Bradford on Avon & District u3a

Bradford on Avon Town Bridge. A 13th-century stone bridge in the town center, featuring nine arches and a unique 18th-century "lock-up" jail building with a fish-shaped weather vane known as the Bradford Gudgeon.
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Members of the Bradford on Avon & District cycling group
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Make the most of life once you’re no longer working full-time. Explore new ideas, skills and interests with your local u3a interest groups. Learning together, and from each other, is what u3a is all about. Bradford on Avon u3a is part of a national network of u3as, run by and for members, and which offers the opportunity to join a community, make new friends and 'Learn, Laugh, Live'.

Members of the BoA u3a painting and drawing group

We have over 70 interest and activity groups meeting regularly across Bradford-on-Avon. We host social events, including quiz nights and Murder Mystery evenings, organise coach outings and host a variety of talks. Learning is central to our activities, so if you would like to suggest or coordinate a group, let us know.

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This is learning with a difference.  There are no teachers and students, no classes and no exams.  We offer interest groups and activities; it is all done just for fun with lots of laughter along the way. As a volunteer movement, we rely entirely upon our membership to share their skills and knowledge with each other.

With u3a, retirement is just the beginning. We know that moving to a new area later in life can bring new experiences. By connecting with others through the things you love, you can rebuild your network and find your community. u3a can help you meet new people and live later life with fun, purpose and adventure.