AFF Nantwich 24th March 2022

We are proposing a visit to Nantwich on 24th March leaving Maghull 8.15 to visit the Market (10.00-11.30) , members can have a snack/lunch locally (11.30-12.30) ,

Then to  Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (12.45-14.00) inclusive of a Curators Tour lasting 1 hour

Then to St Marys Church (14.30-15.30) Return to .Maghull 17.00-17       All times are approximate

Cost £30.00 per member

Trip Full

Can all members who have booked please visit the Architecture for Fun desk and pay the required fee or send a cheque to George Birchall at 2 Manion Close , Lydiate , Liverpool L31 4AD

AFF -Back to backs AND Roundhouse Birmingham

We are  to arrange a trip to the above on 14/04/22 leaving at 8.00am , arrive at square 7.45am

Coach from Maghull Square to Birmingham , entry to Roundhouse Birmingham (tours at 10.30 -12.00 ,11.00 – 12.30 and 11.30 – 1.00pm)

Refreshments (at members cost) available in Distillery Pub (alongside Roundhouse)

Back to Back Houses Birmingham in the afternoon

Return to Maghull Square

Cost £23.00 for National Trust members / £32.00 for non members

FULL , reserve list being compiled

See George or John at Architecture for Fun desk with full payment

Visit to Altcar Training Camp 18th February 2022

Aside

We had confirmation of our visit  a visit to Altcar Training Camp -North Western Reserve Forces & Cadets from the Commandant on 31/01/22

This will be on Friday 18th February , Coach leaving time 9.20am at Maghull Square , expected back approx. 3.30/4.00pm

The cost includes coach from Maghull Square and return , lunch at the Red Rose Club on site (see menu , members to choose requirements by NUMBER and advise George so that Red Rose Club can be pre advised) and a donation to the Injured Soldiers Charity

Cost £26.00 per member

Members are to note the following as advised by Altcar CEO , wear clothing to protect against the weather , wear stout  footwear to protect against the weather ,  members attending will be split into 3 seperate groups (1 member is to act as leader for each group) for ease of access

Members have to note that  Altcar have requested that  a Lateral Flow Test has had to be taken on the morning of the event and that a face covering be worn everywhere except when dining

Can all members who are not joining us at Maghull Square please notify George Birchall

Please telephone George on 0151 287 0308 or 07826 048379 if there are any questions or concerns

 

 

 

 

 

 

A4Fun Preston 13/01/22

Members are to note the following itinerary

Arrive at Maghull Square at 8.45 for departure at 9.00am

Arrive at Masjid e Salaam Mosque at . 9.45 / 10.00am

Tour of Mosque 10.00 to  12noon

Leave at .12noon to go to Broughton Inn for lunch 12.30 – 2.00pm

Leave Broughton Inn at  2.15 and travel to Syro Malabar Cathedral

Arrive Cathedral at 2.30 for tour between 2.30 – 4.00pm

Leave Cathedral 4.15 to arrive at Maghull Square at 5.00pm

ALL TIMES ARE APPROX. EXCEPT DEPARTURE FROM MAGHULL SQUARE🤣😂

NB ALL MEMBERS TO WEAR FACE COVERINGS WHEN BOARDING THE COACH (BOTH JOURNEYS) , WHEN ENTERING THE MOSQUE , (LADIES TO WEAR HEAD SCARF) , THE LUNCH VENUE AND THE CATHEDRAL “no holes in socks please!!!!!!” 

IF ANY MEMBER IS UNLIKELY TO JOIN THE TRIP FOR ANY REASON , CAN THEY TEXT GEORGE ON 07826 048379 AS THERE ARE SEVERAL PEOPLE ON A “RESERVE LIST”

A4Fun Christmas Lunch 15/12

I WOULD REQUEST  THE FOLLOWING FROM MEMBERS WHO ARE ATTENDING THE ABOVE LUNCH , COMMENCING 12 NOON

PLEASE WEAR A FACE COVERING WHEN ENTERING THE PREMISES AND KEEP THIS FACE COVERING ON UNTIL YOU HAVE TAKEN YOUR PLACE AT YOUR CHOSEN TABLE

FURTHERMORE , WHEN ACCESSING ANY AREA AWAY FROM YOUR CHOSEN TABLE , PLEASE WEAR YOUR FACE COVERING.

IT WOULD BE OF BENEFIT IF MEMBERS WHO ARE ATTENDING TAKE A LATERAL FLOW TEST ON THE MORNING OF 15/12/2021 AND IF POSITIVE DO NOT ATTEND THE LUNCH.

I HOPE MEMBERS APPRECIATE THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS AS WE WANT TO PROVIDE AS MUCH PROTECTION AS POSSIBLE

REGARDS GEORGE AND JOHN

 

 

Masjid – E – Salaam mosque

Visit to Masjid – E – Salaam mosque , Broughton Inn and Syro – Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa 13th January 2022

Arrangements have been made for a morning  visit (10 – 12 am.) to this beautiful new mosque in Preston where we will be taken on a tour of the mosque , we will have an afternoon visit  2.30 – 4.00pm to the Syro – Malabar Cathedral of St Aplphonsa in Preston (late addition)

Lunch has been arranged to be taken at Broughton Inn in Broughton arriving approx. 12.30pm with lunch at 1.00pm (see George or John to make choice and pay) Soup , choice of 3 sandwiches on ciabatta  french fries and salad with replenishable tea/coffee

Cost for coach , tours and lunch is £37.00 per members

John and I thank all the members who attended the coffee morning on 07/12/21 and paid for the trip , your assistance was most appreciated.

We both wish you and your families a healthy Christmas and a better 2022 than 2021

Architecture for Fun Christmas Lunch

Arrangements have been  arranged to hold the AFF Christmas Lunch on the 15th December 2021 commencing at 12 noon at the Academy Restaurant , Tradewind Square , Duke Street , Liverpool ,L1 5BG

The cost is £22.00 per person.

Menus are available for members who have  paid and these must be completed as to the required choices , signed and dated.

In the first instance members who are interested should text George Birchall on 07826 048379 to book a place and thereafter visit the Architecture for Fun desk , pay the cost and complete a menu form.

ONLY 5  PLACES LEFT AS AT 03/11/21

 

 

 

Digital camera group

We have been asked if any Maghull and Lydiate  U3A members can enter the Digital Camera Groups’  bi monthly competitions.  The group leaders have agreed to have open entry while we are virus bound so you are invited to enter.  There are no prizes on offer, just the glory and a possible viewing at our yearly exposition 🙂

The conditions are stated below:

  • Open to ALL  members.
  • Maximum  of 3 entries per person please.
  • File format to be JPEG with a maximum size of 1 MB
  • email to terry_u3a@tiscali.co.uk
  • Entries no later than 3 days before the subject date
  • The subjects and dates are listed below.

20 Apr  Birds and animals  04 May  Landscape  18 May  Winter   01 Jun  Nature

So good luck and getting snapping!