Monthly Archives: September 2022
Garden visits – Christmas Lunch
The Garden Visits group have arranged a 3 course Christmas lunch for Friday 2nd December. We will first visit the Grosvenor Garden centre for some festive inspiration and ideas for Christmas then on to our ” Mystery” Christmas lunch.
Cost: £37 ( including coach, tea/coffee and mince pie)
– See the choice of menu at Garden Visits table
Depart Maghull Square. – 9.30am
Return Maghull Square – 5.30pm
A4F Preston 31/10/22
Arrangements have been agreed to visit Gujarat Hindu Society Temple designed by Southport Architects NJSR for a “guided tour”
We will then take lunch at a local pub (negotiating at moment and details to follow)
We will then go on to visit and have a “guided tour” at St Walburge’s Church known as The Spire and The Martyrs Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest , a gothic revival style Church designed by Joseph Aloysius Hansom who also invented “the Hansom Cab” and founded the “Builder journal”
Cost is £30 per member which includes luxury coach travel from and back to Maghull Square . guided tours at both venues and lunch. ONLY 30 PLACES AVAILABLE , PLEASE TEXT GEORGE ON 07826 048379 TO RESERVE A PLACE AND PAY (IF POSSIBLE) ON 04/10/22
Two New Day Trips
Day Trip 1. Starting our day with a visit to the family owned Carr Farm Garden Centre Meols . There is a big selection of goods which might encourage us to start looking for stocking fillers. Nice Cafe as well. Then we are off to the popular Floral Pavilion Theatre, New Brighton, for a Christmassy afternoon of entertainment.. Sit back, relax, enjoy all the songs we know. Lovely costumes, even real snow.(could only get 35 tickets)
When? Wednesday 23rd November. Dep.9.30am Ret.6pm. Price: £27 inc.stall seats. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.4th October. Payment in full would be appreciated.
Day Trip 2 Arrive in the ancient City of Chester. Lots to see/do. The Christmas Market is on, plenty of shops for browsing, cafes for morning coffee not forgetting the Cathedral which has its’ annual Christmas Tree exhibition on display, all in aid of charity. If you are looking for charity Christmas cards they have a big selection. Then we will be going to the Celtic Arms, Northop Country Park Golf Club for our delicious Festive Lunch. This is a lovely venue with a good reputation for their food. We can sit down, relax and enjoy our meal and the company.
When? Wednesday 7th December. Dep. 9.15am Ret.6pm. Price: £38 inc.Festive Lunch. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 4th October. Payment in full would be appreciated. NB.Please ask for choice of meal slip.
PLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO DAY TRIPS TABLE ON 11.10.22
Tech and science – Oct/Nov
Future topics:
Oct 12 Beer – Eric Purvis
Oct 26 Antennas – Phil
Nov 09 Lasers – Science and application
Nov 23 Placebo effect – Bob Morris
If you have any topics to present or offer then please contact us and we can get organised.
Turner Prize at Tate Liverpool
This Iconic building is hosting the Turner Prize this year.
Love it or loath it, we are braving the ( art?) once again after a few years break. I know we will be shocked and surprised by what’s on offer and will hear “I could do that or my grandkids can do better”
Friday January 6th meet at venue.1.15 pm for 1.30 pm start. Free entry £5. Talk
Booking is essential at desk with Maureen or Jan. Only 20 places are available due to number restrictions at Tate.
Results of Pottery Trip
Ten lovely items painted by some of our group at Pottery event.
A relaxing time was had by all , painting, talking and laughing whats not to like?
Possibly will do another trip next year, watch this apace
Architecture for Fun and Wine Tasting
Sorry folks , some “eagle eyed” member has corrected me!!!!!!!
The Christmas Lunch will be held at The Academy Restaurant as previous years (not Albany Restaurant)
Architecture for Fun and Wine Tasting
Arrangements have been agreed with The Alabany (Albany not Alabany) Restaurant to hold the Christmas Lunch on Thursday 15th December
Members should visit the Architecture for Fun desk to determine whether a place is available (consideration will be given to those members who have supported Architecture for Fun and Wine Tasting throughout 2022)
Text George on 07826 048379 if a member requires to book a place.
Wine Tasting Thursday 29th September
We have had recent bookings for this event
There are only 2 places available