30th March update £960

Thank you, thank you, thank you, to all our members who have so generously sponsored Maria Mullin to run in the London Marathon at the end of April to raise money for Dementia Revolution.

So far you have raised £960 to fund research to help fight this dreadful disease.

She will be running in memory of her grandad George who enjoyed many happy years in our U3A before he died.

If you would still like to help you can donate online here. For offline donations please see Wanda & Brian Leach at Tuesday coffee mornings.

Douglas Valley Ramble: 4th April

The next Ramble will be on Thursday 4th April to the Douglas Valley in Parbold area.This is an 8 mile ramble over varied terrain of fields, hills, canal and lanes. The walk will be muddy so appropriate footwear is required. Lunch in the pub at the end of the walk. Car share as usual.
Meet at the Car Park Maghull Baptist Church to leave at 9:45am.
Contact Peter Willox 07899 103122                                                                                      for more details if required.

Law For Fun

After the taster session for the above group, members were asked to either visit the Group Support Desk on 25/3 or to text me on 07900525222 to ask to join the Law for Fun group. There are just 2 places left.  If you want to join the group you will need to be quick.  Text me on the above number please.

New Group? Guitars

Would you be interested in learning how to play a guitar or would you be prepared to help others?  We have two members who would be willing to run the group.  So the first step is to see if there is any interest.  Can you come to the Group Support desk next Tuesday or text me on 07900525222 (Brenda McKenzie)  The next step would be to have a meeting for interested members and then decide when and where.

Insurance – Important information

FREE INSURANCE – YORKSHIRE BREAK 29 – 3l May 2019 Regretfully, due to circumstances beyond our control, the Free Insurance Policy for this break, is not now available.  As some of our members have booked this, it is imperative if you require insurance, that you now make your own arrangements.  The free insurance still applies to the Turkey n Tinsel trip in December.  Sincere apologies for any inconvenience this misunderstanding will cause. Marj.

 

Law for Fun: 1st successful meeting of this new group

The first meeting of this new group took place this afternoon. A relatively new member of our U3A stepped up and took on the mantle of a new group. Thank you John for doing this! 52 people attended, which I think is a record for a new group. We were introduced to some of the 59 articles enshrined in law by the European Convention of Human rights, as well as hearing about the unconventional route John had taken to become a Barrister. The talk was lively and informative and was appreciated by the audience.The group will continue to be held in the afternoon of the 3rd Thursday each month. If you wish to continue to attend, or were unable to make this group but wish to join, please see Brenda McKenzie on the group support desk at the coffee morning.

Foodie group: Afternoon tea in the morning!

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The foodie group met this morning and as usual we had a great array of delectable treats to sample, made by group members. Traybakes of chocolate tiffin and lemon sponge were complimented by a vast array of scones. Members used different recipes, Mary Berry, Delia Smith and Good housekeeping, but no matter who the author was the results were delicious. We sampled cherry, lemon, sultana, strawberry and cream and cheese scones. A lovely afternoon tea as a substitute for lunch! Thank you this month’s bakers.  New members are always welcome at the group.