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Art Appreciation, Whitaker Art Gallery Museum.

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Friday 13th June

The Whitaker Museum is a lovely, quirky Museum which has been part of the cultural life of the Rossendale Valley for over one hundred years.  Set in the beautiful Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall, it’s a great day out for all.  A traditional and contemporary Museum Art Gallery  but with a modern twist.

We will be visiting the Art Gallery in the morning with a tour costing £5.00 (based on 25 members)

There is a nice cafe on site for a bite of lunch if required before we visit  The Temperance Bar which is the only remaining non alcoholic bar in Britain, as seen on the Hairy Bikers Show. We will be visiting the Bar in the afternoon – cost £4.95 including  seven tastings.

Along with the cost of the coach the trip will cost £40

Leaving Maghull Square 8.45 am  prompt, return around 5 p.m

Full payment upon booking at u3a desk Tuesdays please

 

April in the Yarrow valley

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Ten ramblers met for a 10 mile circular walk near Chorley today.  Almost perfect walking weather saw temperatures rise to 17C with blue skies and dry underfoot conditions.

We started in the Yarrow Valley Country Park  and took in Astley Hall , the Leeds Liverpool canal and woodlands before our return to the park for a welcome cup of tea.

The Birkacre Park dates back to the 1300s and has a wealth of industrial history based around textiles, coal, steel and innovation.

Astley Hall is a lovely estate dating back to the 16th century. The house, gardens, cafe and shop have recently been upgraded and are  well worth a visit.

Thanks to Carmel and Paul for a good day out.

 

 

Cornwall Wine Tour 27/9/25 – 02/10/25

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19 members have booked single rooms with a £100 supplement for  a double room

There is 1 single room available with no £100 supplement

Furthermore  , there may be some sea view rooms available to those who have paid the single supplement of £100 which will entail a supplemental charge of £75

Consideration will be given on “a first come , first served basis” to any member that is interested

Text George on 07826 048379 , with name please , if any member wishes to take up either option

Tooleys Boat Yard Banbury 24/4/25 8.00am

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There are several places still available for the above

Return journey by luxury Corporate coach from Maghull Square

We will look at areas of the boat yard including the history of the Oxford Canal , have a guided tour of the boat yard (see previous post for full detail) the boat yard museum and a 40 minute canal cruise

A buffet lunch will be served at Ye Olde Reine Deer Inn consisting of 8 separate items (see George for full detail)

Cost is £43

See George or Jeff at AFF desk

Theatre Group

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New Shows.

Thursday 3rd July at 7.30 pm. The Empire. Les Miserables {amateur performance) Tickets £22.50 (nb these tickets are in the circle.)

Saturday 12th July at 12.00. The Everyman Downstairs. Death on Deck Afternoon Tea. Tickets £40.00. Please pay by Tues 22nd April.

Thursday 27th August  at 7.30 pm. The Empire,’Tina’. Tickets £46.00

Saturday 20th September 1.30 pm. Everyman Theatre. Romeo and Juliet. Tickets £26.00. Please pay by Tues 22 April.

Saturday 25th October at 2.30 pm. The Empire Theatre. English National Ballet perform Sleeping Beauty. Tickets £40.50.

Thursday 11th December at 2.30 pm. The Philharmonic. Rob Brydon, Festive Nights. Tickets £45.50.

(The show for November is yet to be arranged.)