New Day Trip

Posted on by
22

It’s our first 2026 trip and we are off to Boundary Mill in Colne, Lancashire. This is a large, very popular Designer Outlet selling just about anything you want or need from Ladies/Gents fashions, travel accessories, an M and S outlet etc.etc. all at competitive prices. Easter is coming up so maybe treat yourself. There are 4 places to choose from to eat all providing coffee, food, Banny’s their fish n chips cafe plus an Ice Cream venue. THEN we are off to Farmhouse Biscuits Factory Shop an Outlet for their factory which is close by. It’s family owned and they started off as Farmers making biscuits in their kitchen which they expanded to selling on  local markets and look at them today. The biscuits are still hand finished. There is a wide range of competitively priced delicious biscuits (sweet and savoury), some in gift presentation packs.  Sugar/Gluten free are available as are vegan. They have promised tasters for us.

WHEN? Wednesday 18th March 2026. Departing from Central Sq at 9.15am Returning 5ish. Price £12. Seats are on sale. Big favour if paying cash please have the correct money as we are always short of change.

Theatre Group

Posted on by
2

New Shows          NB To be fair to all Theatregoers, Please come to the Theatre Desk in person with your cheque to place your booking.

Everyman Theatre.  Afternoon Tea, Murder Mystery.                                                          Saturday 18th April at 12 noon                                                                              Tickets £42.00

Philharmonic. Good Vibrations – Celebration of The Beach Boys                                      Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm.                                                                                                Tickets  (stalls) £39.00 (To be paid by Tuesday 21st April)

Playhouse. Follies                                                                         Saturday 6th June at 2.00pm.    Tickets (stalls) £37.00 (To be paid by Tuesday 24th February)

The Empire Theatre. Barnum                                                                                              Saturday 19th September at 2.00pm                                                    Tickets (stalls) £57.50

 

 

 

Architecture for Fun 26th February at 12 noon

Posted on by
5

A visit to Lydiate Abbey where the history of the Abbey will be explained by David Russell followed by a talk on “Stonemasonry” by Ken Hughes , a local Stonemason, who will have several exhibits to show members

We will then move to the Scotch Piper where David Russell will explain the history of the pub and the area

We will then go inside the Scotch Piper to enjoy tea , coffee or a beer

Cost is £15 per member

See George or Jeff at desk to book and pay

 

Friday13th March @ Williamson Art Gallery, Birkenhead.

Posted on by
Reply

We are offered a tour of this lovely Gallery  It’s a bit off the beaten track so a coach may be required as its up hill.  Cost depending on numbers £13 return. Leaving Maghull Square 10.am. OR train to Birkenhead Central then walk up hill or take the 410 bus   to Slatey Road. to arrive at Gallery for 10.45 am

There is a Japanese Prints Exhibition, as well as Pre-Raphaelite Art from the  collection and an exhibition of the work of our resident artist Steve des Landes.      Donations welcome

Friday 13th  is available .  Booking is essential at u3a desk Tuesdays with Maureen or Jan.

Sefton Open 2026.

Posted on by
Reply

It’s that time of year again we can view the wonderful talent on display from our area in the gallery.  We will be visiting Atkinson Gallery, Lord Street, Southport. Train is the best way to travel ,we all have passes.   Shortly after Easter.     N.B Time and  Date TBC.

No fee but donations welcome.  Nice cafe on site.

Book at desk with Jan

Amended Date for February Wine Tasting

Posted on by
Reply

As there has been very little time to accept bookings after the resumption of activities at U3A , I have agreed with the venue and Jon Atkinson  that the tasting will now be on Wednesday  18TH FEBRUARY , again 2.15pm – 4.30pm  for a tasting of Spanish wines with the usual food

Can members who have booked , please either text  George on  07826 048379 or visit the Wine Tasting desk on Tuesday 20th January to confirm that this date is still suitable..

There are a number of places available for other members on this new date and a place can be secured by visiting the Wine Tasting desk from Tuesday 20th January and paying the required £15 fee