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The newsletter contains details of our activities over the past few months together with future plans and events in the North West Region. We hope you find the content both interesting and informative.
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Remembrance Day at Sale

On Sunday 9th November 2025, John Hemsworth, on behalf of Sale u3a, laid a wreath at the Sale Remembrance Day service.

Sale u3a Canasta Group

The Canasta Group welcomes new members.
See Canasta - Sale for more details.

Sale u3a Cycling Group

The Cycling Group meet every Tuesday throughout the year, 1pm in the winter (November to February), and 1.30pm through the remainder of the year, subject to weather conditions. We meet outside the scout hut at the bottom of Raglan Road near the car park for Walton Park. Cycle rides are typically 13-20 miles long. Normal push bikes and e-bikes are acceptable. Check with the organiser, Bernie Glossop for more information.

Sale u3a Singing for Pleasure Group at the Sale Festival "September Songs" Concert on 18 September 2025 in St. Paul's Church, Sale.

The u3a Singers are joined by the Manchester Hong Kong Community Singers (and finally by the audience) to sing "Edelweiss".

The Manchester Hong Kong Community Singers and Instrumentalists. Conducted by Karen Cheung.

Bowling Taster Sessions

Trinity Moor Bowling Club, based in Moor Nook Park, have offered some ‘taster’ sessions for anyone who wants to give bowling a go. Experienced club members will provide one hour of instruction followed by an hour to practice what you have learnt. We did this last year and it was a great success. The proposed dates/times are Monday 9th and Wednesday 11th June at 10:00-12:00.

The June sessions had to be cancelled but it is hoped that sessions can be rearranged in July;

Contact Jean for more info/sign up at email Jean MacDonald or call 07810 120484

Special offer to members of Sale u3a for the best in Traditional Jazz

Two members of Sale u3a admitted for the price of one, or four for the price of two etc. at Manchester Jazz monthly session at High Lane Conservative Club on Monday 7th April as below. Just tell them on the door that you are members of Sale u3a

The Absolutely Fabulous, internationally renowned,
MANCHESTER JAZZ
7.30pm to 10.00pm
MONDAY 7th APRIL 2025 and every first Monday of the month
The BEST OF TRADTIONAL JAZZ anywhere in the Northwest of ENGLAND
GREAT ATMOSPHERE
REALISTIC DRINK PRICES
FREE PARKING
WONDERFUL COMPANY
The Club, High Lane, formerly The Conservative Club
23 Buxton Road (A6), High Lane, Stockport, SK6 8DR
Admission £8
Loads of Free Parking

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North West Region U3A Summer School 2024 - Report by Mandy King

This year was the 3rd time I have attended the NW Region U3A Summer school.
The first time was in 2017 and with a gap of Covid etc, I decided to apply for this year’s (2024) summer school in Carlisle.
At first, it wasn’t definite if it would run, as Alan Hough, who organised it, wasn’t sure if sufficient numbers would apply.
I first heard about the U3A Summer schools from “Third Age Matters” magazine, but very little is mentioned locally and for the second time, I was the only person from Sale U3A who attended.
Approximately 100 U3A members from all over the North West attended and it was interesting to meet other people and hear about the different activities in their groups.
Six topics were offered at the summer school, so we could choose what to “study” over the 3 days. I chose Archaeology, as it’s something I know nothing about. Other topics were Art Challenge; Japan; Advanced ukelele; Literature; British Artists. The topics change each year.
Accommodation was in the student residential blocks with ensuite rooms and we used the lecture rooms and dining rooms of the University of Cumbria in Carlisle.
On the first afternoon, after arrival and checking in and finding our rooms, we met the tutor, who outlined the following 2 days itinerary.
Our group had both days as field trips and went by coach to several very interesting places.
For example, we explored a 3,000 year old Neolithic Stone circle called Long Meg and her 68 daughters.
Then we saw the Mayborough Henge and King Arthur’s Round Table. (I now know the difference between a Stone Circle and a Henge)!
We also explored 2 Roman forts on Hadrian’s Wall- Vindolanda and Corbridge.
Of course, time for coffee breaks and places to eat our packed lunch were woven into the day.
The evenings were spent enjoying chatting over the dinner in the huge refectory and then joining the optional quiz or listening to a guest speaker.
It was only 3 nights and 2 action packed interesting days but I can recommend the experience. I travelled by direct train from Manchester to Carlisle and from the station, it was a very short taxi ride to the campus.
Coming home, four of us shared a taxi and carried on chatting, until our trains arrived.
We were invited to make suggestions for future topics for next year’s Summer school and I suggested “Recorder playing”. But I can recommend choosing something totally new.
Mandy King. Sale U3A

Remembrance Day 2023

John Hemsworth laid a wreath on behalf of Sale u3a at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Sale on 12 November 2023.

Sale U3A Open Day - 22 September 2023

On 22 September 2023 Sale U3A held an Open Day at Sale Moor Community Centre. A large number of people attended to see all the activities that the various U3A Groups have to offer.

FRIDAY MEETINGS

There will be a meetings monthly at 2pm in the Community Centre. These meetings are now open, so no need to register. Please see Newsletter for contact details.

PLEASE SEE EVENTS PAGE FOR MORE DETAILS

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