Events
Monthly meetings are held on the 4th. Friday of the month at the Edgar Community Hall, Somerton.
We are open from 9.30am for refreshments and the chance for members to meet and chat.
The refreshments will finish at 10.20 in order to clear away before the meeting.
The meeting starts at 10.30 with notices, announcements and any other business and will be followed by our guest speaker.
The meeting closes at 12 noon.
Please join us. Visitors are always welcome at our meetings for a small charge of £2 so please come along and see who we are and what we are about. If you are visiting for the first time then please just make yourself known to one of our Committee members or 'Welcomers' who will be happy to tell you a little bit about us and help you feel at home.
Dates for your Diary | |
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Meetings | |
Fri Apr 26th |
Michael Malaghan"Can you hear me at the back?"A humorous look at the highs, lows and pitfalls of public speaking.Michael's career has covered various aspects of writing including as a children's television scriptwriter with the BBC and ITV; as a novelist; a writer of women's fiction with Best, Me, Chat, Take-a-Break, and Woman's Realm magazines, and as a journalist on a weekly newspaper. He gives several talks on the lighter side of writing but the talk he'll be giving to Somerton U3A is called "Can You Hear Me At The Back" and is all about his adventures and experiences as a public speaker, gained at almost 400 schools and adult organisations. He focuses on the funnier side and what went wrong! Michael will have his latest children's novel "The Song of Pompeii" to sell on the day at a reduced price of £8, but cash only. |
Fri May 24th |
Somerton u3a A.G.M.An important meeting to hear a review of our year, the Treasurer's Report, and elect Committee members. The meeting will be followed by a presentation, on our Chairman's involvement with Abbotsbury Swannery. |
Wed Jun 19th |
U3A COACH TRIPTOSS GREAT BRITAIN – BRISTOLTotal Cost £33.00 (Coach £13.00pp, Entrance Fee £17.00pp, Tour £3.00pp) Coach Leaves Payment Or By Cheque – made payable to Somerton U3A Will also accept cash at the Monthly Friday coffee mornings To book – contact Ruth Thomas |
Fri Jun 28th |
Alex Ledger"I bet this never happened to you" |
Fri Jul 26th | Richard Benjamin and or Sarah Hayward from Silverline legal.. 'Legacy the fortress for generations' |
Fri Aug 23rd |
Open Day / Enrolment DayDate to be confirmed |
Fri Sep 27th |
Mr Ashley JonesThe Diken Medal for AnimalsAshley, a retired Police Officer, came to speak to our u3a a few years ago about 'Scams & scammers', a very well received presentation. |
Fri Oct 25th |
Fit for a KingThe Symbolism of a CoronationDanny Johnson MVO was appointed Coronation Planning Director in October 2022, working closely with the Archbishop of Canterbury, The Royal Household, ‘Fit for a King’ is a celebration of shared heritage and storytelling, told by, and with, strong personal insight, anecdotes and stories as well as academic and professional experience. Biography: Danny Johnson MVO FRSA |