We will visit the above on Thursday 18th September
Please see previous post for detail
See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk
Fountains Abbey / Studley Royal Water Gardens
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Festive Break – Melrose – Trips News – 10th November
The following trips are to be organised for our short break
Day Trip Tues. this will be a full day visit to Edinburgh. We will have a guided tour on our coach lasting approx 1 hour. Then we will have time to visit this ancient Scottish City at our leisure. There is so much to see/do and a comprehensive list of where to go/what to do/costs will be provided in your itinerary. You will be spoilt for choice for coffee shops/eating places.
Day Trip Thurs. Today we will visit the Visitor Centre at Abbotsford House, which is the home of Sir Walter Scott. Our Hotel, Waverley Castle, which is named after probably his most famous novel Waverley, is on the edge of the Abbotsford Estate. Time to investigate and for the energetic some lovely walks. We will then visit the interesting Chain Bridge Honey Farm near Berwick on Tweed. Plenty to see and they sell a range of honey and products produced on the Farm. Then if time allows on to Eyemouth a busy traditional fishing village with an interesting harbour and an amazing memorial dedicated to a fishing boats tragedy in the 1800’s.
Added info re John Moore Painting Prize 17th October
We have been offered an introductory talk with Q and A at Walker Art Gallery for above visit.
This will be £110 for a group, about £7 each depending on numbers.
I think it’s a good idea, as we are all of differing opinions about the art work on display. It would shed some light on reasons why, what, etc.
Let me know if it is of interest or we can do our usual self guided visit. Free
Maureen
August Closure
Our u3a Coffee Morning will be closed on the 26th of August to give our Group Leaders, Treasury, Refreshments and Setting up teams a well deserved rest. We look forward to seeing you all on the 2nd of September.
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New Supper Club date for September
The next Supper Club will be at The Cote Restaurant in Liverpool city centre opposite John Lewis. Thursday 4th September at 6.30pm. Choose between 2 Courses £21.50; 3 Courses £25.50. Call in to the U3A coffee morning on Tuesday to choose your menu and pay in full. Only 25 places available.
We can only confirm your place on receipt of the full payment
Bridgewater RHS Gardens and Fryers Garden Centre
A garden visit to Bridgewater Gardens on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. the former site of Worsley New Hall in Salford, a heritage landscape that’s transformed into an iconic RHS garden. Bridgewater is 5th garden and one of the largest and most ambitious gardening projects undertaken in Europe. The award winning garden designers have brought the garden to life. Bridgewater also has a cafe overlooking Victoria Meadow and offers seasonal food and tea/coffee along with an interesting gift shop. We will first visit Fryers Garden Centre in Knutsford, which has a large range of indoor and outdoor plants and is the home of beautiful roses. They also have a cafe offering food and tea/coffee. This should be an enjoyable day out
The cost £26 – payable by cheque preferably. Depart Maghull Square 9.15am
Return Maghull Square 6pm
DAY TRIP – LYTHAM 40’s TRIP
JUST A REMINDER. Coach will DEPART from Maghull Square at 9am on Saturday 16th August 2025.
Sun, rain, cows, alpacas and stiles!
On a warm sunny day 12 members of the Rambling Group set off for the delights of the Cheshire countryside for our latest ramble. Leaving wet Merseyside behind we assembled at the village of Pickmere and coats were taken off and stowed away into rucksacks. as there was no sign of rain and the sun was peeking though the clouds. Situated between Knutsford and Northwich the little town is surrounded by lush green fields, rolling countryside and and has won many prizes in the past for being not only a picturesque well kept place, but an area with great community spirit. As we walked we were greeted by two workers who were using an intriguing floating contraption to clear a pond of what appeared to be the menace of Japanese knotweed. Continue reading
Wine Tasting at Winetime , Derby Road
Unfortunately , the tasting for 5th August was cancelled in the afternoon by the vendor due to insufficient time to prepare for the event
I have negotiated a tasting for the 2nd September where the vendor will make a generous concession on the evening
Can members who booked and paid please see George on Tuesday 12th August , or , if this is not possible please telephone George on 07826 048379 when the outline of the evening will be explained
Only members who booked for 5/8/25 will be able to attend