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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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…
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Lancaster Monthly Meeting: April 2026
‘Blame it on the Beatles and Bill Shankly’ – John Winter A large turnout gathered to hear the second presentation by John Winter based on his books of past times…
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Walking Football Tournament
L&M u3a Walking Football Group held their first tournament in superb weather at Heysham Mossgate. They played teams from Penrith and Morecambe Walking Football clubs. Morecambe won, but our whole…
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March Coffee Morning
There was plenty to talk about when over 30 members new and longer standing were welcomed to our recent Coffee Morning. They were able to make new friends, discuss their…
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New Members' Meeting
We held a very successful New Members’ Meeting with 48 members attending and producing a lot of lively chatter and exchange of information and ideas. They were given information about…