Monthly Archives: February 2025

Hightown to Waterloo 27/02/2025

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Twenty Stramblers met at Hightown Station for today’s walk. We couldn’t have picked a better day – blue skies and bright sunshine. Leaving the station at Alt Road, we walked along School Lane to the aptly named Blundell Road. This took us to a footpath through fields to Crosby Coastal Path. A sculpture here, “Pebble” (known locally as the “Wedding Cake”) is a memorial to James Myers, a former pupil of Newfield School, and was created by year 11 pupils from the School and artist Julian Taylor in 2006. The path is popular with cyclists and several groups passed us with cheery waves. We were soon walking parallel to the beach with West Lancs Golf Course on one side and the Crosby “Blitz Beach” on the other. The rubble here was Continue reading →

Renewals programme

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On Tuesday the 4th of March renewals for 2025-26 will take place in the sanctuary at Maghull Baptist Church.   When renewing, you will need to have completed part one of the white renewal form on which you are required to put your name and your membership number. Do not worry if you can’t remember your number, our team will be able to give you that before you come in to pay.
The second part of the white form should only be completed if you have any changes to the information that we are currently holding for you for example new mobile number or change of address.

For people without a printer, copies of the white form will be available in the foyer. Payment can be made by cash (notes only), cheques (Maghull and Lydiate u3a) or by bank card.

We’re looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

Bristol facts

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Hello all Bristol group

Itinerary for the above trip is available at the Art Appreciation desk Tuesday. In addition a health form needs to be completed.  Please collect and return to Art Appreciation desk. As soon as possible if you have not already done so. 

Thank you

Maureen

Dewlay Cheese Factory and Hopworks Brewery

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Arrangements are in hand to visit the above outlets on Thursday 27th March , travelling by luxury coach from Maghull to Garstang in the morning and then onto Preston in the afternoon before we return to Maghull

There will be guided tours of both outlets and sampling of cheese at Dewlay and samples of beer and pizza at Hopworks

Costs are £39 for those members who are taking the Lichfield trip and £43 for other members

Please see George or Jeff at the AFF desk or text George on 07826 048379

Beyond Monet at Liverpool Exhibition Centre

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Beyond Monet:

The Immersive Experience makes its highly anticipated UK premiere, bringing the visionary who revolutionised Impressionism to life like never before. Using cutting-edge projection technology, this breath-taking experience surrounds you with nearly 400 of Monet’s iconic works, including Water Lilies, Impression, Sunrise, and Poppies at Argenteuil.

Step into a world of vibrant colours and expressive brushstrokes as Monet’s art shifts and swirls around you, capturing the essence of light and movement. More than an exhibition, it’s a mesmerising exploration of the genius who changed art forever.

We have been offered entry at the  great price of £19.35 per person for Tuesday 5th August.  Please let me know if you are interested asap as this offer is a limited time only, Full payment needs to be made at the point of booking.