A visit to Lydiate Abbey where the history of the Abbey will be explained by David Russell followed by a talk on “Stonemasonry” by Ken Hughes , a local Stonemason, who will have several exhibits to show members
We will then move to the Scotch Piper where David Russell will explain the history of the pub and the area
We will then go inside the Scotch Piper to enjoy tea , coffee or a beer
Cost is £15 per member
See George or Jeff at desk to book and pay
The taxi will leave Maghull Square at 12NOON , please arrive in time to board taxi
For those making their own way , please arrive at car park for 12.45 (at gate advise security “with Maghull and Lydiate U3A on a guided tour)
I have just been informed the tour will cost £5 each. So if you can bring in your payment asap we would appreciate it.
Thank you Maureen and Jan.
We are offered a tour of this lovely Gallery It’s a bit off the beaten track so a coach may be required as its up hill. Cost depending on numbers £13 return. Leaving Maghull Square 10.am. OR train to Birkenhead Central then walk up hill or take the 410 bus to Slatey Road. to arrive at Gallery for 10.45 am
There is a Japanese Prints Exhibition, as well as Pre-Raphaelite Art from the collection and an exhibition of the work of our resident artist Steve des Landes. Donations welcome
Friday 13th is available . Booking is essential at u3a desk Tuesdays with Maureen or Jan.
It’s that time of year again we can view the wonderful talent on display from our area in the gallery. We will be visiting Atkinson Gallery, Lord Street, Southport. Train is the best way to travel ,we all have passes. Shortly after Easter. N.B Time and Date TBC.
No fee but donations welcome. Nice cafe on site.
Book at desk with Jan
As there has been very little time to accept bookings after the resumption of activities at U3A , I have agreed with the venue and Jon Atkinson that the tasting will now be on Wednesday 18TH FEBRUARY , again 2.15pm – 4.30pm for a tasting of Spanish wines with the usual food
Can members who have booked , please either text George on 07826 048379 or visit the Wine Tasting desk on Tuesday 20th January to confirm that this date is still suitable..
There are a number of places available for other members on this new date and a place can be secured by visiting the Wine Tasting desk from Tuesday 20th January and paying the required £15 fee
Join us at the Plaza, Crosby for the latest Flicks and Friends film. “Fackham Hall” is a comedy film starting Damien Lewis, Tom Felton, Jimmy Carr and others set as a period piece.
Film starts at 13:00 with the doors open at 12:30. Free to 60+ with donations gratefully accepted.
Supper Club for January is at the Cricketers in Ormskirk 6pm on Thursday 22nd January. Last day for payment and choosing your menu is the Coffee Morning this Tuesday 13th. Those with their names down please come in and pay if you haven’t already and choose your menu. The menu choices need to be sent in to the Restaurant after this. We do have people on the reserve list so please let us know if you are unable to go on the 22nd January.
Two tickets have become available for Inspector Morse, House of Ghosts starring Tom Chambers, next Thursday 15th January, at the Playhouse Theatre, starting at 7.30pm. The tickets are £37.00 each
If you would like to purchase these tickets please come to the Theatre desk at the coffee morning on Tuesday.
After the successful return on 11th December to the Lydiate Village Centre , Lambshear Lane , Lydiate , Liverpool L31 2LA (buses are available from Maghull Square and stop outside the centre) when Jon Atkinson of Winetime gave us his expert advice on a selection of Italian wines which were accompanied by charcuterie and cheese platters , olives , biscuits etc
The next tasting will be on 11th February 2026 when a selection of Spanish wines will be offered with the usual food as listed above
Cost is £15 per member , please visit George and Jeff at the Wine Tasting desk on Tuesday morning to book a place , places are limited as we are only able to hire the small room
Alternatively text George on 07826 048379 to book a place and thereafter visit the desk to pay (do not leave a “comment” on the website as we do not check for “comments”