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Groups, Outings, Photos

Ballywalter Park – Photos

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On Thursday, 4th September thirty four of our members set off to visit Ballywalter Park in Strangford Lough. Lord and Lady Dunleath proved to be wonderful guides round the Mansion House which has been in their family for 170 years. We were all very impressed how the home had been carefully restored to its former splendour with a few modern twists. This was followed by refreshments in the wonderful conservatory which was reopened in 2009. Some of us then enjoyed a stroll around the gardens accompanied by Lady Dunleath who shared her gardening knowledge with us.

It was a splendid visit  and the sun shone all day!

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Outings

Outing – Ballywalter Park

The outing to Ballywalter Park will take place on Thursday, 4th September. The bus will leave the City Hotel, Armagh at 10:00 a.m. arriving there at approximately 12:00 p.m.  On arrival Lord and Lady Dunleith will take us on a tour of the house. This will be followed by tea/coffee in the Conservatory.  Lord Dunleith will then take those who have booked on a tour of the garden. We hope to return home by late afternoon.

For further details contact Margaret Oakes on 028 37522126.

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Groups, Outings

Belfast City Bus Tour

A Belfast City Bus Tour (£7) is being arranged for Tuesday 10th June.  The bus will pick us up at the Europa at 10:30 to commence the tour.  This will include Belfast Castle where you treat yourself to a cup of tea or coffee.  It will then drop us off at the Titanic Quarter where you can have lunch (not available to book in advance).  Here you have the choice to visit the Titanic exhibition (£11) or visit the Nomadic ship which was the tender ship for the Titanic (£4.50).  Otherwise you can finish your trip here.  Regardless,the tour bus will pick us up here again and return to the Europa. 

All must be paid on advance and this will be collected at the May meeting. You can also contact Margaret, who is organising the tour after the 21st April on 02837522126.

The Ballywalter Park visit has been rearranged for Thursday 4th September by popular request! Details will follow later.

News

New Office premises

ACHWe have reached an agreement with the Council over the use of a room in the old Armagh City Hospital. The room is the former reception and is located to the left of the front door. The room will be used for committee meetings, distribution of tickets and meetings of small groups. There is currently seating for ten people.

Photos

Tour of Belfast City Hall

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A group of forty U3A members enjoyed a great day out in Belfast on Thursday 21st November. After a lovely lunch at the Bobbin restaurant we were taken on a very informative tour of the City Hall. We were all very impressed by the grandeur and history of this magnificent building. One of the highlights was the robing room when a few members modelled the magnificent counsellor’s robe!
The day concluded with some of the ladies indulging in some retail therapy and a browse round the Christmas market.