Wednesday meetings
Speaker meetings are usually held on the second Wednesday of each month (except August – no meeting) in The Holy Trinity Parish Hall. The meetings start at 2.00pm and last about an hour. Please see the map at the bottom of the page for the location of the hall
Access There is ramp access to the hall.
Parking Please remember to enter your vehicle registration number on the electronic pad in the hall foyer each time you park. There is no charge for parking but failure to enter your number will almost certainly result in a heavy fine. If you are unsure what to do please ask for help.
Please remember that from January 2025 onwards, you will need your PINK Membership Card at all events, including group activities.
If you do not renew your membership you are deemed to NO LONGER BE A MEMBER of Formby u3a and cannot partake of any of their activities as you will no longer have valid insurance cover
Monthly meetings
10th December – Christmas concert will be at Holy Trinity Parish Hall at 2pm kindly hosted by our very own music groups again. Refreshments will be served at the end.
January 14th 2026 – Jean Finney – My revelations about nursery rhymes are jaw dropping! They tell of our very nasty English history, and it’s definitely NOT for telling to children.
February 11th 2026 – Roger Browne – The Great American Songbook – The fascinating lives of Gershwin, Kern, Porter, Rodgers, Berlin, Carmichael, Fats Waller and beyond – and their wonderful music. The greatest popular music of the twentieth century and its history and roots in blues, ragtime, music hall etc.
March 11th 2026 – Fran Sandham – A Solo Walk across Africa on foot by Fran who is a critically acclaimed author and former Rough Guides editor.
April 8th 2026 – Nic Dickson – The Story of The Formby Lifeboat by Nic Dickson
A lifeboat was on Formby Shore in 1776, 250 years ago, the first in all the world. This illustrated talk will cover the reasons for its establishment, its history and the lifeboatman who braved the seas and saved hundreds of lives.
May 13th 2026 – Talk from the Co-op
The talk provides a light-hearted look at some serious issues such as long-term care fees and how to protect your home and savings, inheritance tax, lasting power of attorney and of course the Toy Boy situation. It includes some top tips for things your members should consider.
Thursday – Coffee Morning
Coffee Mornings are from 10:30 to 12:00 on each second Thursday of the month, except August. These are held in the Workshop, Holy Trinity Church, with free coffee and the chance to pick up information about other groups and meet some of your Committee
These are a great opportunity to meet new people and make friends as well as ask any questions you have about u3a. We look forward to seeing you all
2pm onwards
10:00 am - 12 noon