Fire alarm test to be carried out on Tuesday 18th September. Please take note of instructions given out after the alarm has sounded.

A meeting is taking place in the Sanctuary today for those going on the Puglia wines tour on 8th September. Clare Makinson from Discovery Travel will be in attendance

The Theatre Desk will be closed next Tuesday, and a reminder for New Year at the Philharmonic- they are taking bookings for the performance and would like names asap

Walking group – 2 walks on Thursday 6th September:

Short walk 5 miles West Kirby circular walk. Meet  Maghull station for 9:46 train.
Long walk: 12 miles Hooton to West Kirby. Meet Maghull station for 10:01 train to Moorfields and onward to Hooton.   Please bring a packed lunch for the long walk. There will be an opportunity for drinks / meal at the end of both walks.

I’m afraid I have the very saddest news to pass on- some of you will already be aware. Ian Gent who many of you will know has been fighting illness for some time, passed away peacefully on Friday in Woodlands Hospice surrounded by his family, and is now at peace. Ian was a lovely man whose tireless drive, enthusiasm and energy in any group he was involved in had a big impact and not least in him starting the first Nordic walking group with Active Sefton 4 years ago; from Ian’s initial relationship building many subsequent groups have been set up with Active Sefton.

Some U3A members are going to complete the 10K Walk – ‘Light Up The Night for Woodlands’ in memory of Ian on 13th October and one of our members is hoping to secure match funding from Barclays Bank. This will mean that anything raised, up to £750, will be doubled by Barclays. If you are able to, please support this fundraising in Ian’s name.

I am sure your thoughts will be with Lyn and the family at this very sad time