Event List

On Wednesday the 7^th February it will be the Massereene U3A’s 10th Anniversary and we are going to have a dinner to celebrate. It will be held in the River room Dunadry Hotel with a 7pm for 7.30pm start. There is a 3 course set menu (exceptions for allergies etc) at £38.00 per head. Please text or phone me if you would like to go, so I have some idea of numbers and if you are going, bring your money to the 26^th January 2024 monthly meeting when we hope to finalise the programme.

Last year we had a very successful spring break in Westport so I thought this year we would head east rather than west and go to Gorey in Co. Wexford I have arranged a 3 night bed and breakfast with 2 evening meals at the Amber Springs Hotel, Gorey. The cost of the deal is around £200/euros per person sharing a double/twin room. We will be going on Tuesday 12th March and coming home on Friday 15th March ( avoiding St Patrick’s Day) we’ll travel by the Dublin Enterprise train from Belfast to Dublin O’Connell Street where we’ll change to the Wexford train to Gorey (no need to go to Hueston)and all being well arrive in Gorey around 3.30pm (senior citizens pass free). The Amber Springs brochure is on the Massereene U3A web site showing all it’s attractions and amenities which I thought pretty extensive.
Coming home on the Friday, I thought the 2pm train from Gorey getting us home in Belfast at 7.00pm.
Is that busy enough for you?
Text me 07734867470

Regards,
Bob

Hi everyone, this month’s “Dine Out” is on Thursday 21 March and is going to be “Edo’s Restaurant" 3 Upper Queen St. Belfast.
We will catch the 5.57 Airport Bus as usual at the carpark opposite The Rabbit.
Text me if you would like to go 07734867470
Bon appetite
Bob

Meet in Library foyer

Anyone requiring a lift, or willing to car share, please meet in High Street church car park at 1pm.

Otherwise meet at Hillsborough Castle car park at 2pm.Normal entrance charges will apply.

Bank Square Brasserie, Berry Street, Belfast.

Bus from Templepatrick at 17.57.

Please contact Bob.(07734867479)

On Saturday 20 April we are joining other groups and individuals in a litter pick in Rea's Wood on the shores of Lough Neagh. This event is being organised by Keep NI Beautiful in conjunction with Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council. You can register via this link.

A talk by Matthew Allen on electric cars at Antrim Library at 10.30am. Used electric car prices have fallen significantly in the last year and Matthew will talk about his experience of owning an older electric car, as well as the issues and benefits for the environment.

Hi everyone, this month’s “Dine Out” is on Thursday 16 May 2024 and is going to be “Malmaison restaurant and Grill” 34-38 Victoria St, Belfast.
We will catch the 5.57 Airport Bus as usual at the carpark opposite The Rabbit.
Text me if you would like to go 07734867470
Bon appetite
Bob

Trip to Portmore Lough and Montiaghs Moss nature reserves near Aghalee.
Anyone wishing to go should meet at Portmore Lough car park at 11.00am or 10.15am in Bridge Road car park in Antrim (for car sharing). Bring picnic lunch.
For more information contact Graham Seymour (07798 600093).

Hi everyone, this month’s “Dine Out” is on Thursday 20 June and is going to be at Hilton, Templepatrick.
Numbers are required by 17^th June.
Please text Jane Adam, 07724068761, if you wish to attend.

Outing to Killymoon Castle on Friday 28th June at 2.00pm with tour of castle and afternoon tea.
Meet in High Street church car park at 12.45pm to depart at 1pm.
If making own arrangements for transport please let us know (028 94464654).

A talk and presentation on Recycling by Claire Evans of Antrim and Newtownabbey Council's Waste Management Team.
This will be a chance to find out what happens to the plastic, paper and cardboard that we put in our blue bins.
The talk will be held at Antrim Library starting at 10.30am.
There will be a charge of £3.00 per person to cover the cost of the room and for tea/coffee.

A get together at Langtry Garden Centre, Old Portmore Road, Moira
Meet at Garden centre around 11am for Coffee, lunch or just a chat.
Nothing has been booked so feel free to come.

6-7pm A talk by local author James Murphy.

Live screening of the opera Wolf, Witch, Giant Fairy, (a.k.a. Red Riding Hood), from Covent Garden.
Lasts only 1 hour 5 minutes

David Bell is our volunteer speaker explaining the purpose and work of the Woodland Trust.