Monthly Archives: January 2024

Architecture for Fun 28/3/24 Canal Boat Cruise

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Due to unanticipated demand , it has been necessary to add one additional canal boat

Therefore there will be two separate trips , one at 12 noon and one at 2.30pm . There is now availability for 48 members to take the trip , 24 at 12 noon and 24 at 2.30pm. The coach for the 12 noon trip will leave Maghull Square at 11.20am and the coach for the 2.30pm trip will leave at 1.50pm (times are approximate)

I have 19 members ( some added off the reserve list) who have yet to pay. Payment is  required urgently as I have 2 members on the reserve list.who will be given consideration for a place if payments are not made shortly. I have split the 48 members currently on the list into 4 groups of 12 (24 for 12noon and 24 for 2.30approx.)

Please text me on 07826 048379 if either of the times is unacceptable  or if discussion is required.

Family History – Feb. 1st

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1841 Census

The 1841 census is considered to be the first modern UK census. Each householder was required to complete a census schedule which contained the household address and the names, ages, sexes, occupations and places of birth of each individual living at the address.

Choose any member of your family alive in 1841 young or old. Where did the live, are they married, have a job. Which research methods did you use?

 

NEW DAY TRIP 2024

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Welcome to our first new Day Trip of 2024.  We will start our day with a visit to BBC Radio Lancashire Blackburn.  Set in the Town Centre in close proximity to one of the Country’s newest Cathedrals, Shopping and plenty of Coffee Shops to spoil you for choice.  We will have an opportunity to go behind the scenes and see how a busy local radio performs and gathers their news, information etc. There is also a short talk by one of their well known presenters. Then we will be off to the comfortable Astley Bank Hotel, set in its’ own lovely grounds. We will have a soup/buffet lunch followed by tea/coffee.

WHEN?? Wednesday 20th March. Depart 8.45am  Ret.5ish. Price: £30 inc. buffet lunch. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.30th January 2024. Seats are restricted to 35 limited by size of venue

Woodlands Charity

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Today I received an email from Paula Parle, one of the fundraisers at Woodlands Trust, thanking us for the collection we made to the Trust following our Christmas Concert.

Paula and the Concert organisers would like to extend our thanks to you, our members, for the generosity you showed in raising £494.61 for the hospice.

Thank you one and all

Jane

Architecture for Fun 28th March 2024 Canal Boat Trip

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Arrangements are in hand to take a 90 minute canal cruise from Burscough Marina on the above date PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE

There will be 3 canal boats each holding 12 members , afternoon tea will be served consisting of wine , sandwiches , scones , cakes and tea/coffee

Cost will be £35 per member

Can interested members text George on 07826 048379 or visit Architecture for Fun desk to reserve a place

Architecture for Fun Monday 22nd April 2024

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We are planning a further “PEAKY BLINDERS TOUR”     CHANGE OF DATE , only date available at Arley Hall

Planning is continuing but will probably include coach travel with GARY from Maghull Square to Liverpool , Ellesmere Port and Arley Hall with emphasis on the  Peaky Binders series , we will try to arrange for tea/biscuits  at Ellesmere Port Canal Boatyard and lunch at a local pub or Arley Hall

Cost is being assessed.    Can members text George on 07826 048379 or call to Architecture for Fun desk to book a place

Women Designers @ Walker, Thursday April 11th

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A new exhibit at the Walker Art Gallery has been launched this year. “Creating Visions: Women designers 1900-2000” aims to showcase fashion from the likes of Vivienne Westwood, Mary Quant and Laura Ashley who have been huge fashion designers throughout this centuryProbably only girls allowed, self guided visit

Thursday April.11th 1.30 pm  Donations for Walker as usual.

Booking with Maureen or Jan Tuesday’s at u3a. . Take care.

Calf’s Head Country Hotel & Shackletons Garden Centre

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To start the Garden Visits new year, we have arranged a 2 course Carvery lunch at the Calf’s Head Country Hotel, Worston, Clitheroe, on  Wednesday,13th March 2024

We will first visit Shackleton’s Garden Nursery. Its a well stocked garden centre and hopefully, give us some spring inspiration !!  They have a warm and welcoming cafe which we can have a morning tea/coffee if you wish.

Later, we will go to the Calf’s Head Country 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.  £33 including coach

Depart Maghull Square.  9.15am

Return Maghull Square. 5.30pm approx