Events
The events below are organised by the Birkdale and Ainsdale u3a. They are open to all members, though guests may be invited on certain occasions.
Meetings, which include talks by outside speakers, are held regularly at St. Peter's Church Hall, St. Peter's Road, Birkdale. There is street parking available and the 49, 15A and X2 buses stop nearby, close to Birkdale station.
The talks begin at 2pm. The hall will be open from 1.45 p.m. There is a charge of £3 and usually a raffle for which you purchase tickets. Income raised from raffles help to fund social events such as a Christmas Celebration.
Although the wearing of masks has generally been abandoned, if you feel more comfortable wearing one, please do. For obvious reasons, we ask that you do not attend if you are suffering from symptoms of any infectious disease, or if you have been in contact with anyone else who has.
Planned outings and group events are listed below. Please ensure you contact the Organiser if you are interested in attending as for some Groups there is a limit for participating members.
If you have any ideas for events, whether they are social or educational, please contact any member of the Committee.
| Dates for your Diary | |
|---|---|
| Meetings | |
| Thu Apr 25th | The Great American Songbook - The fascinating lives of Gershwin, Kearn, Porter, Rogers, Berlin, Carmichael, Fats Waller and beyond. Speaker - Roger Browne |
| Thu May 23rd | Cyber Security. Dave Carlos is currently a Cyber Volunteer for Lancashire Police. He will cover the basics of online awareness and what changes you need to make. Speaker - Dave Carlos |
| Thu Jun 27th | AGM |
| Thu Jul 25th | Global Adventures - "When I finished my employment as a chauffeur I started working in the Charity Sector. Where I organised and led challenges all over the world. Borneo, Grand Canyon, South Africa, China, Everest and Kilamanjaro to name a few. Most of the participants were Scousers so you can imagine the fun we had". Speaker - Ron Hutchinson |
| Thu Aug 22nd | NO MEETING |
| Thu Sep 26th | Stories behind the Beatles songs. Speaker - Barry P Humphries |
| Thu Oct 24th | Liverpool Cowkeepers Speaker - Dave Joy |
| Thu Nov 28th | My Life’s journey and my career with Lancashire Constabulary. Speaker, Mebs Ahmed, |
| Tue Dec 10th | The Christmas Party 2024 will take place on TUESDAY 10th DECEMBER from 2pm. Further details nearer the time. |
| Art Appreciation | |
| Wed May 22nd | A trip to Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight. For details of travel arrangements please contact Margaret Bowden at margaretbowden934@icloud.com or 07970416333 |
| Beer and Banter | |
| Mon May 13th | At the Grasshopper, Hillside. Cheese and biscuits have been arranged. See the group page for details of the meetings and please advise John on 01704 567087 if you are attending. |
| Quiz at the Grasshopper | |
| Thu May 16th | Starting at 7pm. Please contact John on 01704-567087 if you plan to attend |
| Streamed Cinema | |
| Wed Apr 24th | SWAN LAKE VUE CINEMA WED APRIL 24TH 7.15 – 10.40 An addition to our Streamed Cinema outings is this fabulous ballet direct from the Royal Opera House contact Maggie if you wish to join any of our events 01704 578588 |
| Wed May 1st | An addition to the streamed cinema evenings is a sizzling production of CARMEN live from the Royal Opera House. Vue Cinema May 1st 6.45 Contact Maggie: 01704 578588 maggiemoss@hotmail.com |
| Thu May 16th | FORTY SECOND STREET SOUTHPORT VUE CINEMA. THURS MAY 16TH . 7.00PM Get your tap shoes out – you’ll be dancing all the way home If you would like to join the group for this event, contact Maggie on 01704 578588. |
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