Littleborough U3A: Events

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
September 2018
Thu Sep 20th	Walking 2	Thursday 20 September meet 10am in lay by just along High Peak at Lydgate. Walk of around 5 miles. Click on the 'Bird' for more information.
October 2018
Mon Oct 1st	Bird Watching	North Cave Wetlands, near Brough East Ridings. HU152LY A Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve. There are toilets and cafe. Lots of wintering wildfowl. Bring packed lunch etc. Meet at Kiln Lane, above The Gallows beyond the primary school at 9.00 am
Tue Oct 2nd	Walking 1	Meet- 10am. at Littleborough Station. Route- Littleborough Station through Ealees to Sykes Farm. Benny Hill to Schofield Farm, over Longden End Brook via Deep Lane and Annis Hill back to start point Terrain- Good Tracks Distance- 4.5. Miles Many thanks to Barrie Whitehead for offering to leading todays walk.
Thu Oct 4th	Workshop	Thursday 4 October 2018 10am-4pm. Cost £27.50p. Workshop at Whitworth Art Gallery ‘Secrets of the Textile and Wallpaper Collection’ Join U3A members at the Whitworth in the Grand Hall for a day of discovery and hands on fun as we unravel the secrets of the fantastic textile and wallpaper collection. The Whitworth holds one of the largest global collections of textiles and wallpapers dating from the 1st century AD to the present day. U3A members will hear from curators and experts and learn about creative processes, methods and ideas behind some of the work. There will also be a tour of the Highlights of both the exhibitions and the building itself as well as a hands on have a go session facilitated by an Artist. Welcome refreshments on arrival. The day will finish with a Panel discussion in the Grand Hall with Textile and Wallpaper curators on the following exhibitions; Four Corners of One Cloth; Textiles from the Islamic World, Bodies of Colour: Breaking with Stereotypes in the Wallpaper Collection and Alice Kettle's new solo exhibition. This exclusive workshop has been organised by the Third Age Trust for all North West U3A members. Tickets are £27.50 and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unravelling-the-whitworth-tickets-48065141131 Telephone number for Whitworth Art Gallery 0161-275-7450
Fri Oct 5th	Outings	Friday 5 October at 1.30pm - 2pm Lunch time concert at Chetham’s School of Music in The Carole Nash Hall. Free Entrance. Click on the ‘Bird’ for more information or see Helen on the 'Outings' table.
Mon Oct 8th	Meeting	8 October monthly meeting. 'Your Local Samaritans' is the speaker's topic today. We will also have a plant swap at the meeting. Bring a plant, and exchange it for another!! Happy swapping !! Refreshments will be served by members of the Ukulele Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Oct 8th	Outings	Monday 8 October 2018 Shaw Playhouse 2 'Daisy Pulls it off' at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9 See Helen on the Outings table or click on the 'Bird'
Wed Oct 17th	Outings	Coach Trip Wednesday 17th October 2018 Ampleforth Abbey Tea or coffee on arrival then see The Orchards and Cider Mill. Produce tasting. Lunch at the Windmill followed by a guided tour of the Abbey. Visitor centre and shop. Pickup Littleborough Square at 8.30am, leave Ampleforth at 4pm. This outing is now full. Click on the 'Bird' if you need to contact Gill
Thu Oct 18th	Walking 2	Thursday 18 October meet 10am on the roadside outside Lumbutts Methodist Church at Lumbutts, Todmorden. Walk of around 5 miles. Click on the 'Bird' for more information.
November 2018
Sun Nov 4th	Outings	Sunday 4 November at 1pm. 3-Hour canal cruise with 4 course traditional Sunday roast and historical commentary. £32.95p Departing from Castlefield in central Manchester and then sailing along the Bridgewater Canal to the lock at Pomona. We then transit the lock down onto The Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell from where we cruise to Salford Quays and view the spectacular scenery and developments that have taken place. These include Media City UK, The Lowry Complex and The Imperial War Museum - North which are connected by the hydraulic foot bridge spanning the width of the Manchester Ship Canal. All this while enjoying a traditional Sunday lunch which is freshly prepared in our galley and served onboard. Boarding starts at 12.30, (the bar is open) we then set sail at 1.00pm from outside The Castlefield Hotel, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4JR and returns three hours later, you may also wish to use the bar services or select a wine from our wine list. MENU STARTER Homemade Soup of the Day (v) With Hot Roll and Butter MAIN COURSE Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Pan Gravy, Roast and Duchess Potatoes Fresh Vegetables DESSERT Homemade Apple and Black Cherry Crumble, Served with Custard TO FINISH Filter Coffee - Selection of Teas Any special dietary requirements can be catered for, but must be pre-ordered at the time of booking. See Helen on the Outings table or click on the 'Bird'
Mon Nov 5th	Walking 1	Meet- Todmorden Library at 10.15am OL14 5AA Route- Along canal to Hebden Bridge Terrain- Good canal towpath Distance- 5 miles. ( plenty of cafes for tea or coffee, before return to Littleborough by bus or train. Train fare is £4.50. )
Thu Nov 8th	Outings	Thursday 8th November at 2pm. Guided Manchester pub walk 'The Best Old Boozers and Micro-bars' to be led by qualified Manchester tour guide Suzanne Hindle. Learn about the history of the pubs, step inside and admire the decor, enjoy the lovely local brews amidst fun stories and history anecdotes. Meet at the tiled map in Victoria Station. Please note that the tour lasts for over 2 hours and that the staff at each pub visited do expect us all to buy a drink (alcoholic or soft) for the privilege of being taken into the premises. Minimum 16 participants paying £10 each are needed for this tour to go ahead. For more details please click on the 'Bird' or see Ann on the Outings table.
Thu Nov 8th	Outings	Thursday 8 November at Shaw Playhouse 2 'Beat The Drum' at 8pm, Tickets £3. A commemoration of the First World War in songs, stories and images. Please see Helen on the Outings table or click on the 'Bird'
Mon Nov 12th	Meeting	November monthly meeting. Our speaker today is Liesl Beckles, her talk is titled 'Century in a shoe box' Refreshments will be served today by members of the History Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
December 2018
Sun Dec 2nd	Travel and Holidays	Turkey & Tinsel break with Ellen Smith Ltd Sunday 2nd December 2018 x 4 nights at the St Ives Hotel, St Anne’s on Sea costing £269pp plus insurance. Includes Full English breakfast, three course, choice menu dinner with tea/coffee, Porterage. Entertainment on 3 evenings, Drinks Reception & Festive Banquet one evening. Day trips to the Albert Dock in Liverpool and Skipton included. One day to explore St Anne’s. Door to door service with stops en route and return journey. Limited availability of single rooms with no supplement. Bookings to be made directly with Ellen Smith (Tours) Ltd 01706 648126 Click on the Bird for further information
Wed Dec 5th	Outings	Christmas Coach Trip Wednesday 5th December 2018 Fairfax House and St Nicholas Fair. York. Fairfax House is classed as the Finest Georgian Townhouse in England. After tea/coffee and Danish pastries at the Hilton Hotel we will have a conducted tour through the house, leaving plenty of time to visit the St Nicholas Yuletide Fair for Christmas shopping and Mulled wine. . Cost £32.00 (cheaper if we can fill the larger coach). For more information click on the ‘Bird’ or see Gill on the Outings table.
Sun Dec 9th	Outings	Sunday 9th December 3 pm Manchester Camerata and the AMC Gospel Choir Festive Happening at the Albert Hall. For the second year running, this U3A outing combines music from the Camerata orchestra and the AMC Gospel Choir, Christmas refreshments available form the bar in the restored Wesleyan chapel, as well as an opportunity to visit the Manchester Christmas markets before or after the concert. The stalls ticket cost of £24 (which includes a discount for seniors) depends on a minimum of 10 participants to secure this group discount price. For more information please click on the 'Bird' or see Ann on the Outings table.
Mon Dec 10th	Meeting	December monthly meeting is our Christmas meeting, more details nearer the time. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Music Appreciation and Philosophy Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
January 2019
Mon Jan 14th	Meeting	Refreshments will be served today by members of the Gardening and Genealogy Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
February 2019
Mon Feb 11th	Meeting	Refreshments will be served today by members of the Art and Creative Writing Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
March 2019
Mon Mar 11th	Meeting	Refreshments will be served today by members of all 3 Italian Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
April 2019
Mon Apr 8th	Meeting	April monthly meeting. Our speaker today is Cindy Drinkwater entitled Littleborough shops. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Computing and Photography Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
May 2019
Mon May 13th	Meeting	May monthly meeting speaker is Philip Caine entitled Barrow to Bagdad Refreshments will be served today by members of the Walking 1 and 2 Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
June 2019
Mon Jun 10th	Meeting	June monthly meeting is our AGM. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Scrabble Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
July 2019
Mon Jul 8th	Meeting	July monthly meeting speaker is Barry Jackson entitled Flags of the World.
August 2019
Mon Aug 12th	Meeting	August monthly meeting speaker is Honor Simpson entitled Befriends Service.
September 2019
Mon Sep 9th	Meeting	September monthly meeting speaker is Steve Lister entitled Ukuleles.

Dates for your Diary
Meetings
Mon Oct 8th	8 October monthly meeting. 'Your Local Samaritans' is the speaker's topic today. We will also have a plant swap at the meeting. Bring a plant, and exchange it for another!! Happy swapping !! Refreshments will be served by members of the Ukulele Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Nov 12th	November monthly meeting. Our speaker today is Liesl Beckles, her talk is titled 'Century in a shoe box' Refreshments will be served today by members of the History Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Dec 10th	December monthly meeting is our Christmas meeting, more details nearer the time. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Music Appreciation and Philosophy Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Jan 14th	Refreshments will be served today by members of the Gardening and Genealogy Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Feb 11th	Refreshments will be served today by members of the Art and Creative Writing Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Mar 11th	Refreshments will be served today by members of all 3 Italian Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Apr 8th	April monthly meeting. Our speaker today is Cindy Drinkwater entitled Littleborough shops. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Computing and Photography Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon May 13th	May monthly meeting speaker is Philip Caine entitled Barrow to Bagdad Refreshments will be served today by members of the Walking 1 and 2 Groups. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Jun 10th	June monthly meeting is our AGM. Refreshments will be served today by members of the Scrabble Group. They will also be welcoming members at the door.
Mon Jul 8th	July monthly meeting speaker is Barry Jackson entitled Flags of the World.
Mon Aug 12th	August monthly meeting speaker is Honor Simpson entitled Befriends Service.
Mon Sep 9th	September monthly meeting speaker is Steve Lister entitled Ukuleles.
Workshops
Thu Oct 4th	Thursday 4 October 2018 10am-4pm. Cost £27.50p. Workshop at Whitworth Art Gallery ‘Secrets of the Textile and Wallpaper Collection’ Join U3A members at the Whitworth in the Grand Hall for a day of discovery and hands on fun as we unravel the secrets of the fantastic textile and wallpaper collection. The Whitworth holds one of the largest global collections of textiles and wallpapers dating from the 1st century AD to the present day. U3A members will hear from curators and experts and learn about creative processes, methods and ideas behind some of the work. There will also be a tour of the Highlights of both the exhibitions and the building itself as well as a hands on have a go session facilitated by an Artist. Welcome refreshments on arrival. The day will finish with a Panel discussion in the Grand Hall with Textile and Wallpaper curators on the following exhibitions; Four Corners of One Cloth; Textiles from the Islamic World, Bodies of Colour: Breaking with Stereotypes in the Wallpaper Collection and Alice Kettle's new solo exhibition. This exclusive workshop has been organised by the Third Age Trust for all North West U3A members. Tickets are £27.50 and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unravelling-the-whitworth-tickets-48065141131 Telephone number for Whitworth Art Gallery 0161-275-7450
Bird Watching
Mon Oct 1st	North Cave Wetlands, near Brough East Ridings. HU152LY A Yorkshire Wildlife Trust reserve. There are toilets and cafe. Lots of wintering wildfowl. Bring packed lunch etc. Meet at Kiln Lane, above The Gallows beyond the primary school at 9.00 am
Outings
Fri Oct 5th	Friday 5 October at 1.30pm - 2pm Lunch time concert at Chetham’s School of Music in The Carole Nash Hall. Free Entrance. Click on the ‘Bird’ for more information or see Helen on the 'Outings' table.
Mon Oct 8th	Monday 8 October 2018 Shaw Playhouse 2 'Daisy Pulls it off' at 7.30pm. Tickets are £9 See Helen on the Outings table or click on the 'Bird'
Wed Oct 17th	Coach Trip Wednesday 17th October 2018 Ampleforth Abbey Tea or coffee on arrival then see The Orchards and Cider Mill. Produce tasting. Lunch at the Windmill followed by a guided tour of the Abbey. Visitor centre and shop. Pickup Littleborough Square at 8.30am, leave Ampleforth at 4pm. This outing is now full. Click on the 'Bird' if you need to contact Gill
Sun Nov 4th	Sunday 4 November at 1pm. 3-Hour canal cruise with 4 course traditional Sunday roast and historical commentary. £32.95p Departing from Castlefield in central Manchester and then sailing along the Bridgewater Canal to the lock at Pomona. We then transit the lock down onto The Manchester Ship Canal and River Irwell from where we cruise to Salford Quays and view the spectacular scenery and developments that have taken place. These include Media City UK, The Lowry Complex and The Imperial War Museum - North which are connected by the hydraulic foot bridge spanning the width of the Manchester Ship Canal. All this while enjoying a traditional Sunday lunch which is freshly prepared in our galley and served onboard. Boarding starts at 12.30, (the bar is open) we then set sail at 1.00pm from outside The Castlefield Hotel, Liverpool Road, Castlefield, Manchester, M3 4JR and returns three hours later, you may also wish to use the bar services or select a wine from our wine list. MENU STARTER Homemade Soup of the Day (v) With Hot Roll and Butter MAIN COURSE Roast Beef and Yorkshire Pudding, Pan Gravy, Roast and Duchess Potatoes Fresh Vegetables DESSERT Homemade Apple and Black Cherry Crumble, Served with Custard TO FINISH Filter Coffee - Selection of Teas Any special dietary requirements can be catered for, but must be pre-ordered at the time of booking. See Helen on the Outings table or click on the 'Bird'
Thu Nov 8th	Thursday 8th November at 2pm. Guided Manchester pub walk 'The Best Old Boozers and Micro-bars' to be led by qualified Manchester tour guide Suzanne Hindle. Learn about the history of the pubs, step inside and admire the decor, enjoy the lovely local brews amidst fun stories and history anecdotes. Meet at the tiled map in Victoria Station. Please note that the tour lasts for over 2 hours and that the staff at each pub visited do expect us all to buy a drink (alcoholic or soft) for the privilege of being taken into the premises. Minimum 16 participants paying £10 each are needed for this tour to go ahead. For more details please click on the 'Bird' or see Ann on the Outings table.
Thu Nov 8th	Thursday 8 November at Shaw Playhouse 2 'Beat The Drum' at 8pm, Tickets £3. A commemoration of the First World War in songs, stories and images. Please see Helen on the Outings table or click on the 'Bird'
Wed Dec 5th	Christmas Coach Trip Wednesday 5th December 2018 Fairfax House and St Nicholas Fair. York. Fairfax House is classed as the Finest Georgian Townhouse in England. After tea/coffee and Danish pastries at the Hilton Hotel we will have a conducted tour through the house, leaving plenty of time to visit the St Nicholas Yuletide Fair for Christmas shopping and Mulled wine. . Cost £32.00 (cheaper if we can fill the larger coach). For more information click on the ‘Bird’ or see Gill on the Outings table.
Sun Dec 9th	Sunday 9th December 3 pm Manchester Camerata and the AMC Gospel Choir Festive Happening at the Albert Hall. For the second year running, this U3A outing combines music from the Camerata orchestra and the AMC Gospel Choir, Christmas refreshments available form the bar in the restored Wesleyan chapel, as well as an opportunity to visit the Manchester Christmas markets before or after the concert. The stalls ticket cost of £24 (which includes a discount for seniors) depends on a minimum of 10 participants to secure this group discount price. For more information please click on the 'Bird' or see Ann on the Outings table.
Travel and Holidays
Sun Dec 2nd	Turkey & Tinsel break with Ellen Smith Ltd Sunday 2nd December 2018 x 4 nights at the St Ives Hotel, St Anne’s on Sea costing £269pp plus insurance. Includes Full English breakfast, three course, choice menu dinner with tea/coffee, Porterage. Entertainment on 3 evenings, Drinks Reception & Festive Banquet one evening. Day trips to the Albert Dock in Liverpool and Skipton included. One day to explore St Anne’s. Door to door service with stops en route and return journey. Limited availability of single rooms with no supplement. Bookings to be made directly with Ellen Smith (Tours) Ltd 01706 648126 Click on the Bird for further information
Walking 1
Tue Oct 2nd	Meet- 10am. at Littleborough Station. Route- Littleborough Station through Ealees to Sykes Farm. Benny Hill to Schofield Farm, over Longden End Brook via Deep Lane and Annis Hill back to start point Terrain- Good Tracks Distance- 4.5. Miles Many thanks to Barrie Whitehead for offering to leading todays walk.
Mon Nov 5th	Meet- Todmorden Library at 10.15am OL14 5AA Route- Along canal to Hebden Bridge Terrain- Good canal towpath Distance- 5 miles. ( plenty of cafes for tea or coffee, before return to Littleborough by bus or train. Train fare is £4.50. )
Walking 2
Thu Sep 20th	Thursday 20 September meet 10am in lay by just along High Peak at Lydgate. Walk of around 5 miles. Click on the 'Bird' for more information.
Thu Oct 18th	Thursday 18 October meet 10am on the roadside outside Lumbutts Methodist Church at Lumbutts, Todmorden. Walk of around 5 miles. Click on the 'Bird' for more information.