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Are you either semi or fully retired? Our u3a keeps you connected and challenged, lively and vital.

02/11/2026

Parbold, Newburgh & District u3a
The Hut on the Hill Parbold WN8 7TH

Community, Belonging and Connecting

Hear from Chris Lawson, Headteacher at Parbold Douglas CE Academy about how his school works to nurture children (and adults) experiences of belonging. Focusing in on the wider role of emotional wellbeing, Chris will share thoughts for the future, including the possibility of cross - generational projects, specifically around gardening.

WHEN 10TH NOVEMBER at 1.30 at the Hut on the Hill Parbold WN8 7TH.
Refreshments provided

12/10/2026

Parbold, Newburgh & District u3a
The Hut on the Hill WN8 7TH

HE'S BACK. NOT TO BE MISSED.

Pete Turner, Magician.

Misdirection.

Another performance by our favourite magician who dares to reveal some tricks of the trade. Or does he?

Tuesday 27th October @ 1.30 Entrance £3 Refreshments provided.

15/09/2026

Parbold, Newburgh & District u3a
The Hut on the Hill

ADVENTURE ON WHEELS

"This is a travel-based talk on a year in a motorhome. It includes slides, information, fancydress and a fun quiz.

Come and join us at 1.30pm 22nd September.
£3 entry, refreshments provided.

13/09/2026

U3A had a great day at the Hut on the Hill with the very talented Ormskirk Ukulele Band.

03/09/2026

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
TUESDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2026
1PM

Followed by ORMSKIRK UKULELE BAND

Parbold, Newburgh & District u3a
The Hut on the Hill.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

18/08/2026

Parbold, Newburgh & District u3a

Tuesday 25th August, the Hut on the Hill Parbold.
1.30pm £3 entry Refreshments provided

Speaker Claire Ollet

"EVERYWHERE THE GLINT OF GOLD"

This talk looks at the build-up to the discovery of Tutankhamun, the event of that fateful day in Nov 1922 (and the immediate aftermath), as well as some of the amazing artefacts that captured the imagination of people the world over.

Not to be missed.

27/07/2026

Parbold, Newburgh & District u3a
The Hut on The Hill
Parbold. WN8 7TH

DON'T MISS THIS ONE

Mark Dowding will be performing songs about Cotton, Coal and Steam at Parbold Newburgh and District U3A on August 11th 2026.

Mark has been singing folk songs since his days at school and over the years he has performed in many folk clubs across the UK. He has appeared on Local Radio folk programmes on numerous occasions either as a guest of the show or in several cases presenting the show using his knowledge of the different genres of the art.
He currently presents a folk programme on Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Hospital Radio.

August 11th at 1.30
Entry £3 Refreshments provided

The Hut on the Hill.

20/07/2026

Horizon Speaker
Tuesday 28th July, 2026

Mervyn Saunders
History of the Water Rats.(Showbiz)

The Grand Order of Water Rats, which was founded in 1889 by members of the Music Hall fraternity, has since raised multi-millions of pounds for many diverse charities and has been comprised of members from all genres of the Entertainment world.

Want to hear more
come to the
The Hut on the Hill
Parbold. WN8 7TH
£3 entry. Refreshments provided

30/06/2026

Parbold, Newburgh & District

Our Family History group has arranged for a visiting speaker on Monday 13th July at 1.30 pm
The Hut on the Hill Parbold

Carol Lee BSc(Hons) entitled 'Unbroken Spirit - the Lamsdorf Death March',

Carol is a dedicated family and local historian. She will tell the story of her Great Uncle Syd, who was a prisoner of war in Italy and Poland, endured Stalag VIIIB, the Coal Mines of Poland, surgery without anaesthetic and The Long March at the end of the Second World War.

To give us an idea of numbers please contact Chris Hiley at [email protected] if you would like to attend.

Entrance £3

10/06/2026

Happiness is singing.

Strictly Singing
Summer Concert

1.30pm 23rd June

Parbold Newburgh & District u3a
The Hut on the Hill, Parbold
WN8 7TH

All welcome. Entrance £3
Tea coffee and Biscuits provided.

Address

The Hut On The Hill, Parbold Hill
Parbold
WN87TH

Website

https://u3asites.org.uk/parbold-newburgh/home

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