An 8,.30am start and beautiful sunshine started our visit to Guru Nanak Gurdwara in Smethwick. We had an uneventful journey – if you don;’t count the miles of smart motorway speed limits on the M6. On arrival at this, the largest Gurdwara in Europe we were warmly greeted and appropriately suited but not booted eg. head coverings and no shoes, were ushered in to this beautiful Temple for an interesting talk and opportunity for a question session. It was an amazing insight into a completely different culture. Sikhs are very welcoming regardless of faith etc. Everyone we met was calm, peaceful, very polite and very helpful. We attended Langa – this is counted as a blessing and food is provided all over the world free of charge, every day and we wondered how lines of people were able to easily squat on the floor to eat their meal. After bidding farewell to this peaceful area we set off for the Jewellery Quarter Museum.Smith and Pepper who owned the factory could not have known the legacy they left when they closed the factory and stopped production. It is like a time warp and an indication of how different working conditions were then and now. Very interesting guides who also gave a demonstration. We finished with tea/biscuits and then set off on the tortuous journey home on the M6. However, it was a good day with lots of surprising information. We met some lovely people and the sun shone all day. .
Monthly Archives: September 2019
Philosophy group
New season, new fun and exploration.
The Philosophy group will recommence on Wednesday 18th September 2.30 pm @ Kensington House. All Welcome
Topic : a re-look at the early Greek philosophers. We will also look at the current concept of ‘Karma‘ and we will give time to planning our programme for the year.
Group Leader Tony Snape ( antsnape@googlemail.com )
Coastal Sunshine Ride
This morning 9 Riders from Maghull and Aintree U3A and Aughton and Ormskirk U3A set off from The Derby Arms and crossed The Moss to pick up the Coast Road at Woodvale.
Weather conditions were perfect, sunny and barely a breeze and a high average speed was maintained throughout the morning as we rode on to Crossens.
After our coffee stop at The Cambridge Cafe the group returned via Bescar.
Next Monday we will ride to Widnes along the Trans-Pennine Trail. Meet at Aintree Station. 09.49 train from Ormskirk.
Hope you can make it. Alan Carr
Aintree racecourse tour
Architecture for Fun is proposing to visit Aintree racecourse where we will have a conducted tour by the historian (Nb. members will not be expected to jump the fences)
The dates are Thursday 14th November and Wednesday 20th November , there is a maximum of 30 places on each day , we will progress the list for 14th November first and if this fills up , we will commence a new list for 20th November
Entry is through the gates on Grand National Avenue which is off Ormskirk Road ( A59) Aintree Station is opposite (park in front of the Princess Royal Grandstand straight ahead as you drive in) , meet at 1.45 – 2.00 pm . Tour should last approx. 60 minutes.
We will then gather at the Princess Royal Reception where we will meet Jessica Dalgleish and then be taken to the Community Hub to meet Jane Clarke , the Historian.
The cost is £5 per member if the 30 places are taken (ie the cost required by the racecourse is £150 per tour) BOTH DATES FULLY BOOKED UP
Complimentary tea and coffee provided
Members will make there own way to the racecourse but the entrance position will be provided well prior to the visits
See George Birchall or John Chapman at Architecture for Fun desk or David Russell at Family History desk
Law for Fun – Sept. meeting cancelled
At least 16 members of this group are on holiday on 19th September when this meeting should be taking place. In the circumstance the meeting has being cancelled. The next meeting will be 17th October.
Notices 10 September 2019
Architecture for Fun
- A few places left for trip to Townley Hall Wed 11 Sept. All to be at Maghull Square for 8.45 for 9am departure
- Trip to Shugborough 10 October is now full. A reserve list is available
- Christmas lunch on 19 December is now arranged – see George or John on the desk for more info
Wine tasting
Next get together is 17 October – see George to book a place
Law for Fun
Next meeting 19th Sept Lydiate Village Hall 2 to 4 £1.50. One of the issues John will be going through is the Law of Negligence. Further info on the notice board
New Group – Calligraphy
Will be meeting once a month starting Wednesday the 18th September, 1-2 pm at St Peters Hall (parking around the back). First session you will need a 12 inch ruler, rubber, pencil and a calligraphy pen if you have one.
Layout pads are available as follows (plus elsewhere):
Hobbycraft £2.50, Rymans’ £3.99, Cass (School Lane) £4.95, Range £3.99
Dip in pens – Hobbycraft £7.00, and £11.50, Range £5.99 (same as Hobbycraft £11.50 one)
If you wish to join the group please see Ros Leith or visit the group support desk.
September Real Ale Meet Up
On Friday 27th September we will be visiting Frodsham. We will be catching the 1136 train from Lime Street Station (Platform 8). If you would like to have breakfast beforehand please meet from 1030 in The North Western. Frodsham is ideal for a pub crawl as all the pubs are within about 5 minutes walk. Also there is another famous pie shop (Cowards) and the steak and kidney is the best I have tasted in years! Hope to see most of you then. Cheers! Sue
AFF and Wine Tasting Christmas Lunch
Architecture for Fun and Wine Tasting has arranged a Christmas lunch on Thursday 19th December 2019 , arrival at 11.45am approx.
As usual it will be at The Academy Restaurant, off Duke Street, Liverpool. There will be a four course lunch at £25 per person (any drinks at members own cost)
An analysis has been completed to determine those members who have given most support to the groups throughout 2019. Please see George Birchall at Architecture for Fun / Wine Tasting desk to see if you qualify or call him on 07826 048379
LUNCH FULLY BOOKED UP
PLEASE ARRIVE AT 11.45AM FOR START AT APPROX. 12 NOON
Battlefields Tour 5th -9th Sep. 2021
Brookhouse Mill Denbigh and Tweedmill
Wednesday, 23rd October 2019. a trip has been organised to TweedMill in North Wales outlet centre which has been a favourite in the past. There will be time for tea/coffee and maybe a little shopping as well. After, we will travel the short distance to Brookhouse Mill for our 3 course lunch. Brookhouse Mill was formerly a 17th century flour mill and has been lovingly restored, but it has not lost its character and charm. It’s set in picturesque rural surroundings. Cost £27
Depart Maghull Square – 8.45am
Return Maghull Square – 5pm approx