u3a

Aughton and Ormskirk

Welcome

Aughton & Ormskirk u3a is for people no longer in full-time employment - run by members for members.

We share our knowledge, skills and experience through:

What are you waiting for?

Pop in for a cuppa and chat at our Thursday Horizons Meeting between 9:30 and 11:00am.

Or check Contacts for other ways of getting in touch.

24 September at Scout HQ, Long Lane

Advance Notice so that u3a members can pick produce and pot up plants over the summer.

A Special Event

Latest Notices

Double Parking

If double parking on the Sands and at the Ministry Centre Car Park is unavoidable, please use an ID Form, available at the Scout & Guide HQ and in the Ministry Centre. 

Publicity Opportunities and Their Deadlines

Free online talks, workshops and courses

Available to members via the national Third Age Trust

Sign up for the national u3a Friends Newsletter

All u3a members can receive this monthly by email

Horizons Slideshow

Watch the slideshow to see What’s On in our u3a.

Some More Special Events

(Also, please see the Events Page for a fuller list.)

1st September 2026
2:00 pm
General
A Virtual historical tour of Liverpool
We are joined by Heidi Henders, one of Liverpool's Tour Guides, who will take us on a virtual tour of Liverpool's Historical points. 2:00pm for tea/coffee and biscuits 2:15pm - […]
Cost: £2
10th September 2026
11:00 am
General
September Speaker Meeting
Speaker – Philip Heaton – Astrologer: Philip has over 4 decades of experience in Astrology, actively practicing and researching this subject all his adult life, working professionally with individual clients […]
24th September 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
General
Autumn Plant and Produce Swap
Are you going to have Tons of Tomatoes? Plenty of Pears? Countless Cooking Apples? Bring along your surplus plants and/or produce and swap for something else! Please make sure everything […]
28th September 2026
2:00 pm
General
Film Monday: Persuasion
Based on a novel by Jane Austen, Anne has spent over seven years regretting being persuaded to reject the young Captain Wentworth's proposal. He had no money which wasn't acceptable. […]
3rd October 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
General
Autumn First Aid Courses
Do you know what to do if someone collapses? Can you perform CPR and use a defibrillator? Our First Aid course could save a life! It’s fun and free to […]
Booking Required
6th October 2026
General
The story of Thomas Beecham
Babs Hennesy joins us to give a presentation on the life of Thomas Beecham. In the second half, Bill Soens will be giving a 15 minute presentation on Burscough Aerodrome.
Cost: £2
9th October 2026
7:30 pm
General
Quiz Night and Hot Pot Supper
Tickets for the quiz night to go on sale Thursday the 20th August at horizons from the Social Desk. Quiz start time is 7.00 for 7.30 and the ticket price […]
Booking Required

Recent Website Updates

Your Aughton & Ormskirk u3a (A&O u3a) Website is updated frequently. Come back regularly to spot new content.

Here are examples of new or recently updated pages to check out:

Please note that if you are ever trying to find an item on our Website on a particular topic, there is a useful Search Box near the top Right Hand Side of every Webpage.