Retired Employees Association · Solihull
A friendly social group for National Grid and Cadent pensioners who worked for British Gas and Transco in the Solihull area.
Play Your Cards Right
We don't have a speaker for this month's meeting, so Dennis Lawrence will be hosting another game of Play Your Cards Right. Tea, coffee and light refreshments will also be available.
What we do
We are a friendly social group for people receiving a pension from the National Grid UK Pension Scheme or Cadent Pension Scheme, having worked for British Gas (later Transco) in the Solihull area. Come along to a meeting – there is always a warm welcome, a cup of tea and a good chat.
Talks, quizzes and games on the third Thursday afternoon of most months, with tea, coffee and plenty of chat.
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Coach day trips and short breaks around the UK, from the Cotswolds to the seaside, arranged by our Social Secretary.
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Popular get-togethers at the British Legion, from traditional afternoon teas to a festive buffet.
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EventA hearty lunch with friends, run along the same lines as our popular afternoon teas.
Day tripA coach day trip to browse the Cotswolds Designer Outlet, followed by a 3-course lunch at The Bluebell Farm Inn.
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members, in Solihull and beyond
Our story
Many of us spent our working lives together at British Gas, then Transco – and now draw our pensions from the National Grid UK or Cadent schemes. The branch keeps those friendships going, with a newsletter every year after the AGM and a full programme of meetings and trips.
Latest news
17 September 2026
Our September meeting featured an excellent presentation by Joanne Charlesworth from Wiltshire Farm Foods.
Read more16 April 2026
The AGM was held on 16th April. Read the Chairman’s report on a busy 2025 of talks, trips to Exmouth, Great Yarmouth, Shrewsbury and Evesham, afternoon tea and a pre-Christmas buffet.
Read moreRun by members, for members
A small team of volunteers organises everything. Questions, ideas or want to join? Give Dennis a ring.