Thanks to all who assisted in me obtaining the necessary cheques for the above event.
Much appreciated.
Wine Tasting 21/04/22
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Monthly Archives: April 2022
Birmingham trip 14/04/22
Due to several recently reported positive Covid tests it is advisable if members could consider the following
(a) Take a lateral flow test before going to the coach
(b) Wear a face covering on the coach and in all enclosed areas
History for fun
HISTORY FOR FUN
The group will not meet at Kensington House on the 15th April as this is Good Friday but it has been arranged to have the room on the following Friday the 22nd at 2.30pm
All welcome
Norman
Flicks and friends at Plaza
Next ‘Flicks and Friends‘ film at the Plaza on Tuesday 26th April.
12.30 for 1pm start. Free entry – donations welcomed.
Operation Mincemeat Based on a true story, during WW2, two intelligence officers use a corpse and false papers to utwit German troops.
It’s 1943. The Allies are determined to break Hitler’s grip on occupied Europe and plan an all-out assault on Sicily, but they face an impossible challenge – how to protect a massive invasion force from potential massacre. It falls to two remarkable intelligence officers, Ewen Montagu (Colin Firth) and Charles Cholmonderley (Matthew MacFadyen), to dream the most inspired and improbable disinformation strategy of the war – centred on the most unlikely of secret agents: a dead man.
What is Beacon?
Beacon is a management system designed by u3as, for u3as. It provides a simple interface for managing members, groups and finances.
The video gives you an overview of the benefits of using Beacon and is available to all u3a members that wish to take advantage of it.
Theatre Group
There are just a few places left for the London Trip from 12th July to 14th of July.
Come to the Theatre Desk on Tuesday morning for all the details.
Stadiums Walk 10/04/2022
On a bright, sunny morning, twenty walkers met at Kirkdale Station for a “walk and talk” to Goodison Park, Anfield Cemetery, Stanley Park, Anfield Stadium and the Isla Gladstone Conservatory. A short walk along Westminster Road and Goodall Street took us to County Road and Nimrod Street where we learned Continue reading
Architecture for Fun Birmingham 14/4/22
Members are to note
(a) Coach leaves Maghull Square at 7.45am prompt
(b) Those members who indicated that they are National Trust members must have there National Trust cards with them or they are likely to have to pay the £10 entrance fee to The Back to Back Houses
All the statues you know and love?
But don’t know who did them? Well here is your chance to find out.
Looking to squeeze this in ( as we are fully booked up until then) Friday 29th July, it ends 31st July.
Who hasn’t posed by Eric Morecombe’s statue in Morecombe? Graham Ibbeson is the man who created it and many more. From Barnsley, inspired by Graham’s workshop, figures include celebrated performers such as Eric Morecambe, Benny Hill, Laurel & Hardy and for the very first time Grahams latest sculpture of Ken Dodd with Diddyman, Dickie Mint, on display by kind special permission from Lady Dodd. We should be tickled by this exhibition.
Glassworks Gallery, Barnsley is quite small so after lunch we will do a short tour of the town to spot many more of his works.
Coach to Barnsley from Maghull Square 9am.return 4pm.cost depends on numbers but wont be too much and gallery is free entry. Please book at desk on Tuesdays – Maureen
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Day Trip Reminders
Wakefield & Nostell Priory – Friday 22nd April 2022 – please note that Tues.12th April 
is the last opportunity to pay any outstanding balance (u3a is closed on the 19th April 2022). National Trust Members are reminded to make sure they have their membership cards on the trip
Our New Trip on Thursday 26th May to Tissington Village Well Dressing and Matlock Bath is now on sale price only £16 per person.
For full details of both trips click on Day Trips