The group met on 14th December and talked about some of the things were remembered about Christmas.
We also enjoyed some German Weihnachten snacks.
The first meeting of 2024 will be on 11th January at 10:00 in Kensington House. Contact Peter Duffy on 0151 526 2933 if you would like to join the group.
Today was our last u3a meeting of the year and we enjoyed our Joyous Christmas Concert in style. A wonderful group of children from St George’s Catholic School gave us a medley of Christmas carols. They sang their hearts out and had us all toe tapping in time with their tunes.
We had a short play about being Christmas ready but somehow I think all the planning in the world still leaves us rushing for that forgotten thing!
We listened to Tony play his violin and joined in with carols as Chris, ably aided by Lynne, played the piano beautifully.
The proceeds from our programme sale and a retiring collection was received by Paula, one of the fund raising team at Woodlands Hospice.
Rev Ralph gave the blessing and tea/coffee/ mince pies awaited us in the hall.
Those who had helped with the concert then went on to Ladygreen to rest on our laurels as we tucked in to our festive meal.
A great start to our Christmas holiday!! Thank you to all who supported us this morning and throughout the year 🎄🎄🎄🍾🎉🎁
See you next on the 9th of January 2024
Just one more session on Monday Dec 18th before our Christmas break If you fancy coming along to see how our Bridge games go then please pop in from 10 am at Kensington House.
Have a great break. We will resume on Jan 8th.
Edward Burne Jones and William Morris, what a collaboration of artistic talents|? Hope to do a trip to visit the beautiful stained glass windows in the Cathedral. £30 including coach and entry. Cost depending on 30 members plus Birmingham Art Galley just a short walk from Cathedral ( free entry ) We learn something every day and I have j done just that. Watching Flog it, one of my favourite Jewelers, Arthur Gaskin has a selection of his and his wife Georgie’s beautiful creations at the Museum. I have been trying to get a tour of this gallery, however it will add a little to the cost. Who cares? When such wonderful art is on show. Not had any confirmation as yet of tour. But we’re going anyway we can always look in awe.
Date February 14th 8.30 am from Maghull Square. Home about 6pm
Make it a Valentines Day date.
Hello all
Airedale tours (change of hotel for this Art lovers trip March 2024).
We are now booked at a nearby Premier Inn, Hayle Cornwall, a short drive from St Ives, at £30 00 extra pax., with b/b and a two course evening meal deal.. As you may be aware the Premier Inn breakfasts are famously substantial, don’t think we will require a lunch.
Please confirm you still want to attend this trip asap, to be sure of this price.
The cost is very reasonable for Cornwall . Itinerary stays the same,
23rd March a.m Tate St Ives……….. then free afternoon in St Ives
24th March a.m Barbara Hepworth Museum then Trengwainton
Don Fraser luxury coach two stops during travel days.
£399 pax min of 40
£409 pax min 35
£439 pax min 30
Single Supplement £105
Sefton Artists was formed in 2010 by a small group of artists. They met weekly to paint and share ideas. From their small beginnings the group has grown and now includes members from all regions of Sefton and from West Lancs. They meet weekly in Lydiate Village Centre. This is a free event, just call in if your Christmas shopping in Southport
Phone and internet scams are at all time highs.
A new law has come into play that may help ?
Read about it here
If in ANY doubt DON’T is the number one rule!
All members have paid
The lunch will be Leek and Potato soup followed by one of the following sandwiches
Ham , Cheese , Chicken , Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese , Egg Mayonnaise and Tuna Mayonnaise
Each member has to notified George of there choice of sandwich choice , a copy of there choice will be handed to each member on the coach
Any problems call George on 07826 048379
Topics for November will be:
Nov 08 – The Abbeystead disaster
Nov 22 – Christmas chemistry
No meetings in December. Have a good break.
We resume on January 10th.
We have had a good response to ‘the future topics’ request so we will be looking at Mars rover, pain, plate techtonics, canal systems, home security, chemical disasters and slide rules. Dates TBA