English Medieval Cathedrals of the South and South-east Commencing Tuesday 28 January, for this fourth series of Church History we move to medieval cathedrals in the south-eastern extremity of England, interspersed with two visits to more-local medieval sites. The 1st talk is on Canterbury Cathedral – part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and mother church of the… Read More »
We wish a Happy New Year to all our readers. From the Web Team Last Updated – Monday, January 13, 2020
Wednesday January 8: The Walled Garden – A talk about Norton Priory. See Gardening Group for details and for future Meetings in 2020 if you missed this one. Last Updated – Monday, January 13, 2020
The new Marketing Manager at West Lancs Leisure Services will be our Guest Visitor at Horizons on Thursday 9th January. He is hoping to generate interest in specific U3A activities at Park Pool, Nye Bevan Pool and Burscough Sports Centre and wants to talk to members about their preferred sport. He is in contact with the other five… Read More »
Starting Monday 13th January at 1.30 pm, Dave, our Digital Music Advisor, is inviting any U3A members who are bemused by their keyboards, to come to the Scout & Guide HQ. Dave will happily advise what the ‘Keyboard Buttons’ are for. You don’t have to be a member of the existing Keyboard Group, which recommences on 6th January.… Read More »
For photos of the some of the Social Highlights of 2019, brought to you by the hard-working Social Subcommittee and their helpers, please see the Social Events webpage. Happy memories! Last Updated – Sunday, January 5, 2020
Cafe Vista in the Christ Church Ministry Centre re-opens on Tuesday 7th January folowing a well-earned Christmas Break. Many thanks and much appreciation is due to the kind volunteers who provide such a warm welcome and great food in a lovely setting. Last Updated – Monday, January 13, 2020
A special Gardening Group Meeting on Wednesday November 13: Jaqueline Iddon – Christmas from the Garden. A practical demonstration, making a blue spruce door ring, winter pots and other festive ideas to help decorate your home for Christmas. All welcome! Last Updated – Tuesday, November 19, 2019
Do join us on Thursday the next Speaker Meeting on 7 November when our own U3A member, John Winter, will speak about his book: Blame it on the Beatles – and Bill Shankly. Last Updated – Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Tickets now available for the U3A Musical Theatre Production on 8th & 9th November. Don’t miss the “Chance” for an enjoyable night out at the Civic Hall. Bring your friends along too. Note that you can buy your tickets online via ticketsource as well as purchasing them at Horizons. Last Updated – Tuesday, November 12, 2019
Age UK Lancashire is launching a brand new service in West Lancashire for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) is a 12 weekly programme designed for people living with mild to moderate dementia and is the only non-drug treatment recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) to improve cognition,… Read More »
Come along to the Film Appreciation Group, Monday morning, 28th October to see: The Guernsey Literary Meat and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018). This is an historical romantic drama based on the book of the same name. In the aftermath of WW2, a writer forms an unexpected relationship with the residents of Guernsey. The film has wartime pathos,… Read More »
Have you seen or used the Guillotine that usually resides in the Scout & Guide HQ? It has disappeared in the last few weeks. It’s quite a large one so not easily missed or hidden from view. Contact the Secretary if you have any ideas on where it might be lurking. Last Updated – Monday, October 14, 2019
The Local History Group returns to Indoor Meetings in October! Last Updated – Friday, October 4, 2019
Come to the Sunday Social on Sunday 22nd for Songs from the U3A Choir, Refreshments and Prize Bingo. Last Updated – Thursday, September 26, 2019
Heritage Open Day in Christ Church, Aughton on Saturday 21 September. Church Tower open for viewing and a talk on Christ Church History given by U3A member, Peter Goodrich. See the Parish Newsletter and also Posters in the Christ Church Ministry Centre Last Updated – Thursday, September 26, 2019
The U3A diaries are now available from the Social Subcommittee. A useful bargain to be had at only £2.75 each. Last Updated – Friday, September 20, 2019
There have been some wonderful sporting events to sit and watch on the TV this summer – golf, cricket, netball, cycling. But if you feel like being more active, we have a good number of Groups in our U3A that provide a range of opportunities for members to get going – albeit at a more leisurely pace. And… Read More »
Try your hand at a new skill ……… Click to view poster full-size. Last Updated – Monday, August 26, 2019
Enjoy a series of classic films this summer with the Film Appreciation Group. NB if you’ve missed them so far, there is still one to come in September! Last Updated – Thursday, September 26, 2019
Items for the enews should be sent by NOON on the last Monday in the month for publication soon after. So for this month, the Deadline is Monday, 26 August, at 12 noon. Please send enews items to: enews@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk or use the contact form on the web contact page selecting enews Editor from the drop-down list. Note that… Read More »
A message from Brian Bostock (our U3A facebook Editor and Computer Helper): It’s that time of year again when many members are on holiday, so to avoid staffing difficulties it has been decided to close Computer Advice, both Monday and Tuesday mornings after next week’s sessions (Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 July). We will reopen on Monday and… Read More »
If you missed this Year’s AGM, you can read Reports from the past Chair and Hon Sec via the links in the AGM 2019 webpage. You can also browse for full details such as the Agenda and Minutes. (Also find out more about all the hard work done by the various Committees and Subcommitees year-round to keep our… Read More »
So come along to the Gardening Group. Click or tap on any picture to run the gallery as a colourful slide show. Last Updated – Friday, July 19, 2019
WOW! ~ hasn’t the last two years gone quickly, as your Chairman, as I realise I will very soon pass the reins of office onto my successor. In accordance with our Constitution the maximum period of tenure as Chairman is two years. Last Updated – Friday, July 19, 2019
The Web Team consists of : a Web Manager who maintains an overview of the website content a Groups Editor who keeps an eye on the Group Pages and updates those that do not have a Group Author a Media Manager who manages the WordPress Media Library The Web Team is assisted by a very large number of… Read More »
For our next Speaker Meetings, on Thursday 6th June, we will welcome local resident, writer and photographer, Peter Rimmer, who will present a talk on Morecambe Bay. Last Updated – Friday, June 7, 2019
Last Updated – Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Click or tap on any photo to see a slide show of bigger pictures! Last Updated – Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Note that the deadline for the next U3A Magazine is now past. If you missed, there is still time to send your item in to appear in the next enews. And remember, you can additionally / alternatively have your info appear on both this website or the U3A facebook page at any time. See the latest U3A Magazine… Read More »
Click or tap on photographs to enlarge. Last Updated – Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Do check out a new item on the top horizontal menu bar of our website called Events. This connects to a new page that provides easy links to non-Group-related events of general interest to members across the U3A. (Some, such as certain Speaker Meetings, may also be open to non-members.) To keep content on this and all other… Read More »
Join our U3A Choir on a Desert Island! Last Updated – Sunday, May 26, 2019
On Bank Holiday Monday 6th May, U3A member and local historian, Andrew Beeston, will lead a free walk on the ‘War Horse’ route, from the start at Ormskirk Station to Lathom and return. Setting off at 10.00 a.m. Andrew will tell the story of the war horses and the contribution they made during the First World War. Lathom… Read More »
After having a peek at Dee’s career in the recent magazine we are eager to know more, so she has agreed to bring along some pictorial exhibits of her musical life including a short video. We are making this an excuse to have a fun day without keyboards just cakes, chat and bubbly. We realise that other U3A… Read More »
Click on the movie to see the group in action. Last Updated – Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Wednesday 9 October The meeting was a very entertaining talk by Tony Brougham on Autumn hanging baskets. Tony represents SSAFA (soldiers sailors air force families association) and he briefly explained the work of the organization and the support it gives. Tony demonstrated planting up a hanging basket to look good from now until Easter and gave various tips… Read More »
The October meeting was an informative talk by Maureen Sawyer, a garden designer and consultant, on the A-Z of garden gems. In November – Matthew Smith from Brighter Blooms presented ‘Weeds ~ to love or to loathe’, a topic that effects all gardeners. This talk aimed to get you thinking about weeds differently. Samples of Mare’s Tail and… Read More »
Newsletters from the Previous Gardening Group (written by David Blanchflower) October 2017 March 2017 December 2016 September 2016 August 2016 July 2016 June 2016 May 2016 April 2016 See also some Posts below describing meetings of the Previous Gardening Group (run by David Blanchflower). Last Updated – Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Make a date for a heated debate at this month’s Sunday Social. Last Updated – Monday, April 29, 2019
In December, we received a message from Sur Watkinson: The Jazz Appreciation Group held its last event on Friday evening 14 December with a superb performance by the Chicago Teddy Bears Society Jazz Band. Group numbers for regular meetings have fallen to single figures and our mainstay, Keith Lamb, has retired to spend more time with his family. … Read More »
Alan Starkie has issued a message asking for volunteers. Alan is to be found most Thursdays at Horizons at the Digital Camera / Computer Table in the far corner of the Aughton Room in the Scout & Guide HQ. He also is a Helper at Computer Advice on Mondays. There are vacancies on the Finance and Resources Sub-Committee.… Read More »
A message from the current Magazine Distribution Organiser, Peter Trigwell: Many rumours are flying about the U3A at the moment with a view to what is happening with the magazine distribution. Let me try and answer some of them. The next Distribution date is the 28th February, and nothing will change at this time, magazines can still be collected… Read More »
Magically, each Thursday morning, members arrive for their coffee and chat to find chairs and tables set out ready for them, cups lined up and kettles brewed. The small teams of helpers arrive just after 9.00 a.m. and spent around 20 minutes getting the rooms ready. Over the last twelve months the number of members willing to help… Read More »
Church History Group is starting a new Series on Medieval Cathedrals in January. Keep an eye on the Church History Group Page for details of these ever-popular Talks (and a Cathedral Visit). Last Updated – Sunday, January 27, 2019
British History is a brand new Group, starting on 7 January, in which you can learn anew or refresh your memories about the fascinating History of our homeland from the Norman Conquest till the reign of Victoria. See the new British History Group Page for full details. Last Updated – Monday, January 21, 2019
In December, many of our U3A Groups have a special December Meeting with a seasonal flavour. Check the Groups List or the Programme Page to see if there is one for you to attend If any Group Leaders would like their Xmas Do added to the Calendar on the Sidebar of News Page, please email: webteam@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk December 25th… Read More »
Paula Gatterall from West Lancs Borough Council is running a FREE weight management programme and attended Horizons as Guest Visitor on Thursday 13 December to talk to members about this. The programme will be held in the Christ Church Ministry Centre starting in January 2019. The meetings are on Thursday mornings, so handily timed to combine with a visit to Horizons beforehand!… Read More »
The current Aughton & Ormskirk U3A Website has been going now for 3 years. The Web Team hope you find it informative and useful. We know that some potential members do refer to it prior to joining, so please help us keep it interesting and relevant. This year, we have been making some changes to help the Website… Read More »
A message from Dennis Morley who manages the U3A ‘assets’. In an attempt to create space, all group leaders who use equipment stored in the cupboards at the back of the Ormskirk Room (where tv is sited) are asked to inform Dennis Morley which item/s they use , and on which day they use them, giving details of… Read More »
Thursday 6th September – Norse Mythology We welcome Paul Atherton who will tell us all about Norse Mythology. He’s no stranger to our U3A as he has spoken to the Local History Group but the subject is endlessly fascinating and more information can be found on this link. Come along and join Paul at 10.30 am in Christ Church. … Read More »
Thursday 13th September – our Guest is a representative from Preston Care & Repair. They hold the contract in West Lancashire for helping to make life easier for older, vulnerable or disabled people and anyone with a long-term health condition that affects their mobility of independence in the home. Come along and talk to their representative. They will… Read More »
There will be a meeting of the Handbell Ringing Group on Monday 3rd September at 1.45 pm in the Scout & Guide HQ. This is to discuss the future of the group due to lack of new members. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. More information about the group can be found on its Website Group Page. Last… Read More »
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) is currently much in the news! We have a Working Party delving into possible implications for an organisation such as Aughton & Ormskirk U3A. The Working Party has published a Privacy Policy. More documents providing advice and some new or adapted forms are in the pipeline. In the meantime, if you have any… Read More »
Great day out at Lichfield with the Occasional Tours group. Organised by Cathleen Barnes. Photos by Bill Fitzpatrick. Click or tap on any picture to start the slideshow! Last Updated – Sunday, May 27, 2018
There will be NO Monday Computer Advice session on Bank Holiday Monday, 28 May. But it will be service as usual, next day, on Tuesday 29 May. However, because of low numbers of client on Tuesdays, perhaps partly due to difficulties parking nearby on Tuesday mornings, this will be the last Tuesday Computer Advice session until after the… Read More »
The next meeting – A Fresh Look at Computing with David Sutton = takes place on Tuesday 5 June at 2pm in the Scout & Guide HQ. It is on a topic of general interest ie not too geeky. The Computer Tutorials Group Page explains: This talk is aimed at anyone interested in knowing how technology is changing… Read More »
Here is an urgent message passed to the Web Team from the organisers of the U3A Golf Lessons: SAVE OUR GOLF – if you don’t use it you lose it!! Lessons at Mossock Hall have restarted. New ”golfers” welcome. No experience/equipment required. Come along to learn a new skill OR simply to improve your golf skills from professional… Read More »
A message from the Speaker Meeting Team about the Speaker Meeting on 3 May: IMPORTANT NOTICE – Thursday’s Speaker meeting is cancelled. We have just heard from our speaker, who was to have given a lecture on God and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt in Christ Church on Thursday morning. He is unwell and will not be able to… Read More »
Rest and Relax watching this month’s contribution from the Film Appreciation Group. All members welcome. Last Updated – Friday, April 27, 2018