Meols u3a events for you to enjoy
Here is a list of all events scheduled to take place. Events are either organised for members of a specific group or they are general events and outings open to everyone. Details of each event can be displayed if you need more information. And don't forget our regular Monthly meetings & speakers and our Coffee Mornings.
Please be aware that some events require you to book: this requirement will be displayed in the description of the event. If you wish to join one of these events be sure to get in early as places will be limited.
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26th May 2026
10:15 am
Meet at the Carousel. Booking not required.
27th May 2026
7:00 pm
A fabulous banquet at Thai Rice, Bold Street. See the menu at the April meeting when bookings can be made.
Booking Required
29th May 2026
11:45 am - 10:30 pm
A coach trip to Delph in Greater Manchester to see one of the largest annual Brass Band competitions in the region. On route a late lunch at the Olympus Fish and Chip Restaurant, an award-winning and very popular restaurant.
Cost: £19 for the coach plus an optional fish and chip lunch with a group discount
Booking Required
31st May 2026
2:00 pm
Join us at The Mount for a delicious two course roast dinner. Bookings can be made at the April meeting.
Booking Required
1st June 2026
10:10 am
300 from Eastbank Street. Leaders Jill and Dave.
2nd June 2026
To be held at Barbara Howarth's home. The theme will announced later. Sign up at the monthly meeting or contact the group leader using the link above.
Booking Required
2nd June 2026
Crack 20 clues along Marine lake and Lord Street to establish where the hidden treasure is buried. This Treasure Trail is guaranteed to give oodles of fun and excitement along with plenty of fresh air
Cost: £3
Booking Required
8th June 2026
10:30 am
Discover Banks and The Bank. The walk is 4 miles of easy and tranquil walking with panoramic views. This walk is FREE.
Cost: Free
Booking Required
9th June 2026
12:00 pm
In the heart of Ainsdale village, Esperanto Bistro is a fabulous family-run Mediterranean restaurant
Booking Required
15th June 2026
9:55 am
Meet at Southport station. Leaders Bill and Pat.
18th June 2026
2 Course evening meal at the Mount Pleasant followed by a fun packed quiz.
Cost: £18
Booking Required
19th June 2026
A welcome return from Ken Pye (remember scousers and Scouse from January). This time he'll be telling amazing and curious tales about Crosby and Sefton
20th June 2026
At Adventure Coast Southport (previously Pleasureland) we will have a 1 hour guided tour + Viking Mini Golf + Lakeside Miniature Railway + Refreshments
Cost: £15
Booking Required
23rd June 2026
Enjoy a Nepalese banquet at the award winning The Great Himalayas on Lord Street. This very popular restaurant has been voted the best Nepalese restaurant in the UK
Booking Required
23rd June 2026
10:15 am
Meet outside the Atkinson. Booking not required.
27th June 2026
Join us for a lively day at the Bakewell Dance Festival, where six locations around the streets of Bakewell will come alive with music and dance.
Cost: £16
Booking Required
28th June 2026
2:00 pm
The Auberge Brasserie is on Seabank Road, off Lord Street. Bookings taken at the next monthly meeting.
Booking Required
29th June 2026
9:55 am
Meet at Southport station. Leaders Jill and Dave.
9th July 2026
We will have a 2 hour Blue Badge guided tour by Julie Kershaw, around Port Sunlight’s Victorian garden village, we will visit all the main buildings including public buildings, hospital, school and church and wide green spaces. And a self-guided visit around Lady Lever Art Gallery
Cost: £8
Booking Required
17th July 2026
Neil has been a member of Up Holland & District u3a since 2009 and a member of Wigan u3a since its formation in 2018. He will be talking about an adventure in the Antarctic
23rd July 2026
At Heskin Hall we will have a 1 hour talk about the history of Heskin Hall, a two course meal, a self-guided tour of the Hall and browse 40 shops and market. Bygone Times is over 6 floors and has over 500 stalls
Cost: £15 Heskin Hall. Bygone Times £2.50
Booking Required
28th July 2026
10:15 am
Meet outside the main gate opposite Morrisons. Booking not required
6th August 2026
Ormskirk Parish Church is a Grade 11 listed building with a history spanning over 1,000 years, The church was founded by a Viking named Orm (hence ‘Orm’s Kirk’. We will have a 1 hour guided tour with refreshments, afterwards a visit to the famous outdoor market
Cost: £5
Booking Required
21st August 2026
A welcome return of Mervyn, Chair of the u3a Douglas Valley Network. Mervyn has enjoyed a life-long interest in entertainment in its many forms. He is a member of the 'Friends of the Grand Order of Water Rats'. This time his talk is about the colourful history of the BBC
25th August 2026
10:15 am
Meet outside the Atkinson. Booking not required.
27th August 2026
Now we will be in the full bloom of summer and we are experiencing some warmer weather, Local History will be holding a fun and socialising event. This will be a Botanic Gardens Treasure Trail and a quick and easy Local History Quiz
Cost: £3
Booking Required
3rd September 2026
2 Course Meal at the Mount Pleasant followed by a talk and presentation on John Westhead who ‘Shod War Horses’ in France during World War 1, who died and is buried in France
Cost: £20
Booking Required
18th September 2026
Another welcome return of one of our favourite speakers. 12 different songs from 12 different years. He talks about the year, shows pictures from the year and plays a song from the year - you have to guess the year before he plays it!
22nd September 2026
10:15 am
Meet at the Carousel. Booking not required
23rd September 2026
Our self-guided tour should normally take approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes but this depends on how long you spend in each room.
After our tour, you can continue to wonder around Speke Hall and its grounds.
Cost: £19.80
Booking Required
16th October 2026
Alan and Marilyn Shalks are a celebrated and knowledgeable couple and will be giving an illustrated talk. They give talks at many u3a events.
20th November 2026
Michael Braham is a local criminal solicitor
18th December 2026
Entertainment from two very popular choirs. You may have heard them at a Southport Flower Show