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2026 Dates Announced for Wales and South West England MU Members’ Day Events

Members in Wales and South West England will be able to attend local and regional Members’ Day events throughout 2026. While more information will be released in the new year, here are some key dates to help you plan ahead.

Published: 16 September 2025 | 8:58 AM
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Further to positive feedback, the Members' Days are back for 2026. Photo: Shutterstock.

The MU Wales and South West England team are delighted to announce that local and regional Members’ Day events are returning for 2026.

Launched in 2023, these events offer attendees the chance to network with other members and MU Officials, as well as build their knowledge and skills through workshops, training, and portable appliance testing for instruments and equipment.

While more information will be released in the coming months, we can now confirm the new series of dates for the 2026 Members' Days, which cover different areas of the region.

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  • Local Members' Day: Somerset - February
  • Local Members' Day: Cornwall/Devon - April
  • Local Members' Day Cymru: North Wales - May
  • Local Members' Day: Swindon - June
  • Local Members' Day Cymru: South Wales - October
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