For today’s walk we met at the Swan With Two Nicks pub in Little Bollington, which we knew from a previous walk. The pub takes its name from the practice of marking ownership of swans with nicks on their beaks. The practice died out with the advent of ringing on the legs.
We left the pub in bright sunshine and soon crossed Continue reading
We set off from the Square for the Chocolate House at Blackburn . On arrival we were greeted by Susan and offered a choice of tea/coffee/juice or their own special recipe of hot chocolate as well as delicious chocolate buttons and truffles. This was followed by a demonstration of dipping/decorating chocolates and a display of their special order goodies – amazing! Even looking made you feel the calories piling on – all good for the figure.! Then a chance to enjoy more chocolate plus the truffles that had been produced in the demo. A visit to their kitchen gave us a chance to see special orders in progress – Easter Eggs nearly as big as us and to try the various chocolate they use from dark sugarless to milder variety containing sugar. There was a chance to visit the shop to buy goodies for Easter – will they last that long??
Strategies for SUDOKU, KAKURO and other fiendish puzzles.
We take a light-hearted look at all the fun stuff they never told you at school!
We meet at Kensington House, Station Road, from 2.30 to 4.30
No stress. Lots of laughs.
All welcome Entrance £1
Why not come and join us for a fun-filled couple of hours? More information from Wanda Leach 284 8454 or wleach099@gmail.com
We are sure you will leave with a smile!
Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all our members who have so generously sponsored Maria Mullin to run in the London Marathon at the end of April to raise money for Dementia Revolution.
So far you have raised £960 to fund research to help fight this dreadful disease.
She will be running in memory of her grandad George who enjoyed many happy years in our U3A before he died.
If you would still like to help you can donate online here. For offline donations please see Wanda & Brian Leach at Tuesday coffee mornings.
Please note our April meet up will be on 3rd May in Formby and Freshfield. We will be catching the 1201 train from Maghull Station and will alight at Formby. We will make our way (walk or circular bus) to The Lifeboat (Wetherspoons). We can have lunch here and a couple of pints and then move on to the Freshfield and the Beer Station (next to Freshfield Station). As usual if anyone is running late please call my mobile 07801656570 and find out where we are. May’s Meet Up will be on Friday 31st, details to follow. Cheers, Sue
The next Ramble will be on Thursday 4th April to the Douglas Valley in Parbold area.This is an 8 mile ramble over varied terrain of fields, hills, canal and lanes. The walk will be muddy so appropriate footwear is required. Lunch in the pub at the end of the walk. Car share as usual.
Meet at the Car Park Maghull Baptist Church to leave at 9:45am.
Contact Peter Willox 07899 103122 for more details if required.
The Easy Walkers will meet this coming Thursday 4th April at Maghull station to catch the 9:46 train. Walk will be an easy 5 mile walk along the Wirral Way from Hooton to Parkgate. Contact Judith Jones at the coffee morning or on 07443 334222 for more details.
After the taster session for the above group, members were asked to either visit the Group Support Desk on 25/3 or to text me on 07900525222 to ask to join the Law for Fun group. There are just 2 places left. If you want to join the group you will need to be quick. Text me on the above number please.
Dance Fit will start at 9am from 1st April.
Would you be interested in learning how to play a guitar or would you be prepared to help others? We have two members who would be willing to run the group. So the first step is to see if there is any interest. Can you come to the Group Support desk next Tuesday or text me on 07900525222 (Brenda McKenzie) The next step would be to have a meeting for interested members and then decide when and where.