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:
- Interest Groups
- Social and educational events
- Speaker Meetings
- Outings and Performances (look out for publicity in Events)
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.
Plant and Produce Swap
Advance Notice so that u3a members can pick produce and pot up plants over the summer.
Happening on 24 September at Scout & Guide HQ, Long Lane, Aughton
A Special Event
Featuring the Ukulele Group and various other talented musical Aughton & Ormskirk u3a members!
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.)
24th September 2026
9:30 am - 11:30 am
General
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 […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
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. […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
3rd October 2026
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
General
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 […]
Venue: Aughton Village Hall
Booking Required
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.
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
Cost: £2
While on holiday, Peter and Debbie make a casual promise to stay in touch with Elsa, a lusty, Trump-loving widow from the USA. They never expect her to actually turn […]
Cost: TBA
Booking Required
9th October 2026
7:30 pm
General
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 […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
Booking Required
A&O u3a Magazines
Next Magazine is due out this month!
Previous Magazines such as those above are all available to read or download online.
Save the Date!
