As Yorkshire Cancer Research reaches 100 years of development in detection and treatment and just how far it has come from the days of the Henrietta Laks cells. How the early intervention and the impact that has on peoples lives today.
CHU3A members are booked on the Bollette from Liverpool. Pick up Holt Park Asda!
National Highways Operational Centre
A visit to the control centre in Wakefield has been organised where you will be able to see first hand how our highways are controlled and managed.
The visit will last approximately 90 minutes
Transport will be by car share. There is adequate car parking at the centre. National Highways, Calder Park, Calder View House, Peel Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 7UA. You will need to arrive by 10.45 for the visit to start at 11.00.
If you want to attend this visit you must register on our website as places are limited
Following the visit Ray and Janet Hardwick are going to lunch at the Swan and Cygnet, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF4 3BB and invite you to join them. https://www.swancygnetpub.co.uk/ Individuals pay for own lunch on the day
Matthew Walker
Wildflower Walk
Led by Lorraine Harding
Guided walk searching for and identifying wildflower plants. Walk will take 1.5 - 2 hours. Refreshments available at the venue. A handout will be available prior to the walk. Booking opens on 16th
Guided walk searching for and identifying wildflower plants. Walk will take 1.5 - 2 hours.
Refreshments available at the venue.
A handout will be available prior to the walk.
Booking opens on 16th
A different look at the Bronte family. Most people know of the famous sisters Charolotte, Emily and Anne Bronte but this talk encompasses all eight members of Patrick Bronte's family. In this examination can be found the heroes, the eccentric, the ridiculous and the extremely sad ( and they are s just the men). We see where the talented family are likely to have got their inspiration and tell their story.
Martin Lunn MBE FRAS.
1881 a team of workmen on a railway line near Middlesbrough had a close encounter with an intruder from outer space when a meteorite crashed onto the track. That meteorite has now become known as one of the most important on earth. Join Martin for the curious and entertaining story of the Middlesbrough Meteorite.
Day Trip to Hawes on Market Day
Enjoy a day out in Hawes on Tuesday June 2nd, it is a magical little market town in Wensleydale famous for Wallace and Grommet and Cheese. There is plenty to do.
Tuesday is market day (8-4pm)
Cheese Experience. Two cheese demonstrations have been allocated to us at 12.00 and 13.00 at the Wensleydale Creamery, following the demonstration you can do the self guided tour where you will learn about the thousand-year history of artisan cheesemaking in the Dales If you wish to attend one of these please select your preferred time when you register. The cost is £5.95
Visit the Dales Countryside Museum - which tells the fascinating story of the Yorkshire Dales and the people who have lived and worked there and shaped the landscape for thousands of years. Concessionary admission £4.50 tickets can be bought on the day
You might like to visit the Red Squirrel Trail at Snaizeholme. https://littlewhitebus.co.uk/red-squirrels/ You will need to catch the Little White Bus outside the Dales Countryside Museum at 11.10. Please note seats are limited on the bus. The Little White Bus drops you at the end of the track and it is a 40 minute walk to the feeding station or you can do the circular walk of 2.5 miles. The route includes an initial steep descent down a series of steps, followed by an uneven footpath on the edge of the woodland. It passes over ground which can become muddy. The return route includes a steep climb up a track to the single-track road. Wearing appropriate footwear is essential. The Little White Bus will pick you up again at 13.30 to go back down to Hawes. The cost of the Bus is £7.35 If you wish to do this you will need to book a seat on the Little White Bus using the link above or buy your ticket on the bus on the day. ( Note the bus does not give refunds if you decide not to go on the day)
You could also visit Hardraw Force a 30 minute walk out of Hawes. The Force is Englands' highest single drop waterfall and it drops 30m into a deep pool below. There are 2 walks to the waterfall - the Yellow Walk is a lower level 10 minute walk and the Green walk is a steeper higher level 20 minute walk to the waterfall. Cost to visit the waterfall is £4.00 and tickets can be bought on the day from the Heritage Centre next to the Green Dragon Inn. Hardraw Force (Waterfall)
Cost of coach - £11.50
Pick up Points
Asda Car Park, Holt Park approximately 08.00
Opposite Queens Arms Pub, Horsforth 08.10
Opposite Fink Hill Car Park, Horsforth 08.20
If you have any queries or need help with booking please contact Barbara Stearn (Telephone number in Members Directory)
Rodley Nature Reserve
Guided walk searching for and identifying wildflower plants. Walk will take 1.5 - 2 hours. Refreshments available at the venue. A handout will be available prior to the walk. Booking opens 16th January
Booking opens 16th January
Trying to capture the character and flavour of Leeds at different times in it's history. As told by renowned author Chris Nickson.
Spirit of the Forties at Bletchley Park
Discover the spirit of the Forties at Bletchley Park, exploring wartime secrets, codebreaking history and the unique atmosphere of a remarkable era.
This trip is over 2 days and included in the cost is:
There is the opportunity to have a guided group tour of the exhibitions buildings and site on Friday for an additional £12
Coach Pick Up
Opposite Queens Arms, Horsforth 08.15
Booking can be made online at Hanson Exclusives by following this link Spirit of the Forties at Bletchley Park and payment can be made by debit or credit card with an initial £100 deposit
Alternatively you can make a booking by phone to Hanson Exclusives on 0113 239 3031 and pay by credit/debit card or BACS OR complete a paper booking form which will be available at the Monday meetings and post to Hanson Exclusives .
Any queries or issues please contact Ray Hardwick or Barbara Stearn (Telephone numbers in Members Directory)
Reg Charity No. 1155435
To Contact Cookridge and Horsforth U3A For General Queries
Email: Adin@chleedsu3a.org.uk
