19 ramblers had the final walk of the year today. Joining the Leeds Liverpool canal at Old Roan we walked along the towpath in the direction of Bootle. Although cold, the weather was dry and as the rain of the recent days had deceased, our walk was relatively mud free. Having stopped off at Tesco Litherland for a quick coffee we continued on to Bootle where we left the canal. It was then a short step up to L20 restaurant, the catering school for Hugh Baird college, where we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch, catered and served by the 3rd year students. Replete, we walked back through the park and on to the station for a quick train ride home. Thanks to everyone who has recced and led the walks this year. Our new programme will commence on 5th January 2023.Happy Christmas everyone.
Art appreciation – Cambridge
We have quotes for a two night stay at Cambridge Bar Hotel with Airedale tours o March 30th /31st returning April 1st 2023.
Interested ?
THIS TRIP IS NOW FULL.
Ely Cathedral and Kettle Yard House,
Visit one...Ely brilliant world famous stained glass exhibition entry..cost possibly included
Visit two …Kettle Yard Cambridge is a quirky art lovers dream.
P.S. Extra visit Saturday April 1st if time allows. fee to be decided
Is a visit to David Parr’s arts and crafts home ( he worked in co-ordination with William Morris amongst others) on the wonderful wallpaper designs which this house is decorated totally in. Small extra cost .
N.B evening meal is included in cost
Holiday: Cambridge
Accommodation: Cambridge Bar Hotel
Departure Date: Early Thursday 30 March 2023
Accommodation Includes: 3 days (2 nights) Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
Room Allocation: 10 x Singles & 15 x Doubles/Twins all with private facilities
Fully Inclusive Price: £279.00 per person, based on a minimum of 40 passengers
£289.00 per person, based on a minimum of 35 passengers
£299.00 per person, based on a minimum of 30 passengers
Single Supplement: £80.00 per person
If your interested Deposit of £75 per person by December 31st.
However as we close u3a 13th December this is the last date for payment at the church. I am happy to hold onto cheques until last possible posting date if it helps.
contact me or Jan at desk Tuesdays.
Take care, Maureen
Stramblers – Lunt Meadows 24 Nov
Despite weather warnings of heavy rain and strong winds, twenty stramblers assembled at The Punchbowl for today’s walk through Lunt Meadows. We set off along Lunt Road and soon took a footpath into fields, which followed the course of a brook, quaintly named “St Helen’s Gutter”. The brook leads to St Helen’s Well on the other side of Lunt Road which is thought to be 600 years old.
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Digital cameras – 2023
2023 – topics and dates
Architecture for Fun 19th December Trip
It has been necessary to change one of the venues for the above
After a journey by luxury coach from Maghull Square , leaving 9.45am and arriving in Preston at 10.30 – 10.45am we will make our first stop at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Singh Sabah Temple (a vast improvement on the previous Temple)
We will be given a talk on “All about Sikhs” ,”Search Gurbani” and “Sikh Encyclopedia” after which we may be offered a snack provided by the Temple , if not , we will visit a local pub for a sandwich etc
We will then go onto Vajravarahi Kadampa Meditation Centre (a Buddhist Temple) for 2.00pm where we will be given a talk on “Buddhism” and “Meditation”.
We will leave Preston at approx. 4.00pm reaching Square at 5.00pm
Cost is £30 per member . text George on 07826 048379 to secure a place or see George or John at the Architecture for Fun desk
Day Trips
Please note there will be no Day Trips’ table next week Tues.29th November. We’ll be back as usual on the 6th December. Cheers Marj
Architecture for Fun 19th December 2022
Arrangements have been made to visit Preston on the above date
Luxury coach from Maghull Square , leaving 9.45am to arrive Preston 10.45am for an 11.00am start
Shri Guru Gobind Sikh Gurdawara Temple is the first stop where we will be given a talk on “Sikhism” followed by a vegetarian lunch at the premises.
We will leave approx. 1.30 – 1.45pm to move to Vajravarahi Kadampa Meditation Centre (a Buddhist Centre) for 2.00pm where we will be given a talk on Buddhism and meditation
We will leave Preston at approx. 4.00pm to arrive back at the Square for 4.45 – 5.00pm
Cost is £30 per member , text George on 07826 048379 to secure a place (only 30 available) or see George or John at U3A coffee morning
Digital cameras – Night shots
We got some great photos for the ’Night shots’ subject. Thanks to everyone that came along to the meeting on Monday and entered your pictures. It was a challenge finding what we consider the best, Below are the pictures we selected.
The next subject ‘Confection’ on 28th November. All welcome.
A4F – Gillmoss, 30th Nov
The above visit to Gillmoss Materials Recovery Centre will leave by coach from Maghull Square at 9.50am and not 9.20am
There are 5 places available if any member wants to join the trip Text George on 07826 048379 or call at the AFF desk on Tuesday 15th November , cost is £15 per member.
History for fun
Our next meeting will not be on the usual date as the room is occupied. We will be meeting on the 25th November at 2.30pm in Kensington House.
The subject will be Horatio Nelson given by John Blundell
All welcome – Norman Stalford