I am so sad to have to inform you of the passing of our lovely friend and History for Fun leader Norman Stalford..
Just a few days before Christmas, I spoke to Jean, Norman’s heartbroken wife. She has been staying with her sons family in Leeds. Normal plans for funerals have been disrupted due to Christmas and New Year closures. When she is able Jean will pass on the information.
Take care everyone. Hope you all have a peaceful and healthy 2023
Hope you had a good Christmas and the NY brings all you desire. We restart the group in January with these topics:
Jan 11 AI in medical diagnosis.
Jan 25 ‘Smart home’ technology.
Kensington House for a 2.30 pm start.
If you have a topics for a presentation or fancy a go yourself then please let us know. New members welcome.
The table games group finished another year and we now break until Monday 9th Jan.
We are still taking members so if you fancy Scrabble, Bridge or another ‘table game’ then please come along from 10 am at Kensington House.
Luxury coach from Maghull Square at approx.9.15am arrive in Ulverston at approx. 11.15 -11.30
Lunch at StanLaurel Inn at 12 noon approx. , soup , sandwich and chips with tea/coffee
Time available before lunch to have photographs at the Stan Laurel statue and a look around Ulverston
Arrive at Kadampa Buddhist Temple at 2.00pm approx. , A 90 minute guided tour will be taken starting at the Temple , telling the story of Conishead Priory (Romantic Gothic Architecture) and Modern Kadampa with a chance for mediataion
Tea and coffee after tour
No need to say more ♥
We all know life is full of ups and downs and this week gave us a perfect example of that.
The up was that we held our Christmas celebrations morning at the U3A. It began with a choir of some 42 children from Saint Andrews Primary school singing a medley of Christmas songs for us.
These were possibly the best-behaved children I’ve come across in a long time and their enthusiasm and their joy in singing for us as an audience was absolutely obvious.
We enjoyed their rendition of our favourite Christmas Carols and were thrilled to join in at the end with a very rousing rendition of Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. Our applause matched their enthusiasm and I’m sure you all agree that the school can be very proud of these children.
We had the pleasure of hearing the Maghull Handbell Ringers who provided us with a medley of Christmas songs including Ding Dong Merrily on High and Jingle Bells which we joined in.
Just a little message but with a big meaning to all our Members. Another year has passed and it has been so nice to meet you all on Tuesday Coffee Mornings and on our Day Trips throughout this year. Thank you to all who have supported our trips, our “longstanding members” and a lot of new members too. Look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 10th January 2023. In the meantime, wishing you, and yours, a very Happy Christmas and a Happy HEALTHY 2023. Best wishes – Marj
Frohe Weihnachten und ein glückliches Neues Jahr
The German Group will restart on Thursday 12th January 2023 following the Christmas break.
If you are a beginner or interested in improving your German you will find the group very friendly and helpful.
We use videos, books and short conversations in the sessions held every Thursday in Kensington House. Contact Peter Duffy on 0151 526 2933 for more information
On the 16th of December the History for Fun Group will be meeting at Kensington House for their last meeting of the year.
The topic will be the History of Christmas – a perfect choice. You might find out about the invention of crackers, the adoption of the tree and what exactly is a yule log?? Come along and find out.
Arrangements are in hand to visit the Manjushri Kadampa Temple on Thursday 2nd February 2023. Hopefully there will be a guided tour, a talk on Buddhism and meditation, a visit to the Temple and access to the extensive grounds. There will also be time for at least a “cream tea” if not a “soup and sandwich” lunch
Can members text or telephone George on 07826 048379 to add there names to a list.