The Card making class have just made these delightful bags and boxes which they filled with delicious mini Easter Eggs. Not only did the making of the little boxes bring pleasure but we’re certain the contents will give much joy to the inhabitants of Damfield Nursing Home when they receive their gifts tomorrow.
Well done to the Card Making group for their hard work and kind gesture.
Our renewals programme is going well with over half of our members already having renewed. We are hoping that all members will have renewed by the 31st of March as their current membership will no longer be valid from that date and they will not have the protection of the Third Age insurance policy.
I’d like to thank all the members who have given their time to helping out with renewals during the past few weeks, without you we could not have done so well. From the table setters, the scribes, the counters, the Treasury team and the tea ladies, who kept us supplied with coffee in an initially cold Sanctuary, to you the members who came and showed us your commitment to our u3a; together we made a great team.
Jane Jones
Hamilton
Some of our members have asked us to try to reserve tickets for Hamilton at the Palace Theatre Manchester in December. Unfortunately The stalls were sold out. However we have managed to secure some tickets in the Circle for Saturday 9th December at 2.30 which cost £92.50. This is more than we would normally pay and does not include the transport costs to Manchester which would be in the region of £20+ by Minibus with at least 14 passengers; so an expensive afternoon out! If you would like to book your ticket please pay by cheque at the Theatre Desk. The closing date will be the end of April. We will ask for the transport cheque when we know how many people are going.
We are visiting the Lake Gallery 52 Grange Road, West Kirkby on Friday June 15th 10 am. A lovely place in a lovely spot. Hope to see you there.
10 am train from Maghull Station to Central Station then onto West Kirkby train.
Donations apply as per usual. Book at desk with Maureen or Jan.
Dorothy Clive Garden & Bridgemere Garden Centre Wed. 5th April
Dorothy Clive Garden is set amidst glorious countryside where the borders of Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire intersect. This beautiful 12 acre garden has evolved since 1940 when Colonel Harry Clive began landscaping a disused quarry for his wife, Dorothy Clive. Vistors to the garden will discover the great variety of form and colour and the fine views of surrounding countryside. Plant enthusiasts will find many unusual species. Dorothy Clive Garden is to be featured on BBC2 “Gardens World” sometime soon !!!
We will first visit Bridgemere Garden Centre, selling a Hugh range of top-quality plants etc. There is a garden kitchen cafe with refreshments which will delight !! with tasty light bites, sweet treats and finest coffee/tea. This should be an enjoyable day out.
The cost of trip is £22 – payable by cheque to Maghull & Lydiate U3A preferred – Depart Maghull Square 9am and return 6pm approx
Thursday 15th June at 7.30 pm
Dirty Dancing – a Musical
Tickets £39.00
Thursday 13th July at 7.30 pm
Greatest Days – The Official Take That Musical
Tickets £35,00
Please book at the Theatre Desk at the U3A coffee morning held every Tuesday in the Baptist Church, Maghull.
Payment is by cheque.
This months history presentation, on Friday17th March, will be ‘The Crusades‘ at the usual venue, Kensington house, Station road at 2.30 pm till 4.00 approx.
Any inquiries 0151 531 0170 mob 07840 491 258
We have resceduled our talks for the coming months.
Please note that the Prenton trip is numbers limited.
March 08 – Quantum stuff with Wanda
March 22 – Balloon flights with Phil
April 12 – Moulds with Bob
April 26 – Prenton centre visit with Bill
13 members of the rambling group met today at Ormskirk station to follow the route made by the War Horses to Lathom Chapel and then onward following a circular route back to Ormskirk, a distance of just over 8 1/2 miles. Leaving the station via the path alongside the car park, we exited onto Dark Lane and then crossed the busy main road to take the road past Ormskirk Golf club. Continue reading
Information from Active Walks Sefton
Learn to Nordic Walk Training Course. We are holding two ‘Learn to Nordic Walk’ courses this month. The Nordic Walking UK courses are 4 hours and split over 2 days.
FREE and Nordic walking poles are provided.
Friday 10th and Friday 17th March. 10.00am – 12.00pm both days.
Meet: Crosby Leisure Centre, Mariners Road, Crosby. L23 6SX
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th March. 10am – 12pm both days.
Meet: Dunes Splash World, Esplanade, Southport. PR8 1RX
To book a place on the course please email walking@sefton.gov.uk and a member of the team will contact you.