u3a

Lancaster & Morecambe

Events

We hold three Monthly Meetings that are open to all members of Lancaster and Morecambe u3a. Non-members may attend as one of their 2 taster sessions before joining our u3a. For more details use the links below.

For other information, email Monthly Meeting Organizer or Online Meeting Organizer.

WhatWhereWhenContribution
Lancaster Monthly MeetingThe Dukes4th Tuesday am£2.00
Morecambe Monthly MeetingTorrisholme Methodist3rd Friday am£2.00
Online Monthly MeetingOnline via Zoom2nd Wednesday amFree

Other meetings and events are arranged throughout the year. These are normally for members of Lancaster and Morecambe u3a only.

The Dates for your Diary shown below are the meetings/events for which dates and/or speakers have been booked.

Our Newsletters preceding each meeting will contain full details of each meeting/event.

Members can find details of all groups and contacts here Link to Members Portal .
Non-members can access a calendar of the meeting dates for all groups here Public Calendar .
For help on using the Public Calendar read this Easy access public calendar.

Forthcoming events

Wednesday, 16 October 2024
10:15 am
Meeting

(Group: Exploring Human Behaviour)

The Role of Chronical, Biological and Social age in Speech Production

You are invited to a discussion led by Seren Parkman, a postgraduate student at Lancaster University, about her researchon the role of chronological, biological, and social age in speech production.
Venue: Lancaster Quaker Meeting House
Cost: £2

Friday, 18 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting

Morecambe Monthly Meeting:  There's More to Tenerife than Playa De Las Americas

 "There's More to Tenerife than Playa De Las Americas" Chris Freeman. Chris Freeman will give us a very different view of this tropical paradise and tell us about the history […]
Venue: Methodist Church, Torrisholme
Cost: £2

Sunday, 20 October 2024
Outing

(Group: Concert Group)

Concert by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic

The group will travel by coach to the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. Seating is in the Upper Circle. Principal Conductor Domingo Hindoyan, will open the concert with music from his native […]

Cost: £44 per person
Booking Required

Tuesday, 22 October 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting

Lancaster Monthly Meeting: A somewhat noisy tavern and tea garden? The debtors' prison in Lancaster Castle

"A somewhat noisy tavern and tea garden? The debtors' prison in Lancaster Castle" - Dr Michael Winstanley Mike Winstanley's talks are always interesting. About this next one Mike says - […]
Venue: The Dukes
Cost: £2

Thursday, 31 October 2024
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Meeting

Meet the Committee

A meeting for anyone who is interested in finding out more about being a committee member - or any of the other roles which need to be filled to help […]
Venue: Church of the Ascension

Monday, 11 November 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting

Lancaster Monthly Meeting: A Metal Detectorist Showcases Lancashire History

NOTE CHANGE OF DAY "A Metal Detectorist Showcases Lancashire History" - Nigel Law. Nigel will give a brief talk about metal detecting, including a few anecdotes, and then he will […]
Venue: The Dukes
Cost: £2

Friday, 15 November 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting

Morecambe Monthly Meeting: Pat in Patagonia

Pat in Patagonia - Mrs Pat Ashcroft World Adventurer November sees the very welcome return of the amazing Mrs Ashcroft, a pensioner, who last year regaled us with her dog-sledding […]
Venue: The Dukes
Cost: £2

Sunday, 01 December 2024
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Outing

High Jinx Magic and Illusion Show

The group will travel by coach to Blackpool Tower to see the show High Jinx magic and illusion show. The show is fast paced mix of amazing tricks, grand illusions […]

Cost: £23 or £13.50 just for the coach
Booking Required

Monday, 02 December 2024
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
35th Anniversary Celebration

(Group: GigBuddies)

35th Anniversary Bash

Members of Gigbuddies are inviting other u3a members to join them for a celebration of 1989 music. Dancing is not compulsory - but you may feel inspired. Booking is essential […]
Venue: Bare Village Institute
Cost: £5
Booking Required

Saturday, 14 December 2024
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Meeting

Winter Wine Evening

The next Wine Evening will be held on Saturday, 14 December. Booking will be open 16 - 30 November. Full details in the next newsletter.
Venue: Church of the Ascension
Cost: TBA
Booking Required

Saturday, 29 March 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meeting

Accessibility Day

We will be holding our next Accessibility Day on Saturday, 29 March. Come along along and find out what help is available for both you, your friends or a family […]
Venue: Church of the Ascension