The German Group enjoyed a lovely Christmas meal on the Leeds Liverpool Canal on Friday. Despite a minor hiccup caused by a punctured tyre we all met at The Slip Way for pre trip drinks then boarded the barge. The weather was beautiful and the canal tranquil. Our helmsman pointed out some of the canal side wildlife and local historical landmarks. New members always welcome at the Thursday meetings 10am at Kensington House. Frohe Weinachten.
Lunch is at 12 noon on Wednesday 17th December
Please arrive from 11.45am
If any member requires further information , please text George on 07826 048379 , do not leave comment on post!!!!!
A very enjoyable afternoon on 11/12 2025 with some new Italian wines explained by our host Jon Atkinson , thanks to those who attended
Arrangements are confirmed with the Centre for further tastings on 11/02/26 , 06/05/26 , 10/06/26 and 12/08/26
See George or Jeff to book only 32 places available
£15 per member for the usual 6 wines , food etc
Members to note that if a taxi has been booked it will leave Maghull Square at 12noon for arrival at the stadium for 12.45
Members who are making there own way there to arrive at 12.45 for a walk / tour of the Plaza
Tour of the stadium will commence at 2.00pm
If further information is required please see George/Jeff at AFF desk or text George on 07826 048379 , do not leave comment on post
Donations to Woodlands made at our Festive Lunch have now reached £150. To be donated in memory of an absent friend. Many thanks to everyone for your generosity.
An early reminder as there is no u3a before before Cumbrian visit.
Church is closed for upgrades Next u3a Tuesday 13th
Coach leaving Maghull Square 10 am prompt
MONDAY 12th January
Have a Happy, Peaceful Christmas everyone.
Yes a lot of thank yous are due to everyone who has supported Day Trips and our Festive Break in 2025, to my “new” Assistants, my photocopying fairy, our photographers who take some amazing, memorable photos and at our Christmas Lunch to Derek who gifted our Santa hats and frightened us as The Grinch, Phil who serenaded us and to all who gave generously to our Woodlands collection in memory of an absent friend (£150) If I haven’t mentioned you thank you as well. Here’s to 2026.
Due to the change in the date of our next Coffee Morning, we have had to cancel the Supper Club on 15th January 2026 as there is not enough time to take payment and confirm menu choices to the Restaurant. We have rearranged it for Thursday 22nd January at 6pm at The Cricketers in Ormskirk.
We will be booking for this on Tuesday 13th January at the Coffee Morning. If you have your name on the list you will need to come in that day to pay (if you haven’t already) and choose your menu. Also if you have booked for 15th January and cannot make the new date please let us know or come into the Coffee Morning and your payment will be reimbursed .
Today’s Christmas concert overcame some technical issues to provide a brilliant end to our u3a year.
The children from St George’s RC School sang their hearts out putting us all in a Christmas mood with their festive medley.
Our University Challenge sketch proved that often the audience know more than the teams (well it did today!) The contestants did their best but our own Bamber Gasgoine wasn’t impressed!!
We then had a repeat visit from the Aughton and Ormskirk Guitar Group. Their music had toes tapping and arms waving, with our voices lifting the roof.
Reverend Ralph gave the blessing before we all joined in with an energetic rendition of the Twelve Days of Christmas. Many thanks to all who took part and helped.
We raised £670 on the day and added to the Book Sales collection of £150.00 meant we handed £820.00 to Woodlands Hospice. 🥳
This trip is now full. Thank you to all who have booked.
There is a reserve list in operation.
Maureen