Just a reminder that there will be no u3a Coffee morning on the 22nd April . This follows our tradition of not meeting on the Tuesday after Easter.
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Fancy picking up a quill or a biro?
We all have favourite authors but have you ever wondered what got Charles Dickens, Stephen King and dear old Agatha Christie started? Stories, poems and plays often start orally but there’s something really satisfying about keeping that story alive by writing it down.
We are hoping that budding authors amongst you might just like to get together and begin a writing group of our own .
No one is asking you to write a novel or challenge Shakespeare to a play writing contest; just to come along and have a chat.
There is something quite uplifting about reading your own work, be it a three line Haiku, a saucy limerick or a short story to like minded folk. If this something that appeals to you please let us know so we can arrange that special first meeting.
Use the reply box (no quills needed) to show your interest or put your name and mobile number on the list on the u3a board next week.
Flicks and Friends 22.04.25
Our next Flicks and Friends film is the 2013 story of the film Mary Poppins and the interaction of its author P L Travers and Walt Disney.
Staring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks the film follows Disney’s attempt to gain the rights to Travers’ book.
The film starts at 13:00 and is free to all 60+ Donations are gratefully received.
Victory in Europe Celebration
Volunteers Needed
YOUR U3A NEEDS YOU!!
We are on the lookout for people who love to bake – in particular who like to bake fairy cakes! Expert cooks or gifted amateurs we don’t mind as long as you can work out how to make buttercream icing and soft sponge mix.
If we’ve piqued your interest and you want to know what’s up, just use the reply button at the bottom of this notice and we’ll be in touch.
We’re also looking for members who own a two-tiered cake stand (we’d like to avoid paper/card ones) as we’re going to need somewhere to display our cake collection!
I know – the plot thickens, but that makes it so much fun!!
Flicks and Friends 18.03.25
Our next Flicks and Friends outing will be on the 18th of March at the Plaza Cinema Crosby. The event is free to the over sixties but Age Concern are always grateful for any donations.
The film tells the story of Sophie who finds that thousands of letters are left each year at Juliet’s courtyard in Verona. Sophie finds an unanswered letter from a young girl called Claire and decides to find out about her.
Doors open at 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00
Renewals programme
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.
Aberdeen Holiday 15th-20th June 2025
A twin room has become available on the Aberdeen holiday this June. Please contact Jane on 07736053159 for more info or check the holiday group page on our website.
2025-2026 Renewals Info
Je Membership Renewals 2025/26.
We have been able to reduce this year’s subscription to £10.00
All members can find a copy of the 2025-2026 renewal form on our Admin page and we ask you to print the form if possible. Copies will be available for those without printers.
Please note on this year’s form again we will simply require every member to complete part one which will be your full name, current membership number and method of paying.
The second part of the form should only be completed if any of the information – address, phone numbers, email address etc; we hold about you has changed. We will use this to update the data we already hold on Beacon (our membership operating system).
Ways to Pay
Payment at Groups
During February a member of the Committee will meet with the larger groups and those groups who meet at least twice a month. Renewal forms will be handed out and then a repeat visit will be made for their collection. Payments can be made in cash or by cheque if you are paying through the group system. Cheques should be made out to Maghull & Lydiate u3a. Card payments cannot be accepted.
Payment in person at Tuesday Morning
Starting on the 4th of March a team will be available in the Sanctuary at Maghull Baptist Church ready to collect your renewal fee. Please bring your completed form with you; for those with no way of printing the form we will have copies available for you.
If you can’t make it on the 4th (and we rather hope not everyone will descend on us in one go) we will also be collecting subscriptions on the 11th, 18th and possible 25th of March.
Payment can be made in cash (£10.00 notes only), by cheque (made out to Maghull and Lydiate u3a) or by bank card. Please be aware that no matter how you pay you will still need to bring your completed form in to receive your new membership card.
Payment Online via Pay Pal
In addition, this year we will again be offering the opportunity of paying your renewal fee by Pay Pal which will save many of you from travelling to the Tuesday meeting. A separate letter explaining how this will be done will be sent out by the Treasurer but be assured you will not be required to have your own Pay Pal account to use this service.
Thank you for your co-operation Jane Jones
Flicks and Friends
Join us for a showing of ‘A Complete Unknown’ at the Plaza Cinema Crosby on the 28th January 2025. The story covers the life of the 19 year old Bob Dylan as he arrives in New York.
Doors open at 12:15 pm with the film starting at 13:00. Free for the over sixties but donations are always welcome.