Retired Members information about meetings, and group activities will be displayed here and updated regularly for you to keep active in UNISON, even after you put the day-to-day work routine behind you.
The retired members group meet every third Wednesday morning at 11am
Meeting Venue:
Dartmouth Central Club, Devonshire Drive, West Bromwich, B71 4AA (by Dartmouth Park front entrance)
Future meetings NOTE NEW TIME 11AM
We are a friendly, social group and have worked for Sandwell in a variety of locations during our working life. The group decides on activities/ social events throughout the year.
Are you coming up to retirement? For a one off fee of £15.00 you can become a retired member of UNISON. This entitles you to the same benefits you currently have as a member.
UPCOMING EVENTS
TRIPS AND DAYS OUT
Grand Theatre, Wolverhampton, Wednesday 6th May, for Saturday Night Fever.
You can get here by bus, train or tram. Meet at the Sunbeam, 10 Victoria Square, Wolverhampton,
WV1 1LD at 12.15 – 12.30pm for lunch. We will go to the matinee, starting at 2.30pm, cost £31.50.
All retired members are welcome. Please contact Ken Bradley on 07811 974216 if you would like
more information.
Contact the branch office to reserve place – sandwellunison@btconnect.com
must reserve a seat and pay by 18th March.
If you don’t want to see the show, just join us at the Sunbeam for lunch.
07736 923559.
The River King, Severn Way, Stourport-on-Severn, Sunday 17th May, for Motown Cruise.
Spend a spring afternoon cruising along a beautiful stretch of the River Severn enjoying the classics
from soul’s golden era. The Princes of Motown will be performing live throughout the cruise singing
classics from Marvin Gaye, The Temptations & many more. Cost £25.63. Doors open – 2:00pm,
Cruise starts – 2:30pm, Boat returns – 5:45pm, Finish – 6pm.
NO FOOD IS AVAILABLE – We ask guests to eat beforehand and not to bring food on board.
*PLEASE BE AWARE – We do not allow guests to bring their own drinks, there is a fully stocked bar on
board which operates as CASH ONLY, please ensure all of your guest know card payments are not
accepted due to poor signal for the card machines.
All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley on
07811 974216 for more information.
Contact the branch office to reserve place – sandwellunison@btconnect.com
07736 923559. You
must reserve a seat and pay by 17th April.
Make your own way to Stourport or we will arrange transport from West Bromwich at 10.30pm, cost
to be determined.
Meet at the Port House, Riverside House, 9 Bridge St, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8UY at 12.15 for
1230pm for lunch.
Spend a spring afternoon cruising along a beautiful stretch of the River Severn enjoying the classics
from soul’s golden era. The Princes of Motown will be performing live throughout the cruise singing
classics from Marvin Gaye, The Temptations & many more. Cost £25.63. Doors open – 2:00pm,
Cruise starts – 2:30pm, Boat returns – 5:45pm, Finish – 6pm.
NO FOOD IS AVAILABLE – We ask guests to eat beforehand and not to bring food on board.
*PLEASE BE AWARE – We do not allow guests to bring their own drinks, there is a fully stocked bar on
board which operates as CASH ONLY, please ensure all of your guest know card payments are not
accepted due to poor signal for the card machines.
All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley on
07811 974216 for more information.
Contact the branch office to reserve place – sandwellunison@btconnect.com
07736 923559. You
must reserve a seat and pay by 17th April.
Make your own way to Stourport or we will arrange transport from West Bromwich at 10.30pm, cost
to be determined.
Meet at the Port House, Riverside House, 9 Bridge St, Stourport-on-Severn, DY13 8UY at 12.15 for
1230pm for lunch.
Coach Trip to Llandudno, Summer 2026, date and time to be confirmed
Day trip to Llandudno. Visit the beach and have a paddle, stroll along the prom, visit the pier, take
the tram or cable car to the Great Orme, visit the Great Orme mines etc etc.
Day trip to Llandudno. Visit the beach and have a paddle, stroll along the prom, visit the pier, take
the tram or cable car to the Great Orme, visit the Great Orme mines etc etc.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, Wednesday 30th September, for the Staffordshire Hoard
Gallery (and others if time).
You can get here by bus, train or tram. If you have mobility issues get the tram to Town Hall, the
Museum is a short walk away. Meet downstairs in the entrance hall at 11.00am. After we shall go for
lunch at the Shakespeare Inn, 31 Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JJ. We plan to get to the pub for
12.30pm, so join us there if you don’t want to go to the museum.
All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley on
07811 974216 if you would like to come.
If you don’t want to visit the Museum and Art Gallery, just join us at the Shakespeare Inn for lunch.
Gallery (and others if time).
You can get here by bus, train or tram. If you have mobility issues get the tram to Town Hall, the
Museum is a short walk away. Meet downstairs in the entrance hall at 11.00am. After we shall go for
lunch at the Shakespeare Inn, 31 Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JJ. We plan to get to the pub for
12.30pm, so join us there if you don’t want to go to the museum.
All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley on
07811 974216 if you would like to come.
If you don’t want to visit the Museum and Art Gallery, just join us at the Shakespeare Inn for lunch.
Holden’s Brewery, George Street, Woodsetton, Dudley, DY1 4LW, Saturday 7th November, for
Brewery Tour
Our guide will meet you in The Park Inn and take you through the secret door and into the heart of
our historic Brewery. You will be taken on a behind the scenes tour of the Brewery showing you the
full production process from the preparation and origin of the raw ingredients, mash tun, copper,
fermenting tanks, and an insight into our black country history and heritage. The tour includes beers
to sample, nibbles and a commemorative glass. You will also receive a free bottle of beer of your
choice. NB No children under the age of 16 years old. Cost £19. Starts at 10.30am.
All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley on
07811 974216 for more information.
Contact the branch office to reserve place – sandwellunison@btconnect.com
07736 923559. You
must reserve a place and pay by 15th July.
Make your own way to Holden’s Brewery in Woodsetton (large car park) or we will arrange transport
from Oldbury or West Bromwich at 9.00am, cost to be determined.
We will adjourn to the Park Inn after the tour at 12.15 for 1230pm for lunch. If you don’t want to do
the tour, just join us at the Park Inn for lunch.
Brewery Tour
Our guide will meet you in The Park Inn and take you through the secret door and into the heart of
our historic Brewery. You will be taken on a behind the scenes tour of the Brewery showing you the
full production process from the preparation and origin of the raw ingredients, mash tun, copper,
fermenting tanks, and an insight into our black country history and heritage. The tour includes beers
to sample, nibbles and a commemorative glass. You will also receive a free bottle of beer of your
choice. NB No children under the age of 16 years old. Cost £19. Starts at 10.30am.
All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley on
07811 974216 for more information.
Contact the branch office to reserve place – sandwellunison@btconnect.com
07736 923559. You
must reserve a place and pay by 15th July.
Make your own way to Holden’s Brewery in Woodsetton (large car park) or we will arrange transport
from Oldbury or West Bromwich at 9.00am, cost to be determined.
We will adjourn to the Park Inn after the tour at 12.15 for 1230pm for lunch. If you don’t want to do
the tour, just join us at the Park Inn for lunch.
Worcester Christmas Market, Thursday 3rd December 2026.
We will travel by train to Worcester Foregate Street – more details to follow, but get the date in your
diary. Meet at the Crown pub, Crown Passage, Worcester, WR1 3LL – 12.15pm for 12.30pm for
lunch. If you have a West Midlands bus pass you can travel free as far as far as Stourbridge, so buy a
ticket in advance for Stourbridge to Worcester Foregate Street (33% off if you have a railcard). Keep
proof of purchase, and you will be able to claim the cost from Unison branch, making this a free day
out. All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley
on 07811 974216 if you would like to come.
We will travel by train to Worcester Foregate Street – more details to follow, but get the date in your
diary. Meet at the Crown pub, Crown Passage, Worcester, WR1 3LL – 12.15pm for 12.30pm for
lunch. If you have a West Midlands bus pass you can travel free as far as far as Stourbridge, so buy a
ticket in advance for Stourbridge to Worcester Foregate Street (33% off if you have a railcard). Keep
proof of purchase, and you will be able to claim the cost from Unison branch, making this a free day
out. All retired members are welcome. Please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 or Ken Bradley
on 07811 974216 if you would like to come.