On 8th December 2011, an intrepid group of a dozen or so hardy walkers braved the inclement weather for a five-mile walk around Ormskirk. We started at the bus station, had a brief coffee stop at Aughton Community Centre and ended at the Fiveways pub, where we enjoyed a very pleasant lunch. The heavy downpour of rain and sleet taught us the difference between water resistant and waterproof and at least two of us found it necessary to invest in a new outer coat.
Our first walk of the New Year found us meeting at Sandhills Station for a five-mile linear walk ending at the Britannia Inn. Despite the gloomy weather forecast, on this occasion we were blessed with beautiful sunshine. The walk took us along the canal towpath, past the Eldonian Village, then down to the river’s edge passing the Three Graces and on for a short break at the New Museum of Liverpool. We then continued along the excellent path all the way to the Britannia Inn for an enjoyable carvery lunch.
We had to alter our planned journey home. Due to a suspected gas leak, trains were not stopping at Central Station so we trekked across town to Moorfields station where we caught the train for Maghull.
The February walk will commence from the Hare and Hounds, Liverpool Road North – almost opposite the site of old Library – at 10.30 as usual.
This will be a circular walk around rural areas of Maghull including part of the Mersey Forest.
New series: BRITAIN AND THE WORLD:
International Relations in 20th Century.
Tuesday 21st February 2012 14.15 – 16.00
Geoff Kean considers the claim that the peace terms imposed on Germany in 1919 were neither fair nor wise.
Cost £1.50 including refreshments which will be served on arrival. The talk will begin at 14.30 sharp.
Tuesdays & Fridays 14:00 Maghull Baptist Church Hall
Due to the continuing popularity of this activity and the limitations on numbers anyone interested should contact Ken or George who will add you to the waiting list.
Meetings in February:
Wednesday 1st February
History of computer communications
Wednesday 15th February
Trains
Wednesday 29th February
History of the Internet
Thursday 16th February 2012
Walk starting 10:30 at Hare & Hounds, Liverpool Road North, Maghull. Mainly fields and footpaths, approx 5.7 miles long, no hills, return to the H&H for optional lunch. .
Next meetings: Friday 10th and 24th of February and 9th and 23rd of March.
Venue: Lydiate Village Centre Lambshear Lane, Lydiate
In our new venue we have plenty of room to work on our various pieces of art. Visitors welcome. Come and see what we are doing.
United Reformed Church Thursdays at 10:00
This popular and friendly group has members at all stages and offer a warm welcome to absolute beginners who will receive support and encouragement. Contact leaders for more info: Eric Jones 526 2965 or Andrew Albertina 520 1399
Beginners are welcome and will receive support and encouragement.
Friday 3rd February at 13.30 Lydiate Village Centre
We will consider the Ancestry and Find my Past websites and their respective merits.
We will also have our usual sharing of difficulties and discoveries where we learn from one another. We hope that new members may come along with some unusual problems.
We will be continuing each Monday in February and March. See notice posted each week at the Coffee Morning or contact leaders for details.
Members may be interested in the following event organised by organised by North West Regional U3A:
Science in the North West, past and present.
Tuesday 6th March West Lancs Investment Centre, Skelmersdale.
This is an all day event - Contact Bill Howarth for more details.