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Christmas Concert 09.12.25

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Today’s Christmas concert overcame some technical issues to provide a brilliant end to our u3a year.

The children from St George’s RC School sang their hearts out putting us all in a Christmas mood with their festive medley.

Our University Challenge sketch proved that often the audience know more than the teams (well it did today!) The contestants did their best but our own Bamber Gasgoine wasn’t impressed!!

We then had a repeat visit from the Aughton and Ormskirk Guitar Group. Their music had toes tapping and arms waving, with our voices lifting the roof.

Reverend Ralph gave the blessing before we all joined in with an energetic rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas.   Many thanks to all who took part and helped.

We raised £670 on the day and added to the Book Sales collection of £150.00 meant we handed £820.00 to Woodlands Hospice. 🥳

Coffee Morning 02.12.25

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Just a quick reminder – our last coffee morning of the year will be held tomorrow. This will be the last time that money can be paid into Treasury and any cheques that have been booked can be picked up.

Our Christmas Concert finale will be held on the 9th of December (only a few tickets are still available) with Coffee Mornings re starting on the 6th of January 2026.

Individual Groups will be sorting out their own arrangements so make sure you check when your group closes for Christmas and when it re-opens in the New Year.

Christmas Concert 09.12.25

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Following another excellent year of u3a activities we come to our final event at the church – our Christmas Concert.    Tickets have been going well so that we only have a few left. All proceeds go Woodlands Hospice Trust so whilst you have a great morning’s entertainment we will be supporting a cause that does so much for our community.

Don’t miss your chance to get one of our last few tickets!! Last chance is on the 2nd of December as no tickets will be available on the Concert morning.

Christmas Concert 09.12.25

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🎄Advance Notice 🎄

On the 9th of December we will be hosting our end of year Christmas Concert.

🎄This year the concert will be graced by children from St George’s RC Primary School who will delight us with a medley of Christmas Songs.

🎄We will then enter the world of academia as our u3a takes part in a Christmas University Challenge match. Come and support the teams as they test their knowledge under the stern gaze of our own Bamber Jeremy Gasgoine Packman!!

🎄Our favourite Aughton guitar group will return to get your feet tapping to the songs we all know and love before we bring the house down with a rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas! (Let’s see if we can get it right this year!!)

🎄Programmes will be on sale starting on the 11th or 18th of November (depending on printing) at a cost of £2.00.
All proceeds will go to Woodlands Trust.

Flicks and Friends 11.11.25

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Join us at the Plaza Cinema for November’s Flicks and Friends outing. The film is Good Fortune starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra oh and Seth Rogers. The film is the story of an inept angel named Gabriel who meddles in the life of struggling gig worker and a venture capitalist.    Click on the poster for more information.

Doors open at 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00. Donations are gratefully accepted by Age Concern at the venue.

Writing for Pleasure 31.10.25

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Our amazing writing group just gets better and better.  Today with Halloween hanging ominously over us I expected tales of ghouls and things that went bump in the night! But our group came up with a few alternatives that triggered emotional response from us.

Our choice for this month’s story, however, tempted us back to the chilling tales that this time of year is known for.  We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

 

The Walk by Ann Smith

It was a dark, cold, misty winter night – the kind that wraps itself around you like a damp blanket and makes everything feel a little more silent than usual. I remember it clearly. It was a typical Saturday night, sometime around midnight. I was fifteen years old.

The streets were empty, the only light coming from the dull, flickering glow of the street lamps. Their orange shimmer spilled through the mist, casting long, ghostly shadows on the pavement. The silence was so deep, I could hear the echo of my own footsteps. I pulled the collar of my coat tighter around my neck, trying to block out the biting chill of the air.

I had just finished babysitting for my sister. She lived in a small flat in a tall block of high-rise accommodation. She had two young children, and every weekend, she and her husband would go out together — it had become a routine. I was always the one they asked to look after the little ones, and I didn’t mind. I was used to it by then.

But something felt different that night.   Continue reading →

Chateaux of the Loire Valley Holiday

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Join us for a six day break to explore the chateaux, cities and towns of the Loire region of France departing on the 10th September 2026.   At a cost of £845.00 pp we will visit chateaux, cathedrals, cities and caves of the district and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Cher River. Double click on the flyer to find out our full itinerary.

Booking will not be open until next week.