Twelve of our group had a great time today with the maths of family games, honing our logic and spatial awareness skills ready for Christmas.
We tried Mobi, Blokus, Bedlam, Tantrix, and some old favourites like 3D noughts and crosses, Chinese Chequers and Connect 4. This is maths but not as you know it!
We will have a break in January and will meet again on Wednesday 6th February 2.30-4.30 at Kensington House. Why not come and join us?
More info from Wanda Leach 284 8454 or wleach099@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE
Our last meeting saw us examining The Philosophy of Education where we looked at
the thinking behind policies that determine how, why and what children are taught in schools
We also looked at the Types of Intelligence using a very clear article by Mark Vital.
An excellent session.
Christmas concert – Dec 11th @ 9:45 Please make sure you get a program from the ‘book table’ at coffee morning so we can cater for everyone.
Book club – restarting the 1st Friday in January. Contact Brenda for more details.
History for fun – Starting soon. Please see Norman Stalford
Carol concert – In aid of Woodlands Hospice at the Old Roan Methodist church on Saturday 1st December. Doors open @ 7.30 pm.
We hope you can join us for this special event.
Introduced by our own Recorder Group at 9:45, the event includes a performance by the children of St George’s Primary School and is followed by tea, coffee and seasonal treats courtesy of our Foodie Group and Catering Team.
There is no charge but donations are invited for Woodlands Hospice, on the day.
Programmes are available now at the Tuesday Coffee Morning.
Sunday saw us on packed train to Moorfields station. A slow meander out of town to the canal locks and footpath where we strolled to Millers Bridge and L20 restaurant.
The reception was excellent and all the staff did their best to make us most welcome. Coats taken, we were seated with drinks and presented with two and three course menus, a small but perfectly balanced choice for a cold Winters day.
With a light airy venue, plenty of room, great staff and little pressure to finish, it turned out to be a great experience at a very reasonable cost (£14.00 for 3 courses).
L20 restaurant is a credit to the college!
Theatre Group
Meeting for thoseon London trip next Tuesday @ 1130
Philosophy
Philosophy of education, Wed 21st Kensington House @ 2.30
Line dancing
Hilary still poorly so no dancing currently
History for fun
Meeting today after coffee morning
London – There will be a meeting for those travelling to London, to discuss final arrangements and itinerary, after the coffee morning on Tuesday 27th November.
Shows now booking:
Fri 18th January – The Producers- Royal Exchange Manchester
Thu 31st January – Dan Snow- Epstein Theatre.
Sat 16th Feb – Russian State Ballet – The Nutcracker – Liverpool Empire
Wed 27th Feb – Les Miserables- February or March.
Fri 15th March – Girl on a Train – Liverpool Playhouse
Thu 4th April – Kinky Boots – Liverpool Empire
Tue 9th – Fri 13th April – Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake – Liverpool Empire
Sat 27th April – Liverpool Philharmonic – Star Wars Saga
Fri 3rd May – Lisa Pulman sings Streisand- Epstein Theatre
Thu 16th – Sat 18th May – Hello Dolly – Liverpool Empire
Fri 24th May – West Side Story – Royal Exchange Manchester
Line dancing
No line dancing again this week . Unfortunately Hilary is still unwell
Christmas Concert 11 December 9.45 for 10 am
Programes for the Christmas concert are available today from the book table. There is no charge. Leaving donations will be invited on the day for Woodlands Hospice.
Our Christmas break
The Christmas Concert above on 11 December will be our last ‘normal’ coffee morning. The following week some leaders will be present at MBC to collect holiday monies but our ‘usual’ tea and coffee will not be available and there will not be any announcements. Our ‘normal’ coffee morning will resume on 8th January 2019.
2019/20 membership renewals and fee
Finally, the membership team have started getting ready to carry out the membership renewals process for next year. Committee met last week and decided, given we still have reserves above the recommended 6 months running cost figure, that we would set (maintain) the membership fee at £6 for the 19/20 year. The fee will be considered again prior to 20/21 renewals – it is anticipated that it will most likely need to increase at that point.
DECISION MAKING
Come and join us as we continue to explore strategies for making optimum decisions about every day situations.
This is maths in the real world, lots of laughs and completely stress busting.
Kensington House, Station Road, 2.30 – 4.30 Entrance £1
We will 
also have a go at making some useful Christmas boxes. You will need a pencil, ruler and some scissors.
More info from Wanda Leach 284 8454 or wleach099@gmail.com