Author Archives: George Birchall

Masjid – E – Salaam mosque

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Visit to Masjid – E – Salaam mosque , Broughton Inn and Syro – Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa 13th January 2022

Arrangements have been made for a morning  visit (10 – 12 am.) to this beautiful new mosque in Preston where we will be taken on a tour of the mosque , we will have an afternoon visit  2.30 – 4.00pm to the Syro – Malabar Cathedral of St Aplphonsa in Preston (late addition)

Lunch has been arranged to be taken at Broughton Inn in Broughton arriving approx. 12.30pm with lunch at 1.00pm (see George or John to make choice and pay) Soup , choice of 3 sandwiches on ciabatta  french fries and salad with replenishable tea/coffee

Cost for coach , tours and lunch is £37.00 per members

John and I thank all the members who attended the coffee morning on 07/12/21 and paid for the trip , your assistance was most appreciated.

We both wish you and your families a healthy Christmas and a better 2022 than 2021

Wine Tasting 20th January 2022

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A further wine tasting has been organised on the above date , commencing at 7.00pm at Winetime at Scatchards

The wines to be tasted will be a selection from Italy together with the usual cheese , meat , olives . biscuits etc.

The cost for the tasting will be £9.00 per member ( a taxi service to and from the tasting will be available at £8.00 per person)

DUE TO RECENT CANCELLATIONS ,2 PLACES AVAILABLE WITH TAXI TRANSFER , CALL OR TEXT GEORGE ON O7826 048379

Can all members taking the taxi transfer please wear a face covering while in the taxi and can all members wear a face covering when entering the wine shop.

Furthermore it is recommended that all members attending the wine tasting should take a “lateral flow test” on the day and if positive do not attend

 

Lake Garda Wine Tour 06/10/22 – 12/10/22

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The scheduled itinerary for the Lake Garda tour  is now available  , the detail is complete and the cost is in the region of £1349 based on 30 members joining the tour , if not 30 the price will increase marginally , We may be offered “free pace entitlement” and I propose that this be divided between all members

There is no “single room supplement and 10 places are available , any “singles” after this may pay a supplement

6 night , 7 full day  , dinner bed and breakfast with 1/4 litre wine and 1/2 litre water at dinner. Wine tour based in  Torbole in the vicinity of Lake Garda , flying Manchester to Milan Bergamo (early flight out – late flight back)

“Flyer now available” together with “booking form”

Members should consider taking out “travel insurance” when forwarding booking form and deposit. The tour operator has advised Cancellation , Delays , Repatriation , Baggage & Belongings , Medical Expenses , Personal Liability and Covid. This is only a suggestion and each member is to determine there own cover requirements

12 places available 

 

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Architecture for Fun Christmas Lunch

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Arrangements have been  arranged to hold the AFF Christmas Lunch on the 15th December 2021 commencing at 12 noon at the Academy Restaurant , Tradewind Square , Duke Street , Liverpool ,L1 5BG

The cost is £22.00 per person.

Menus are available for members who have  paid and these must be completed as to the required choices , signed and dated.

In the first instance members who are interested should text George Birchall on 07826 048379 to book a place and thereafter visit the Architecture for Fun desk , pay the cost and complete a menu form.

ONLY 5  PLACES LEFT AS AT 03/11/21

 

 

 

Sardinia 2021

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I have just been contacted by John Makinson of Discovery Travel , approx.1.00pm today

He advised me that EasyJet have cancelled the flights that were booked to take us to and return us from Sardinia

At present , there is no other option to proceed with the proposed tour this year.

DT  are looking at options for 2022 , however if a member does not wish to continue , flight costs will be recoverable from EasyJet via DT

Some aspects of the deposits have been expended in Sicily and therefore that aspect of the deposit refund is in doubt.

Members are requested to identify whether they want to consider 2022 or seek partial refund.

 

Sardinia Wine Tour

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First of all , a happy new year to all U3A members “keep safe , follow the guidelines and we all might get through this”

Hopefully , we will all be vaccinated by the time we are due to travel to Sardinia in October.

Just a reminder about the the EHIC health card.

If your card is due to run out before October you will need to get a “GHIC” card which is to be issued by the British Government

If you go on the website “www.gov.uk”” you can find and fill out the necessary form to request a new card

Good luck

Regards.

George and Moe

Ps Please note that you will require to have at least 6 months left on your passport , I would suggest you have 9 months

Regards.

George

wine tour 2020

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I have emailed members with regard to the current position of the proposed wine tour commencing 03/10/2020

I have received a number of emails from members with varying comments

I do not want to get into providing answers/comments to each of these emails

Therefore , I will await any other comments for a few days , analyse the comments and then advise Discovery Travel of my findings

Please refer to the postings if you require any further update or telephone me

Regards.

George

Hoghton Tower and Smithhills Hall 25/11/2021

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We have arranged a visit to the above 2 properties

Coach travel from Maghull Square and return leaving Maghull Square at 9.00am , please arrive at Square 8.45am (face coverings to be worn on coach , during the hall / tower tours and on entry to the Cavendish Arms dining area)

Entry and guided tour of Smithhills Hall (tea/coffee and biscuits available and included in cost)

Entry and guided tour of Hoghton Tower

Buffet lunch that was to be provided  at Hoghton Tower   has been cancelled by the premises due to staff shortages. Arrangements have been agreed with Cavendish Arms to provide soup (potato and leek) and sandwiches/fries (sandwiches on ciabatta bread with dressed salad) Hot Beef and Onion – Lancashire Cheese and Tomato – Honey Roast Ham , refillable tea and coffee will also be provided Members to contact George Birchall with choice of sandwich on 07826 048379

MEMBERS TO NOTE THAT THE COST FOR 36 MEMBERS HAS  INCREASED BUT ARCHITECTURE for FUN WILL COVER THIS INCREASED COST   NO REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR MEMBERS WHO DO NOT TURN UP FOR THE EVENT

Cost exclusive of refreshments £27.00

Trip full at present

See George or John at Architecture for Fun desk

 

 

Wine Tasting on Thursday 21st October 2021

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A further tasting will take place at Winetime at Scatchards (as usual) on the above date

Wines from Spain will be offered for tasting along with the usual nibbles

The cost is £7.00 for the tasting and , if required £7.00 for taxi transfers from and back to Maghull Square

ONE PLACE LEFT AS AT 05/10/21

See George Birchall at Wine Tasting desk or call leave a text on 07826 048379