Who are we
Warminster U3A was founded in 2000 and we have over 300 members with more than 30 enthusiastic interest and activity groups run by our members. We also have a relationship with Warminster School where members and students engage in joint activities, and exchange expertise.
Activity groups either meet monthly, fortnightly and some weekly. Once you have joined us you are welcome to go to any Group that has vacancies. To see more details go to the GROUPS page. You can also hear about other national activities via the U3A podcast
Watch our animated film to see what we offer in the Warminster community and across the UK on YouTube here
Latest News
PRICE DROP - good news for our members monthly meetings, the admission charge will now be £3 for all members.
Members voted in favour to revert and have refreshments after the speaker at our members monthly meetings, you voted and your committee listened, doors open 1.30 pm meeting starts 2 pm , refreshments around 3 pm, meeting closes 4 pm.
Next Meeting - Wednesday 30th September from 2:00pm
This is a true story of living and learning - being confused and comforted - with the excluded Ashkali people of Kosovo; an account of what happens when you find your community but it's a long way from home.
Hatemja, a rubbish-picker's wife, lives in the poorest community in the poorest country in Europe. When Elizabeth Gowing is befriended by her, the women learn with, from and about one another. How can you find the best rubbish pastures for scavenging? How can you free children to go to school rather than to go out begging?
Join us to hear Elizabeth tell the story of this unusual friendship from the book The Rubbish Pickers Wife today at Warminster Civic Centre
Upcoming Social Trip to RNLI Lifeboat Training Collage, 21st October 2026
You may feel you are too old to train to become an RNLI Lifeboat Crewman, but why not join us on this fascinating tour to see at first-hand the rigorous training provided at the RNLI College in Poole! Watch trainees learning important drills such as righting a capsized lifeboat (pictured above) and perhaps take a ride in the Lifeboat Simulator. RNLI Lifeboat Crew Training Collage, Poole Social Trip
We have a Monthly Meeting (the last Wednesday of each month, excluding December) which is open to all members and potential members with a special guest speaker. On these occasions you will be able to access information about new groups, trips and future events. This Meeting is always on the last Wednesday of the month, at 2 p.m. at Warminster Civic Centre (Sambourne Road, Warminster, BA12 8LB) The Membership Secretary is always present to welcome and enroll new members, and most of the committee will be available for you to meet and chat to over a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits. See our EVENTS page for details.
The U3A is run by members for members. If you feel you can help in anyway, (eg Group Leader, Committee member, equipment, refreshments or any other suggestions) please speak to one of the committee members to have a chat. We are a very friendly, easy going group of people who like to have fun. New members and new ideas are always welcome. For any queries please use the form on the CONTACT page.
