Today’s speaker Christine Bradford, area fundraiser, spoke of the work of the Royal British Legion. Once again there was a very disappointing number of U3A members who attended the talk, but those who did all agreed that the talk was not only informative but gave a real insight into the work of the organisation. 
Ever wondered what happens to the money you pop into the tin when you buy a poppy?? Come along to the speaker meeting on 5th July, 11am in the Sanctuary and you’ll find out. Christine Bradford, Area manager for the Royal British Legion, will be telling us how the money is spent. She will also outline the work of the Royal British Legion from its inception to the changing issues the society deal with today. Admission , as usual, is £1.00 with all monies being donated to the RBL. Meeting will be over by 12md.
Today was the first regular solo ride of the Pedal Pushers cycling group now we have obtained “our wings” from Ross Adams (CTC /Active Sefton). All the group now have their own cycles so we are free to roam as we please!
Next foodie group meeting is on Thursday 16th June,10:30-12md at the Red House, Foxhouse lane. The theme of the meeting is Welsh fare, and there will be an opportunity to taste Welsh treats prepared by group members, as well as discussing the recipes.
New members are welcome to attend. Equally other U3A members can join us for lunch at 12md even if you cannot attend the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there.
In November 2015 a group of us formed the Pedal Pushers,,,,people who had not cycled for many years and wanted to get back into the saddle. We met weekly, starting to ride within the safe confines of Litherland Sports Centre, and gradually ventured out onto quiet roads and cycle paths as our confidence grew. We set ourselves a target of trying to ride 10 miles by the summer.Well the summer is now here and yesterday was the day of our long ride….the day we would try to reach our goal. Continue reading
Our next speaker meeting will be on Tuesday 7th June, 11am in the sanctuary.
The talk will be delivered by retired serviceman Bill Sargent, who will speak on the life of Noel Chevasse. Admission is £1 with the money being donated to the Royal British Legion Poppy appeal. The talk will end by 11:45: please make every effort to attend.
Pedal Pushers
Due to various factors…holidays…trip out and a rainy start only 2 of the pedal pushers decided to go for a ride today. However…less is sometimes more and we rode from our usual start point at Litherland Sports centre as far as the Lifeguard Station on Crosby shore. We used the paths through the marine park and the very sandy paths along the first part of the shore which gave us new challenges. However on reaching the coastguard station we faced our biggest challenge….a puncture! Continue reading
Taking advantage of the sunny day, 7 members of the pedal pushers cycling group set out as usual from Litherland Sports park. Rather than our usual tow path routes we ventured forth along Dunningsbridge Road, using the side of the road cycle ways, then took the road route towards Walton Vale and joined the Cheshire Lines path at Orrell Park. Continue reading
The Rev. Katy Canty, HMP Altcourse, attended the speaker meeti
ng to describe her role as prison chaplain. She has worked at the prison for 14 years, starting her career there as a volunteer, then in adult education, which consolidated her previous career work as a teacher and eventually taking up a part time
chaplaincy role whilst studying for her ordination.
She spoke eloquently of having a feeling of compassion for, not fear of, the inmates and
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Thirteen members of the Foodie group met last week to celebrate the Queen’s 90th Birthday. Tiaras were optional.
We began with an overview of “what the Royals eat” which took us from the gluttony of Henry VIII through to the more simple palate of todays royals. Our first dish was Eggs Drumkilbo, a favourite of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. This consisted of hen and quails eggs,lobster, sherry jelly and Marie Rose sauce,with a hint of brandy.