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.
Chester – Saturday 14th June 2025
Go Racing! Go Shopping! Visit the Historic City!
Coach leaves Jack Judge House, Oldbury at 9.00am with drop offs first at the city centre then the race
course. Return from Chester at 6.00pm from the city centre, then the racecourse. Unison members £10,
non-members £20. Contact the branch office to reserve place – sandwellunison@btconnect.com
07736 923559.
If you want to go racing arrange to buy your own ticket, preferably in advance.
Visit the City or go to the Gloucester Quays Food Festival (Free Entry)
Coach leaves Jack Judge House, Oldbury at 9.00am and returns at 5.00pm. UNISON members £10, non
members £20. Contact the branch office to reserve place – sandwellunison@btconnect.com
07736 923559.
Departs from Park Gate Lock, Teddesley Road, Teddesley, Penkridge, ST19 5RH at 6.30pm for a 2 hour
cruise. £28.50 per person for supper. Bar on board! We will arrange a return minibus from Jack Judge House, Oldbury, leaving at 5.00pm for those who require it, price to be determined.
sandwellunison@btconnect.com
Places limited to 28 only, first come first served. Contact the branch office to reserve place –
07736 923559 or email sandwellunison@btconnect.com.
LUNCH
Christmas dinner. December 18th at Shaftesbury Casino, West Bromwich. This is always a very
popular event, limited numbers. Cost approx £30, please contact Barry Clark on 07786 198100 for
more information.
QUIZ NIGHTS
We hold a quiz night every month. Please contact Ken Bradley on 07811 974216 for more
information and to register a team .
WALKS
We have an active walking group; they are easy walks followed by a pub lunch. Please contact Pete
Holtham on 07914 705216 for more information, to let him know if you want to join the walking
group or suggest future walks