Interested in Technology and Science?We try to cover all areas of interest and our new season starts in September with these topics:
14th September Move it, Shift it, Move it.
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U3A ANNIVERSARY CYCLE RIDE – LYDIATE TO LIVERPOOL
In order to celebrate our U3A 10 year anniversary and to commemorate the bicentenary of the Leeds Liverpool Canal, which runs through our area, we are planning a cycle ride, combining all three cycle groups, the Day Riders, Easy Riders and Pedal Pushers, from Lydiate to Liverpool, along the Leeds Liverpool canal towpath.
The proposed date of this event is Monday, 19th September 2016, commencing from Lydiate (Parish Hall), where the Day Riders group will join the canal between Lollies Bridge No. 17a and Lydiate Bridge No. 17 at 9.30am.
We will then join the other two groups at the park area, just after Maghull Swing Bridge No. 12, near to Maghull Baptist Church at 10.0am, for a ‘photocall’ for our website and/or newsletter. The local press will also be invited to take photos and do an article on the event.
From there we will set off (a staggered departure at 5 minute intervals) led by the Day Riders, to Liverpool Canning Dock, where the new canal extension ends. There will be stops along the way for refreshments and more photo’s taken on arrival. It is anticipated that the ride to Liverpool will take approximately 2 hours duration.
The groups will then make their way home. The Day Riders returning to Lydiate along the canal towpath, and the other two groups will make their way to Sandhills Railway Station returning to Maghull by train.
As the canal is owned and managed by the Canal & River Trust, we need to apply for permission to hold the event. An application form and risk assessment form have been prepared and forwarded, we are also required to provide proof that we hold Public Liability Insurance, which is in hand.
Please note that the above details may be subject to change.
Ian (Gent)
NORDIC WALK COAST CHALLENGE – FORMBY TO SEAFORTH
Sunday; 10th September 2016
Time; 10.30am Place; Formby Library Distance; 8.5 miles
Finish at Seaforth Train Station, approx. 2.30pm Bring packed lunch
Ian
NORDIC TECHNIQUE TRAINING
If you fancy joining the Nordic Walking Groups, you will need to go on a course first. Book your place on the next set of courses. There are 4 Nordic Walking UK Training courses to choose from. They are spread over a 2 day period, with 2 hours training each day. You must complete the 2 day training with a Nordic Walking UK instructor in order to qualify. The courses are free and poles are provided.
Crosby – Afternoon
Monday 25th & 26th July 2016: 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Meeting at Crosby Leisure Centre, Mariners Road, Crosby, L23 6SX
Southport – Morning
Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th August 2016: 9.00am – 11.00am
Meeting at Dunes Splash World, Southport Esplanade, Southport, PR8 1RX
Maghull – Evening
Thursday 18th & Friday 19th August 2016: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Meeting at Meadows Leisure Centre, Hall Lane, Maghull, L31 7BB
Formby – Afternoon
Monday 5th & Tuesday 6th September 2016: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
Meeting at Formby Library, Duke Street, Formby, L37 4AN
So, what are you waiting for. Book your name on one of the free courses and come Nordic Walking. To book a course please phone Stephanie Boote, at Active Sefton on 0151 934 2824 or e-mail stephanieboote@sefton.gov.uk
If you are unable to attend after confirming your place on a course, please contact the team, so they can offer it to another person.
Ian
Our last meeting of the season (June 22) saw Phil attempting, with limited success, to explain
E=mc² – what it means and why it matters.
If anyone wants to review the text then please contact Phil by email.
A very good web site is here.
Join us on September 10th for a London Mini-break.
Travelling down by executive coach we make our way to the Capital arriving in time to spend a free afternoon or join a visit to the Houses of Parliament and the Household Cavalry Museum.
Enjoy a night at the Tara Copthorne Hotel in Kensington on a b&b basis before a visit to Buckingham Palace and the Queen’s Gallery on the 11th.
Cost of the break is £152.00 with the free afternoon or £172.00 if the Houses of Parliament and the Household Cavalry tours are included. Single supplement of £45.00 will apply.
Contact Jane Jones on 0151 526 2530 for booking details.
Places are going fast so don’t delay
Their will be no Table Games group meeting next Monday 27th June.
Normal service should be resumed on July 4th. and
our last meeting before the Summer break will be July 25th
Sorry for any inconvenience – Phil
Ice cream – History and Science
S+T had a talk on the history and science of ice cream presented by Phil. From the earliest times to modern day we covered the production and science of ice cream and frozen deserts.
Next meeting June 22nd. Topic E=mc²
SundialsS+T had a talk on Sun Dials, presented by Phil. The history and science was discussed along with imagery of the different types of dial and practical information on making your own dial.
The next meeting is June 8th – Ice cream!