Discounts for members

FORMBY u3as and local Businesses supporting each other – updated May 2025

Chair, Helen Lewandowska

These local traders of Formby have agreed to give the following discounts to Formby U3A members on presentation of their membership card. u3a membership Discounts are ONLY available to the member named on their card. They are not transferable!  Without their current card, members will have to pay the full price

  • Ajab Gajab in the Gallery – 10% off food
  • Blossoms cafe/bistro – 10%
  • Dappa – 5%
  • Flower Style florist – 10% off all cash sales really beautiful flowers and arrangements by Laurie. At Freshfield roundabout (Opposite theGrapes ) including weddings, funerals and similar events. 6  Ryeground Lane, tel  01704 872000.  https://www.flowerstylebylaurie.co.uk/ 
  • Formby Flooring Centre 10% off CARPETS and FLOORING MATERIALS for Formby U3A members  at, 37-39 Three Tuns Lane Formby.  (Opposite Waitrose ) Tel 01704 834 371.  Not to be used in conjunction with other discounts or offers. (excluding fitting costs)
  • Formby Framing (Café d’Art ) offer 15% off framing for U3A members
  • Formby pool – We give 10% off drinks purchased in our café. Formby Pool Trust, Elbow Lane, Formby L37 4AB, 01704 879366.  Members are requested to show their cards at time of purchase.  Members are invited to come to our café and do not have to be participating in gym or swimming activities.
  • Golf – Learn To Play Golf with David Lloyd. For beginners in the U3A, a free taster session (age is not a barrier) and 10% off lessons at The Formby Golf Centre, Moss Side, Formby, L37 OAF.  Ring David on 07714596 104. email.   pgapro47@hotmail.com
  • The little Butcher at Freshfield – 10% if you spend over £10
  • New Me Clinic – £5 off a treatment
  • Plumbing services (Full range), minor to boiler replacements, and full bathroom fitting services. Reasonable rates and discount for U3A members. Worcester Bosch accredited installer. (Guarantee 10 – 12 years on Worcester and Vaillant boilers) Website: https://www.markvernon.net/   Email  mark@mjvernon.co.uk ark Vernon 07966364863
  • Prides Hairdresser – 5%
  • The Phone Shop – 10%
  • Select Stationery – Marian and Eddie – 10% discount on general stationery, excluding printer ink and laser cartridges and postage stamps, on presentation of U3A membership card. Not available in conjunction with other special offers. 1 New Rd Freshfield Formby. Tel 01704 831168.
  • Silver and Rose – 10% – We are pleased to offer all U3A card holders 10% off a complete pair of glasses or a pair of hearing aides provided you present your card at the initial time of your visit. *A retrospective refund can not be made later or on collection*
  • TOTAL TIMBER – 10% off for Formby U3A members (excluding tools or fence panels)

The link (here) is for other discounts in Southport and nationally. Whilst this refers to Southport u3a, their Chair assures me Formby u3a members can also access these on production of your card.                                                                                  

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