Book Club 2 Latest Review

Britt Marie was Here

Ten members of Book Club 2 met on Friday May 9th to discuss the book ‘Britt Marie was Here’ by Fredrik Backman, the New York Times best selling Swedish author. Once again we had a lively discussion as opinions ranged from hating the book to loving it. Britt Marie finds herself alone after years of an oppressive marriage and we are led inside her mind as she gradually breaks out of the shackles of her childhood and thoughtless mistreatment as a wife. She is set free by her chance employment in a depressed town, which itself comes to life by its contact with her.
Our average score was eight, and we can recommend it as a book that’s not easy to get into but with perseverance becomes very absorbing, with lots of humour , sympathetic characterisation ( and some pleasing references to Liverpool Football Club! )

 

Flicks and Friends 13.05.25

On the 13th of May, the Plaza cinema Crosby will be showing its latest film in the Age Concern – Flicks and Friends series.

This month’s film is a comedy called ‘Shall We Dance’? The film stars Richard Gere, Jennifer Lopez, Susan Sarandon and Stanley Tucci.

Doors open at 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00.
The film is free to the over 60s but donations are always gratefully accepted.

BURNLEY TRIP 29/5/25

I have been advised by Queen Street Textile Museum , where we are having lunch that the sandwich choices are

Cheese and Red Onion

Chicken Salad

Turkey with Stuffing

The sandwich can be on “wholemeal roll” or “white bread”

Members are to text or call George on 07826 048379 to advise which sandwich they want and whether they want wholemeal roll or white bread

This information is required , at the latest by Tuesday 13th May

Day Trip 14th May 2025

JUST A REMINDER our coach will depart from Maghull Square to Dagfield Craft and Antique Emporium and Dormouse Haven on Wed.14th May 2025 at 9am. Please double check that you are on the trip and have paid. Last month we had 2 members arrive who were on the reserve list. Many thanks