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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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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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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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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…
