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Latest Updates
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Stroll - along the Middlewood Way
Another enjoyable stroll. We were so lucky with the weather. We set off in fleeces and jackets and ended up in t shirts!Strolling along the Middlewood Way, up to the canal. through the woods and back along the walkway, chatting to different people along the stroll.Now looking forward to the next stroll. Meeting at Pear…
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RUMIKUB - May
A really enjoyable afternoon playing rumikubs.Even if you don’t know how to play, it’s a reasonably easy game to learn. We’ll help you to get started so don’t worry about struggling. You’ll soon be joining in with the rest of us. Come and join us. We meet at the Methodist church hall on the third…
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Chairmans Chit Chat and other news (May)
Summer is fast approaching and many people will be booking their holidays. This is just to remind you that if you are planning your holidays to bear in mind Riviera Travel. Don’t forget to tell them at time of booking that you are doing this through our U3A.. Whether you will be holidaying in this…
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May Stroll
This months stroll took us along the Peak Forest canal, over the Marple Aquaduct
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Visit to Jersey - May 2026
Many of our members enjoyed an excellent weeks holiday in Jersey. Rewarded by perfect weather, a superb hotel and a wealth of different experiences. Just a few of which I have listed here. The Lalique Glass Church, full of exquisite examples of his work, was gifted by the descendants of the owner of Boots the…
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Wentworth House visit 30 April
A group of us visited Wentworth Woodhouse on Thursday, the 30th of April. The weather was warm and sunny and the journey there took us through wonderful scenery in the Peak District and Yorkshire. Wentworth Woodhouse is a huge stately home with a chequered history. We had a guided tour with an excellent guide who…
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Ring of Bells
A lovely sociable evening at the Ring O Bells. So much chatter and laughter. People didn’t want to go home.Remember you can always come and join the dining group at any of the meals you fancy. Whether you come with friends, a couple or on your own, you’ll end up talking with someone and enjoy the…
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Manchester Theatre Talk
Last Thursday we were entertained by Marilyn Shalks who spoke to us about The History of the Manchester Theatres'. It was a very thorough and detailed talk, in which she explained how, after a period of volunteering to archive and catalogue old theatre programmes for the library, she realised what an interesting area of research…
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Outdoor Pickleball
We now have a new activity group called Pickleball, playing on Monday morning at 10:30, at the Brabyns Tennis Club. If you want to give it a try. Click here for more information
