On Thursday July 21st 2016  the Foodie Group met at Brenda’s house for a lunch to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the M+L U3A. It was lovely to see so many of the group present, including our newest members.

To help us to get to know new members we split into groups of four, choosing people we didn’t know, to complete a  ‘Liverpool’ quiz. There were cries of “more time” as we became very competitive.

A colourfull and substantial lunch followed, provided by all the members. Brenda was sincerely thanked for hosting the lunch and for providing the quiz.

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On Wednesday 14th September the Champion newspaper will have a 4 page wraparound celebrating the 10 years of Maghull and Lydiate U3A. This will be circulated in Maghull, Lydiate and possibly Old Roan. It will contain information about the lecture on YELLOWSTONE PARK to be given at the coffee morning on Tuesday 20th September. Tickets are available at Coffee morning, cost   £3, and  include tea/coffee and cake.  Admission will be by ticket ONLY as we are restricted to 250 occupancy. Full details will be printed in the September issue of the Newsletter. This is an open event and members are being encouraged to invite their friends/relatives who are non U3A members to come with them.

New coordinator for our Sunday Lunch Group:  Sylvia Adams  (531 9001).

Our next Sunday Lunch is on  Aug 7th at Formby Hall Golf Club’s  L37 Restaurant.

Arrive l.30 pm to dine at 2 pm (l/2/3 courses 10.95 /13.95 /16.95)

nb. a choice of meal slip needs to be completed asap.

They have in their wisdom updated the choices so check if you have the latest one..

18 members showed an interest in forming the Practical Garden Group. At an initial meeting it was decided to meet on a Monday morning at 10.30 once a month and the following ideas were put forward:-

• Identifying a weed from a plant.
• To talk about gardening with like minded people
• Exchange  seeds and plants
• Would nurseries be willing to have meetings (Cheryl to investigate)
• Allotment at Hudson School (Pat Snape had made enquiries about a piece of land at the school and David Ward volunteered to investigate further)
• Where should we hold meetings? St. Andrew’s Hall, the Sanctuary and Hudson School were  suggested.
• With changing weather what plants can withstand all the rain? – photo any in your garden that have withstood the recent heavy rain.
• Hints on taking cuttings
• Treating diseases
• Demonstrations by members

It was decided to hold another meeting asap so the group is meeting on Monday18th July in 57 Deyes Lane at 10.30 with the subject of identifying weeds that members bring with them. We will then decide where to hold regular meetings.