PLEASE NOTE if you are on this trip tomorrow the Dodds Lane entrance to Leighton Avenue/Towers Ave. Is closed as it is being resurfaced. If you plan to park in this area the access at the Costa Coffee end will be open. It seems that Green Lane is closed as well.
A REMINDER that The Coach will depart, for Grasmere and Ambleside, from Maghull Square at 08.45am on Wed.15th April 2026.
Just a Reminder if you are interested in Alfa’s Travel Insurance for the above break. It costs £28 for 5 days. Full details can be found by googling Alfa Holidays Peace of Mind Guarantee. If you are interested either click on reply below or visit our table at Coffee Morning.
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
We will start our day with a visit to the popular town of Beaumaris in Anglesey. Set on the Menai Straits with views across to impressive Snowdonia. Plenty to do here. There is the imposing, still unfinished Castle to visit, the Gaol which is now an interesting Museum, a stroll along the Promenade which runs alongside the Straits. Plenty of choice for the all important coffee/lunch breaks. Nice choice of individually owned shops. Then we will board the Sea Safari boat for a trip on the Menai Straits together with a commentary. Passing through wonderful countryside, under the two iconic bridges and through “The Swellies”. You are welcome to bring a picnic, snacks on board.
WHEN? Wed.13th May 2026. Depart 8.30am Ret 6pm. Seats are on sale. Price: £36 includes boat trip. If you are paying cash the exact amount would be appreciated as we are always short of change
A pair of half mits, dark mauve with fur trim, were left on the Coach today. I will bring to u3a next Tuesday. In the meantime, if they are yours send a reply to let me know. Cheers
Just a Reminder Coach will depart from Maghull Central Square for Boundary Mill and Farmhouse Biscuits at 9.15am
Relaxing Festive Break. Alfa Holiday Cavendish Hotel, Exmouth. Set on the Sea Front. 5 days/4nights DBB. 9th to 13th November. All usual mod cons. Excursions, entertainment each evening. Optional fancy dress.(Scroll down to see further details) Rooms now available as follows: Singles all sold (reserve list in operation). Twins with Sea View all sold (reserve list in operation). Standard twin rooms £335pp (all sold reserve list in operation) JUST 1 Standard Doubles available. Price 30-39 booked £365 40+ £335. Deposit £50pp. Cheques made payable to ALFA Holidays
Join us for an enjoyable relaxing Festive Break at the Cavendish Hotel, Exmouth. This is one of Alfa’s comfortable Leisureplex Hotels. Set on the Sea Front with lovely views and just a few minutes stroll from the Town Centre. We will be staying for 5 days 4 nights Dinner/Bed/Breakfast. All rooms have all the usual mod cons. There are organised excursions (to be arranged) evening entertainment, even an optional fancy dress
WHEN? Mon.9th-Fri.13th November 5days 4night D/B/B. PRICE : 30-39 £365 40+ £335. Room availability as follows 8 Cosy Doubles (for single occ) + £60. 8 Standard Twins £335 6 Twins with sea view + £24pp. 4 Standard Doubles £335 1 Double with Sea View + £24pp (prices based on 40+) Deposit £50pp. Cheques to be made payable to ALFA Holidays. Seats are on sale.
Here’s a chance to do what you would like to do in the beautiful Lake District. Daffodils will be out to be admired and we will start our day in Grasmere one of the prettiest villages in the area. Here you will find Wordsworth’s home and Museum at Dove Cottage, the famous Gingerbread Shop where the recipe is a closely guarded secret, St.Oswald’s Church where Wordsworth and his family are buried, there is a Daffodil Remembrance Garden here as well. The Heaton Art Gallery, shops, amazing choice of coffee/eating places. For the energetic there is a walk round Grasmere Lake where you will come to Allan Bank, another Wordsworth home (NT Members free admission) or a stroll along the banks of the River Rothay. THEN we are off to the lovely Lakes town of Ambleside. Visit Waterhead Jetty where the Lake cruisers leave, get the electric milk float bus into town, view the tiny House over the Bridge, shops, cafes and if you feel energetic it’s just a short walk to Stock Ghyll Waterfall falling 70ft. There is a lovely terrace cafe here The Force, with views of the Waterfall. Suggestions for things to do and costings will be on your flyer on the day WHEN? Wed.15th April. Dep.8.45am Ret.6pm. Seats are on sale
Price: £15