before you attend your very fist session, to Contact us to discuss your interests and needs. After this you will be asked to contact the Group Leader of each Group that you are interested in, to ensure that the Group has vacancies. See our Groups.
Anyone visiting any group for the first time:
We ask you, before you attend any group for the fist time, to contact the Group Leader of each Group that you are interested in, to ensure that the Group has vacancies.
Regional and national u3a events
- Third Age Trust organizes many events, lectures and tutorials. Visit u3a national online learning events and additional interest groups online u3a national interest groups online