Bowland in September

Undeterred by Yellow Weather Warnings, 6 Ramblers set off from the lovely village of Bowland by Bowland for a 10 mile circular walk. The weather was fine and dry when we set off but we were realistic that this might not last!

After the first leg to the village of Sawley, we had a quick water stop and a photo op alongside the River Ribble. A couple of miles further on we stopped for lunch in a very odd location which comprised a Stone Circle and Arthurian sword in the stone!<

A heavy downpour caught us out, so shelter under some trees proved a good idea except for the multitude of very liquid cow pats! Moving on we crossed a small plateau before dropping down to the river along a steep and partially stepped path.

The final stretch took us through the village Bolton in Bowland and back to Bowland car park for a quick change before the short drive to Sawley and a welcome drink in the Spread Eagle pub.

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Tech and Science Restarts

We hope you have had a great Summer break and are eager and ready to start a new season of presentations in September with the following schedule planned:

Sep 10  Vera Rubin and the LSST
Sep 24  Red to Gold – Prussian Blue

Oct 08  Stereograms – 3D science
Oct 22  Compost – science in your bin

If you have an interest in technology and science then give us a try. The venue is Kensington House from 2:30.  All u3a members are welcome.

New Supper Club date for September

The next Supper Club will be at The Cote Restaurant in Liverpool city centre opposite John Lewis. Thursday 4th September at 6.30pm. Choose between 2 Courses £21.50; 3 Courses £25.50. Call in to the U3A coffee morning on Tuesday to choose your menu and pay in full. Only 25 places available.

We can only confirm your place on receipt of the full payment

Bridgewater RHS Gardens and Fryers Garden Centre

A garden visit to Bridgewater Gardens on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. the former site of Worsley New Hall in Salford, a heritage landscape that’s transformed into an iconic RHS garden. Bridgewater is 5th garden and one of the largest and most ambitious gardening projects undertaken in Europe.  The award winning garden designers have brought the garden to life.  Bridgewater also has a cafe overlooking Victoria Meadow and offers seasonal food and tea/coffee along with an interesting gift shop.  We will first visit Fryers Garden Centre in Knutsford, which has a large range of indoor and outdoor plants and is the home of beautiful roses. They also have a cafe offering food and tea/coffee. This should be an enjoyable day out

The cost  £26 – payable by cheque preferably.        Depart Maghull Square  9.15am

Return Maghull Square   6pm