Architecture for Fun

• A few places left for trip to Townley Hall Wed 11 Sept. All to be at Maghull Square for 8.45 for 9am departure
• Trip to Shugborough 10 October is now full. A reserve list is available
• Christmas lunch on 19 December is now arranged – see George or John on the desk for more info

Wine tasting

Next get together is 17 October – see George to book a place

Law for Fun

Next meeting 19^th Sept Lydiate Village Hall 2 to 4 £1.50. One of the issues John will be going through is the Law of Negligence. Further info on the notice board

New Group – Calligraphy

Will be meeting once a month starting Wednesday the 18^th September, 1-2 pm at St Peters Hall (parking around the back). First session you will need a 12 inch ruler, rubber, pencil and a calligraphy pen if you have one.

Layout pads are available as follows (plus elsewhere):

Hobbycraft £2.50, Rymans’ £3.99, Cass (School Lane) £4.95, Range £3.99

Dip in pens – Hobbycraft £7.00, and £11.50, Range £5.99 (same as Hobbycraft £11.50 one)

If you wish to join the group please see Ros Leith or visit the group support desk.

Ramblers –Thursday 1st August – 7 mile ramble from Edgeworth to Jumbles, part of the Witton Weavers Way. Terrain mostly undulating, some climbing and a few stiles. 

As usual please dress appropriately for the terrain. Lunch in the pub at the end of the ramble. Meet in the Baptist church car park to leave at 9:45.

Dance Fit – There will be no Friday sessions until 6^th September due to lack of numbers. We need 14 members to attend for the class to continue. If you belong to Friday group you can join Monday morning group until the Friday group resumes, starting next Monday.

Coffee Morning – There will be No coffee morning held on 20^th and 27^th August. MBC will be open for anyone wishing to collect or pay in money. There will be no refreshments available. During the holiday period not all group desks at the coffee morning will be manned every week due to leaders being on holiday

Shrewsbury Flower Show 9^th August – There are still a few places available on this Gardening Trip price £35. This show is one of the country’s Premier Flower Show events attracting top exhibitors from all over the country.

Architecture For Fun – Georgian walk Liverpool 8^th August there are 10 places left on the 2.30 slot. All other slots are full. Come to Group Support desk if you are interested

Architecture For Fun – Towneley Hall, Burnley. Wednesday 11^th September. This is a guided tour of the hall, gardens and much more. This is a new trip so places will go fast-come to Group Support desk to book on.

Coffee Morning– There will be No coffee morning held on 20^th and 27^th August. MBC will be open for anyone wishing to collect or pay in money. There will be no refreshments available. During the holiday period not all group desks at the coffee morning will be manned every week due to leaders being on holiday

Shrewsbury Flower Show 9^th August – There are still a few places available on this Gardening Trip price £35. This show is one of the country’s Premier Flower Show events attracting top exhibitors from all over the country.

Threatre Group- There is just one ticket available for Les Miserable Empire Threatre Thursday 17^th October. – Ticket £56. Group will travel together on the train.

Architecture For Fun – Georgian walk Liverpool 8^th August there are 10 places left on the 2.30 slot. All other slots are full.

Architecture For Fun – Towneley Hall Burnley. Wednesday 11^th September- This is a guided tour of the hall, gardens and much more. This is a new trip so places will go fast-see George or John to book

Art Appreciation Trip Sunday 28^th July – Please be at coach in Maghull Square 8.45. The coach will be leaving at 9am prompt.

Advanced Notice- There will be no Coffee Morning held on the 20^th or 27^th August.  MBC will be open for anyone wishing to pay in money. There will be no refreshments.

30/7 – Volunteers needed to help with set up. Arrive 8.45 see George to put you name down

8/8/19 – 12 places left for Georgian walk 2.30 slot

17/10/19- one ticket left for Les Miserable Empire Theatre price £56.00

18th July – This Thursday Law for Fun 2-4 Lydiate Village Hall, Lambshear Lane. £1.50 includes Tea/coffee and biscuits. This session will cover law relating to Undercover Policing

19th July – History for fun meet at Kensington house @ 2.30

21^st July Sunday Strollers. Meet at Maghull Station (old station) in time to catch the 9.49 train to Sandhills where we will catch the Southport train. We will walk from Hall Road to Hightown and have lunch at the Pinewoods Pub.

nb.  If you are going on a trip please bring your membership card with you and make sure the next of kin details are filled out on the back of the card.

Theatre

Final call for Griff Rhys-Jones at the Everyman Theatre on September 14th, £29.00.

Also “Gypsy” the musical, on January 17th at the Manchester Royal Exchange, £49 including transport.

Walking groups:

Easy Walkers:

Walk to Clieves Hill: catch 300 bus at 9:40 from meadows or 9:45 from Square. If travelling by car meet at Ship Inn Haskayne at 10:05 Flat walk approx. 4 miles.

Ramblers:

Hike at Dove Stone, Saddleworth Moor. 7-9 miles across rugged terrain. Exact walk will be decided on day depending on weather conditions. Meet at Baptist Church car park to leave at 9:45. Bring a packed lunch…drink only at pub at end of walk.

Garden visits

Garden visit tomorrow will be leaving the square at 8.45 prompt

Treasury team

To enable the Treasury team to cash up, balance and leave at 11.30, can all money collected be passed to the team by 10.50. If this causes a difficulty, by prior arrangement the team will collect money from the leader at their table. Please arrange this with Stuart and the team as needed.

Gwyneth Smith was 90 very recently and members passed on their good wishes to her together with the gift of a lovely orchid

TV Licensing scam – click for web site link

Phil D reported there is a current scam where people are being advised by email that they haven’t paid their TV license. DO NOT OPEN any such emails as this is a scam

Station Volunteers coffee morning for Woodlands Saturday 6^th July

Some of our members are involved in this which is to take place on Saturday morning. This is a lovely way to start your day whilst also supporting a fabulous cause. Please go along is you are able

Dance Fit

Active Sefton provide support for Dance Fit classes at the Town Hall on Mondays and Fridays which a number of our members attend. It’s a great fun way to increase your fitness. The Friday sessions are low in numbers and Active Sefton are indicating it will close if numbers don’t increase. Can I ask that any members who are interested have a go to enable Active Sefton to continue supporting this great class – just turn up at the Town Hall for the 2.30 to 3.15pm class

Architecture for Fun

6 places available for Dunham Massie, this Thursday 4th July

See George or John on Architecture for Fun desk. Coach leaves Maghull Square at 8.30 am prompt , please arrive 8.15/8.20

Georgian Liverpool and much more, Thursday 8th August

10 places available for 10.30am walk , 7 places available for 12.30 walk 2.30 walk may be available if sufficient numbers book.

Garden visits

Wed 10th  July Dingle Gardens . Coach will leave Maghull square at 8.45 am
See George or John on Architecture for Fun desk