In connection with the Afternoon Tea at the Palace Hotel, can any member who has any food allergies ie. vegetarian, pescatarian or similar please text or call George on 07826 048379 ASAP so that the venue can be informed,
Monthly Archives: March 2026
Williamson Gallery Friday 13th, update .
Hello We have a few return taxi places available on this trip @ £18 as it is quite a steep walk up to the gallery. Contact Maureen or Jan before Friday.
Sunday Strollers River Alt & Jubilee Woods 08/03/26
Twenty Strollers (including a visitor from California) met at Maghull Station for our first stroll of the year. We set off down Rutherford Road and crossed the canal bridge into Bridge Road. Grosvenor Road then led us to Northway where we crossed to reach the footpath alongside the River Alt. After a third of a mile we crossed a footbridge and Continue reading
A very different ramble!
12 members of the rambling group undertook a different type of ramble yesterday. Having been informed by the leaders that it was not a ” pretty” ramble we were unsure what to expect, but by the end of the day we were all very impressed by what we saw especially as it was only about 9 miles from home! Continue reading
Day Trips Festive Break
Relaxing Festive Break. Alfa Holiday Cavendish Hotel, Exmouth. Set on the Sea Front. 5 days/4nights DBB. 9th to 13th November. All usual mod cons. Excursions, entertainment each evening. Optional fancy dress.(Scroll down to see further details) Rooms now available as follows: Singles all sold (reserve list in operation). Twins with Sea View all sold (reserve list in operation). Standard twin rooms £335pp (all sold reserve list in operation) JUST 1 Standard Doubles available. Price 30-39 booked £365 40+ £335. Deposit £50pp. Cheques made payable to ALFA Holidays
Taxi to Williamson Art Gallery Birkenhead Friday 13th March
Hello can those who are wanting the taxi for Friday 13th. 10am from Maghull Square to Williamson Art Gallery please pay £18.00 this coming Tuesday to confirm place. That’s a return fare
Thank you Maureen
Architecture for Fun Thursday 23rd April 2026
Arrangements are in hand to visit the former Art Deco Liverpool Airport (now Crowne Plaza Hotel) and the Heritage Aircraft Museum We will have a tour internally at the hotel where we will be able to view lots of interesting art and posters from when the building was Speke Aerodrome and the original staircase which goes to the first floor , A further guided tour will include probably the hangar which is currently used by the David Lloyd Leisure Group as well as the exterior of the terminal building including some detail on the terminal building and the glazing detail on the front of the hangar , we may do an exterior walk around the second hangar which is used by the Very Shopping Group.
I have arranged for a soup and sandwich lunch (4 sandwich choices) , members can pay extra for tea/coffee or a soft/alcoholic drink
We will then be shown around the Aircraft Collection and original airfield layout , if any member so wishes they can “fly the simulator” at extra cost
Cost is £32 per member which includes return taxi transfer from Maghull Square , tour cost and lunch See George or Jeff to book a place and pay to guarantee a place
Flicks and Friends 10.03.26
Join us at the Plaza Cinema in Crosby for this month’s Age Concern showing of “H is for Hawk” a 2025 film starting Claire Foy and Brendan Gleeson. The film tells the story of a woman who tends for a goshawk after the death of her father.
Doors open at 12:15 with the film starting at 13:00. Admission is free but donations are gratefully accepted.
5 day break to Sussex 1st – 5th June 2026
Due to a clash of dates a single room has just become available on this holiday. The break is a five day stay in Eastbourne with half board and excursions included all for £629.00 (ss £100)
For full details please check the holiday group site on our website. The flyer gives a breakdown of what is on offer.
Contact me on 07736053150 if you need more details.
Day Trips Festive Break with Alfa Holidays
Join us for an enjoyable relaxing Festive Break at the Cavendish Hotel, Exmouth. This is one of Alfa’s comfortable Leisureplex Hotels. Set on the Sea Front with lovely views and just a few minutes stroll from the Town Centre. We will be staying for 5 days 4 nights Dinner/Bed/Breakfast. All rooms have all the usual mod cons. There are organised excursions (to be arranged) evening entertainment, even an optional fancy dress
WHEN? Mon.9th-Fri.13th November 5days 4night D/B/B. PRICE : 30-39 £365 40+ £335. Room availability as follows 8 Cosy Doubles (for single occ) + £60. 8 Standard Twins £335 6 Twins with sea view + £24pp. 4 Standard Doubles £335 1 Double with Sea View + £24pp (prices based on 40+) Deposit £50pp. Cheques to be made payable to ALFA Holidays. Seats are on sale.