u3a

Yeovil

Events

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


Bridge

10 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Lunch Club (Tuesday)

10 September 2024
12:30 pm


Booking Required


Play Reading

10 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Easy Spanish

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


Bridge for Beginners

11 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Pickleball

11 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


SCRABBLE (COMPETITIVE)

11 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: At Members Home


French Conversation

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


Art Group

12 September 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Thursday BADMINTON

12 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Lunch Club (Thursday)

12 September 2024
12:30 pm


Booking Required


Gentle Badminton

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


KURLING

13 September 2024
10:00 am

Venue: Milford Hall


KNIT & NATTER

13 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Badminton 1

16 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Cribbage

16 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Philosophy

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


WALKING

16 September 2024
10:00 am


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


Bridge

17 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


SKITTLES

17 September 2024
6:30 pm

Venue: The Old Barn Club


Easy Spanish

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


Bridge for Beginners

18 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Pickleball

18 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Points of View

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


SCRABBLE (COMPETITIVE)

18 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: At Members Home


Art Group

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


Visit to Noreen Dixon's garden

19 September 2024

2.00pm to 4.00pm Visit to Noreen Dixon's garden


French Conversation

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


Thursday BADMINTON

19 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Chess twice-monthly meeting

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


Croquet at Mudford Rec 2.00pm to 4.00pm

20 September 2024

Croquet at Mudford Rec 2.00pm to 4.00pm


Gentle Badminton

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


MUSIC Group

20 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Venue: At Members Home


Music Group

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


Music Group

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


September Easy Walk

23 September 2024

Meets 4th Monday of the month


Table Tennis

23 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Table Games

23 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Quiz

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


Bridge

24 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


BRITISH HISTORY

24 September 2024
10:15 am - 11:45 am

Venue: South Street Centre


Bridge for Beginners

24 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Easy Spanish

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


Pickleball

25 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


SCRABBLE (COMPETITIVE)

25 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: At Members Home


WALKING

25 September 2024
10:00 am


Easy Walking

25 September 2024
10:30 am

Meet at Palmers Garden Centre

Booking Required


French Conversation

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


Art Group

26 September 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Thursday BADMINTON

26 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports 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


Gentle Badminton

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


KURLING

27 September 2024
10:00 am

Venue: Milford Hall


KNIT & NATTER

27 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Badminton 1

30 September 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Cribbage

30 September 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Cycling

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


Bridge

1 October 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Easy Spanish

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


Bridge for Beginners

2 October 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Photography

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


Art Group

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


Chess twice-monthly meeting

3 October 2024
2:30 pm

Venue: At Members Home


French Conversation

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


Monthly Meeting

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


Table Tennis

7 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Table Games

7 October 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Family History

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


October Tuesday Lunch Club

8 October 2024
12:30 pm

Tuesday Lunch Club

Booking Required


Easy Spanish

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


Art Group

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


French Conversation

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


Badminton 1

14 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Venue: Westland Sports Centre


Cribbage

14 October 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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


Easy Spanish

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


Art Group

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


Chess twice-monthly meeting

17 October 2024
2:30 pm

Venue: At Members Home


French Conversation

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


Easy Spanish

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


Trip to Westonbirt Arboretum

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


French Conversation

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


Easy Spanish

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


Art Group

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


French Conversation

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


Monthly Meeting

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


Family History

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


Science & Nature Group

5 November 2024

Talk to be arranged


Art Group

7 November 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Venue: South Street Centre


Chess twice-monthly meeting

7 November 2024
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Venue: At Members Home


November Tuesday Lunch Club

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


Chess twice-monthly meeting

21 November 2024
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Venue: At Members Home


Family History

2 December 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Topic is Christmas traditions in your family.
Venue: South Street Centre


Science and Nature Group

3 December 2024

Available slot for talk or visit


Chess twice-monthly meeting

5 December 2024
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Venue: At Members Home


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


Chess twice-monthly meeting

19 December 2024
2:30 pm - 4:15 pm

Venue: At Members Home


Monthly Meeting

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


Family History

6 January 2025

to be confirmed


Science & Nature Group

7 January 2025

Geology walk in Yeovil with Andy


Family History

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


Monthly Meeting

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


Family History

3 March 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Topic is Wills and Probate.
Venue: South Street Centre


Monthly Meeting

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


Monthly meeting

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


Family History

7 April 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Topic to be decided
Venue: South Street Centre


Yeovil u3a AGM

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


Family History

5 May 2025
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Topic to be decided
Venue: South Street Centre


u3a Holiday 2025

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


Family History

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


Monthly Meeting

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


Monthly meeting

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


Monthly meeting

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