I have just been contacted by John Makinson of Discovery Travel , approx.1.00pm today

He advised me that EasyJet have cancelled the flights that were booked to take us to and return us from Sardinia

At present , there is no other option to proceed with the proposed tour this year.

DT  are looking at options for 2022 , however if a member does not wish to continue , flight costs will be recoverable from EasyJet via DT

Some aspects of the deposits have been expended in Sicily and therefore that aspect of the deposit refund is in doubt.

Members are requested to identify whether they want to consider 2022 or seek partial refund.

First of all , a happy new year to all U3A members “keep safe , follow the guidelines and we all might get through this”

Hopefully , we will all be vaccinated by the time we are due to travel to Sardinia in October.

Just a reminder about the the EHIC health card.

If your card is due to run out before October you will need to get a “GHIC” card which is to be issued by the British Government

If you go on the website “www.gov.uk”” you can find and fill out the necessary form to request a new card

Good luck

Regards.

George and Moe

Ps Please note that you will require to have at least 6 months left on your passport , I would suggest you have 9 months

Regards.

George

I have emailed members with regard to the current position of the proposed wine tour commencing 03/10/2020

I have received a number of emails from members with varying comments

I do not want to get into providing answers/comments to each of these emails

Therefore , I will await any other comments for a few days , analyse the comments and then advise Discovery Travel of my findings

Please refer to the postings if you require any further update or telephone me

Regards.

George

To all our regular attendees and U3A members , Moe , John and I wish that you stay safe and we look forward to meeting up with you all once we have got rid of this virus.

Take notice of all the guidelines that have been issued and comply with them rigorously

Best wishes

George , Moe and John

A further tasting will take place at Winetime at Scatchards (as usual) on the above date

Wines from Spain will be offered for tasting along with the usual nibbles

The cost is £7.00 for the tasting and , if required £7.00 for taxi transfers from and back to Maghull Square

15 members have paid previously (if any of those who have paid cannot make that date , please advise George ASAP)

I have 15 further names on my list of members who who have not yet paid , please see George ASAP to pay for the event.

Only if any of the members above do not want to partake , there will be places available for other members.

See George Birchall at Wine Tasting desk or call leave a text on 07826 048379

A further tasting will take place on the above date

It will be a tasting of Italian wines from the  Veneto and Piedmont                area including cheese , meat , biscuits , olives and water

Cost will be £7 for tasting and £7 for taxi transfer from and back to Maghull Square

Only 5 places left

MEMBERS TO NOTE THAT THIS TASTING IS AT “WINETIME AT SCATCHARDS” AS USUAL AND NOT LYDIATE VILLAGE CENTRE

Please see George Birchall on “wine tasting” desk or telephone 0151 287 0308 or 07826 048379

A selection of french wines offered by “Winetime at Scatchards”

6 wines , food and biscuits as usual.

Cost £7 per person

Taxi transfer to and from premises from Maghull Square available at £7 per person

See George Birchall at coffee morning or call 0151 287 0308 or 07826 048379

SOME PLACES LEFT , if any member wishes to take a place  call George on telephone