Monthly Archives: December 2018

Silk Mill , Macclesfield and Buxton 7th March 2019 (now confirmed)

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A coach will leave Maghull Square early morning at a time to be advised, the coach will return to Maghull Square late afternoon/early evening

A trip to the above is to be arranged with a guided tour around the Mill plus tea and biscuits

Lunch (at members cost) in Buxton followed by a walk guided by David of the salient features of Buxton.   Members may “do their own thing” in Buxton if they do not want to join the guided walk.

Cost per member is £25.00 , paid when adding name to list.Please see David Scott or George Birchall on AFF desk.

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO 7TH MARCH (now confirmed)

Itinerary

Leave Maghull Square at 8.15/8.20am (members to get there from 8.00am)

Arrive Silk Mill Macclesfield 9.45/10.00am

Leave Silk Mill Macclesfield 11.45/12 noon

Arrive Buxton 12.30/12.45pm

Leave Buxton 4.30pm

Arrive Maghull Square 6.30pm

All times are approximate

ONLY 1 PLACE LEFT (05/03/2019)

 

January Ramble: Thursday 3rd January

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Kick start 2019 with an 8 mile circular ramble starting in the lovely village of Croston. We will use flat rural footpaths and quiet country lanes. There are 3 stiles to be negotiated and some sections could prove muddy after the rain, so appropriate footwear is essential. There will be an opportunity to have a pub lunch after the walk. Meet at 9:30 at Maghull Baptist Church to organise car share. Further details of ramble can be obtained from leader, Alan Carr 07949 379266. No need to book ,just turn up!

Seasons greetings

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Best wishes to all members for a very Happy Christmas. Hope you all enjoy the festive break and Father Christmas brings you much happiness and all you wish for.

Then into 2019 – let it be a good and happy year for all.  Coffee morning at our usual venue (Maghull Baptist Church)  resumes on Tuesday 8th January. I look forward to another great U3A year, sharing lots of fun and interesting activities together. See you then.

Much love  Dot (Brannigan)

Dance Fit

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Both classes have now finished and will be
back after Christmas on:

Friday 4th January at 2,30pm and
Monday 7th January 9.00am

There are still a few places available in the Friday class.  Colette also runs a stretch and relax class on a Thursday morning .  Visit Group Support desk on a Tuesday morning for more details

Sunday Strollers 20th January

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We will be offering two local walks in January. Both finishing at Scrummies, near Maghull station,  for a bowl of home-made scouse (other meals are available).  We have been to Scrummies at this time of the year for the last two years as it is a firm  favourite with our walkers .  If the weather is unsuitable for walking we will still meet for lunch, so we plan our walks for 2019.

John and I are happy to lead 4 walks and co-ordinate the others. So if you are happy to lead a walk bring the details with you in January. The January walks will be approx: 3 and 5 miles long.  Both walks will be flat.  Further details will be posted near the time. Below are some pictures from walks we have done this year. As you can see we like to finish with a meal and a drink and the social part is just as important as the walking.

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Netball England – well done

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On a huge night for the sport, England’s dramatic last-gasp win over hosts Australia in the netball final at the Commonwealth Games in April was voted sporting moment of the year. The netballers also claimed the team of the year gong, beating off competition from Europe’s Ryder Cup stars, the Ireland rugby team and the England football team.

Away from the elite level of the game, England Netball have been trailing a new version of the sport to appeal to women of all ages. Our Walking Netball Group is part of this trail.

Unlike the English Netball Team we didn’t win any awards but we enjoy ourselves every Friday morning at West Lancashire College.

If you are interested in joining us please contact Margaret Ashton on 0151 285 1817 or call at the Group Support Table on Tuesday mornings. Lifts can be organised from Maghull Square.

 

Foodie Group: No cooking today!

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The foodie group dined out today ay L20 Restaurant for a lovely Christmas lunch, prepared, cooked and served by the talented students of Hugh Baird college. As can be seen from the photos it was a very happy occasion, with great food and fantastic service as usual. Look at the concentration on the diners faces!! A good finale to our Foodie group year! Happy Christmas everyone!