JUST A REMINDER  – 15 members have not returned their choice of meal slip for the trip on 26th October. A number of these slips were given out on the Shrewsbury trip. I have to submit them soon to the venue so would be grateful if they could be completed/handed in ASAP. If you do not have one they are available at the Day Trip table.  Many thanks and to those who have already done this

Final balance payment  has now gone out for the above break. It is due to be paid by 30th September. Please remember there is no Day Trip Table at Coffee Morning 16th September.. Many Thanks

PLEASE NOTE there will be no Day Trip Table at Coffee Morning on Tuesday 16th  September 2025. Regards Marj

JUST A REMINDER – Coach will DEPART from Maghull Square for Shrewsbury at 8.45am on Wed.10th September 2025.

We will be visiting the Artisan Treacle Market held once a month in Macclesfield. Its’ origins go back centuries but was established in l988 in its’ current form. It is one of the largest markets in the North West with over 140 stalls. If you are looking for an early start to Christmas shopping you will surely find something here. There is just about everything from Crafts, local food and drink producers and lots lots more. There are street entertainers and plenty of choice of coffee shops, bars etc.  After we have exhausted the Market and its’ attractions we will be off to Leather’s Smithy , an ancient pub, set by Macclesfield Forest and overlooking a reservoir. It has a good reputation for good food, a big selection of real ales and hospitality. We will enjoy a 2 course Sunday Lunch followed by tea/coffee

WHEN? Sunday 26th October 2025. Seats are on sale. Dep.9am  Ret 5pm. PRICE: £37 includes Market and 2 course Sunday Lunch followed by tea/coffee.   BIG FAVOUR to ask. If you are paying cash, please have right money as we are always short of change. Many thanks.

The following trips are to be organised for our short break

Day Trip Tues. this will be a full day visit to Edinburgh. We will have a guided tour on our coach lasting approx 1 hour. Then we will have time to visit this ancient Scottish City at our leisure. There is so much to see/do and a comprehensive list of where to go/what to do/costs will be provided in your itinerary. You will be spoilt for choice for coffee shops/eating places.

Day Trip Thurs. Today we will visit the Visitor Centre at Abbotsford House, which is the home of Sir Walter Scott. Our Hotel, Waverley Castle, which is named after probably his most famous novel Waverley, is on the edge of the Abbotsford Estate.  Time to investigate and for the energetic some lovely walks. We will then visit the interesting Chain Bridge Honey Farm near Berwick on Tweed. Plenty to see and they sell a range of honey and products produced on the Farm.  Then if time allows on to Eyemouth a busy traditional fishing village with an interesting harbour and an amazing memorial dedicated to a fishing boats tragedy in the 1800’s.

JUST A REMINDER. Coach will DEPART from Maghull Square at 9am on Saturday 16th August 2025.

1. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE. Departure time is now 8.45am. Many thanks

2. Black Salomon Baseball Cap left on Settle/Skipton coach, please claim

We are off to the lovely town of Shrewsbury. Full of character and interest. Plenty to see/do. Set on the beautiful River Severn. There is a big choice of Shops, Museums, Coffe/Cake venues, Ancient Pubs, Castle, Quarry Gardens, Riverside walks etc. Something for everyone. Probably its’ most famous son is Charles Darwin. THEN we will board the Sabrina Boat at Victoria Quay  for a leisurely cruise along the River Severn. A guided commentary is provided plus tea/coffee/biscuits. After  disembarking we will rejoin our coach for a guided tour of Shrewsbury. Our Guide will be Martin who has been Shrewsbury’s Town Crier for many years and at 7ft 2″ is the tallest Town Crier in the world. He will be in his full regalia. Sit back and enjoy.

WHEN? Wednesday 10th September.   Dep.8.45am Ret.6pm.  Seats are on sale.    PRICE: £29 includes boat trip