The Musical Theatre group presented –  ‘Once Upon a Time‘ – which is set in an apartment building called ‘Falling Stars’ for retired thespians.  

Spring 2023 Performance The Musical Theatre Group presented – ‘The Not So Young Ones’.  A Celebration of songs from –  50s, 60s & 70s – at Aughton village Hall  

If anyone is interested in an afternoon tea cruise on the canal during July or August, please contact the  Leader of the Helping Each Other Group – Judy Ingman – 01695 423141. The boat allows 12 passengers. The cost is £22.50p per person for a 90 minute cruise with full afternoon tea. All u3a members are welcome.

Monday 20th June:  A trip to Knowsley Safari Park. Price was  £20 which included Coach costs and entry fee. There were 3 pickups 10.10 St Anne’s Social Centre, 10. 15. Long Lane by Scout Hut and 10.25 Aughton Village Hall.  Anyone could take a picnic lunch (seats in the park) or lunch in the cafe. Any u3a members were also… Read More »

Saturday 2nd July at 7.30 at Aughton Village Hall – tickets – only £5 – available on the door ‘Baby Boomers!’  Come and join us – the Choir Group and the Recorder Group – and enjoy a whistle stop tour of history and music from 1945 to the present day. From The Festival of Britain and the Queens Coronation… Read More »

We had a lovely trip to Morecambe and Leighton Hall on May 12.  The sun shone for us and the wind blew – but not too strong.  We started with morning refreshments at the famous Midland hotel, a walk down to the jetty, and back to say hello to Eric Morecambe – then time to board the coach… Read More »

May 12 –  Leighton Hall, Carnforth. We will be visiting Leighton Hall, a centre of an agricultural estate since mediaeval times. See the Occasional Day Trips page.

Although our group is for the time being having a rest due to Covid 19, Peter LLoyd – Leader of  Beer Appreciation group – has taken the opportunity to raise some much needed funds for our local hospitals. He cycled almost 80 miles in consecutive days calling at Alder Hey, Royal Preston and Southport Hospitals where he is… Read More »

Our day out at the Wigan Beer Festival at the DW Stadium complex and also Wigan’s best in the town centre. Thanks to Barry – we didn’t get lost – unlike the journey home.

U3A Garden Group – April  Hello Everyone. I do hope that you are all staying safe and well and enjoying your garden or outdoor spaces. As we are no longer able to meet I thought of keeping touch – and hopefully have a bit of fun. We all need this in the current situation. Fun quiz: 1. Conceal the… Read More »

Our next show will be in May at The Civic, Ormskirk and will be ‘The Magic Of The Movies’. Songs from Movies and Musicals from the last nine decades, including Kiss me Kate, Wizard of Oz, Me and My Girl, My Fair lady, Greece, Evita, Singing in the Rain, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and some that might be… Read More »

Wednesday February 12 :  Yes, we have no Galanthus – A talk by Steven Halliwell. An interesting talk with a ‘poetical’ twist and some lovely photos of mass plantings of snowdrops from Banks Hall, Gresgarth Hall, Dunham Massey, Lytham Hall, Brantwood, Parcevall Hall and Hornby Castle. There are hundreds of varieties of snowdrop mostly developed from 3 species… Read More »

Our Autumn 2019 Production We are proud to present, in November, another new musical written and directed by our own Gill O’Flaherty. ‘Chances’ is loosely based on a true story of finding and losing love over the years, with highs and lows and modern songs that ties up and adds to the emotion of the story line.

‘Antiques Road Show’ – evening with Mike Litherland – Retired Local Valuer/Auctioneer

Our trip to Erdigg Castle in Wrexham – a National Trust location  

In 2017, we had successful trips to a Synagogue,  a Buddhist monastery,  Norton Priory and gardens including the walled garden and travelling onto Jodrell Bank Observatory,  the Hydro Electric mountain, the RAF museum and the famous laburnum arch in Bodnant Gardens. Our final trip was a fun day at the Dickensian Festival Ulverston,  round­ing off with an evening meal… Read More »

J’essaie faire amitiés en dehors de “Facebook”, mais en employant les mêmes principes –donc, chaque jour, quand je me promène le long de la rue, je parle aux passants. Je leur racconte les détails de ce que j’ai mangé aujourdhui, comment je me sens à ce moment-la, comment j’ai passé la soirée hier, et ce que j’ai l’intention de… Read More »

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Monday – 7  November:   We presented a film at The Ministry Centre from 13.30 to 16.30. The cost was between £2-£5 and included tea and cake. Thursday – 15 December:  We had a Christmas outing to The Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool for a Matinee performance of  ‘The Star – The Big Brilliant Music Hall Show’.  The coach left Aughton Village Hall at 12.30pm.   The cost was £25… Read More »

Our Speaker Secretary is retiring and we desperately need someone to take over the role. If you are interested, please have a word with the retiring Speaker Secretary, Mia Faza who will advise you regarding what’s involved. There is a possibility that a Speaker Team may be formed in order to spread the workload.

Silver Birches: A poem by Pat Morton, a member of the poetry group: Silver Birches Falling, weeping Sleeping in the snow. Lacy leafless branches Burnished black against a crimson sky, The White Lady waiting for the spring. Branches poised for growth, Drooping Gently, Caressing Carelessly The Snowdrops Round Her feet. Eager Exquisite Messengers Of Spring.