Postponement of Birmingham February trip

Hi all

I have just received an email, it’s a shame for us but Birmingham have decided to do some much needed  upgrade to some of the Museum, therefore closing the whole place, except for one small area

This information was not available when I made enquiries last year.

I feel it’s not cost effective to go to see just the Cathedral, beautiful though it is.

Let me know if you are in agreement please before I cancel the coach etc.

I am proposing we rebook late summer, which is the expected reopening .

Another art event will be available soon.

Architecture for Fun 24th January 2024 PLAZA CINEMA TOUR

I have been offered the following for the above date , (this cinema is a great example of an Art Deco building , both externally and internally)

Arrive 10.00am  ,  a talk by Martin Fol (Cinema Manager) on the history of the cinema and his 25 years experience at the cinema , then tea and biscuits will be served at the commencement of a 40 minute documentary outlining the life of the cinema.This will be followed by a guided tour of the cinema (all areas) Then , after settling down in the cinema , the film “ONE LIFE” will be shown , the story of British Humanitarian Nicholas Winton who helped save hundreds of Central European children from Nazis on the eve of the second world war

Members are to make there own way to the cinema to arrive at 9.45am

Cost is £15 per member , see George and pay at AFF desk on Tuesday coffee mornings or text George on 07826 048379

Lucky for someone? Cornwall trip March 22 / 25

Sad for someone, maybe lucky for someone else, as this trip was previously full.

We have four cancellations due to unexpected circumstances for this trip. We are now booked at a nearby Premier Inn,  Hayle Cornwall, a short drive from St Ives, at £30 00 extra pax., with b/b and a two course  evening meal deal..  As you may be aware the Premier Inn breakfasts are famously substantial, don’t think we will require a lunch.

Please confirm you want to attend this trip asap, to be sure of this price.

The cost is very reasonable for Cornwall . Itinerary stays the same,

23rd March a.m      Tate St Ives………..   then  free afternoon in St Ives

24th March a.m        Barbara Hepworth Museum then Trengwainton

payment for two art venues not included @ £12.50  also

£11 for Gardens if not National Trust member, payable at a later date

Don Fraser luxury coach  two stops during travel days.

£399 pax min of 40

£409  pax min 35

£439 pax min 30

N.B balance due in two weeks.

Joyous Christmas Concert

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Today was our last u3a meeting of the year and we enjoyed our Joyous Christmas Concert in style. A wonderful group of children from St George’s Catholic School gave us a medley of Christmas carols. They sang their hearts out and had us all toe tapping in time with their tunes.
We had a short play about being Christmas ready but somehow I think all the planning in the world still leaves us rushing for that forgotten thing!
We listened to Tony play his violin and joined in with carols as Chris, ably aided by Lynne, played the piano beautifully.

The proceeds from our programme sale and a retiring collection was received by Paula, one of the fund raising team at Woodlands Hospice.

Rev Ralph gave the blessing and tea/coffee/ mince pies awaited us in the hall.

Those who had helped with the concert then went on to Ladygreen to rest on our laurels as we tucked in to our festive meal.
A great start to our Christmas holiday!! Thank you to all who supported us this morning and throughout the year 🎄🎄🎄🍾🎉🎁