Yeovil u3a (Yu3a) holds a monthly meeting for all members on the 1st Friday of the month from 10.00 am - 12 noon at the Labour Club, Yeovil (opposite the bus station).
Doors open at 10 am.
Parking is available in The Quedam multi storey car park and adjacent to the Labour Club
Admission: members free, visitors £2
Coffee/tea & biscuits £1
The monthly meetings are one of the committee's main ways of communicating with members. Announcements and booking arrangements for trips and other activities are made at these meetings.
See Events listing below for details of forthcoming meetings, outings and events.
Groups- check the dates and details of meetings of individual groups on the groups page yeovil.u3asite.uk/groups
If you are not a member you can attend two groups free of charge before you decide to join.
Once you have joined Yeovil u3a, there is no extra charge for attending any of our events or groups, with the exception of anything you consume, i.e. teas or coffees, lunches and of course trips and outings. Attendance at all groups is included in your annual fee.
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If you are interested in any of the events listed, Contact the appropriate group leader. on the groups page
Forthcoming events
10 September 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
12 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
13 September 2024
Westlands Sports Hall 10.00 am to 11.00 am This group is currently full. If you want to go on to a waiting list, please contact the group leader
16 September 2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This month's philosophy discussion will be about: "Empire" More specifically the justifications which would be Emperors invoke in order to justify their actions.
Venue: South Street Centre
Local History Talk. Brian Wright - Touch Wood an exploration of superstitions
17 September 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Almost everyone will admit to being at least slightly superstitious. We will explore the many different beliefs and superstitions of both the past and present. A fun talk! Illustrated with slides. […]
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
17 September 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
18 September 2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am
This month's the topics are The Blame Game and When in Rome do as the Romans do?
Venue: South Street Centre
19 September 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings 10.00 - 12.00 at The South Street Centre, Yeovil. Members help each other under the guidance of the group leaders and use a variety […]
Venue: South Street Centre
19 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
19 September 2024
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm
At Group leaders house twice a month 2.30 to 4.30pm. We are a group of experienced players and beginners. New members welcome. Gentle mental workout! Members help and support each […]
Venue: At Members Home
20 September 2024
Westlands Sports Hall 10.00 am to 11.00 am This group is currently full. If you want to go on to a waiting list, please contact the group leader
21 September 2024
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Music Group are playing at Super Saturday. 10.30-11 in the Quedam, Please come and support and/or join in the singing!
Venue: Quedam Shopping Centre
21 September 2024
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Music Group are playing at Super Saturday. At 12.00 - 12.30 in St John's Churchyard. Please come and support and/or join in the singing!
Venue: St John's Churchyard
23 September 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please arrive at 10.00 so that we can get organised for a 10.15 start
Venue: South Street Centre
24 September 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
26 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
Last Croquet of the season at Mudford Rec…
27 September 2024
Last Croquet of the season at Mudford Rec 2.00pm to 4.00pm
27 September 2024
Westlands Sports Hall 10.00 am to 11.00 am This group is currently full. If you want to go on to a waiting list, please contact the group leader
30 September 2024
10:00 am
Cycle ride on Taunton Canal Leave Yeovil at approx 10.00 to get underway at the start of the Taunton Canal at about 11.00. Cycle to Mansel Lock where we could […]
Science & Nature -Subjects are Electric Cars & Air Pollution
1 October 2024
Subjects are Electric Cars by Tom Air Pollution by Kate 10.00am to 12.00 at South Street
1 October 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
2 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Please send photos to the group leader based on the theme 'Harvest' and/or 'Clouds. Photos preferably taken this month. Richard Vale will give a talk entitled ''Joy of the photographic art''. […]
Venue: South Street Centre
3 October 2024
Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings 10.00 - 12.00 at The South Street Centre, Yeovil. Members help each other under the guidance of the group leaders and use a variety […]
Venue: South Street Centre
3 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
4 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Memoires of a Hapless Hack Talk by Paul Nathanson
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee with biscuit
7 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic is Fashion in photographs (these could be military, weddings, children or any other category you would like). Physical photos or on a USB stick.
Venue: South Street Centre
8 October 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
10 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings 10.00 - 12.00 at The South Street Centre, Yeovil. Members help each other under the guidance of the group leaders and use a variety […]
Venue: South Street Centre
10 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
Local HistoryVisit to CHAC with Joseph Lewis
15 October 2024
Visit to the Heritage Centre, Yeovil with Joseph Lewis
Booking Required
15 October 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
17 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings 10.00 - 12.00 at The South Street Centre, Yeovil. Members help each other under the guidance of the group leaders and use a variety […]
Venue: South Street Centre
17 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
22 October 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
23 October 2024
8:30 am
Wednesday 23rd October Discover one of the most diverse and beautiful botanicalcollections in the world.Shuttle available from entrance to restaurant and shop and toenable those who want short walks.Free loan […]
Cost: Cost approx £35 includes entry. Deposit of £10 by 5th July. Balance by 6th September
Booking Required
24 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
29 October 2024
12:15 pm - 1:45 pm
A weekly one-and-a-half hour session for those with a little knowledge, or even a lot, of Spanish. A chance to speak, read, listen, and play games in Spanish and brush up on what you once knew. If beginners are interested, we shall split the group and start with a lesson in one room and a game or activity in another. We hope to cater for all and, more to the point, have fun learning from each other.
Venue: South Street Centre
31 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Group meets weekly on Thursday mornings 10.00 - 12.00 at The South Street Centre, Yeovil. Members help each other under the guidance of the group leaders and use a variety […]
Venue: South Street Centre
31 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
We're a friendly bunch of French speakers of mixed abilities looking to improve through speaking French together, watching videos, chatting in groups, playing games etc. With no-one in a teaching role, the emphasis is on those more confident encouraging and supporting those less capable but always with the emphasis on having fun !
Venue: South Street Centre
1 November 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker is David Recardo
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee with biscuit
4 November 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic is "Family members and where they served " (this could be military, apprenticeships, in service, nursing, teaching or any other category). Please limit your contribution to 2/3 people. We […]
Venue: South Street Centre
12 November 2024
12:30 pm
Tuesday Lunch Club Two spaces are available. Contact group leader
Booking Required
Local History Talk by Rosemary Briggs
19 November 2024
10:00 am - 11:30 am
10.00 am to 11.30 Yeovil Labour Club Rosemary Briggs 'Bessies Tale' A Tudor Christmas
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
2 December 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic is Christmas traditions in your family.
Venue: South Street Centre
Short break to the Thursford Christmas Spectacular
8 December 2024
to 10 December 2024
GROUP PRICE Number of Paying Passengers Price Per Person Minimum 25+ £419 30+ £399 35+ £389 Single Room Supplement £65 ( 9 X Rooms)
Cost: GROUP PRICE see description below . £40 deposit per person by July1st
Booking Required
No Local History Group meeting this month
17 December 2024
No Local History Group meeting this month
3 January 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
My 10 year Gap yearBy Julia
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee with biscuit
3 February 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic is Favourite male ancestor, (this could be someone who has sparked your interest and expanded your family history knowledge).
Venue: South Street Centre
7 February 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Monthly Meeting. Our Guest will provide 'Musical Musings' by Miranda Pender - Late Flowering Lyricist Monthly meeting at the Labour ClubDoors open at 10.00Teas & Coffees with biscuits £1
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee with biscuit
3 March 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic is Wills and Probate.
Venue: South Street Centre
7 March 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker is S Greenhaulgh who will talk about Road Safety
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee with biscuit
4 April 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our speaker is Stuart Jordan plus various members Title is " Poems for Pleasure"
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or Coffee with biscuit
2 May 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
No speaker due to AGM
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee with biscuit
5 May 2025
to 9 May 2025
5th May 2025 / 5 Days Our u3a holiday for 2025 is to St Ives in Cornwall. The details are attached. If you wish to book a place on our […]
Cost: £615
Booking Required
2 June 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Topic is Favourite female ancestor, (this could be someone who has sparked your interest and expanded your family history knowledge)
Venue: South Street Centre
6 June 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker to be confirmed
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee wit biscuit
4 July 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker is Stuart Jordan "The Age of Dinosaurs" Many months ago , Stuart started this talk when a speaker was late but did not finish it as the booked speaker […]
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 to include tea or coffee with biscuit
4 July 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Speaker is Stuart Jordan “The Age of the Dinosaurs” Stuart started this talk last year when the guest speaker was late. He did not get the chance to complete the […]
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee plus buscuit
Monthly Meeting - Enrolment meeting
1 August 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This is when we re-join Yeovil u3a
Venue: Yeovil Labour Club
Cost: £1 for tea or coffee with biscuit