Subject, Kitchen Scene. 21st January.
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Monthly Archives: January 2019
Can anyone play a ukulele??
The group support desk have recently had enquiries from members who wish to join a ukulele group. At the moment we are unable to offer this. However if there is anyone in the U3A who can play the ukulele, and would be willing to start a beginners group we would be delighted to support you. If you have this skill, please come to the group support desk on a Tuesday morning to discuss. Likewise, if a group of raw beginners wish to get together to self teach, that also could be supported.
Sunday Strollers January
18 members took part in the January Sunday Strollers walk and three other members joined us for Sunday lunch at Scrummies. In February we are going to walk from the Old Roan to Maghull and a shorter walk from Wango Lane to Maghull . We will have lunch at Scrummies again. This time we will have Hot Pot after thoroughly enjoying our scouse today. Further details of these monthly walks can be found on the Group Support desk at the coffee morning on a Tuesday .
Job Vacancy
CINEMA CO-ORDINATOR
There are lots of opportunities to go to the Cinema at a reduced price for the over 60’s. We are looking for someone who would identify these opportunities and share with our members. For example: Age Concern Crosby run a Flicks and Friends once a month at the Plaza in Waterloo. The dates are:
- 26th February
- 19th March
- 23rd April
- 21st May
- 18th June
In the same cinema the Dementia Friendly Group have films on the third Thursday of the month at 2pm with a carefully curated programme blending musicals and classic films, designed to prompt memories and open up conversation about shared experiences. For further information about these specialist screenings contact Christine Physick on 0151 928 1530 or email christine@plazacinema.org.uk
Group Support would help you initially. It would be great if we could get two people willing to work together. Please contact Brenda Mckenzie on 07900525222 if you are interested in the role.
NEW DAY TRIP
Everyone loves chocolate so we are paying a visit to the privately owned Chocolate House in Bla
ckburn. On arrival we will have the choice of tea/coffee/juice or their very own special hot chocolate drink. This will be followed by a demonstration of how the chocolates are made, samples to be savoured and the end product will be raffled off. There is a chance to visit their kitchens to see production and special commissions in process. There are lots of lovely chocolate novelties and with
Easter on the horizon, there should be a good choice for Easter gifts. From here we will visit Accrington Old Town, where we can take our choice to have some lunch before arriving at the Haworth Art Gallery where we will have an introductory talk. The Gallery has the largest collection of beautiful Tiffany Glass outside the USA. There is also a collection of fine paintings and treasures to browse and special exhibitions are always running. You can also visit the lovely gardens with Artists’ Studios and we will finish with a welcome cream tea
WHEN??? Wed.27th March 2019. Depart 9.15am Ret.6pm. Price £22 inc.choc.demo/tea/coffee/etc. on arrival at the Chocolate House. Introductory Talk/Cream Tea at the Gallery. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 22nd January 2019
SUNDAY LUNCH
Sunday 03 February is our next lunch date.
We are going to The Rufford Arms, Liverpool Road Rufford L40 1SQ
Time: 1.30pm for 2.00pm
1 Course – £11.99 2 Courses – 15.99
If you want a third course you must order and pay on the day
Menu choice slips will be available on Tuesday, 15 Jan at Day Trips desk
Calf’s Head Country House Hotel and Shackleton’s Garden Centre
Wednesday 13th February 2019
To start the Garden Visits new year, we have arranged a 2 course Carvery lunch at the Calf’s Head Country House Hotel Worseton, Clitheroe.
We will first visit Shackleton’s Garden Nursery. It’s a well stocked garden centre and hopefully, give us some spring inspiration!! They have a warm and welcoming cafe which you can have a morning coffee/tea if you wish.
Later, we will go to the Calf’s Head Country house Hotel for our Carvery Lunch with a choice of two or three roast meats and a selection of delightful desserts. Then to finish tea/coffee (included in the meal)
Cost of trip. £23 including coach
Depart Maghull Square 9.15am
Return Maghull Square 5.30pm approx
Subject, ‘Hobbies and Games’ 7th January.
RNIB – stamp appeal
Collect your used stamps for RNIB this Christmas
and make a real difference to the lives of blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
See the RNIB poster here
A collection box will be provided at the New Years coffee morning.
Croston Ramble
The first ramble of 2019 took place yesterday ably led by Alan Carr. Setting off from the lovely village of Croston, the group trekked across open countryside through to the village of Eccleston, and then onward in a circular route to complete the 8 mile ramble. Although the day was cold, it was clear, but the recent rain made the going very heavy underfoot with lots of mud in places. An encounter with a group of horses, one being very bad tempered, gave a little more excitement than we had bargained for, but the least said about that here, the better! Thanks to Alan for organising the ramble and lunch.The next ramble is on Thursday 7th February, to West Kirby. Details to follow.