Technology & Science

The tour of the Liverpool ‘Old Dock Experience’ went very well. We are looking for ideas for future days out.  Do you have any please?

April 12th          Motorbikes with Frank

April 26th          Serendipitous Inventions

May 10th           Radio receivers from Hertz to SDR

May 24th           Chemistry and production of Cannabaceae

We have 2 dates to fill in June before our summer break.  Any offers for presentations or subjects to be presented please?  Contact Colin or Phil

WALKING GROUP

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APRIL WALK – CARR MILL DAM/BILLINGE LOOP

Our latest walk took place on Thursday, 6th April, 2017. The starting point was from the Sankey Valley Visitor Centre, Blackbrook Road, St. Helens, where the friendly Ranger Dave Owen opened the toilets for our use before starting the walk. As usual, there were two walks. A long walk of 9 miles and a shorter 5 mile walk (which actually ended up as 6 miles). The weather was dry and windy, but not too cold.

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CYCLING – DAY RIDERS

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WEST LANCS TO BANKS

Todays circular ride around West Lancashire, was planned and led by one of our riders, Mike Cooper. Distance 26 miles (30+ if you include the ride to and from home to the start/finish point). The ride started from Ormskirk Railway Station, with 8 cyclists. The weather was dry and bright but cold, with a strong wind.

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Glass Workshop

New window for Maghull Station

Our U3A ‘glass workshop’ folk have just had their latest creation installed in the station waiting room and a very nice feature it is.

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from the bottom left corner.

A big ‘well done’ to all those involved.