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| Group email: | Out and About group |
This new group offers a wide and varied programme of events and activities, from meals out to visits to exhibitions and country houses.
Outings are open to all Macclesfield U3A members (sorry, only U3A members can take part due to insurance).
- Intended outings will be announced at the monthly meetings, by email and here on the website.
- Bookings are on the first come first served basis.
- Transport to and from the event may also be arranged at an additional cost.
- Payment is in advance by the closing date. Unfortunately, once booked and paid for the cost of tickets/places cannot be refunded.
Saturday 4th July: Gawsworth Hall – An Evening of Musicals Cost: £30. This is an outdoor event, and members are invited to bring their own picnic beforehand. Own travel arrangements or shared lifts where possible. There is still time to join this event – contact us at groups@maccu3a.uk for more details. Payment is required by May 22nd
August / September Bridgewater RHS Gardens Coach trip – date and cost to be confirmed
Watch this space for more news of events for 2026. The organisers can be contacted by email by clicking on a Leader’s name above.
We are fortunate in Macclesfield in having good access to public transport. This gives us all sorts of interesting options for activities that we can do without using private transport. The idea of this branch of the Out and About group is to show how we don't need to rely on our cars quite as much as many of us do. The group will venture forth using buses, trains (and sometimes trams) for a day out. The activities might be a walk, a visit to somewhere unexpected or even a culinary expedition. These can provide a bargain social day out, especially if you have a bus pass or railcard.
Wednesday 10th June Bury Market by train and bus.
The award-winning market located at the heart of Bury, famed for its black pudding and named in the top 10% of tourist attractions worldwide! Bury Market has over 350 stalls and is a great venue for a day out.
Participants to purchase their own train/bus tickets, (bus passes apply in Manchester). Meet at Macclesfield Station for 9.06am to Manchester, then walk to Piccadilly Gardens (13 mins) for bus to Bury, arrive approx. 10.45am. Return journey TBA. Please email groups@maccu3a.uk to be added to the trip list and to receive further details.