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Latest Updates
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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…
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Trentham Gsrdens Trip (9 July)
Twenty three members headed to Trentham Gardens and their outlet village. As we boarded the coach, the temperature was already hitting 25 degrees! The high temperature did not spoil the day as there were plenty of opportunities for water (or ice cream) stops. Most headed to the gardens first followed by the outlet village where…
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Geoffrey Fogg (Geoff) 1943-2026
Geoff was an active member of our u3a for many years. He was a committee member for a long time and as such assisted in the development of many projects. He was always ready to help and support new ventures.A keen sportsman who took part in a wide variety of different sports. He had been…
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Chairmans Chit-Chat (July 26)
If you remember two years ago our nominated charity was St. Ann’s Hospice. (now called Moya Cole).As we raised over £1000.00, a brick with our name would be on show in the new building. As a result our u3a was invited to pay a visit to see the new premises. Barbara, Malcolm and myself went…
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Dining at the Werneth Low Golf club
The dining group were well rewarded for venturing out on a hot evening. The bi-fold doors were wide open giving us a terrific view across Marple and the hills beyond. A superb setting for a delicious meal and excellent company. As usual an enjoyable evening with the added twist of the delightful setting.
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Photographic Competition
Please check out our latest fun-raising event for the Rueben's Retreat... The competition is open to members of Marple Bridge and Mellor u3a. Any member can enter, no special skills are needed, just send in a photograph that you think is interesting and engaging. Mobile phone snapshots are welcome. Competitors may enter a photograph in…
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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…
