Canal Walking Group

The joys of walking on the Leeds – Liverpool Canal

Our first walk of the U3A  Leeds/Liverpool canal group took place on 27th October, almost 246 years to the day after the first sod was cut on 5th Nov 1770.

14 walkers set out from near the appropriately named Ship Inn at Haskayne, led by an energetic Judith Jones at 1030, arriving at Burscough 3hrs later which included a canal-side alfresco packed lunch near Heaton’s Bridge.

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Walking Netball

A new group,  Walking Netbal, is proposed.

The leader will be Brenda Mckenzie  (07900525222 /  01515310207)
This is a new group who will receive support and coaching from Stephanie Wignall from England Netball.

It has not been decided when and were we will meet this will be decided after our initial session with Stephanie which will be held at Edge Hill college at a date to be agreed.

If you are interested please contact Brenda McKenzie

Maths 4 Fun

colourful-carsWe had a great meeting this afternoon exploring networks, designing car park layouts and finishing off with a quick look at calendars. Do you know why the tax year starts on 6th April?

Well done to those who laughed as they laboured.

If you would like to join us, our next meeting will be Wednesday 7th December 2.30 to 4.30 at Kensington House when we will look at some of the Christmassy bits of maths. More information from Wanda Leach 284 8454 or wleach099@gmail.com

Maths 4 Fun

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Our future meetings will be on the first Wednesday of the month, starting on 2nd November from 2.30 to 4.30.

Venue:  Kensington House, Station Road, Maghull.         Cost £1.50

Tea, coffee and oher drinks available from 3.00. If you would like to join us please contact Wanda Leach       wleach099@gmail.com  or  284 8454

Last month we looked at:-fibrabbits1

Networks and their uses

The investor’s “Rule of 70”

Fibonacci series applied to trees and rabbits!

No stress!  Plenty of laughs.