Maghull and Lydiate U3A

In June, on a beautiful sunny day, we visited Masson Mill, in Derbyshire,  which was built originally as a Cotton Mill, by Richard Arkwright in the l800′s and is now an Aladdin’s Cave of clothes, shoes, gifts, restaurant etc. and a museum.  Later we visited the Crich Tramway Village which was a step back in time – how we used to travel.  There were rides on the vintage trams, a wonderful woodland walk with tree sculptures and lots more.

On the l6th July we visited Leyburn and Hawes.  We had coffee at Tennants Auctioneers in Leyburn, a venue which is often used by BBC in its series Flog It.  We then had an opportunity to visit  the Chocolate Factory and the Leybun Teapottery with its quirky teapots.  A lot of money changed hands at the Chocolate Shop – not quite sure that the teapots were as popular!  We then went to Hawes in the heart of the spectacular Wensleydale scenery and after a really nice lunch – huge portions!! had a demonstration of how the favourite cheese of Wallace and Gromit is made.  There was a brilliant cheese shop, full of samples and a lot uf us came home with our cheese rations for the next few months.

Our 2010 programme is progressing at an alarming rate – can’t believe how quickly the year is going.  We still have quite a few treats to come

Thursday 5th August – Llandudno

Friday 3rd September – Bridgnorth and Half Penny Green Vineyard

Friday 8th October – Autumn in the Lakes and a sail on the National Trust Gondola on Lake Coniston

Saturday 13th November – Wed.17th November Turkey and Tinsel in Torquay

Thursday 25th November – Manchester Christmas Markets

Thursday 9th December – Medievil Christmas at Mollinton Banastre Hotel in Chester.

We are now approaching that time of the year, believe it or not, when we will be planning our 2011 programme.  Any ideas or suggestions you may have please let us know – all contributions gratefully received.  We are already being asked about our new programme.