This PA system was found in the store cupboard at the MBC. They believe this belongs to us but I have no record of it on our inventory. If you recognise it please contact me.
Final Day for Group Leaders and Treasury
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Our Group Leaders and the Treasury Team will be available for the last time this year on the 3rd of December. Any cheques needed by leaders should have been booked already.
Group Leaders and the Treasury Team will be back on the 7th of January 2025
Christmas Celebration Concert
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Programmes for our Christmas Concert will be on sale on the 3rd of December. It’s your last chance to get a ticket for our show.
Westhead 28/11/2024
Eighteen Stramblers braved the cold and met at School Lane, Westhead for today’s walk. We set off in bright sunshine along Wigan Road and took a raised path past terraced houses. As we stepped down to the lane we intended to take, we had to wait for the bin lorry to pass – a déjà vu moment – we’d had the same experience last time we walked this way. The lane between the terraced houses Continue reading
Scam Epidemic
Here is a link to the BBC’s Martin Lewis podcast – SCAM Epidemic.
It’s an interesting listen and some great learning.
Call at the Tuesday coffee morning help desk for any IT related issues you might have. We can usually point you in the right direction.
Tech and Science – rare gemstone
Following on from last Wednesdays talk about gemstones we found
this article in the ScienceAlert ‘online magazine’ that may be of interest?
The World’s Rarest Mineral
Flicks and Friends
Join us at the Plaza in Crosby for a feel good Christmas movie. Doors open at 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00. Entry is free for the over 60s but donations are always gratefully received.
January 2025 Supper Club
The next Supper Club will be on Thursday 16th January at the Duman Turkish Restaurant, Ormskirk Road, Aintree at 6.30pm. Cost for 2 courses £24 with vegetarian option £22
Book at U3A coffee morning this Tuesday
Peter Scott Gallery Lancaster University – February 14th
Lancaster University Art Experience
Free talk and tour at the Peter Scott Gallery The gallery houses a growing international art collection which features work by 20th century British, European and Chinese contemporary artists; and is one of the most significant collections of Pilkington’s Tile & Pottery Company material in the UK.
We may even be allowed a hands-on experience?
Coach £24.00 based on twenty-five paying members. Lovely cafe on site. Meet at Maghull Sq. for a 09:00 departure. Return about 16:00. Please book at the Art Appreciation desk or contact Maureen.
Tech and Science
Our last presentation for 2024 will be on Nov 26th.
We will take a look at the history and chemistry of gemstones.
All are welcome, no free samples though !
We will restart on Jan 8th 2025, topics to be announced
Have a great Christmas and New year
Book Stall Request
At the Book Stall we are very grateful for all the books we receive but we would like to ask a favour.
Could you please ensure that the books we receive are clean and in reasonable condition? A few of our books recently have been a little worse for wear and are a bit difficult to move in. Thank you for your help.