Shepton Mallet U3A runs a number of groups including several walking groups, singing for pleasure and weekly coffee mornings. There are also u3a groups in Oakhill, Doulting, Evercreech and Prestleigh.

The coffee morning is held every Thursday morning at 10:30am in the conservatory of the restaurant at Dobbies Garden World in Shepton Mallet. This is a social gathering for all U3A members, their friends and anyone else who would like to find out more information about the U3A. There is no specific age limit but members are in their ‘third age’ i.e. retired or approaching retirement, and most meetings take place during the day. Annual membership costs £12, or you can join for the half year fee for £6.