Two years ago Pam Russell, an enthusiastic member of our Local History Group and president of the Maghull & Lydiate Local History Society,  appealed to u3A members for help with a new book she was working on Liverpool’s Children in the 1950s. The book has now been published and is available in all good bookshops and on Amazon, including a Kindle edition. Continue reading →

Bill Howarth becomes our first President

During our recent A.G.M we had the opportunity to create the post of Honorary
President. It was a great pleasure for the committee to award this honour to
Bill Howarth our first Chairman.The role of President is a just reward for all
the hard work and effort Bill has put in in setting up our U3A and progressing
it over the last six years. Tony Snape, Chairman

If you were unable to attend our recent AGM you may like to read our Chairman’s Annual Report. You can read it or download it by clicking on the following link.(Ed.)

Chairman’s Report 2012

Angus Tilston MBE, LIverpool author, film maker and local historian who was  awarded the MBE for services to the Historical Film Industry in the North West was the  distinguished speaker at our meeting earlier this month when he entertained us with a fascinating  talk on aspects of Merseyside during the 20th Century. Many members with an interest in Liverpool history will probably have at least one of his DVD’s but there is much more information available in film and video archives which you can access below.

Frank Hornby

2013 marked 150 years since the birth of Frank Hornby, (1863-1936) who was of course the famous manufacturer of  Hornby Railways, Dinky Toys and Meccano and as many of you know lived in Maghull.

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Sefton Older Persons Forums (Maghull branch) would like U3A members to know about a meeting, held at St Andrews Church Hall on the last Tuesday afternoon each month. Members hear about current and future developments regarding health and wellbeing and  take part in future planning of local services. The meetings are free and refreshments are provided. If transport is needed to attend this can be arranged.
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 27th March 1-30p.m. and the speakers will be Dawn Stewart, Age Concern Liverpool and Sefton, together with Karen Skelton from Sefton Plus.

Thursday 8th March: Case Histories, Kate Atkinson

Stephen King …..  rated Kate Atkinson’s Case Histories “not just the best novel I’ve read this year, but the best mystery of the decade”.

See Scotsman report here.

Friday 9th March: Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, Paul Torday.

This author was nudging 60 when he wrote his first novel – now it’s a film starring Ewan McGregor. See interview with Jasper Rees .

Books wanted

The Book Clubs welcome new members but we are getting to the point where will need to form a third group – speak to David or Anne if you are interested.

Donations of books are still needed for sale to members at our Tuesday Coffee mornings. Please note the books should be in excellent saleable condition. Generally books are offered for sale at only 50p each, or 3 for £1 with funds raised supporting U3A activities.

U3A North West Regional News
Science Day on Tuesday 6th March
To be held at West Lancs Investment Centre, Skelmersdale. This is an all day event with the theme Science in the north west, past and present.

Symposium on Friday 9th March starting at 09.30
To be held in Heswall on the topic: Aspects of running U3As.

Easter schools at Myerscough College 3rd-5th April 2012
Courses offered: Archaeology, Creative writing, Geology, Golf,
Introduction to ancient Egypt, Novelists and Philosophers, Sixty years of science.

North west region AGM and distinguished lecture on Friday 18th May at 14.00
To be held at Preston, lecturer Bill Tidy.
Further details and booking forms for all the above from Bill Howarth.