u3a

Aughton and Ormskirk

Events

These are some of our upcoming events - open to all u3a members to attend. (They are in addition to our weekly Horizons coffee meetings and, of course, the many regular Group Meetings.)

Here you will spot notification of our monthly Speaker Meetings and our Drama and Music Performances, in addition to an occasional Outing, Workshop or Short Course. Social activities such as the annual Christmas Lunch, Summer Dance and Quiz also appear and some Group events when open to all members, not just their "regulars".

So don't miss out! Keep a regular eye on this page!!

Forthcoming events

10th October 2024
Guest Visitor

Neighbourhood Policing

Rachael Jackson is the new Neighbourhood Policing sergeant, based at Ormskirk Police Station. Rachael will be happy to discuss any local issues you may be concerned about, eg anti-social behaviour.
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ

11th October 2024
11:00 am
Meeting

(Group: Health & Wellbeing)

The function of the human foot

We will be delighted to welcome Dr Kris D’Aout, his PhD student Adam and his post PhD student Omar from Liverpool University. They are conducting a study on the effects […]
Venue: St. Michael's Church Hall

13th October 2024
Pickleball League

(Group: Pickleball)

Pickleball League

Elaine Shallcross...

17th October 2024
11:00 am
Speaker Meeting

Tales of a Customs Officer

Brian Topping talks about his work with HM Customs and Excise at Heathrow Airport in the 70s and 80s.
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ

17th October 2024
Philharmonic

(Group: Philharmonic Visits)

Season Opening Concert

Juan Bautista Plaza – Vigilia:   Strauss – Four Last Songs:   Mahler – Symphony No. 1:  Sarah Wegener – Soprano.  Domingo Hindoyan – Conductor.
Venue: Liverpool Philharmonic
Booking Required

18th October 2024
Meeting

(Group: Geology)

Metamorphic Rocks

A talk about metamorphic rocks by Bill Hale. Details to be confirmed.
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ

28th October 2024
2:00 pm
Film

(Group: Film Appreciation)

Film Monday: Black Beauty

A brand new adventure based on the classic story. Following the death of her mother, Cheryl (Danielle Keaton) is sent to live with a foster family on a large farm. […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
Cost: £2

5th November 2024
2:00 pm
Meeting

(Group: Local History)

Four Tins

A talk from Steve Williams about military and social history using four tins - a WW1 Christmas tin, a tin of emergency rations issued for D Day in WW2, a […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ

8th November 2024
to 9th November 2024
Performance

(Group: Musical Theatre)

Once Upon a Time...The Next Adventure

A sequel to 'Once Upon a Time', based on characters who live in the Falling Stars residential home for ex-theatricals.
Venue: Ormskirk Civic Hall
Cost: Shows on Friday evening, Saturday matinee, Saturday evening: Adults £9 plus £0.70 booking fee; Children £5 plus £0.39 booking fee
Booking Required

8th November 2024
to 9th November 2024
Performance

Once Upon a Time…The Next Adventure

A sequel to 'Once Upon a Time', based on characters who live in the Falling Stars residential home for ex-theatricals.
Venue: Ormskirk Civic Hall
Cost: Shows on Friday evening (8th November), Saturday matinee and evening (9th November: Adults £9 plus £0.70 booking fee; Children £5 plus £0.39 booking fee
Booking Required

9th November 2024
Philharmonic

(Group: Philharmonic Visits)

Sir Bryn in Belshazzar’s Feast

Anna Meredith – Nautilus:   Mendelssohn – Violin Concerto:   Walton – Belshazzar’s Feast:   Sir Bryn Terfel – Bass Baritone.   Ning Feng – Violin.  Paul Whittaker OBE – BSL Interpreter.  Philharmonic Choir.   Adam Hickox – Conductor.
Venue: Liverpool Philharmonic
Booking Required

14th November 2024
11:00 am
Speaker Meeting

The Victorians – Graham Stirrup

Graham Stirrup returns to talk about Victorian times, how our ancestors lived and faced dangers.
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ

15th November 2024
Meeting

(Group: Geology)

The Eastern Alps –Austria and Italy.

When the African and Eurasian continental plates collided, the African plate was forced over the southern part of the Eurasian plate and the marine deposits accumulated in the ancient Tethys […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ

21st November 2024
7:00 pm
to 23rd November 2024
Performance

‘Not Quite’ The Three Musketeers - a pantomime by Nigel Currie

The Queen of the Kingdom of Malodeurs is facing a crisis. The evil Baron Garlicbreath is threatening to take over the Queen’s Castle and the Kingdom. The Queen advertises for help to protect her Kingdom but her advert is answered by the Three Musketeers, who aren’t quite what they seem........
Tickets will be available at Horizons from 19th September.
If you cannot get to Horizons you can contact Jackie on 01695 227503 or Megan on 07787 543210
As usual please bring your own drinks and glasses
Venue: Aughton Village Hall
Cost: £14, which includes hotpot supper.
Booking Required

25th November 2024
2:00 pm
Film

(Group: Film Appreciation)

Film Monday: Catch Me If You Can

The film stars Leonardo Di Caprio and Tom Hanks and follows the main character as, pursued by the FBI, he successfully passes himself off as a pilot, a lawyer and […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
Cost: £2

6th December 2024
Social

Christmas Social

Note the change of venue for this year's Christmas Social. Look out for details later in the year.
Venue: Aughton Village Hall
Booking Required

20th December 2024
Meeting

(Group: Geology)

Seasonal Session

Bring a Pebble(s) from the beach or elsewhere to compare, discuss and identify!
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ

27th January 2025
2:00 pm
Film

(Group: Film Appreciation)

Film Monday; Out Of Africa

The film, winner of seven academy awards, follows the true life story of Karen Blixen, who moves from Denmark to Kenya to run a coffee plantation with her problematic husband. […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
Cost: £2

24th February 2025
2:00 pm
Film

(Group: Film Appreciation)

Film Monday: The Theory Of Everything

The film stars Eddie Redmayne as Stephen Hawking, the renowned scientist. Following an earth-shattering diagnosis, Hawking embarks on his most ambitious scientific work in the time he has left in […]
Venue: Scout & Guide HQ
Cost: £2