Everyone was thrilled to see Hilary back in the heart of Line Dancing. She may sit a bit more than she used to but the enthusiasm she brings gets the rest of the group toe tapping and ready to move. Anyone interested in this group should contact Hilary.
Join us on the 12th of May for our monthly Flicks and Friends showing at the Plaza Crosby. This month our film is Sheep Detectives a humorous film starring Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson.
When George Hardy is murdered his sheep turn detectives and try to solve the crime.
Doors open 12:15 Film starts 13:00 Entry is free but donations are gratefully accepted
Today six of us met (with one other there in spirit!) for our April meeting. Our topic this month was “The Commute”, a topic that we thought we might struggle with.
As it turned out we rose to challenge beautifully and produced some very varied pieces. It’s a shame we can’t share all seven with you but the one chosen for this month can now be read right here. It’s by Jenny Challinor and it’s called “The Olden Days”.
Next month we’re trying out a different approach – how it will turn out, we’ll just have to wait to see!!
A date for your diary.
This year’s AGM will be held on the 23rd June at Maghull Baptist Church. Doors will open at 09;30 with the AGM starting at 10:00.
It would be really good if you could attend as we are making a few changes to our constitution this year.
Documents relating to the AGM will be sent out closer to the date.
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.
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
With Easter knocking on our doors this might be the time to send out a reminder that, as per usual, our Coffee Morning will be suspended on the 7th of April.
Please remember this is for the Coffee Morning only, check with your Group Leaders to see what is happening with your groups.
Happy Easter 🐣
Join us at the Plaza Cinema in Crosby for this month’s Age Concern showing of “H is for Hawk” a 2025 film starting Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson. The film tells the story of a woman who tends for a goshawk after the death of her father.
Doors open at 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.
Due to a clash of dates a single room has just become available on this holiday. The break is a five day stay in Eastbourne with half board and excursions included all for £629.00 (ss £100)
For full details please check the holiday group site on our website. The flyer gives a breakdown of what is on offer.
Contact me on 07736053150 if you need more details.
