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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St Michael’s to Pier Head 19/01/2025
St Michael’s to Pier Head 19/01/25
Fifteen Strollers took the train to St Michael’s for the first walk of 2025. It was good to see everyone again and with no rain in the forecast, we didn’t mind the grey skies. We set off down Southwold Road and through the woods to Riverside Drive, where we crossed into the Festival Gardens. Here, the Chinese Garden has been neglected Continue reading
Flicks and Friends
Join us for a showing of ‘A Complete Unknown’ at the Plaza Cinema Crosby on the 28th January 2025. The story covers the life of the 19 year old Bob Dylan as he arrives in New York.
Doors open at 12:15 pm with the film starting at 13:00. Free for the over sixties but donations are always welcome.
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.
New Day Trip 2025
Our first trip for 2025 is a visit to the very famous Bury Market. People travel from all over to browse, and purchase, just about everything from fresh produce from local suppliers to clothes, cards etc and not forgetting the famous Bury Black Puddings. Plenty of morning coffee opportunities to keep you refreshed. Then we will be off to the Pack Horse Inn, Attentside, which is a small village near Bury set on the original Turnpike Road. Built originally in l443, it is now a busy cosy Pub with a good reputation for food and its’ selection of Craft Ales. Here we will have a 3 course lunch served in their Conservatory followed by tea/coffee.
WHEN? Wednesday 12th March 2025. Dep. 9.15am Ret 5ish . Seats are on sale. Price: £27per person includes 3 Course Lunch. Tea/Coffee.(the menu is changed on a regular basis and choice of meal slips will be available when the next change is made in February)
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)
Ramblers take a Winter wander
Not foiled by the Winter weather, 11 members of the Rambling Group had a local walk today despite the freezing ice and snow. The planned route was altered at the last minute due to the vagaries of Merseyrail, so we jumped in cars up to Aughton and undertook a somewhat shortened walk following part of the Yellowhammer route, up to the top of Clieves Hill and back across country to the start point. Continue reading
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