Here are reports of some of our recent events and activities as submitted to us by our members.
(To read more, click on each report heading.)
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Blackpool Tower Ballroom Trip 2026
The trip to Blackpool Tower was a great success, providing an enjoyable and memorable experience for members involved. Blackpool comes but once a year, and when it does, you hear…
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Autumn Concert 2026
A full house, despite extreme traffic gridlock in Lancaster, greeted the first of the four groups playing. The recorders were introduced by leader Julie with a quick run through of…
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Meet our Authors: a Creative Force in our u3a
What a wonderful way to celebrate our members who have had books published! A large number of our u3a members, including the Chairs of the North West Region and South…
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Lancaster Monthly Meeting August 2026
The Signs of The Zodiac – Philip Heaton The large turnout for this month’s talk suggested a keen interest in the subject of Astrology, and members certainly gained a wealth…
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Gardening Group visit to RHS Harlow Carr Gardens.
The Gardening Group visited RHS Harlow Carr gardens at Harrogate. This was a trip that could be open to all members, and the day was enjoyed by 63 of us. Feeling confident…
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Coffee Morning and Renewal Session
We held a coffee morning at the Church of the Ascension recently. This allowed members, and prospective members, to come along, have a coffee, a chat and renew their membership.…
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Lancaster Monthly Meeting July 2026
Getting Away From It All: the growth of Victorian seaside resorts in the North West by Dr. Mike Winstanley A very large audience greeted the return of Mike for another…
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Art 4 Fun Exhibition
Our Art 4 Fun Group recently mounted an exhibition of their beautiful work in Lancaster Library - but hurry, it's only on view till 11 August after which time the…
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Summer Wine Evening
35 u3a members gathered in Torrisholme on Saturday night for an absolutely super evening of wine tasting run by Sue. She had chosen 6 very different, excellent wines with generous…
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Morecambe Monthly Meeting: June 2026
‘The Life and Loves of Errol Flynn’ – Colin Penny Members were treated to a wonderfully witty talk this month, illustrated with lovely old film posters and stills from the…
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Summer Dance Party
What a fantastic afternoon! The leaders of Tea Dance and Happy Feet got together and organised a Summer Dance Party where we danced, tried the new dances we hadn't seen…
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Coach Trip to Liverpool
We enjoyed a wonderful trip to Liverpool with Travellers Choice coach driver Mark. As soon as we arrived, we made our way to the lively Albert Dock, where we were…
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Guided Tour of Lancaster Priory
On a hot and sunny afternoon, the Local History Group enjoyed the cool inside Lancaster Priory as we were given a tour by one of our u3a members who is…
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Eco Town Visit
The Environment Matters group recently visited the Eco Town recycling plant, an experience that proved both enlightening and thought-provoking. The tour was facilitated, guiding us through the entire recycling operation…
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Morecambe Monthly Meeting: May 2026
‘Misdirection’ – Peter Turner This was the fourth visit from Peter, but those members who’ve had the pleasure of seeing him before knew that he would still baffle everyone in…