Lockdown 2020 All meetings are currently postponed until further notice. Hello Everyone. Helen here from the Gardening Group. I do hope that you are all staying safe and well and enjoying your garden or outdoor spaces. Garden visits For anyone that hasn’t heard, the National Gardens Scheme have started garden openings with an online booking system for visits… Read More »
All meetings are currently postponed until further notice. Hello Everyone. Helen here from the Gardening Group. I do hope that you are all staying safe and well and enjoying your garden or outdoor spaces. Thank you to everyone who has emailed with comments or photos, good to hear from you. I hope you all enjoyed the quiz in the… Read More »
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. Last Updated – Thursday, May 28, 2020
All meetings are currently postponed until further notice. I like gardening – it’s a place where I find myself when I need to lose myself – Alice Sebold. Hello Everyone – Helen here from the Gardening Group. I do hope that you are all staying safe and well and enjoying your garden or outdoor spaces. Garden centres are… Read More »
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 »
In mid February, a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society, Gina Berry, came to collect all the knitted, crocheted or stitched ‘Forget me not Flowers’ made by our own Textile Group, the Creative Stitchers from Aughton Village Hall and the Knit and Natter Group from Christ Church. The flowers will decorate the staircases at the Harris Museum & Gallery… 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 »
NHS Innovation Agency North West Coast Patient Safety Collaborative on Medication Safety On behalf of our U3A I attended a meeting of the above group on 22nd January. They are conducting a project aimed at increasing medication safety, looking at four areas in particular: The safe prescribing of medicines in primary care. Transfer of care between primary and… Read More »
Following the success of last year’s Open Forum at Horizons, the Trustees now announce that there will be another Open Forum at Horizons on Thursday 23 January 2020 at 10.30. All members are welcome. Please come along and air your views or ask questions on how our U3A is run. We welcome your opinions and suggestions. Please put… Read More »
The Bridge Group are looking at running a short course in March or April 2020 for members who would like to learn how to play Bridge, or who would like to return to playing after a break from the game. If you think you may be interested in such a course, the please ring Nick Dowrick on 07988119408… Read More »
See posts below Last Updated – Tuesday, December 31, 2019
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. Last… Read More »
All U3A Members Invited “Please click on links listed below for each group to view more details of the various festive events.” November 13th – Gardening – : Festive ideas to help decorate your home for Xmas. Christmas from the Garden. November 29th & 30 Drama Production – : Come along and “taste” our… Read More »
The British Antarctic Research Station by Steve Hinde On Friday 15th November the Earth / Geology talk will be given by Steve Hinde who has spent more than 7 years at the British Antarctic Rothera Research Station. He will tell us about being there, the facilities and about the range of science carried out. We are fortunate to… Read More »
Are you at increased risk of stroke? Take our 30-Second Test. Earlier in the year, we had a visit by the NHS Innovation Agency to our U3A Science Group. They demonstrated a simple diagnostic tool (the MyDiagnostick!) which can pick up an irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation or AF). AF is a common complaint but one which can increase the… Read More »
The next issue of our magazine will be available for collection from Horizons on Thursday 29th August between 9.00 and 11.30 a.m. It will contain details of group activities through to early December plus lots of other information about our U3A. We have no one member in charge of Distribution Day this time, so the Communications subcommittee will… Read More »
‘Antiques Road Show’ – evening with Mike Litherland – Retired Local Valuer/Auctioneer Last Updated – Wednesday, July 10, 2019
The West Lancashire Dementia Hub – launched in May and its monthly meeting – will now take place at the Age UK building (the Wellbeing Centre) in Moorgate, Ormskirk, each third Wednesday from 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. On 19th June there will be a short talk by Peter Horton from Age UK Lancashire on ‘Local Dementia Services’. There… Read More »
We have had a kind offer to provide the following service: One of our members (and a stalwart of the Horizons Chair Teams) is John Dixon. As a collector/driver for The Salvation Army Charity Shop in Ormskirk, John uses his own car to collect donations from local people who, for whatever reason, can’t get into Ormskirk Town Centre.… Read More »
Our trip to Erdigg Castle in Wrexham – a National Trust location Last Updated – Tuesday, May 14, 2019
Below are an example of the sort of event we run under normal circumstances when we are not practising social distancing because of the coronavirus. Let’s hope we can return to and enjoy our more normal activities soon. In the meantime, check out the sidebar in the Groups Page for remote activities run by Groups. At some Thursday Horizons… Read More »
Are there any motorcycle enthusiasts in our U3A, out riding on their own? We are a couple who are motorcyclists who would like to enjoy the company of like-minded people on sensible ride outs. If you have a bike (any size) and are keen to ride to interesting places at sensible speeds (within speed limits) during the week… Read More »
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 »
To all U3A Members. You are welcome to come along and join in the party celebrations with any of the following Groups. Please click on the Group’s links below for more information. Wine Tasting: Friday 1 December – We are well attended so please book early to avoid disappointment. All are welcome to wine events, especially New Members. … 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 »
All those who have pre-booked lunch at Egos – please contact Ann Robinson – 01695 571303 – with your choice asap, as the meals have to be preordered. The ‘prix fixe’ menu can be seen on Egos website. Alternately, there are printed copies which can be collected on Thursday at Horizons. Further information re the concert can be found… Read More »
Click on photo to enlarge Last Updated – Thursday, August 3, 2017
Throughout August – Zumba Gold 1 & 2 have decided to combine into one group, holding sessions on Mondays in Aughton Village Hall between 12.10 – 12.55. The class is busy so, anyone wishing to join us, must contact either of the group’s Coordinator. If your exercise class is not running in August, why not keep up with your… Read More »
Bob Broughton is retiring from being the U3A Tai Chi Leader for over 10 years. He has posted the following message to his class on the web page. Sorry to have to say, both Tai Chi classes will finish on Wednesday, 29 March, with me as instructor. It has been a difficult decision to make but circumstances have changed. I will… Read More »
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 »
Last Updated – Sunday, January 15, 2017
Last Updated – Monday, January 9, 2017
Ho Ho Ho – It’s Xmas Time …….. Come along and enjoy one of the many Xmas events organised by the groups who invite All U3A Members to join in their celebrations. See all events in the News page. Any other groups who would like to be added to the list-please contact webteam. Last Updated – Thursday, November 24, 2016
Come along and enjoy one of the many Xmas events open to All U3A Members. Join in the celebrations with any of the following Groups. Please click on the Group’s links below for more information. Last Updated – Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Interested in Joining a U3A Guitar Group? Got an acoustic (i.e. non-electric) guitar – maybe up in the attic somewhere? Do you play it every day or just an occasional user? Want to improve to enjoy playing with others? There isn’t a need to be able to read music – though you would need to practice to progress! FOLK · COUNTRY · BLUES · ROCK… 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. Last Updated – Thursday,… Read More »
Seventeen members of the group and our leaders enjoyed an early celebration. The eats and drinks were excellent, the singing enthusiastic though not always tuneful!! Thanks go to Norma Joyce and Joan for their excellent organising ability. Last Updated – Monday, October 22, 2018
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. Last Updated -… Read More »