I have been advised by the Stadium that due to the large number taking the tour , they need to bring the commencement time forward to 2.00pm

Therefore to enable members to walk and view “the Plaza” and , if necessary find their “tile” if they have purchased one , all members are requested to attend at 12.45pm

Car parking is available and to gain entry via the “security staff” a member requires to say “We are on a stadium tour as part of Maghull and Lydiate U3A group” , the staff will have been notified of this

If any member requires further information , please text George on 07826 048379

Arrangements have been agreed to visit and take in a tour at EVERTON FC’s new ground “Hill Dickenson Stadium” at Bramley-Moore Dock

The website suggests , Dressing Room Access , Tunnel Walk and Pitchside Views , Media Suite , South Stand City View and Experience Style with refreshments available and club shop. Also the Plaza can be visited prior to our tour and any member who purchased a “commemorative tile ” can find and view the tile

The tour is set to start at 2.30pm at the Stadium , all members to arrive by 12.45pm , whether by making their own way there or by taking an arranged return taxi transfer from Maghull Square

Cost is £23 for the tour and £10 for the taxi transfer.  Numbers are limited at present to 25 .   Please contact George or Jeff to book and pay at the coffee morning on Tuesday , No place will be guaranteed until full payment is received

Please note that the Coach will depart from Maghull Square at 8.15am prompt.  Please arrive in sufficient  time to board the Coach

If any member is unlikely to attend the event please advise George or Jeff in sufficient time.

Arrangements have been agreed to hold the lunch at the Academy Restaurant at The City of Liverpool College , Tradewind Square , off Duke Street Liverpool L1 5BG on Wednesday 17th December at 12 noon

Cost is £32 per member for 3 courses (4 options are  available for  each course) coffee/tea and mince pies

Consideration will be firstly given to those members who have regularly attended Architecture for Fun trips throughout 2025

See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk and pay the required amount , no place will be guaranteed until full payment is received

Members who have booked a taxi transfer are to note that the taxi leaves Maghull Square at 10.30am , please arrive in time to board your taxi

All members should arrive at approximately 11.15 am at the Palm House as the tour starts at 11.30am

Tea/coffee and cake will be served after the tour

Members will then proceed to 25 Aigburth Drive by approximately 1.45pm

Contact George by text if further information is required

I have now got detailed costs.  Trip cost is £41 per member which includes transfer by luxury coach ,  the “Mill and Village Tours plus Arkwright Experience”.  The Mills are grade 1 listed and part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site . The tour will last approximately 2 hours15 minutes

There are going to be lots of independently run shops where Christmas merchandise will be available

There is the availability of having a “soup and scone lunch” consisting of soup selection (one type) , homemade savoury scone , bite size cake selection and tea/coffee . Additional cost of £8.75

See George or Jeff to book and pay

Arrangements are in hand to visit the above on Thursday 27th November . it is an 1800’s water powered Cotton Mill.

We will travel by luxury coach and have a “Mill and Village Tour plus  Arkwright Experience.”  This is Richard Arkwright , an English Inventor (he improved the “spinning jenny” invented by James Hargreaves)  and was a  leading entrepreneur

Lots of shopping available run by small independent businesses in the Mill.   There is food available and details can be provided

See George or Jeff at AFF  desk to book (costs will be available for 14/10