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.

Art & Craft Showcase

This u3a event was a roaring success! Many, many thanks are due to its organisers, the participants and the large numbers of members and their friends and families who attended in spite of the terrible weather. Watch out for more about this excellent day complete with photos in the next u3a Magazine.

September Magazine now available

Latest Notices

Free CPR Course

North-West Region Newsletter

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 Special Events

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

3rd November 2026
2:00 pm
General
A Suffragette Story
A presentation on the suffragettes by Judy Beeston. In the second half there will be a short presentation by Liz Dixon and Ann Henders
Cost: £2
12th November 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
General
Christmas Traditions
Our November Speaker is David Hearn, the British Historian. Appropriately, as we are soon entering the Christmas period, David will enlighten us about ‘Christmas Traditions in Britain and around the […]
13th November 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
General
Chinese Calligraphy and Wellbeing
The Confucius Institute at Edge Hill University will once again enlighten us with a practical demonstration, linking calligraphy to wellbeing. The Edge Hill University Confucius Institute routinely organises cultural enrichment […]
20th November 2026
2:00 pm
General
Formation of the African continent
A DVD presentation by Professor Ian Stuart. Refreshment break around 3pm.
Cost: £2
23rd November 2026
2:00 pm
General
Film Monday: The Big Wedding
This is a romantic comedy. Unfortunately, the film had to be cancelled last time. It concerns a divorced couple forced to play the happy couple at their son's wedding after […]
Cost: £2
25th November 2026
General
Burlesque
In a world hidden beneath city lights, everything sparkles in seduction, and lives can change in an instant. Ali is on a quest to find her mother, and along the […]
Booking Required
4th December 2026
12:00 pm
General, Social
u3a Christmas Social
Tickets on sale from Thursday 29th October priced £30.00. This includes a complimentary drink on arrival, Christmas Dinner and entertainment by Billy Scott who was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone last year.
Cost: £30
Booking Required