Published: October 24, 2012
In photos: Twin celebration held at Burnham-On-Sea's U3A

Burnham-On-Sea's University Of The Third Age celebrated two milestones this week - its 1,000th coffee morning and its 20th anniversary year.

Dozens of members of the popular group attended the twin celebration at the town's Community Centre in Berrow Road, as pictured here.

Burnham U3A President Ken Hindle cut a ceremonial cake, watched by a crowd of onlookers, before Burnham's Mayor Ken Smout presented the group with a community award in recognition of its long-running work.

Mr Hindle told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "The U3A is well-embedded in the town and has grown to over 600 members during the past two decades. It is a well-loved group that plays a big part of many people's lives in Burnham."