AFF Nantwich 24th March 2022

We are proposing a visit to Nantwich on 24th March leaving Maghull 8.15 to visit the Market (10.00-11.30) , members can have a snack/lunch locally (11.30-12.30) ,

Then to  Hack Green Secret Nuclear Bunker (12.45-14.00) inclusive of a Curators Tour lasting 1 hour

Then to St Marys Church (14.30-15.30) Return to .Maghull 17.00-17       All times are approximate

Cost £30.00 per member

Trip Full

Can all members who have booked please visit the Architecture for Fun desk and pay the required fee or send a cheque to George Birchall at 2 Manion Close , Lydiate , Liverpool L31 4AD

AFF -Back to backs AND Roundhouse Birmingham

We are  to arrange a trip to the above on 14/04/22 leaving at 8.00am , arrive at square 7.45am

Coach from Maghull Square to Birmingham , entry to Roundhouse Birmingham (tours at 10.30 -12.00 ,11.00 – 12.30 and 11.30 – 1.00pm)

Refreshments (at members cost) available in Distillery Pub (alongside Roundhouse)

Back to Back Houses Birmingham in the afternoon

Return to Maghull Square

Cost £23.00 for National Trust members / £32.00 for non members

FULL , reserve list being compiled

See George or John at Architecture for Fun desk with full payment

T+S – Stone age Sefton

28 members attended the Wednesday afternoon meeting for a talk by Molly Toal, the Communications and Engagement Officer of the Lunt Meadows Nature Reserve, part of the Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside.

A fascinating story and laptop presentation of the geography, history and archaeology of the Lunt Meadows ‘dig’ gave us a vivid insight into our local prehistory back over 9000 years.

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Later this year we will be taking a guided tour of the ‘dig’ so watch this space for news. The presentation was ‘free’.  A donation of £50 has been made.

Our next meeting is Feb 9th with Colin discussing computer security.

NEW DAY TRIP

Welcome to 2022.  We will travel on our first trip of the year to the historic City of Lancaster.  This is a heritage City, set on the banks of the River Lune. It is a compact, quirky place to visit with something for everyone to see.  Museums, Galleries, vibrant coffee culture, quaint alleys to wander down, up to the minute shopping.  It also has a bustling Charter Market which will be on the day of our visit.  Lots of choice for coffee and lunch  it is after all a busy University City.  Atkinsons famous for their tea blends and coffees has its headquarters here and freshly ground coffee in their cafes.  Then we are off to the impressive Castle which has stood guard over Lancaster for centuries.  It belongs to the Queen,  the Duchy of Lancaster. Courts are still held here and It has held many famous trials, the best known of which is the Witches of Pendle over 400 years ago.  We will have a guided tour including part of the prison which was in use as recently as 2011 and hear all about its’ rich historic past.  Time for a cuppa before departing for home

WHEN? Wednesday 16th March 2022.  Dep.9.30am  Ret.5pm. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 1st February 2022.  Price £19 includes guided tour. Cheques to be paid in full would be appreciated (made payable to Maghull and Lydiate u3a) failing that £10 deposit.

Secret Manchester. March 25th

Micelangelo-March 25th 1.pm.

Let me know if you are interested please.

Friday March 25th

trip to Secret Manchester

These times, dates below have been booked by each person individually on the Secret Manchester website under Michelangelos Sistene Chapel

Ticket price £9. 70 Concessions

coach price..about £15

depending on numbers

to be arranged separately when numbers are completed 

time slot 1pm.

More info at desk Tuesdays book it or miss it.