Monthly Archives: October 2022

A4Fun @ Gillmoss – 30th Nov

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Arrangements have been made to visit the Gillmoss Materials Recovery Facility on Wednesday 30th November. There will be a 2 hour “Waste and Recycling Tour”  with 30 places available at a cost of £15 per member.

Come and see “What you can and can’t recycle at home” ; “The effect of contamination in the recycling bin” and “The journey of waste from your home to its final destination”

With the present concern for the globe  and climate change , this tour should be of interest to all members who look “to do there bit to improve matters”

Coach from Maghull Square (this is necessary as it is essential that all members arrive at the same time to commence the tour”

See George or John at Architecture for Fun desk or send George a text on 07826 048379 if a member wants to join the trip

 

Passhendaele and the Somme

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“Lest  We  Forget”

 After a hot sultry day the cooling evening breeze gave relief as we walked through Ypres towards the Menin gate.  The magnificent Cloth Hall towered above the busy square where people laughed, joked and enjoyed their evening meals in the cafes and bars of the city.
The glorious cathedral stood proudly, dominating the city; it looked as though it had always been there but just over 100 years ago the impressive city had been reduced to rubble.

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North – East England Holiday

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The ‘Kynren’

Recently we took a holiday to the North-East of England, a land of castles and cathedrals; myths and legends.   It was a holiday that turned out to be memorable for many reasons.   First we were practically drowned at Housteads Roman Fort when the heavens decided to fill the reservoirs of the North in one morning;.  Wet through took on a different meaning when it really did mean getting your vest soaked!!  Secondly, two people went down with Covid so that masks and sanitisers came back into our lives.  Our precautions didn’t give us much defence though as twelve people succumbed in total!!

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Friday strollers

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The ‘friday strollers’ group numbers continue to grow. We have agreed to use the same walk each week, which is about 1.5 miles.

We walk for about 1 hour at a slow, steady pace and then go to ‘Bernies’ for breakfast. Some folk who are unable to walk join us for a cuppa at the end of the walk.

One of our members entertained us by sharing some poetry she had written. It is very much a social occasion.

If you would like more information please call Brenda McKenzie on 07900 525222

Yellowhammer Walk 27/10/2022

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On a grey, overcast morning, twenty two Stramblers met at Aughton Park Station to follow the Yellowhammer Route Walk. We started along Long Lane, crossing Prescot Road and Holborn Hill. Twenty yards or so down Holborn Hill we turned on to a path past a small housing estate, then through a field. This took us to a pumping station at a reservoir (with a boxer on guard).

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History for Fun

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FRANK CARLYLE

Last Friday (21st Oct) History for Fun, for the first time had an external speaker, Frank Carlyle, the Liverpool historian. He fully engrossed everyone at a well attended meeting (30 plus) with his tales of Liverpool characters and Liverpool firsts, most of which none of us knew about. We hope to rebook him in 2023

Many thanks to Eric Purvis the assistant Leader who beavered away in the background to organise the event

Look forward to see you all at the next meeting – Norman

Coffee Morning Notices – 25th Oct

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Theatre Group   –  A  ticket has become available for the Empire Theatre’s performance of The Mousetrap at 14:30 on the 9th of November.  Please contact the Theatre Group if you wish to wish to take up this last seat.

Christmas Celebration  –  Programmes for this event are now on sale during our Tuesday Coffee Mornings.  Places are limited due to the size of the Sanctuary so please don’t leave it too late to get your programme.  Cost is £1.00 and all proceeds form programme sales will go to Woodlands Hospice.

Fire Evacuation Strategy   –    A new copy of the Fire evacuation strategy has been put on the notice board in the Main Hall.. Please make sure you are aware which exit is the best one to use depending upon which part of the church you are in. Please remember that your priority is to leave the building as soon as possible by the nearest exit should  a fire alarm be sounded.  Please do not go back to retrieve any personal property.

Theatre Group

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We are pleased to announce five new shows for January, February and March.

Thurs 12th Jan at the Empire. A Play with music by Bob Dylan, Girl from the North Country. starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £38.50.

Monday 23rd Jan at the Empire. Varna Ballet presents Giselle starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £25.00. Please book by 13th December.

Sat 11th Feb at the Floral Pavilion, New Brighton The Verdict, a courtroom thriller, starting at 2.30 pm. Tickets cost £26.00. Please book by 15th November.

Wed 1st March at the Empire. Sir Ian McKellen and John Bishop in Mother Goose starting at 2.30 pm. Tickets cost £37.00. Please book by 17th January.

Sat 11th March at the Empire. Matthew Bourne presents Sleeping Beauty starting at 2.30 pm.  Closing date 31st January

 

 

A4Fun – Preston 31 st Oct

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I have agreed the following itinerary (all times are approximate)

10.00am Leave Maghull Square
10.45am Arrive at Gujarat Hindu Society Temple
11.00am – 12noon Tour and Talk at Gujarat Hindu Society Temple
12.15pm Leave Gujarat Hindu Society Temple
12.30pm – 2.00pm Lunch at Ribble Pilot Pub
2.15pm Leave Ribble Pilot Pub
2.30pm arrive at St Warlburge’s  Church for tour and talk until 4.00pm
Leave Preston at 4.15pm , arrive Maghull Square 5.00pm