A new day trip has been arranged with visits to Wakefield including a guided tour of the Cathedral and then to the National Trust property Nostell Priory. A splendid interesting Palladian property. Departing Fri.22nd April 2022 at 8.30am Ret.6pm. For full details click on Day Trips.
Monthly Archives: February 2022
Sistine chapel coach cost
The cost of the coach for the Sistine Chapel trip is £15.
Please pay at desk before Tuesday 15th March.
Maureen xx
ALTCAR NEW DATE 11/03/2022
I had an email from the Commandant at Altcar advising that he thought it advisable due to the likelihood of extreme bad weather that the visit be cancelled.
I have informed all members by telephone or email
MEMBERS TO NOTE THE NEW DATE , ITINERARY AS BEFORE , PLEASE ADVISE GEORGE / JOHN IF UNABLE TO ATTEND
Lake Garda Wine Tour 6/10 – 12/10/22
Can members who are interested in joining the tour please complete the “booking form” and return to George at the Wine Tasting Desk together with a “deposit cheque for £300 per person”
George will retain booking forms and cheques until sufficient numbers of booking forms and cheques has been received to enable tour to go ahead
This is necessary to enable the tour operator to “book flights”
Singing for non-singers
Singing for Fun – Aimed at ‘non-singers’
Monday 10-12 at Lydiate Village Centre.
All are welcome so come along for a look see.
Contact: Brian Casson 07522589465
Altcar visit 18/2/22
All members attending to note
I have just had advice from the Catering Manager (1.15pm) that the kitchen where they were to prepare the food as chosen by all members (it probably took me several hours to organise choices , collate them , send them to Altcar and discuss the issue) is not available
They have offered a “cold buffet” with various choices which I have accepted.
This may be a better option as I was concerned that each choice made by members would have had to be prepared individually and with 34 attending it would have resulted in many members waiting a long time for there food.
I have been advised that I will be receiving a “drinks menu” and if received I will make a number of photocopies to hand to members.
The weather does not look good for Friday and I would advise members to prepare for poor weather by donning “waterproof clothing” and “sturdy footwear”
Regards.George
Digital cameras – Coins/Open
The original subject was ‘coins’ but was made ‘open’ to get us going again.
The next subject is ‘A slice of ..’ on Feb 28th. All welcome.
Edo Pop Lady Lever. Wednesday May 4th
Kunichika: Japanese Prints
Lady Lever Art Gallery

This stunning new exhibition of prints by Toyohara Kunichika (1843-1900) is an exciting follow up of the gallery’s 2017 popular exhibition Edo-Pop.
I can’t believe it was that long ago that we enjoyed the first showing of this brilliant art form.
Looking to book for May 4th 2022
1.pm.start . lovely cafe on site
Donations welcome at desk Tuesdays for free events
Book at desk Tuesdays
P.S if you can not attend after booking, please let myself or Jan Martin know as it saves holding up others .
St. Peters – 275 years
New Day Trip
Our day starts with a visit to the City of Wakefield. Plenty of interest here including the Barbara Hepworth Art and Sculpture Museum. Lots of coffee shops and places to eat. You can lunch here or take a picnic to Nostell Priory which has some lovely areas to eat. We also have the option of a guided tour of the beautiful Cathedral. Then we are off to the National Trust owned Nostell Priory. A splendid Palladian Mansion built with the fortunes made by the Winn Family from the Textile Industry in London. Full of Robert Adam and Chippendale influence. This beautiful house is full of treasures which includes a 300 year old doll’s house, which has been in
the family for the duration, lovely gardens and for the more energetic there are interesting walks in the spacious grounds and by the lakes. There is also a cafe here.
WHEN? Friday 22nd April 2022. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm. Price: National Trust Members £15. Non National Trust £27. Payment to be made, preferably in full by cheque please (made payable to Maghull and Lydiate u3a) or a £10 deposit. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 22nd February 2022