"Nobody has to stop learning just because they've stopped working"
Interested in Joining Us?
Are you interested in joining the u3a, but not sure what it's about yet? The national u3a team have produced a short YouTube video (2 mins) for potential new members called Do Something Brilliant Today and the u3a YouTube channel shows more videos about what the u3a is about. It may help you decide if you want to join us.
If you need more information about joining our local group please email our Membership Secretary . We hope to see you soon!
We are now on Facebook - feel free to Follow, Like or Share with friends. Search Facebook for 'norradu3a' or 'u3a Midsomer Norton. Events and updates posted regularly.
FREE taster session - Come and try us for free! Prospective new members are welcome to come along to one speaker meeting or coffee morning held at the Somer Centre, Midsomer Norton.
The 2026 New Members form is available to download here. Details for payment are shown on the form, but please consider using BACS payment to save postage.
Please note that if you join a group(s) some groups may also charge an additional small fee to cover the cost of venue, refreshments or materials. You will be advised of this in advance by the group leader.
What Are The Benefits of Joining Your Local u3a Group?
The u3a movement is a collection of groups (u3as) that run local and online member-led learning for those no longer in full time work across the UK. There are lots of opportunities to get involved with learning, socialising and having fun. The u3a movement is underpinned by its three founding principles. A short video and more details about the Third Age Trust (the u3a national representative body) can be seen here: u3a Join Us page.
Please also read the u3a Members Code of Conduct.
Here are some of the reasons to join us:
- Get out to meet face to face – learning together and making the most of life,
- Make a difference, stay active, keep learning and have fun
- Meet other people with similar interests: learn new things and share your skills
- Members can attend talks, groups and other events
- Meetings and events are normally held during the daytime and on weekdays
So, if you are semi-retired or recently retired, perhaps have moved into the area recently, or maybe just want to try something new - why not come along and meet others from your village or neighbourhood at one of our Guest Speaker meetings, coffee mornings or at one of the specialist group gatherings? It could broaden your horizons! You are welcome to attend one of our Somer Centre meetings as a non-member just to see if you like it. "Learn, Laugh, Live" with the u3a.
Read some of recent guest speaker meeting reports here.
Have a look at all the things to do that are available for you to do in the Radstock and Midsomer Norton areas when you become a u3a member, just visit the Events and Groups pages.