AFF Christmas lunch update

Members are to note that the time for arrival is 12 noon or a bit earlier

The Acadamy Restaurant is in Tradewind Square, off Duke Street.

Tradewind Square is down a gap between Il Forno Restaurant and Sapporo Restaurant at the top of Duke Street , the gap is opposite Colquitt Street.

If any member requires further clarification please call George on 07826 048379.

Architecture for Fun 19th December Trip

It has been necessary to change one of the venues for the above

After a journey by luxury coach from Maghull Square , leaving 9.45am and arriving in Preston at 10.30 – 10.45am we will make our first stop at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Singh Sabah Temple (a vast improvement on the previous Temple)

We will be given a talk on “All about Sikhs” ,”Search Gurbani” and “Sikh Encyclopedia” after which we may be offered a snack provided by the Temple , if not , we will visit a local pub for a sandwich etc

We will then go onto Vajravarahi Kadampa Meditation Centre (a Buddhist Temple) for 2.00pm where we will be given a talk on “Buddhism” and “Meditation”.

We will leave Preston at approx. 4.00pm reaching Square at 5.00pm

Cost is £30 per member . text George on 07826 048379 to secure a place or see George or John at the Architecture for Fun desk

 

 

Architecture for Fun 19th December 2022

Arrangements have been made to visit Preston on the above date

Luxury coach from Maghull Square , leaving 9.45am to arrive Preston 10.45am for an 11.00am start

Shri Guru Gobind Sikh Gurdawara Temple is the first stop where we will be given a talk on “Sikhism” followed by a vegetarian lunch at the premises.

We will leave approx. 1.30 – 1.45pm to move to Vajravarahi Kadampa Meditation Centre (a Buddhist Centre) for 2.00pm  where we will be given a talk on Buddhism and meditation

We will leave Preston at approx. 4.00pm to arrive back at the Square for 4.45 – 5.00pm

Cost is £30 per member , text George on 07826 048379 to secure a place (only 30 available) or see George or John at U3A coffee morning

A4Fun @ Gillmoss – 30th Nov

Arrangements have been made to visit the Gillmoss Materials Recovery Facility on Wednesday 30th November. There will be a 2 hour “Waste and Recycling Tour”  with 30 places available at a cost of £15 per member.

Come and see “What you can and can’t recycle at home” ; “The effect of contamination in the recycling bin” and “The journey of waste from your home to its final destination”

With the present concern for the globe  and climate change , this tour should be of interest to all members who look “to do there bit to improve matters”

Coach from Maghull Square (this is necessary as it is essential that all members arrive at the same time to commence the tour”

See George or John at Architecture for Fun desk or send George a text on 07826 048379 if a member wants to join the trip

 

A4Fun – Preston 31 st Oct

I have agreed the following itinerary (all times are approximate)

10.00am Leave Maghull Square
10.45am Arrive at Gujarat Hindu Society Temple
11.00am – 12noon Tour and Talk at Gujarat Hindu Society Temple
12.15pm Leave Gujarat Hindu Society Temple
12.30pm – 2.00pm Lunch at Ribble Pilot Pub
2.15pm Leave Ribble Pilot Pub
2.30pm arrive at St Warlburge’s  Church for tour and talk until 4.00pm
Leave Preston at 4.15pm , arrive Maghull Square 5.00pm