Last Fridays speaker Kate Hurst gave us a very interesting talk and we will most certainly be inviting her again
She spoke about the difficulties of being a catholic in the 16th century in the North West of England and she also spoke about the history of our local schools in the Maghull area.
We restart the new season on Monday the 4th September from 2.00pm at St.Andrews room.
04 Sep: Trees
18 Sep: Holiday
A list of topics is here
Our brand new Book Club group met up at the Cabin to share their thoughts on Sarah Winman’s book ‘Still Life’. The meeting was a great success with the group awarding a score of 8/10 to the book. The discussion was lively with members enjoying coffees and cocktails as they shared their thoughts.
Thirteen strollers and an on loan dog – Chilli – met at Maghull North Station for the short ride to Town Green. We crossed the line and followed Middlewood Road south until we reached a footpath through fields. The path eventually veered back towards the railway line before emerging on to Mickering Lane. After a short stretch, the lane Continue reading
Bowls for fun – this is a potential new group looking for members interested in social bowling.The season starts from April and ends in September but there may be some time for a few sessions before the end of September this year if we can get the numbers required.(This group will not be based at Kensington House)If you are interested in joining or just want more information, please contact Chris Chua-Short on 07780765235 or at
Our speaker on 18th August will be Kate Hurst and she will be talking about catholic reticence in Maghull and Ormskirk in the 8th century. Our September speaker will be Dot Broady Hawkes and her subject will be Lathom House and in October our speaker will be our very own historian David Ward and he will be talking about Napoleon
Sounds a great trip, (For all our lovely art lovers.)
March 22nd / 25th March 2024 4 days, 3 nights
Costs £369 (40 pax), £379 (35 pax), £409 (30 pax) single supplement £60 pp. St Ives Bay Hotel, Dinner, Bed and Breakfast.
Click on link for info (Maureen Birchall Cornwall 2024)
Both art venues –
Tate St. Ives, Barbara Hepworth Museum, joint fee at a concessionary rate .= £13 per person….Booked separately from Airedale
Also we have booked National Trust , Trengwainton Gardens afternoon 24th.
Free if a member, £11 if not ( to pay on the day ) Nice café on site for a snack.
Book at desk Tuesdays with Maureen or Jan
N.B Airedale require deposit by October 31st 2023
Your holiday will be covered against cancellation only (conditions apply). Further information can be found on our website, which you can share with your members. Details will be provided should yourself or one of your members be unable to travel.
🌟 A reminder there will be no Coffee Morning on the 29th of August. We are having a one week break.
🌟 A list has been placed on the u3a notice board where members who are interested in joining our proposed Indoor Curling group can add their names.
🌟 Members going on the Art Appreciation trip to the Liverpool Arts Fair tomorrow are reminded that they must meet at the Liver Building at 12:00 (noon).
🌟 Roberta Horsefall is selling copies of her poetry collections at the Coffee Morning. All proceeds will be donated to Woodlands.
🌟 History for Fun has invited Kaye Hurst to talk to the group on the 17th of August at Kensington House starting at 14:30.
Hello everybody, my name is Fiona Tucker and I host a Recorder Group in Formby, Merseyside and am trying to discover the level of interest in the proposal outlined below.
PROPOSED : A Recorder Playday.
VENUE : The Quaker Meeting House, Liverpool
DATE: Probably all day Friday or Saturday mid February 2024 depending on the availability of the venue.
COST: £15 depending on number of participants but not more than £20