Dennis returns to our second session and expands our knowledge of basic Chinese cookery techniques, followed by preparation and cooking of pork and prawn dishes with a variety of stir fries. Our intake of knowledge is only exceeded by the quantity of our consumption. Bon appetit !
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Sole survivor
DAY4 saw John Jackson arriving at his scheduled stopover, still claiming to feel fit and well. John had cycled 60 miles today in improved weather conditions. The strong winds had subsided and he is waxing lyrical about the countryside of this Trans Pennine Trail. Looking forward to a well deserved rest at the hotel, tomorrow will be the last leg of this epic journey, some 50 miles to the end of the route. John is travelling home from Hull tomorrow evening and is looking forward to home and his own bed !
This is the last live report of this epic journey. We should all be proud of John’s achievements, reflecting just one of the many activities undertaken in our U3a. Also the monies raised for this great charity. WBH
Running repairs
It's that way!
Pause for breath
DAY2. John reported a really tough ride with very strong headwinds. Reg was quite exhausted on this leg of the ride from Hunts Cross to Hyde – 50 mile stretch took 11 hours to complete. Reg recovered at the hotel scheduled for their second night. We received a phone call this morning confirming that Reg felt he was no longer able to continue – sad news, but a wise and brave decision. John phoned this evening from Barnsley, having now completed 110 miles. He is enjoying the scenery and is feeling fit. Reminds me of the ‘Loneliness of the long distance cycle rider’!! Further update tomorrow evening. John was encouraged to learn that more members had sponsored the ride at this mornings U3a meeting. WBH
John Jackson, Reg Moore and Philip Hughes, who was undertaking the first leg of this Charity Cycle ride having been passed fit to go this far, set off from Southport at 11.00am Sunday morning. John and Reg are cycling the 216 miles of the Trans-Pennine Way to Hull to raise funds for Médecins Sans Frontières. They are planning to complete the ride in 5 days, at the moment against a forecasted strong gale.
John’s wife Anne started the ride with a starting pistol, not loaded, and there will be a photograph to follow. So keep visiting the site for news updates of progress.
And if you haven’t sponsored get to it. W.B.H.
First picture of the intrepid trio- watch this space for more.
Hanging Baskets and Patio Containers demonstartion
On Tuesday 29th March 2011 our U3a Garden Expert, Norman Conway will be demonstrating ideas for your summer patio containers and hanging baskets. We shall be preparing for his demonstration in the back hall of our Coffee Venue at the Baptist Church. On this occasion Coffees will be served only up to 11.00. So come early and stay for Norman’s presentation from 11.30 – 12.30.
Don’t forget to bring your green fingers.!!
Last meeting on Monday 7th March, member Chris Locke won both 1st and 3rd place in the competition entries on ‘PATTERNS’. Chris is equally well known for her folk singing as she has entertained us on several occasions at our social events. Well Done Chris!!
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Prize vegetables at Tatton Show by Chris Lock
Smoking Heads by Chris Lock
‘CHURCH WITH RIVER JORDAN UNDER ITS FOUNDATIONS’
This turned out to be an aptly named old water course which was amongst many gems of historical information given by our guide on our visit to THE UNITARIAN CHURCH, ULLETT ROAD, LIVERPOOL a church built in prosperous times through the generosity of many Liverpool philanthropists. It was designed by a Manchester architect with evidence of strong influences from the Art Nouveau movement.
Some 30 members enjoyed an informative ‘visit of discovery’ to one of our city’s treasures of architecture, generously followed by coffee and biscuits provided by our hosts.