Our 5th Supper Club will be a fish and chip night at The Stanley Pub in Aughton on Thursday 20th February Cost £15.95. Book on Tuesday at U3A
February Supper Club
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Tech and science – Correction
We got our dates mixed up in the previous post. Hopefully this better.
A small turnout for ‘3 lines of coke’ but it seemed to be well received. Hopefully folk know a lot more about Pepsi cola, coal coke and crystal meth 🙂
Our next topic will be the history of Thalidomide on Wed 22 Jan.
February: 12th – Kodaks first digital moments 26th – HAARP
March 12th we will be looking at ‘glass making’ with John. We are proposing a visit to the world of glass museum in St. Helens on Wednesday March 26th. We have the option for a private (FREE) visit or as a group with various add-ons for £15 per head. Have a look at the website please, check out the group visit and let know if you’re interested.
Art Appreciation. Kirkby Gallery April 11th
Art Appreciation Kirkby Gallery Open Exhibition
Friday April 11th 10.15 am at venue.
Free introductory talk by Tina. Book at desk to confirm place.
Tech and science
A small turnout for ‘3 lines of coke’ but it seemed to be well received. Hopefully folk know a lot more about Pepsi cola, coal coke and crystal meth 🙂
Our next topic will be the history of Thalidomide on Wed 22 Jan.
On Feb 12th we will be looking at ‘glass making’ with John. We are proposing a visit to the world of glass on Feb 26th. We have the option for a private (FREE) visit or as a group with various add-ons for £15 per head. Have a look at the website please, check out the group visit and let know if your interested.
In March we will be looking at Kodak digital (12) and HAARP (26)
Wine Tasting 30/01/2025 Winetime at Scatchards
Many members visited the Wine Tasting desk this morning and paid the required fee (£12 for the tasting and , if required , £10 for the return taxi transfer).
Several members indicated their attendance when present at the Christmas lunch who have still to pay , can these members if still wanting a place please forward a cheque to George or visit the Wine Tasting desk and pay the relevant amount
If any additional members wish to join us they can follow the instructions above.
Bristol Cancellation available.
Bristol Art, March 21st 2025. 4 days 3 nights
Bristol has a really great art scene. It’s not just the home of Banksy we are visiting but four other art venues, so get yourselves fit for March 2025. We have an eclectic itinerary, all entrances will be included if we have enough interest.
Book at our desk with Maureen or Jan
£75 Deposits upon booking
January 2025 Supper Club Thursday 16th 6.30
Last date for paying for Supper Club and choosing the menu is on Tuesday 7th January at the U3A meeting or contact Sue, Barbara or Doreen
First Book Club meeting in 2025
Our first book club meeting will be on Friday 3rd January at the Coffee Shop at Maghull Station at 10.00 am
Table games
The table games group is recruiting. We currently ONLY offer Bridge, every Monday from 10 – 12 at Kensington House. If you fancy joining us then please come along and give us a try.
Tech and Science
In March 2018 we discussed the origins and history of the Shipping Forecast.
The Shipping Forecast is produced by the Met Office on behalf of the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. It was first broadcast on 1 January 1924 as a weather bulletin called Weather Shipping before moving to the BBC a year later.
Here is a link to the BBC special
Best wishes for the New Year from Colin and Phil
We restart on January 8th with a few lines on Coke