The foodie group met yesterday and 3 of our members presented regional bakes. Jill (who sadly could not join us but sent the most amazing bake) made a Shropshire Fidget Pie. In spite of extensive research, the history of this pie is unknown, but it is a genuine regional bake but with no provenance. It is thought it might have evolved in the same way as Cornish Pasties and Bedfordshire Clangers….filling pastry with meat and vegetables to use leftovers. Whatever its origins it was delicious! Continue reading
Foodie Group Regional bakes
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Next months Easy Walk will take place on Thursday 2nd May. This will be a 5 mile flat walk from the Hesketh Arms pub in Rufford taking in sections of Mere Sands Nature Reserve. If travelling by train, meet at Maghull Station to catch the 9:23 train to Ormskirk, then bus on to Hesketh Arms. If travelling by car meet at pub at 10:20. Optional meal can be taken at the end of the walk. For more details contact Judith Jones 07443 334222. Please bring new membership card to be checked. Without current card U3A insurance is not valid. 
The next Ramble will be on Thursday 4th April to the Douglas Valley in Parbold area.This is an 8 mile ramble over varied terrain of fields, hills, canal and lanes. The walk will be muddy so appropriate footwear is required. Lunch in the pub at the end of the walk. Car share as usual.
The Easy Walkers will meet this coming Thursday 4th April at Maghull station to catch the 9:46 train. Walk will be an easy 5 mile walk along the Wirral Way from Hooton to Parkgate. Contact Judith Jones at the coffee morning or on 07443 334222 for more details.
The first meeting of this new group took place this afternoon. A relatively new member of our U3A stepped up and took on the mantle of a new group. Thank you John for doing this! 52 people attended, which I think is a record for a new group. We were introduced to some of the 59 articles enshrined in law by the European Convention of Human rights, as well as hearing about the unconventional route John had taken to become a Barrister. The talk was lively and informative and was appreciated by the audience.The group will continue to be held in the afternoon of the 3rd Thursday each month. If you wish to continue to attend, or were unable to make this group but wish to join, please see Brenda McKenzie on the group support desk at the coffee morning.
Membership renewals have now closed. If you have not been able to renew your membership, unfortunately your membership has now lapsed and you are no longer deemed to be a member of Maghull and Lydiate U3A. As a result you cannot partake in any activities or trips as you no longer have valid insurance cover. We would be delighted to see you back…please attend the coffee morning at your earliest convenience where a member of the membership team will be happy to assist you to re-join. Alternatively contact us via email to request a form to be sent out to you.