Fun Palace at Leyland Library

On the 7th October, members of Leyland U3A helped support Lancashire County Council to run their first Fun Palace at Leyland Library.

Ten members from the UkeLeylanders played a selection of songs during their 90 minute slot. Brenda Strobie and Dave Hambley from the Art Group showed their skill in a Watercolour Masterclass. We also had Pauline Worthington and Kim Whittle from the Craft and Hobbies Group helping out keeping the younger visitors entertained.

Following the event I received the email from Lisa Halpin Library Frontline Officer – Leyland Library

Hi Ian,

Wow what a day!

Please pass on my thanks to all of your wonderful U3A members who gave up their time and shared their skills to make our Fun Palace such a wonderful success!

It was so lovely to see all the families taking part in activities and enjoying the music – the atmosphere in the library was amazing and we’ve had so much positive feedback from everyone enjoying the day. I really feel that the community came together to get involved and have fun which is what it’s all about!

Thank you again, I really feel that you were the key to the whole day starting to come together as you also suggested and encouraged other groups to get involved too.

Many, many thanks,

Lisa

Lisa Halpin
Library Frontline Officer – Leyland Library
Library Service
Lancashire County Council

IAN BARROW

October Monthly Speaker

On 11 October, the speaker at Leyland U3A monthly meeting was Mr Neil Smith who “Had Guitar & Travelled”.  Not someone I would have volunteered to travel with : as he was both unlucky and found himself in many dangerous situations, as well as meeting many stars in fabulous hotels. A lead guitarist from the 1960s he missed out on a Hamburg tour with the Beatles and other Mersey greats and marriage to an American heiress. He was almost shot in Ireland, Russia, Greece and Transylvania. On the other hand he played at private functions for Elizabeth Taylor & Sophia Loren. No one could accuse Neil of leading a boring life and his entertaining talk was punctuated by guitar pieces in styles ranging from flamenco to rockabilly.

PAM CARROLL

Boules Taster Session

WHERE – Black Horse Croston

WHEN – 10:30 AM to 15:00 PM on Friday 8th Sept 2017

ITINERY

• 10:30AM –  Meet at Leyland Leisure Centre REAR Car Park, Depart in shared vehicles.
• 11:00AM –  Arrive Black Horse Croston for Coffee/Tea, Bikkies; Order pub lunch….(all food and drink to be paid for by each person.)
• Boules (Petanque) FIPJP rules and demo. Options on single and doubles play to any rules we feel appropriate!
• 12:30 ish Lunch and discuss format for afternoon play
• 13:30 ish Afternoon play, possibly round robin style and team target boules (Bring some cash!)
• 15:00pm Depart back to Leyland

Contact: Andy Vurley – 07909-534885 or Alan Fairey – 01772431348

Please feel free to bring your own Boules along, but let Andy know – “Ching Ching

AGM & Summer Bake Off Challenge

Wednesday saw our second AGM, and to add a bit of interest the Committee decided to hold a Summer Bake Off Challenge.

Paperwork pertaining to the AGM can be found HERE

As we had no other nominations for the committee, the same members as last year will be continuing in their present posts. Details can be found HERE

The Great Summer Bake Off Challenge 2017

The challenge consisted of TWO categories, the first a Victoria Sponge Cake and the second Traditional Lancashire Barm Cakes. The winner of each category received a cup, certificate and Free membership for the following season.  The runner up also received a cup and a certificate.

The judging was undertaken by Lindsey Barrow, President of Buckshaw Village WI and experienced cake judge and assisted by Sheila Misseldine a retired pastry Chef.

Victoria Sponge Cake

We received EIGHT entries in this category.

• First Place going to Maureen Pendlebury.
• Second Place going to Steve Ellison.
• The entries were to such an high standard that the judges aldo presented a Commended certificate to Sandy Fairey

Maureen Pendlebury receiving her 1st place Cup & certificate

Steve ellison receiving his 2nd place cup and Certificate

Sandy Fairey receiving her Commended certificate

Lancashire Barm Cake

We received SEVEN entries in this category.

• First Place going to Brenda Strobie.
• Second Place going to Pam carroll.

Brenda Strobie receiving her 1st place Cup & certificate

Pam Carroll receiving his 2nd place cup and Certificate

After the judging the rest of the members had chance to try all the entries in a Jacob’s Join. Boiled Ham and homemade butter provided by Jim Porter.

Ian Barrow

 

Leyland U3A AGM Notice 2017

Official Notice has been given for the first Annual General Meeting of Leyland U3A to be held at Fox Lane Sports & Social Club on Wednesday 14th June 2016 at 10.30 AM.

More information can be found in the attached file below.

Leyland U3A AGM Notice

Copy of Leyland U3A Constitution can be found in the attached file below.

 Leyland U3A Constitution

Visit and Trips Group

Latest Trip planned for November

 

 

Spring Social Afternoon

The Leyland Neighbourhood Forum is hosting a spring social afternoon for older people on the 25th May at the Civic Centre. Come along and enjoy some entertainment, craft stalls, a light buffet, and pick up some information about local services. To be eligible for this free event you must live in one of the wards in the Leyland neighbourhood area: Broadfield, Buckshaw & Worden, Earnshaw Bridge, Leyland Central, Moss Side, Seven Stars, St Ambrose. To book your place, you need to contact us on 01772 625625 by Friday 19th May.

SUMMER BAKE OFF CHALLENGE

All the members should by now have received details of the Bake Off Challenge via the Newsletter or by email.

If you intend to take part, you need to register by the 10th June. Could you please email Ian Barrow HERE and state which category/ies you are entering.

 A copy of the recipes can be found HERE

-: GOOD LUCK :- 

Visit to Bury Market

Great trip to Bury Market on Friday 21 April. All went smoothly, in the capable hands of  Dave (driving) & Jenny & Keith (organising). Jenny even got free shopping bags for everyone- kudos!  Not just Black puddings, but an  amazing variety of goods for sale.  Loads of bargains in meat, fish, fruit & veg, material & sewing items and all kinds of everything. Reminded me of the shop content in Sids poem. Bought as much as I could carry (with a little help)  Let us know how you cook the kerala (strange spiky vegetable) & whether it is delicious Maureen.  Will definitely revisit.

PAM CARROLL

Visit to Dewlay Cheese & Garstang

Photograph – Pam Carroll

Photograph – Pam Carroll

Photograph – Pam Carroll

Photograph – Ian Barrow

Photograph – Ian Barrow

Photograph – Ian Barrow

Photograph – Teresa Ball

Photograph – Teresa Ball

Photograph – Teresa Ball

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A  large group of Leyland U3A members went on an outing today, first to Dewlay cheese at Garstang for a talk. tour & tasting and then to the town & markets.

The day began with brews & biscuits and we were told about Dewlay by the  enthusiastic, knowledgeable and cheese-loving Jane.  The founder George Kenyon, from Wigan, wanted a name that indicated quality food. Dewlay was how he thought  Du Lait , the French for “from milk “was written and the name stuck. Dewlay now produces top quality products from locally sourced milk. They make 5 basic cheeses, Lancs crumbly, creamy, tasty, white & Garstang  blue, all of which  are  totally vegetarian,  unlike eg Parmesan.  We saw the cheese being made. Turning the curds involved. very heavy manual work. Also Prince Charles personal Earl Grey teapot, which he left behind on Tuesday. We were given 2 generous boards of cheese to sample – we should have taken bread to make sandwiches.

We then went in Garstang had lunch and bought lots of shoes

Thanks to Ann France for her hard work in organising this successful trip.

PAM CARROLL