u3a

Aughton and Ormskirk

Health & Wellbeing

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: on Fridays
Usually Friday, but days and times can vary
Venue: St. Michael's Church Hall

This Group arranges for talks and workshops to attend and reports to read and research involvement opportunities on Health and Wellbeing themes of interest to all u3a members. It has already offered many great Learning opportunities - all are very informative, some quite unusual and unique, and many are really good fun!

Forthcoming events

11th October 2024
11:00 am
Meeting

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


Health & Wellbeing Reports

Do take a few minutes to view Julia’s comprehensive Health and Wellbeing Reports from her meetings with the Patient Safety and the Patient and Public Involvement Groups attached to the North West Coast NHS Innovation Agency. They are interesting and informative and often very relevant to our u3a membership.

Previous events

19th July 2024
1:00 pm
to 30th September 2024
Workshop

Like Yesterday Workshops

You are invited to the ‘Like Yesterday: Movement and Memory’. During July to September, Dr James Hewison from Edge Hill University, is going to be leading this series of workshops on blending movement and memory.
Venue: St. Michael's Church Hall
Booking Required

14th June 2024
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Workshop

Ageing Better: The Impact of Alcohol

With the full title of Ageing Better: The Impact of Alcohol on Mental Health and Wellbeing, this is another session arranged by our Health & Wellbeing Group and next in […]
Venue: St. Michael's Church Hall
Booking Required

11th February 2023
Meeting

Healthy Brain Showcase

Edge Hill University Press Release Family friendly workshop highlights healthy ageing to combat dementia Edge Hill University researchers and Aughton & Ormskirk u3a welcomed more than 170 visitors to a workshop […]
Venue: Edge Hill University


Participation in Research

A great opportunity to be involved in another Research Project at Edge Hill University!

Edge Hill University Department of Psychology Ageing Brain Research Group are excited to announce the launch of their latest memory project at the Tse Memory Lab!

Here are the details of our study:

Discover How Your Past Experiences Shape Your Learning Journey! Join Our Spatial Navigation Study!

Have you ever thought about how easily you learn your way around a new place, or why some routes stick in your mind more than others? If these questions intrigue you, we’ve got just the opportunity! Dive into our fascinating study and uncover the secrets of your brain’s navigation system.

Our Aim:

Our study is all about understanding how the knowledge and experiences you’ve gathered over time play a role in how you learn and remember new locations and directions.

Why Join Us?

  • Be a part of cutting-edge research that’s easy to understand and fun to participate in.
  • Gain interesting insights into how your mind works when it comes to finding your way around.
  • Help us solve the puzzle of how past experiences influence learning new places.

We are Looking for Participants Who Are:

  • Curious about how their brain works in everyday situations.
  • Interested in contributing to science in a simple yet impactful way.
  • Ready to embark on this exploration of your mind’s map-making skills?

Sign up now and take the first step in a journey of self-discovery and scientific contribution!

Reach out to us at:

“XIANA FOWLES” <24665533@edgehill.ac.uk> or 07842 554068

and

“CRISTINA VARELA CHACON” <25847902@edgehill.ac.uk>

………… for more details and to become a part of this exciting study!

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