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The Only Way is up
Would you like to have a go on the climbing walls at The Ridge Climbing Centre, Goyt Mill? I would like to gauge interest in this activity which could become a regular event if there is ongoing enthusiasm. If you have never before thought about tackling a climbing wall, take a look at their website The…
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Moravian Settlement Visit – Sunday 14/9/25
A small group of members visited the Settlement in Fairfield for a guided tour as part of Heritage weekend and what an interesting afternoon we had, in spite of the rain. Tucked away just off the busy Fairfield Road, Droylesdon, this is a delightful, unexpected place stepping back in time to the early settlers when…
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Outings Group
Calling all members! Do you have any suggestions/wishes for next year’s Outings programme? Come and tell us in person at the general meetings during the next 3 months or email us at “outings@mbmu3a.org.uk” Look forward to receiving your suggestions. Hazel Bhatt & Jenny Summers
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Games Group - 1st Wednesday of the month 10:00-12:00
The new Games Group is now up and running with a variety of board games for members to choose from. The meetings are held on 1st Wednesday of each month at Marple Methodist Church at 10am till 12, and we would like as many of you to come and enjoy playing games, meeting new people…
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Summer School
This year the North West Region of u3a’s held their Summer School at Manchester Metropolitan University. This was a 4 day event in August where u3a members from around the country could attend on either a daily basis or residential, staying in student accommodation. A wide variety of areas of study were available, ranging from…
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Visit to the Eaton Estate of the Duke of Westminster on Sunday 15th June.
The gardens were immaculate, chapel beautiful, organ recitals during the afternoon, choirs in tune and the sun shone for us. Extremely enjoyable visit.
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Outing to Powis Castle
We all really enjoyed a sunny and warm day trip to Wales to visit Powis Castle with an amazing garden and a castle full of history. Whilst the Castle goes back to medieval times it has been restored at different times. We were able to explore some of the magnificent rooms with murals and ceiling…
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Games Group - Inaugural Meeting
The new Games Group held their first meeting on Wednesday 4th June, at the Methodist Church, Marple from 10 till 12 noon. Six members attended and we had a choice of about 15 board games. Although it was our first meeting, we managed to play Othello, Yatzie, Rummy and Rumicubs. Also on offer were Canasta,…
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Holiday in Puglia, Italy, May 2025
A wonderful fun filled weeks holiday Experiencing a range of impressive architecture including a wide variety of buildings from Basilicas and Cathedrals; Amphitheatres and Piazzas; Truli homes to Medieval Cave Dwellings. Seeing pasta making demonstrations. Tasting olive oil at a family run Olive Oil Mill. Walking through the streets with shop fronts displaying tasty looking…
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Games Group - New Group
The new Games Group is to be held on 1st Wednesday of the month, every month, starting at 10am till 12pm on 4th June, '25. The object of the group is for members to play an assortment of board and card games. To ascertain which would be most popular, it would be helpful if you could contact…