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of us(6 members and 4 partners) should have left for Germany on the 6th
July, so we will probably be forced to watch the World Cup Final. Our next meeting after the trip will be on Friday 21st July. Expect a full report in our next issue. Marlene Brookes |
We look forward to your report and hope the World Cup Doesn’t intrude too much on your holiday. Editor |
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We exhibited some of our work at the High Lane Fun Day on July 9th. We have had quite a lot of orders for special anniversary cards this summer but hope that the rush is now over, so we can concentrate on Christmas Cards which will be on sale at our November meeting. Marlene Brookes Thanks are due to the needlework group for the work that they have put in to producing some lovely cards. Your work is very much appreciated. New members are always welcome if you would like to join this group Editor |
Forthcoming Programme 17th July Duplicate 7th August Rubber 28th August To be decided (Bank holiday) 24th July Duplicate 14th August Duplicate 4th September Duplicate 31st July Chicago 21st August Duplicate 11th September Rubber |
July 25th Hoghton Tower and Oswaldtwistle Mill This trip includes a tour of the Tower, a meal at the Mill and a coach tour of the Pendle Witch country. £20.00 including Meal £17.00 without a Meal Please note that Coach fares are much higher now and your Heritage Group committee are working hard to provide these trips for YOUR benefit. |
August 22nd Conwy A lovely town to visit with the Castle and the estuary and shops. Plenty to see and do, you could even have a sail; on the River Conwy. Cost of the coach £13.50 Bring a child for half price. If you want to go on either of these trips book at the next General Meeting or ‘phone Margaret Dodd |
Please Note The balance for the KENT HOLIDAY Must be paid by the AUGUST meeting Interesting Web Sites:- Hoghton Tower www.hoghtontower.co.uk Oswaldtwistle Mill www.o-mills.co.uk Margaret Dodd |
Since the High Lane U3A was formed Frank Singleton
has been the leader of the Gardening Section. He has led a band
of enthusiastic gardeners with dedication over the years, but has now
decided to relinquish this post. All the members of the gardening
group would like to thank Frank for his efforts over the years inn
making this group so successful and enjoyable. Brian Allerton The committee also wish to add their thanks to Frank, enjoy a well earned rest. Editor |
May 26th Walk Report From Knolls Green near Mobberley, Sonia Brown and Audrey Hyslop led us on an easy walk through the lush Cheshire countryside. An unseasonal Manchester monsoon had left the field paths wetter than usual, but the weather was kind. We started with a lovely bluebell wood, and a sight of a young foal, before we visited the most interesting church of St.Wilfred at Mobberley. George Leigh Mallory, the mountain climber lost high on Everest in 1924, is commemorated in a stained glass window in the North Aisle. In fact, 6 rectors of the church were from the extended Mallory family. We had a brief rest under a large tree which many of us thought was one of the types of Oak found in the UK. It appeared to have the remains of flowers left on short suspended fronds which seemed strange for an Oak. The leaves have been scanned on 1mm grid. Any ideas? We continued passed the bird garden, alas no longer open to the public, and managed to resist the temptation of the 4 pubs between the Church Inn and the Mob Cap, until retreating from Antrobus Bridge to a lunch stop at the Bird in Hand. Thanks to Sonia and Audrey for a most interesting walk. Walter Mason Wednesday 27th September An easy 5 mile walk taking in the villages of Eyam and Foolow and finishing with a Pub lunch. Meet at the Village Hall car park say 9.30am The leader will be Mike Snape. Mike Snape |
TRY THE ITALIAN DIET. 1. You walka pasta the bakery
YOU WILL LOSE WEIGHT!!!2. You walka pasta the sweet shop 3. You walka pasta the Ice-cream shop 4. You walka pasta the table and the fridge |
Finance Group There will be no meeting in July. Therefore the next meeting will be in September following the normal U3A monthly meeting in the Village Hall from 15.45. The subject will be the changes made by Gordon Brown in this year's budget plus an outline of a new recently Inland Revenue authorised and approved concept for passing your house onto your children without paying Inheritance tax. Derek Hill |
1. Why did Ronaldo change his hair style after Brazil beat
England in the 2002 quarter finals? 2. Why was Mexico banned from competing in the 1990 World Cup? 3. In which finals was a French player sent off, for the first time in World Cup history? 4. Why did the referee add on 8 minutes of injury time to the first half of extra time in the 1990 semi-final between Italy and Argentina? 5. Which country has competed in each qualifying competition but never qualified for any finals? 6. When did the tradition of swapping shirts begin in the World Cup? 7. What is the most common score in a World Cup finals match? 8. Why did the USA trainer have to be carried off unconscious during a 1930 World Cup match against Argentina? 9. The 1966 opening match between England and Uruguay was delayed, why? 10. Why did the Albanian coach ask his player not to swap shirts after playing against Spain in a qualifying match in 1993 Answers (by members of High Lane U3A only) to the Editors to win a Bottle of wine for the first correct answer received, (Answers in the next Newsletter) |
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June 27th we had our lunch at the Andrew Arms, Compstall. Everyone
agreed it was a very good meal and can certainly be recommended. On July 20th we are going to Browns Cafe Bar & Restaurant for an Evening Meal, anyone wishing to go can put their name down at the meeting on July 12th or telephone |
Edna by Friday 14th at the latest. There will not be a meal out in August but on September 26th we shall be going to The Waltzing Weasel, Birch Vale. The final meal of 2006 will be on Thursday October 19th when we shall be going for a lunchtime meal at the Little Mill Inn, Rowarth. Edna Bentley. |
FUTURE PROGRAMME
July 12th . Garden Pests. Advice from members on the treatment of pests. August 9th. An Allotment Walk. (to be confirmed). September 13th. An introduction to a National Collection. October 11th. A DVD on a well loved garden. November 8th. Wild about Weeds. A talk by David Warner. December 13th. Christmas Decorations from your garden by Brenda Vause. Meetings are held at Marple Methodist Church, Church Lane, Marple on the second Wednesday of the month - coffee at 9.45 and the speaker at10am.Cost including coffee £1.50. Cheap plants and magazines for sale. |
On
a warm July day Walter Mason led fifteen members of our group to the
lower reaches of Kinder Scout. We walked from the centre of Hayfield
towards Kinder Reservoir observing the differing bird life along the
way - sanderlings running along the water's edge, and further
on,lapwings, curlews and grouse; plus numerous wild flowers (Whatever
happened to
those I Spy books?) We stopped to eat our butties with an excellent view from the hill over the reservoir before making our way back across Middle Moor, past the shooting cabin, to Little Hayfield. Many thanks to Walter for leading this walk and providing such good weather! Brian Allerton. |
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would like to thank all those members of the High Lane U3A who were
kind enough to send me cards and good wishes during my recent illness
in particular members of the Bowling Section.
Jean Speakman
It is nice to see you up and around again Editor |
Chairman
Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Membership Secretary ` General Committee |
Jim Summers
John McCartney Doreen Scotte Steve Reynolds Margaret McDermott Marlene Brookes, Ida Butler, Grace Shaw, Mike Snape, Ken Bentley |
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