Events
Monthly meetings are held on the 2nd Monday in every month at 2pm in the Coach House.
Admission, which includes tea/coffee and biscuits is £1 for members, £3 for non members.
The meetings feature guest speakers who cover a wide range of interesting topics.
Members can get details of any groups that are up and running.
Please speak to the Group Convenor to ask if there is a vacancy.
Suggestions for new groups are always welcome.
Members can also sign up and pay for any future outings they would like to attend.
| Dates for your Diary | ||
|---|---|---|
| June 2019 | ||
| Wed Jun 26th | Outings | Oldham Coliseum Wednesday 26 June at 2.30pm £17. 'The Hired Man' Based on the stirring novel by Melvyn Bragg. Please click on the 'Bird' to reserve a seat, payment needed at May meeting. |
| July 2019 | ||
| Tue Jul 2nd | Walking 1 | Meet. High Peak Layby on Blackstone Edge Old Road at 10am Route. Along Rough Road to the M62, Under motorway to Rakewood.Hollingworth Fold to Sykes Farm up to Rough Road and back to cars Distance. 4 miles approx Terrain. Good paths ( gentle uphill from Sykes Farm) Contact. Russell - Mob 07770884014 |
| Mon Jul 8th | Meeting | July monthly meeting speaker is Barry Jackson, his talk is entitled Flags of the World. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Dancing Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| Wed Jul 10th | Outings | Wednesday 10 July 2019. Vindolanda Fort and Museum plus the Roman Army Museum. Cost of visit £36.50p which includes coach, entry to both sites and a tour guide. There are cafes on both sites but please feel free to bring a picnic. The coach will pick up members at Littleborough Square on July 10th at 7.30am. We will leave to return home at 4.30pm. There are still 2 places left for this trip. Please contact via the bird ASAP if you wish to go. |
| Mon Jul 29th | Outings | Monday 29 July 2019 at 1pm. A Guided History Tour of Ordsall Hall. £6 including refreshments. The tour includes the story of the Hall which was first mentioned in 1177 and some of the people who lived there. Car parking charges apply if travelling by car, £2.50p up to 3 hours. Post Code M5 3AN I will be travelling by public transport if you want to join me. This outing is now full. |
| August 2019 | ||
| Mon Aug 12th | Meeting | August monthly meeting speaker is Honor Simpson, her talk is entitled Befriends Service. Refreshments will be served today by members of the French Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| September 2019 | ||
| Sun Sep 8th | Outings | Lowther Castle and Windermere Cruise. Visit to the dramatic ruins and garden. Lowther exhibition, café and shop,followed by an afternoon cruise on Windermere Lake. Sunday 8th September. Pick up 8.00am. Littleborough Square. Cost £42.00. The cost of this trip could be cheaper if there is sufficient bookings for the larger coach. Lowther Castle and Windermere Cruise, bookings and money now being taken. Please book now to confirm a place. See Gill on the Outings table or click on the 'Bird' to send a message. |
| Mon Sep 9th | Meeting | September monthly meeting speaker is Steve Lister giving a talk on Ukuleles. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Yoga Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| October 2019 | ||
| Mon Oct 14th | Meeting | October monthly meeting is a talk from Alix entitled Dogs for Good. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Bridge Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| November 2019 | ||
| Sat Nov 2nd | Travel and Holidays | There are now 40 of us going to Llandudno on November 2nd with 1 single room left. | There are still a few places left on the coach, so if you know of anyone else who wishes to join us, please ask them to contact me as soon as possible. Due to my holidays later in the year can you please pay the balance of your trip by the July 8th monthly meeting. For most of you this will be £24 per person. You can pay any time from now on. I have to inform you that the cost of the holiday does not cover holiday insurance. You will be responsible for your own cover. |
| Mon Nov 11th | Meeting | Our speaker today is Paul Mortimer who is giving a talk on Hindle Wakes. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Happy and Healthy Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| December 2019 | ||
| Mon Dec 9th | Meeting | Today's meeting is Christmas. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Bird Watching Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| January 2020 | ||
| Mon Jan 13th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the all 3 Spanish Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| February 2020 | ||
| Mon Feb 10th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the U3A Choir Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| March 2020 | ||
| Mon Mar 9th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Reading and Discussion Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| April 2020 | ||
| Mon Apr 13th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Mahjong, Astronomy and Latin Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| May 2020 | ||
| Mon May 11th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Quiz Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| June 2020 | ||
| Mon Jun 8th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Ukelele Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| July 2020 | ||
| Mon Jul 13th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the History Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| August 2020 | ||
| Mon Aug 10th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Music Appreciation and Philosophy Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| September 2020 | ||
| Mon Sep 14th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Gardening and Genealogy Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| October 2020 | ||
| Mon Oct 12th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Art and Creative Writing Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| November 2020 | ||
| Mon Nov 9th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the All 3 Italian Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |
| December 2020 | ||
| Mon Dec 14th | Meeting | Refreshments will be served today by members of the Computing and Photography Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door. |