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A quiz night has been organised for Wednesday 9th November 2022 in St Mary’s Church Hall, Sandbach 7 p.m. for 7.30 p.m. start Teams should consist of up to 6 members and give themselves an identifying name plus the group leader’s name. Participating teams (maximum 24) should send their team name and leader to quiz @sandbachu3a.org.uk. Closing …
There will be another opportunity for Sandbach U3A quiz teams to demonstrate their skills on Wednesday 13 Apr 2022 at St Mary’s Church Hall. Doors open at 19:00 for a 19:30 start to the questions. Teams are limited to 6 members who may bring drinks and snacks with them for creativity or consolation. Julie Clarke …
This trip takes you Bury where you can take advantage of the famous market. There are plenty of places to eat so that you are prepared for the afternoon section of the trip. The Flying Scotsman locomotive will haul you and your fellow passengers from Bury to Rawtenstall at 15:00. This famous engine was built …
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This trip visits two sites in Northwich connected to the salt trade, which once occupied large numbers of workers in Cheshire. The recently restored Lion Salt Works in Marston is the first stop and you will see how the labourers shovelled salt crystals out of the boiling water into moulds to dry. Following the guided …
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With more attractions per square mile than any other city in the UK, York is home to everything from museums, theatres and galleries to hidden gems and must-see attractions and iconic historic buildings. There are exhibits of Roman, Viking and medieval remnants. The Minster and Cliffords Tower provide some solid history to gaze at and …
With Christmas a distant memory, this trip takes you to Boundary Mill at Colne in Lancashire for some more shopping opportunities but you may just browse until your funds are up to more spending activity. There are several places on site to eat and drink while you think about whether you need the items you …
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The coach from the Military Arms in Sandbach leaves at 08:30 for Llangollen, where you will be treated to a ride on the Llangollen canal in a horse-drawn barge and a trip on the Llangollen railway pulled by a steam locomotive. The trip is arranged so that you may have lunch at the Corn Mill …
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Enjoy a fascinating journey along the inland waterway that links Manchester to the sea. The full day cruise takes in the spectacular scenery leaving you with an awe-inspiring sense of how the canal’s construction shaped the city of Manchester and the North West of England. Journey through locks and under bridges mostly unchanged since they …
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A sensational show of the very best classical music, dazzling lasers and special effects including Nessun Dorma, Rule, Britannia!, Land of Hope and Glory and one of the UK’s most popular classical pieces of all time, the sublime The Lark Ascending. Plus an explosive 1812 Overture complete with cannon effects and an indoor firework finale. …
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