The Church History Group are visiting Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on Tuesday 26th March for a guided tour of the building. We have approximately 50 signed up but there are 5 seats vacant on the coach. We leave Spa Lane, Lathom at 10.00am and return at 4.30pm. The total cost is £25 including lunch and coach. Please telephone Peter Hatfield 01695… Read More »
So come along to the Gardening Group. Click or tap on any picture to run the gallery as a a slide show. Last Updated – Wednesday, February 20, 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
Beginners’ Tap-dancing Class 2019 Six week course: Wednesday 9 January – Wednesday 13 February – 10.30-11.30 (1 hour) This class is for anyone who fancies learning to tap-dance and is suitable for those who have had no tap-dancing experience. It will deliver the basic tap-dance steps at a pace which will suit the individual. It will be held at… Read More »
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
Ormskirk Occasionals CC has challenged us to a “20-over bash” at Ormskirk Cricket Club on Tuesday 15th May at 5.45pm Spectators welcome Last Updated – Thursday, May 17, 2018
The Web Team have had a notification about Pilates from one of its Coordinators as follows: There are a few vacancies in the Friday Pilates class for the coming term if anyone would like to try this form of exercise. Please contact Pam Roscoe – Friday Coordinator – if interested. (Phone number is in the magazine.) Many thanks Lorna… Read More »
Our Hon. Sec. has contacted the Web Team with the following message: As you are probably aware by now, our Annual General Meeting is to be held at Christ Church, Aughton on Thursday 14th June, 2018 at 10.30 a.m. Refreshments will be available at the Scout & Guide HQ from 9.30 onwards. There are three vacancies to be filled… Read More »
Sue Watkinson has arranged the following Guest Visitor to attend Horizons on 12 April. Sue reports: Abigail Ellis from Age UK will be our guest. She will speak to members individually about matters that concern them and the help that Age UK may be able to offer. Do come along and speak to her. Last Updated – Sunday,… Read More »
The Web Team wishes all our readers a Happy Easter! Last Updated – Sunday, April 8, 2018
This month’s Computer Tutorial is of interest and use to us all. Here is the notification from Computer Helper, Brian Bostock. TUESDAY TUTORIAL FOR APRIL 2018 Tuesday 3rd April: Friends Against Scams – Speaker Andrew Dawson. Friends Against Scams is designed to inspire action, highlight the scale of the problem, change the perception of why people fall for… Read More »
Last Updated – Sunday, April 22, 2018
Last Updated – Monday, March 26, 2018
Read all about the various events run by the North West Region of U3As. Their website also includes posters and application forms for these interesting events that you can join in on such as their Summer School. Last Updated – Tuesday, September 11, 2018
2018 AGM Aughton & Ormskirk U3A Anniversary Celebration Summer Social Last Updated – Friday, March 23, 2018
In 2018, the Summer Social event will take place on Friday 31 August, at 6:30 pm in Aughton Village Hall. It will include a Hot Buffet Supper followed by entertainment. Tickets on sale from 12th July onwards at Horizons. Remember to book early to avoid disappointment! Please note change of date – was 20 July, now 31 August! Click on the poster to download a larger… Read More »
On Thursday 15 March, our Guest at Horizons is Sophie Yates, a Fund Raiser with Marie Curie. It’s a perfect month for this visit as the daffodil has for many years been the logo of the Society and we all hope our garden daffodils will be in bloom by then. Sophie will talk to members individually about the work… Read More »
Leader of French Conversation, Margaret Pagett, writes: Anyone interested in joining the current French Conversation Group should get in touch with the group leader as soon as possible to order the magazines by April. Last Updated – Friday, March 23, 2018
The Computer Team plan to host an ‘Any Questions’ session at the Computer Tutorial on Tuesday 6th March. We may also review recent queries we have had at Computer Advice sessions. If you have any questions, please send them in beforehand to elearning@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk to help us prepare some answers. Last Updated – Wednesday, March 7, 2018
There are still a few places left in the Foundation Tai Chi classes at 4pm on Thursdays. Contact one of the Coordinators. Last Updated – Tuesday, March 20, 2018
WORLD TAI CHI & QIGONG DAY Saturday 28 April 2018 9:30am-2:30pm Salford Quays BBC Building ‘One World, One Breath’ Join the celebration that goes right round the world! At 10:00am in every time zone, people will be doing Tai Chi & Qigong to send good energy across the globe. Participate in the Tai Chi, take a taster class… Read More »
Just a reminder that you can now renew your membership for 2018-19 online via our Beacon Membership system. The Membership Secretary emailed out details on the procedure, including appropriate links to Beacon, on 17th February. If you cannot find that email, check out the Membership Renewal Online page on our U3A website. You may still renew your membership… Read More »
We will be hosting this Workshop on Saturday 17th February between 10:30 and 12:30, as a follow-on to the Falls Prevention event we held last year. The target is group leaders who have members at risk from trips and falls, but the information given will also be useful inside the home. The Workshop is designed to equip adults… Read More »
Our first Tutorial of the year is on Tuesday 6th February, where the topic will be The U3A Beacon Management System given by our Membership Secretary, Ian Haskell. Our U3A has used the Beacon management system since for Membership since February 2016. Ian will briefly describe the changes we have seen since then including how to check and update your own… Read More »
The new Creative Writing Group hopes to cover a wide range of prose and poetry to cater for different interests, and are looking for others to join us. If you are a professional, an amateur or a would-be writer, and would like to pursue your interest in writing in the company of like-minded people, please come and join… Read More »
Last Updated – Thursday, February 1, 2018
Guest Visitors in 2017 A relatively new feature at Horizons on specified Thursdays in 2017 was the occasional Guest Visitor, organised by the indefatigable Sue Watkinson. This typically is a representative of an organisation providing information of relevance (usually local) to the U3A membership. Here are some of the interesting and informative visitors we met in 2017: April 27: Philip Walker,… Read More »
Sunday 28 January: The Drama Group will present ‘Radio Aughton Live’ at the Sunday Social. Last Updated – Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Don’t miss the start of the 2018 series: English Medieval Cathedrals, from the Wash to the River Severn. See the Church History Group Page for full details. Last Updated – Saturday, February 3, 2018
Free Community Event Learn about and try Tai Chi with other enthusiasts! Saturday Dates for 2018 13 January, 10 February, 10 March, 7 April, 12 May, 9 June, 14 July 11 August, 8 September, 13 October, 10 November, 8 December at 10 – 11 am in Coronation Park, Ormskirk (Meet at the Bowling Green.) Dress for the weather,… Read More »
Looking for a U3A Holiday in September this year? Then a date for your diary is 20th – 24th September 2108. Join us for a ‘Highlights of Hampshire’ five day/four night break next September staying at the 4* Norton Hotel just outside Winchester. Travelling by executive coach our break is on a half board basis at a cost… Read More »
A gentle reminder to Group Leaders and Group Authors. Just a few Groups are still not up-to-date for 2018. If you are struggling to update your Group Page, please contact: webteam@aughton-ormskirk-u3a.co.uk . (Or use the Web Manager option in the Contact Form.) Use the same contact details if you would like a Calendar event adding for a U3A… Read More »