Please note this trip is departing from the Square at 8.30am. There have been a few cancellations because of Covid. (Look out there’s a covid about!) Therefore you may feel safer wearing a mask. They are not mandatory but it’s up to you. Hope you are enjoying your Easter break and this lovely weather. Regards Marj
Wakefield & Nostell Priory – Friday 22nd April 2022 – please note that Tues.12th April 
is the last opportunity to pay any outstanding balance (u3a is closed on the 19th April 2022). National Trust Members are reminded to make sure they have their membership cards on the trip
Our New Trip on Thursday 26th May to Tissington Village Well Dressing and Matlock Bath is now on sale price only £16 per person.
For full details of both trips click on Day Trips
We are off to Derbyshire, specifically to Tissington one of the prettiest villages. Overlooked by Tissington Hall, a 17thc Jacobean Mansion, which is still a private home occupied by Sir Richard Fitzherbert and his family. Here are the first Well Dressings of the year and most consider them to be the best. To-day is Ascension Day and the blessing of the Wells will take place. Well Dressing is a beautiful pictorial floral art, made by local talented volunteers, using clay, petals, leaves, stones, twigs etc. The origins have disappeared in the mists of time but are thought to be connected with the Black Plague when the wells were dressed to protect the water. It’s a tradition only found in Derbyshire and the Staffordshire Peaks border. Time to wander and browse in this lovely peaceful village. There is a Craft Fair on in the village hall which is by the pond. You can have refreshments here or if you prefer wait till we reach Matlock Bath where there is a wide choice
of eating/drinking places. Developed as one of the first tourist destinations it has attractive riverside gardens and plenty of things to see and do including the aquarium with its’ additional exhibitions, Museum of Photography etc. Nearby is the home of the Heights of Abraham, a cable car ride with attractions at the top. Please ask if you are interested.
WHEN? Thursday 26th May 2022. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm. Price £16. Payment in full would be appreciated. Cheques to be made payable to Maghull and Lydiate u3a. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 5th April 2022.
Please note there will be no Day Trips Table at Coffee Morning on Tuesday 29th March 2022
A miserable day, a great coach and driver finished off with an excellent tour of the old Lancaster jail by a very knowledgeable and witty guide. Well done Marge.
Our trip to Lancaster and Lancaster Castle will depart from Central Square at 9.30am.on Wednesday 16th March 2022. Masks are no longer mandatory but if you feel more comfortable wearing one then feel free to do so. There is hand sanitizer on board the coach.
A new day trip has been arranged with visits to Wakefield including a guided tour of the Cathedral and then to the National Trust property Nostell Priory. A splendid interesting Palladian property. Departing Fri.22nd April 2022 at 8.30am Ret.6pm. For full details click on Day Trips.
Our day starts with a visit to the City of Wakefield. Plenty of interest here including the Barbara Hepworth Art and Sculpture Museum. Lots of coffee shops and places to eat. You can lunch here or take a picnic to Nostell Priory which has some lovely areas to eat. We also have the option of a guided tour of the beautiful Cathedral. Then we are off to the National Trust owned Nostell Priory. A splendid Palladian Mansion built with the fortunes made by the Winn Family from the Textile Industry in London. Full of Robert Adam and Chippendale influence. This beautiful house is full of treasures which includes a 300 year old doll’s house, which has been in
the family for the duration, lovely gardens and for the more energetic there are interesting walks in the spacious grounds and by the lakes. There is also a cafe here.
WHEN? Friday 22nd April 2022. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm. Price: National Trust Members £15. Non National Trust £27. Payment to be made, preferably in full by cheque please (made payable to Maghull and Lydiate u3a) or a £10 deposit. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 22nd February 2022
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
l. WED.16th March Lancaster & Lancaster Castle 2. FRI. 22nd April 3.THURS. 26TH May 4. WED. 22nd June
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Welcome to 2022. We will travel on our first trip of the year to the historic City of Lancaster. This is a heritage City, set on the banks of the River Lune. It is a compact, quirky place to visit with something for everyone to see. Museums, Galleries, vibrant coffee culture, quaint alleys to wander down, up to the minute shopping. It also has a bustling Charter Market which will be on the day of our visit. Lots of choice for coffee and lunch it is after all a busy University City. Atkinsons famous for their tea blends and coffees has its headquarters here and freshly ground coffee in their cafes. Then we are off to the impressive Castle which has stood guard over Lancaster for centuries
. It belongs to the Queen, the Duchy of Lancaster. Courts are still held here and It has held many famous trials, the best known of which is the Witches of Pendle over 400 years ago. We will have a guided tour including part of the prison which was in use as recently as 2011 and hear all about its’ rich historic past. Time for a cuppa before departing for home
WHEN? Wednesday 16th March 2022. Dep.9.30am Ret.5pm. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 1st February 2022. Price £19 includes guided tour. Cheques to be paid in full would be appreciated (made payable to Maghull and Lydiate u3a) failing that £10 deposit.