The latest ‘resuming group activities‘ document is here

Group leaders risk assessment here.
Group members risk assessment here

For the first time since December the Inbetweeners cycling group hit the road again. With just 3 of us, as sadly some of the others are unwell, we had a good circular ride from Maghull to Crosby and back. Enjoying a lovely takeaway coffee in the park on Marine terrace it was good to get back together in a Covid secure way. The weather was kind, with no prevailing wind which made the first ride even more enjoyable, with many more to come now we’re back in the saddle. Hopefully the legs wont be too sore tomorrow!

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the 13th Annual General Meeting of Maghull and Lydiate U3A will be held ONLINE at 10:30am on Tuesday 4th May 2021 to transact the following business.

If you are able to joins us online, please refer to the accompanying instructions regarding the registration process for the Online meeting.  ZOOM Registration here
NOTE: Given the highly unusual circumstances, Committee have agreed that we will restrict the meeting purely to the formal elements required by our Articles of Association. The meeting will therefore be held using the Zoom video conferencing system to pass the resolutions detailed in the agenda set out below.

UNFORTUNATELY,  due to the limitations of the Zoom polling system all votes must be pre-programmed into the system. Therefore we will be unable to accept points of order or amendments during the meeting as we would be unable to vote on them. As all of the relevant papers have been made available to Members, if you wish to submit a point of order or amendment to a resolution the Committee are happy to receive them in writing in advance. Similarly, if for whatever reason you are unable to attend the AGM you may also, if you wish, cast your vote(s) either by post or email. All of the above options must be returned to the Secretary by 12 noon on 19th April 2021 at the address detailed below.

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Our meeting on 24th October covered fish and starters, this proved to be a very informative meeting, some of the recipes covered where:

Smoked salmon,dill and lemon pate

Smoked Mackerel Pate with Ricotta

Fresh mint and broad bean pate

Prawn Saganaki

Individual Salmon Lasagne

Pasta with smoked salmon and peppercorn butter

Smoked Mackerel Pate with Ricotta

Parma Roast Pears

click on the name to get details. 

Our next meetings are:

4th November – Love Food hate Waste and how to make choir boy with walnut whip

22nd November – Slow cooker, casseroles and pies

6th December – Nibbles and mulled wine

We have decided to have a meal out in January, date to be agreed.

On 15th October our subject was ‘Religious Earthquake’, considering  the roots of, and the impact of, the Protestant Reformation in Europe.

Read notes on this meeting here : Reformation 2

Read notes on  September meeting here: Renaissance and Reformation

Series continues in November

Mary Prendergast writes to thank everyone who contributed to the great success of the Macmillan Coffee Morning last week which looks like breaking all records:

‘We had lots left over from the generous donations for the bring and buy and lucky dip I took a full car load of stuff to the Roy Castle charity shop and I’m sure they will be pleased at the quality of the ‘left overs’.Thanks to everyone, men as well, who baked all those really scrummy cakes that were lovely with the coffee. So many people helped out by giving their time or by selling various things on their individual tables (books, home made cards and gifts made by the textile group). One lady gave hand and arm massages while her friend did manicures. Another lady set up a table to sell off the many collector plates and tea pots that she had inherited but had no room for. Many of our local shops in Maghull donated vouchers or goods as prizes and they were so happy to support Macmillan. I am told that all the money has not yet been counted but is in the region of £2000.  Wow! Thank you all. Our hard work was well worth it. Love and hugs to all who supported the event in any which way.’ Mary

Special thanks to all the local shops, businesses and organisations who generously supported the event:
Motor Range, Northway -blew up the balloons for us
CO-OP, Deyes Lane – gave tin of biscuits, box of choccies and 1 each of red and white wine.
Thornton’s, Maghull Square – gave a big box of ??? ….yes, chocolates.
Trimmers Hairdressers, Maghull – voucher for cut and blow with a good stylist.
Boots, Maghull – gave lots of goodies for both men and women
Hartley’s Garden Centre, – gave a beautiful flower arrangement.
Robbins Bridge Garden Centre -gave us plants.
Frank Hornby, Eastway – voucher for a meal for two
Colin Beaver Jewellers, West Way – always lends us his “big green table cloth” to make our cakes look more scrummy.
“Nails By Steph Evans” (mobile nails) -voucher for various choice of nail manicures
Morrisons, Maghull -gave lots of goodies for a hamper.
Therapy Salon, Tree View Court – voucher for a treatment.
Lydiay’s Hair and Glam, Tree View Court – £10 voucher
Maghull High School – printed 150 copies of the Foodie Group Recipe book which gave a clear profit of £300 and they went like hot cakes!!! ..(excuse the pun).
Waterfields -gave us boxes for anyone who wants to take their cake(s) away safely.
Station Pharmacy – gave us male and female toiletries.
Pure ‘K’ Beauty Salon, Liverpool Road South – gave us a voucher for a facial.
Mannion’s Bakery, Hale Road, Walton -gave us lots of cake boxes
Maghull Baptist Church for free use of their hall

Six members of the  Foodie Group attended a Caribbean Cooking class, which was enjoyed by all, please see below.  It is hoped to arrange more classes locally in the New Year if there is enough interest.  So if you are interested please let Brenda McKenzie know on 531 0207.

Please find details  of Grace’s_Caribbean_Curry click to get recipe.