Join us on the 21st of November at the Plaza Cinema in Crosby for  a showing of the spy thriller ‘The Courier’ starring Benedict Cumberbatch.

Based on a true story of a businessman turned spy British businessman, Greville Wynne (BenedictCumberbatch) becomes entangled in one of the greatest international conflicts in history. Recruited by MI6 and a CIA operative, (Rachel Brosnahan), Wynne forms a covert partnership with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze).

Both men risk everything in a compelling race against time to provide the intelligence needed to prevent nuclear confrontation and end the Cuban Missile Crisis.

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🌟 A reminder there will be no Coffee Morning on the 29th of August. We are having a one week break.

🌟 A list has been placed on the u3a notice board where members who are interested in joining our proposed Indoor Curling group can add their names.

🌟 Members going on the Art Appreciation trip to the Liverpool Arts Fair tomorrow are reminded that they must meet at the Liver Building at 12:00 (noon).

🌟 Roberta Horsefall is selling copies of her poetry collections at the Coffee Morning. All proceeds will be donated to Woodlands.

🌟 History for Fun has invited Kaye Hurst to talk to the group on the 17th of August at Kensington House starting at 14:30.

Hello everybody, my name is Fiona Tucker and I host a Recorder Group in Formby, Merseyside and am trying to discover the level of interest in the proposal outlined below.

PROPOSED : A Recorder Playday.

VENUE  : The Quaker Meeting House, Liverpool

DATE:  Probably all day Friday or Saturday mid February 2024 depending on the availability of the venue.

COST: £15 depending on number of participants but not more than £20

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🌟. August closure – There will be no u3a Tuesday Coffee Morning on the 29th of August.  Please be aware that this closure does not affect any groups. Check with your group leaders to find out when or if they are closing for the summer.

🌟 In accordance with our Health and Safety policy may I remind members that we do not allow dogs at our Coffee Mornings unless they are registered  Guide Dogs.

New Group –  Indoor Curling

No doubt you’ve all watched (if only a bit) the game of Curling at the Winter Olympics and been fascinated by the furious brushing of the ice by the team members as they try to ensure their stone gets closest to the ‘jack’.

Well, we can’t offer you an ice rink (so no brushing needed) but we can offer you a chance to play Indoor Curling at an u3a near you!! Continue reading →

🌟Theatre Group.                                                 Macbeth at Shakespeare North – 21st September 2023 19:30 £34.50 plus transport

42nd Street at the Empire – 7th September 2023 19:30 £33.00

🌟 Philosophy – 21st June 14:30 at Kensington House. All are welcome. Just come along and listen or join in if you wish.

🌟Beginners’ Spanish class – if you are interested in joining this new group please put your name and contact details on the Spanish notice at the Coffee Morning.

🌟Strambers2 class – if you are interested in joining this new group please put your name and contact details on the Stramblers’ notice at the Coffee Morning.

🌟Our new Book Club group now has a waiting list. If you are interested please speak to Sue Quinn about putting your name on the list.

This month at the Plaza, Crosby Age Concern are screening the 2018 film ‘The Mercy’ starring Colin Firth and Rachel Weisz.  The film is based on the life of David Crowhurst and his attempt to sail around the world in the fastest time.

Doors will be open from 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00.  This is a free showing but any contributions towards Age Concern funds would be very appreciated.

Art Exhibition

Members of our Painting for Pleasure Group often take part in the Maghull & Lydiate Art Group and accordingly  many of their piece are on display at their exhibition.  The current exhibition of work will take place on the 17th and 18th of June at Lydiate Village Centre, on Lambshear Lane.                                                                                                                    The exhibition is free and there is ample road parking available.   Refreshments will be available.  The exhibition is open from 10:00 to 16:00 on each day.  Your support would be much appreciated.

Theatre News

• There is still one ticket available for ‘Dirty Dancing’ at the Empire Theatre this coming Thursday.  The cost of the ticket is £39.00.
• Tickets are available for ’42nd Street’ at the Empire on the 7th of September at 19:30.  The cost is £33.00. Please speak to the desk if you are interested.
• Fancy seeing ‘Macbeth’ at Shakespeare North? We still have tickets for the performance on 21st of September.  Tickets cost £34.50 with an additional cost for transport to be added.

History for Fun

On Friday 16th of June, David Ward will be giving a talk about The French Revolution at Kensington House. The talk starts at 14:30 and entrance is £3.00

🌟. Stramblers walking group – this group has reached its maximum numbers and is hoping to start a second group. Naturally a second group has to have viable numbers and at the moment it is looking for additional members.  If you are interested in joining this group please contact Ann Blundell on 07799006845 or put your name and contact number on our notice board at the Coffee Morning.

🌟 History for Fun dates. 16.06.23 The French Revolution a talk by David Ward   21.07.23 A talk (tbd) by Frank Carlyle and 18.08.23 a talk by Kate Hurst

Meeting at Kensington House 14:30 cost £3.00

🌟 Maghull Town Hall sandwich and a drink. This free  lunch offer will continue each Monday between 13:00 and 15:00 until the summer break.