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7 Jul 2021 Moel Famau Leader: Peter & Simon, Length of walk: 9.5 miles, Driving Distance: 41 miles, Number walking: 15 The group last visited this mountain in July 2015 but only two of those present on this occasion took part in that walk. The weather in 2015 started off with light rain but delivered …
2 Jun 2021 Timbersbrook Leader: John & Doreen, Length of walk: 9.5 miles, Driving Distance: 15 miles, Number walking: 12 Timbersbrook Picnic Area was built on the site of the Silver Springs Bleaching and Dyeing Company which used the pure clean water to bleach and dye rolls of unfinished cloth, mostly from Manchester. In the …
5 May 2021 Astbury Mere Country Park Leader: Stephen, Length of walk: 11 miles, Driving Distance: 7 miles, Number walking: 15 The leader was in charge of the walk to Mow Cop last December which was cut short by heavy rain. This was such a disaster that the survivors described it as like “Gorillas in …
21 Apr 2021 Castleton Leader: Bill & Ruth, Length of walk: 9 miles, Driving Distance: 35 miles, Number walking: 12 As the vaccination programme sweeps away the threat from the Covid-19 pandemic, the long walking group is able to restart and, as Bill & Ruth are staying in the area, they start the inaugural walk …
FUN MUSIC QUIZ NUMBER 33 1.The New World Symphony was written by which Composer in 1893? 2. Which Family Vocal Group were introduced, during the 1960’s, on The Andy Williams Show? 3. Sir Arthur Bliss, Sir Malcolm Williamson & Judith Weir have all held which official position? 4. In the 2019 film of Andrew Lloyd …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NUMBER 34 1.What is the largest lake in Italy? 2. What is the meaning of the Latin phrase; ‘Caveat Emptor’? 3. What is the name given to a fast travelling high sea wave caused by an undersea earthquake? 4. Which drink was invented by Atlanta pharmacist …
FUN MUSIC QUIZ NUMBER 32 1.Stuart Leslie Goddard born in 1954 is better known by what stage name? 2. In which Film Musical does Whoopi Goldberg play Doloris Van Cartier, a singer on the run from gangsters? 3. What is the name of the Bandleader on Strictly Come Dancing? 4. Which Singer married Priscilla Beaulieu …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NUMBER 33 1.What is the largest Australian State by land area? 2. Which British Monarch served as The Prince Regent from 1811 – 1820? 3. Which common garden bird is also known as the Ruddock? 4. What is the name of a person who …
FUN MUSIC QUIZ NUMBER 31 1.Which Singer/Presenter/TV personality, born in Wakefield in 1963, became famous after her appearance on the TV Show, ‘The Cruise’, in 1998? 2. What is the first name of the eldest child of Captain von Trapp in the Film& Stage Musical: The Sound of Music? 3.Which Australian Operatic Soprano was born …
SANDBACH U3A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ NUMBER 32 1.What type of creature is a Boomslang? 2. Which British Statesman & member of the Royal Family served as Admiral of the Fleet and was the last Viceroy of India? 3. The Blue John Cavern is situated in which English County? 4. Who, in …