Add on to a Van Gogh July 12th. After a lunch beak( 12.30 pm) wherever you prefer.
As we are in the vicinity. After Van Gogh we will walk to Walker Art Gallery 2pm to view Rokeby Venus in all her glory. No tour avaliable, just a good old look at a wonderful painting.
One of many art works on loan across the country from National Gallery.
Let Jan or Me know if your joining us. Take care
Maureen
After a successful visit last year to the Lytham 40’s weekend, a lot have requested that we repeat it. It’s poignant that we do in the year of the 80th celebrations of D Day. Held 
on the wide green space on the seafront. There will be marquees set up with entertainment, bars and food. So why not join this fun day and hear the authentic music, see the lovely 40’s fashions (why not dress up yourself) There are parades (expect to see and hear Mr.Churchill) exhibitions, demonstrations, stalls, dancing in Clifton Square, a rare chance to practice your jitterbug! Don’t forget to visit the shopping street in Lytham with its’ lovely shops and a wide choice of food and drink. A lot of local staff and premises
are dressed for the occasion. The ancient windmill is open to visit and the Heritage Centre. THEN there is a choice of travelling up the Coast,on one of Blackpool’s iconic trams, to Fleetwood (a 40 minute stay here) and return (2 hours in all) back to the 40’s event.
WHEN? Saturday 17th August 2024. Dep.9am Ret.5ish. PRICE: £13 for the 40’s day. or if you would like to do the tram ride as well £21. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 25th June 2024. Big favour to ask. If you are paying cash could you please try to have right money as we are always short of change. Many thanks.
Agreement has been confirmed to hold an evening tasting a selection of Italian Wines together with the usual charcuterie , cheese , olives , biscuits etc
The same venue ie Winetime at Scatchards on Derby Road.
Cost is £10 per tasting , a taxi return transfer will be made available from Maghull Square leaving at 5.50pm cost is £10 per member.
ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT ON TAXI TRANSFER
See George or Jeff at the Wine Tasting desk or text George on 07826 048379
Arrangements have been agreed to visit the above on 22nd August 2024
Attingham Park is an 18th century Shropshire estate with 200 acres of parkland and a Regency mansion
Attingham Mansion , is the fourth of the 10 best beautiful country house in the UIK , only bettered by Chatsworth House , Blenheim Palace and Osbourne House
It is a National Trust Property and National Trust members have free entry ( a charge will apply for non members for the mansion and gardens at £16.00 and for a guided tour of the mansion for all members at £5)
Light lunches (soup and one pots) maybe served from 12 noon until 2pm at the Carriage House Cafe in the Stables Courtyard also hot and cold drinks , sandwiches , cakes , bakes and savoury snacks
Cost is £25 per member plus any non member entry cost and guided tour cost
See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk or text George on 07826 048379 to book a place
Arrangements have been completed to visit the Arboretum for a full day on 25th July 2024
The National Memorial Arboretum is a British site of national remembrance in Alrewas , Staffordshire . Its objective is to honour the fallen , recognise service and sacrifice and foster pride in the British Armed Forces and civilian community with over 400 memorials , a woodland landscape with over 25000 trees
We will travel by luxury coach from Maghull Square
Lunch is available at The Eatery at Arboretum and there is a coffee shop
Cost is £30 per member including entry to the Arboretum (refreshments or lunch at members own cost).
See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk or text George on 07826 048379 to book a place
This month’s Flicks and Friends movie is Emily. The film was released in 2022 and is the imagined story of Emily Bronte telling her sister Charlotte where her inspiration for her book Wuthering Heights came from.
As always admission is free to all 60+ year olds but Age Concern are always appreciative of any donations on the day.
Click on the poster for more information.
Here is a link to a Facebook page which may be of interest?
Its a pair of astro photographs, the first of which was taken by Isaac Roberts, a one time dweller in Maghull.
The first in 1888 and the second in 2013
Saturday was Maghull Festival day; a day where the many organisations that support the people of Maghull and give them a chance to get involved were celebrated.
The Activities room was crammed with many stalls many of whom represented groups I had no idea were active in Maghull. Face painting, merry-go rounds, children’s entertainers, singers and the MaDukes supported the event.
And yes, we were there too.
Maghull and Lydiate u3a had our own stall promoting our own contribution to Maghull life.
Our thanks to to Margaret, Maureen C, Joan, Peter and Maureen B who brought samples of the work produced by their groups and also to Nigel, Irene, Pat and Lynne who helped man the stall.
Hi all
arrive 7.45am for a prompt 8am departure from Maghull Square.
Take care Maureen
Have a great summer. See you in the Autumn – we resume 2nd Sep. –Terry