Monthly Archives: January 2019

Can anyone play a ukulele??

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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

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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

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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

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Everyone loves chocolate so we are paying a visit to the privately owned Chocolate House in Blackburn.  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

Calf’s Head Country House Hotel and Shackleton’s Garden Centre

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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

Croston Ramble

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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. 

Family History 2019

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Jan 4th    Bring deposit for (late) Christmas meal.

Discovering a Local Hero.   Tom White

Feb 1st    Translating documents.   Pam & Ros 

Mar 1st    Using Computers for Family History.    Doug Bird.

Apr 5th    Irish/Scottish records

May 3rd   1871  ===  What can you find about your ancestors in that year?  All

Jun 7th    Open Day.  talk, stalls and help desks.  All

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New year – New day trip

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Happy New Year and welcome to details of our first trip of 2019.  We will be visiting Bellis Brothers of Wrexham -Garden Centre, which is a well established, family owned and run business.  In addition to all the usual excellent selection of plants, gifts etc. there is a well stocked Farm Shop which sells all local produce and lots of other goodies.  A butcher who prides himself on selling all local meat and his “own sausages” which are well sort after. Time here for a coffee in their lovely restaurant. Then we are off to the cosy, 18th. C Carden Arms Inn, set in a cobbled courtyard in the quaint, pretty village of Malpas in Cheshire.  This is a local hostelry with an excellent reputation for good food, which is all freshly prepared by their chefs on the premises. Their bar has  a good selection of ‘real ales’ and we can enjoy a delicious 3 course lunch followed by tea/coffee.

WHEN? Wednesday 27th February 2019.  Depart 9.15am  Ret. 5.30pm. Price: £25 includes 3 course lunch followed by tea/coffee.  Seats will be on sale on Tuesday 8th January 2019 at our table.