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Victoria Baths
Our recent visit to The Victoria Baths took us back to our grandparents and great grandparents way of life. Especially their leisure opportunities, how they did their laundry communally and how class/ affordability dictated which pool they went in. Fascinating. Visit if you can. Free to enter on Tuesdays between April and September. Check when…
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Stroll around Chadkirk
A very select group, just four of us, on the stroll at Chadkirk today. Naz led us in a lovely walk, very peaceful through the woods, and he planned the weather perfectly, sunshine all the way 😎
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Summer Charity Event
An extremely successful event that was enjoyed by a crowd of our members. We raised over £705. Which is an incredible amount. Lots of laughter and chatting with friends, new and old, whilst enjoying a drink and completing one of Colin’s really interesting quizzes. People made regular visits to all the different stalls, including gardening,…
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N.W.u3a SUMMER SCHOOL
This is a brief report on four days spent at the Manchester Metropolitan University in August organised for members of the u3a, mainly from across the North-West. There were about 50 U3As represented and at least 10 widely different subjects from which we could choose, for example from Art to Ukulele, Archaeology to U.S. Politics,…
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Stroll around Salford by the Sea
Our stroll this week took a new experience. Meeting in Manchester and taking the train to Media City to the heart of Salford Quays. The area given the name Salford by the sea. Colin led us around the 14 point trail telling us about the people, places and stories of the Manchester Ship canal and the…
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U3A Members Set Sail for Adventure!
As new members of U3A, Donald and I were delighted to join fellow members on a memorable cruise to Dorset and Normandy aboard the Boulette, sailing from Liverpool and around England’s beautiful west coast. Life on board quickly settled into a very enjoyable routine, with delicious food seemingly appearing at every turn. Three-course meals, tempting…
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Dining group’s visit to the Lamb Inn.
Another excellent meal at the Lamb Inn. 35 diners enjoyed a sumptuous meal and plenty of conversation. Surprisingly, when the food arrived the room went silent! The chatter soon resumed once the meal had been heartily consumed! A wonderful social evening.If you wish to join us in the future check our plans on the website…
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Members Recently Departed
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of members who have died recently. John Goodwin who had been a member for many years until recently when due to ill health he went into a nursing home. Veronica Dewsnap who was involved in many aspects of our u3a. She died suddenly and unexpectedly.
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Thornbridge Estate
Members of the gardening group braved the elements for the visit to Thornbridge Estate. This time it was the sun and heat we had to content with - not the wind and rain! The gardens were designed in the 1890’s to create a vision of 1000 shades of green. Now such a wide variety of…
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July Stroll - Vernon Park
Our July stroll was through Vernon Park. We were protected from the heat of the sun by strolling through the trees along the banks of the river. So tranquil listening to the birds and identifying flowers and plants. We were introduced to a most beautiful endive (chicory) purple blue flower.Our August stroll will be different…