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  • Outings Group Plaza Theatre Stockport to see Chess

    Outings Group Plaza Theatre Stockport to see Chess

    A group of our u3a members along with some from the Marple u3a enjoyed a trip to the the Plaza Theatre to see what most people thought was an extremely excellent presentation of the musical Chess, performed by Stockport Amateur Operatic Society. Having seen the original production of Chess in London, this turned out to…

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  • Meal at the Spread Eagle

    Meal at the Spread Eagle

    The Spread Eagle never lets us down. Super carvery as ever and delicious desserts. Topped off of course with lots of chat and laughter.

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  • Mythic Reinvention - Royal Exchange

    Mythic Reinvention - Royal Exchange

    On Tuesday 27th October2026 a group of members went to visit the Mythic Reinvention at the Royal Exchange Theatre. This free exhibition tells us about the theatre’s five decades of wonderful productions, people and costumes starting with their first play, The Rivals, in 1976. More than 25,000 pieces are archived while what is displayed in…

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  • Meal at the Pack Horse Inn, Mellor

    Meal at the Pack Horse Inn, Mellor

    The dining groups latest evening dinner was at the Pack Horse , Mellor. We had very good food and very good company. A lovely evening out.

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  • Victoria Baths

    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

    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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  • N.W.u3a SUMMER SCHOOL

    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

    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!

    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.

    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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