Hello everyone. This week our book selection is back. This has proved to be very popular in the past and am sure it will be welcomed back. There is a good selection for you and the price is 50pence each or 3 for £l.00. Happy reading.
A new day trip has been arranged with visits to Wakefield including a guided tour of the Cathedral and then to the National Trust property Nostell Priory. A splendid interesting Palladian property. Departing Fri.22nd April 2022 at 8.30am Ret.6pm. For full details click on Day Trips.
Our day starts with a visit to the City of Wakefield. Plenty of interest here including the Barbara Hepworth Art and Sculpture Museum. Lots of coffee shops and places to eat. You can lunch here or take a picnic to Nostell Priory which has some lovely areas to eat. We also have the option of a guided tour of the beautiful Cathedral. Then we are off to the National Trust owned Nostell Priory. A splendid Palladian Mansion built with the fortunes made by the Winn Family from the Textile Industry in London. Full of Robert Adam and Chippendale influence. This beautiful house is full of treasures which includes a 300 year old doll’s house, which has been in
the family for the duration, lovely gardens and for the more energetic there are interesting walks in the spacious grounds and by the lakes. There is also a cafe here.
WHEN? Friday 22nd April 2022. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm. Price: National Trust Members £15. Non National Trust £27. Payment to be made, preferably in full by cheque please (made payable to Maghull and Lydiate u3a) or a £10 deposit. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 22nd February 2022
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
l. WED.16th March Lancaster & Lancaster Castle 2. FRI. 22nd April 3.THURS. 26TH May 4. WED. 22nd June
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Welcome to 2022. We will travel on our first trip of the year to the historic City of Lancaster. This is a heritage City, set on the banks of the River Lune. It is a compact, quirky place to visit with something for everyone to see. Museums, Galleries, vibrant coffee culture, quaint alleys to wander down, up to the minute shopping. It also has a bustling Charter Market which will be on the day of our visit. Lots of choice for coffee and lunch it is after all a busy University City. Atkinsons famous for their tea blends and coffees has its headquarters here and freshly ground coffee in their cafes. Then we are off to the impressive Castle which has stood guard over Lancaster for centuries
. It belongs to the Queen, the Duchy of Lancaster. Courts are still held here and It has held many famous trials, the best known of which is the Witches of Pendle over 400 years ago. We will have a guided tour including part of the prison which was in use as recently as 2011 and hear all about its’ rich historic past. Time for a cuppa before departing for home
WHEN? Wednesday 16th March 2022. Dep.9.30am Ret.5pm. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 1st February 2022. Price £19 includes guided tour. Cheques to be paid in full would be appreciated (made payable to Maghull and Lydiate u3a) failing that £10 deposit.
Hello. Trust you all had a really nice Christmas with a good selection of nice 
pressies. Well here it is New Year’s Eve again.! What lies ahead of us this year? Can you believe it will be two years in February since this mayhem started? Let’s just hope it is now near to finishing. Well our u3a recommences on the 11th January and hope to see you there for a chat and coffee (free) In view of the ongoing uncertainty that we have at the moment with the Omicron version, Day Trips will not be organising any days out for the time being. Normally, we resume our trips in February but this time it is looking like it will be March. This is a sorry state of affairs I know and we will keep the situation under review in case circumstances change for the more positive. In the meantime, we would like to wish you all a very Happy, Peaceful and importantly a Healthy 2022.
Just a reminder that our Christmas Lunch is on :Wed.8th December 2021, Coach is departing from The Square at 9.30am. Because of our “new friend” Rules have changed sllghtly with regard to masks and other face coverings. They must now be worn on the coach, in the Garden Centre and on arrival at the Hotel until you are seated. We won’t let that spoil our day. Have you noticed that the new variant OMICRON B is an anagram for NO CRIMBO!! LET,S HOPE NOT. See you Wednesday.
Please note there will be no ‘Day Trips’ table on Tuesday 26th October 2021. If you are on the trip to Briars Hall on the 23rd November, can you please let me know if you are vegetarian. If you are booked on the Christmas Lunch on the 8th December can you please return your choice of meal slips. If you haven’t got one they are available from our Tuesday morning table. Nice to see we are serving coffee again. Thanks to the new volunteer team, You are appreciated.
Coach Travel Code – issued by our Coach Company – Holmeswood Coaches, but nationally recognized, is very simple to follow l. Double seat behind the Driver to be left free 2. Masks are optional. 3. Hand Sanitizer is available.
Join us for our Christmas Lunch. We will start with a visit to the family owned Golden Days Garden Centre at Wrightington. This is well stocked with a wide variety of choice and will be decked out for all your Christmas requirements.Then we are off to the comfortable Astley Bank Hotel in Darwen for a delicious meal. This lovely Hotel is set in its’ own grounds and has an enviable reputation for good food. There is a good choice of menu. We can relax and enjoy a delicious meal in good company. This is our first Christmas get together for 2 years!
When? Wednesday 8th December 2021. Depart 9.30am Return 4.30pm approx. (from/to the Square). Price £30 – includes lunch. It would be appreciated if you could pay in full in view of the ongoing problem with the Treasurer’s post. Failing that secure your seat with a £10 deposit.. lSeats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 28th September 2021
Hello – well it was lovely to return on Tuesday morning and how nice it was to meet up again and chat with so many of you. I will be organising a trip in November to Briars Hall, Lathom for an afternoon with a Christmas feel. I have booked a 3 course meal followed by tea/coffee, an afternoon of entertainment with something included that should appeal to us all. So what better than to join us with a nice local venue, good food, and a relaxing afternoon in good company. It seems such a long time since we did just that.
WHEN? Tuesday 23rd November 2021. Depart ll.15am Return 4.30pm approx.(from and back to The Square) Price: £25 inc.meal/entertainment/transport. Payment in full would be appreciated (in view of the Treasurer situation) but failing that a £10 deposit. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues. 2lst September 2021
NB DATE FOR YOUR DIARY CHRISTMAS LUNCH WED.8.12.21. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR FURTHER DETAILS