Join us at the Plaza in Crosby on the 14th April for a showing of the film ‘Mother’s Pride’. This comedy stars Martin Clunes, James Buckley and Mark Addy to name a few.
The story is about a failing pub, a grieving family and the Great British Beer Awards.
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Doors open at 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00 Entry is free but donations are gratefully accepted. Click here to enlarge the flyer.
Alfa has written to ask if anyone is interested in taking out their Peace of Mind Travel Insurance. Cost is £28pp for 5 days cover. In the event of unforeseen circumstances, It covers loss of deposit or full holiday cost if that has been paid, repatriation in the event of you not being able to return home on their transport etc. You can find full details when you google Alfa Holidays Peace of Mind Guarantee. If you are interested click on reply below or visit Day Trips table at coffee morning. If you have your own travel insurance that’s fine
Last Friday seven of our group met up to share their latest pieces. We welcomed a new member – Brenda, before hearing this month’s stories. The topic for the month was ‘The Pier’.
Our chosen story for this month was written by Maureen Birchall.
The Pier’s Secret
Nestled under the pier was a very unusual shell, it looked as if it had been attached to something else, but what?
Inspector Franks was sure foul play was involved in this, his young assistant’s first find.
Peter Jones was very new to this area of the North, being a Welshman he had never really ventured further than Birkenhead in his younger days.
Now here he was in Sunny Southport by the Irish Sea, investigating something suspicious.
It was quite different to his home in Pontypridd.
His mother always warned him saying “don’t trust the English, they talk in English behind your back, so you don’t know what they’re saying.”
Peter never understood this, as if your English, you talk in English don’t you?
If your Welsh you talk in Welsh, isn’t it?
Inspector Franks was a kindly chap, never making Peter feel unwelcome or uncomfortable or stupid, even if that’s the way he thought of himself at times; after all he was very new at this profession.
“It’s just a hunch, a feeling in my gut see,” said Franks.
Wonder if I will ever be that good Peter said to himself.
So the famous pier was cordoned off with police all over and under it like ants.
I bet this pier has lots of secrets and seen many goings on over its160 years thought Peter. Being 3.660 feet in length it had attracted many visitors since it was renovated. Many of whom at this point were very unhappy it was out of bounds.
Searching once again under the pier, Peter had a strange, unexplained feeling. A mixture of excitement and dread, could it be a message ( in Welsh and English) from across the sea, trying to tell him something?
He decide to buy a bucket and spade from a local stall and started digging around the site of the find. Two hours later and many buckets full of Mersey sand Peter came upon another beautiful shell but this one was attached to an arm.
Well! That’s a turn up for the books he thought.
After taking the newly acquired find to the forensic laboratory for investigation Peter called his mum back in Pontypridd.
“Guess what I have found? an arm with a shell bracelet attached to it” he said.
Oh dear! that must be your cousin Michelle, she went missing two years ago on a visit to Southport Fair” said mum.
“How do you know it’s her? that’s such a long shot mum” Peter replied.
“Well, can’t be 100% certain but she was wearing a shell bracelet bought by her boyfriend at the time she disappeared. Her body turned up on the local beach eighteen months later, missing an arm and the shell bracelet” Peters mum said with such enthusiasm it made him shiver.
The headlines in the local paper were,
“Missing Michelle found missing an arm and the bracelet”
“So you must have found them Peter, I am so proud of you” said mum, making Peter wonder about his mothers lack of empathy.
Wow! Though Peter, Inspector Franks will be well chuffed with me.
Indeed, Franks was so please he promptly, promoted Peter., saying
Peter found sea shells on the seashore, sadly poor Michelle is no more.
He always fancied himself as a bit of a Poet.
As we head towards our Annual General Meeting we would like to invite members who might be interested in joining our Committee to pick up an application form. The forms will be available at each Coffee Morning and can be picked up from our Committee rep.
This year, for the first time, we will be giving out a leaflet that explains what being a Trustee of our u3a means and also giving prospective candidates a chance to chat to a current Trustee
APOLOGY
Please note the show I advertised yesterday was the wrong one. The show I should have advertised is For You Blue: Celebrating the Beatles Greatest Hits. Featuring the Bootleg Beatles and the Philharmonic Orchestra. The date is the 21st July at 7.30pm All other information remains the same.
Please ring me on 07881885474 to express your interest. We can only book if we have a minimum of 15 names.
A further tasting of classic French wines will be held at the Lydiate Village Centre on the above date from 2.15pm – 4.30pm supervised by Jon Atkinson
There will be 6 wines to taste and the usual charcuterie , cheese , biscuits , olives etc
The cost is £15 per member
Please text George on 07826 048379 to secure a place or see George or Jeff at the wine tasting desk from Tuesday 14th April
Sunday 6th December, 7.30pm at the Philharmonic, The Bootleg Beatles, tickets £51.70, upper circle.
Tickets are selling fast. We can only book if we have a minimum of 15 people.
Please text Ann on 07881885474 to express your interest as soon as possible. We will confirm the booking with you when we get the required 15 names.
I have a further update from Airedale Tours
Grayway 34 seater coach with rear toilet
Carvers Hill Estate Vineyard tour and tasting 2 wines with snacks (90 minutes) , Limeburn Hill Vineyard tour and tasting 3 wines with snacks (90 minutes) and Larkhill Vineyard tour , tasting 2 sparkling wines and 2 still wines with snacks (2 hours 30 minutes)
Visit to 1 Stonehenge and 2 Old Sarum ( first fortified around 400 BC) massive iron age ramparts , a Norman castle and foundations of a former cathedral – English Heritage. further visits to 3 Bath and Royal Baths , 4 Dyrham Park (a 17th century baroque house , formal garden and dramatic parkland _ National Trust and finally 5 a full day at Longleat including maybe the stately home , a drive through safari , maze , boat ride etc
There are only 5/6 places available and there are 1 standard single room , 3 executive single rooms and 7 twin/double still available
Text George on 07826 048379 if any member wants to book a place
We met at Hall Road Station for today’s walk. The weather had lived up to its forecast and we had clear blue skies. Setting off inland along Hall Road East we passed a square set building with crenellated tops to its walls giving the impression of a fort. At the end of the road we joined a wide tarmacked path flanked by a field on one side and a tall hawthorn hedge on the other. The path is known as Dibb lane. A horse rider dismounted and Continue reading
We will be visiting our local Atkinson Gallery to view local art work. This is always a good interesting event. Hopefully we will have a guide but not confirmed as yet.
Meet at Gallery Friday 17th @ 1.30.pm Bus or train from Maghull. Arrive earlier if you want to make use of the nice cafe on site
Book at desk with Maureen or Jan. Donations welcome.
