Thirteen ramblers arrived at West Kirby station on a very mild November day and proceeded to walk along the Wirral way. Trees in their Autumnal colours, with lots of leaves falling, passing some very nice properties overlooking the Dee estuary and the North Wales coast, we arrived at the Thurstaston visitor centre for a coffee break.
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Table Games Group
Due to a number of issues the Table Games group has decided to cease as a u3a group. We intend to continue with Bridge Sessions outside of u3a.
Sorry for any inconvenience.
Contact Phil if you require any further information
Table Games News
Table Games is changing times.
Due to reduced numbers and increased charges, we will be ‘room sharing’ with Beginners Bridge from Monday 6th October at 1pm
We will review costs, but it’s likely that £2 per session will cover the booking.
October Ramble
Our next Ramble will be to Ribchester on the 2nd October
Start : Greenside Car Park – PR3 3ZJ
M58, M6, A59 37 miles
Parking is FREE but limited.
Walk is 8 mile circular, mostly undulating grass and may be very wet underfoot so boots and poles recommended.
Meet Kensington House 9.15
Tech and science – Prussian blue
Our talk on Wednesday will cover the chemistry and science of various compounds that lead from artificial colours to poison gases. Interested? Come along for a hopefully enlightening presentation.
Sep 24 – Red to Gold and Prussian Blue
If you have an interest in technology and science then give us a try. The venue is Kensington House from 2:30. All u3a members are welcome.
Bowland in September
Undeterred by Yellow Weather Warnings, 6 Ramblers set off from the lovely village of Bowland by Bowland for a 10 mile circular walk. The weather was fine and dry when we set off but we were realistic that this might not last!
After the first leg to the village of Sawley, we had a quick water stop and a photo op alongside the River Ribble. A couple of miles further on we stopped for lunch in a very odd location which comprised a Stone Circle and Arthurian sword in the stone!<
A heavy downpour caught us out, so shelter under some trees proved a good idea except for the multitude of very liquid cow pats! Moving on we crossed a small plateau before dropping down to the river along a steep and partially stepped path.
The final stretch took us through the village Bolton in Bowland and back to Bowland car park for a quick change before the short drive to Sawley and a welcome drink in the Spread Eagle pub.
Liverpool Science Festival
Hi guys. The Liverpool Science Festival is on from 10-14 September with a varied collection of interesting topics. All are free !
See the link below for more information.
Bridge Restarts New Season
Interested in playing Bridge?
The Table Games Group restarts its’ weekly sessions on Monday lst September 2025 in Kensington House, Station Road, from 10 am.
All levels are welcome so give us a try.
Tech and Science Restarts
We hope you have had a great Summer break and are eager and ready to start a new season of presentations in September with the following schedule planned:
Sep 10 Vera Rubin and the LSST
Sep 24 Red to Gold – Prussian Blue
Oct 08 Stereograms – 3D science
Oct 22 Compost – science in your bin
If you have an interest in technology and science then give us a try. The venue is Kensington House from 2:30. All u3a members are welcome.
T & S – scam alert
DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages
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