Committee Vacancy & Training Opportunity.

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In May 2024 our current Secretary, Linda Simms, will come to the end of her term of office having held the role for six years.  This means we are now actively seeking someone who would like to take on this valuable role.

Linda still has five months in her role and would welcome any member who would like to shadow her during that time.  We are quite happy to split Linda’s role into two  distinct parts if it helps, so that can be shared by two members.

Firstly we will need a Minutes Secretary to take down the confidential minutes of our Committee Meetings and our Group Leaders’ Meetings.  There are ten Committee meeting a year and some three group Leader Meetings.  An ability to use shorthand is a great advantage here, but it should not preclude anyone from taking on the role.

Secondly we will need an Admin Secretary who will deal with the forms and the procedures of the u3a Trust.

If you think either of these positions would interest you please contact Linda or Jane on a Tuesday morning for more details or email us at enquiries@mandlu3a.org.uk

Lucky for someone? Cornwall trip March 22 / 25

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Sad for someone, maybe lucky for someone else, as this trip was previously full.

We have four cancellations due to unexpected circumstances for this trip. 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 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

payment for two art venues not included @ £12.50  also

£11 for Gardens if not National Trust member, payable at a later date

Don Fraser luxury coach  two stops during travel days.

£399 pax min of 40

£409  pax min 35

£439 pax min 30

N.B balance due in two weeks.

Billinge Hill Ramble ( aka mud, mud, and more mud!)

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Who doesn’t like jumping about in muddy puddles? On today’s ramble, led by Alan, there was plenty of opportunity for just that!
The circular walk of nearly 7 miles from Orrell Waterpark to Billinge Hill (179m or 587ft) took place in bright dry weather and we made the beacon tower at the top of the hill in good time and along reasonably dry paths underfoot.  What Billinge Hill lacks in height it makes up for with 360 degree views of the surrounding landscape. Continue reading →

Joyous Christmas Concert

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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 🎄🎄🎄🍾🎉🎁