Wine Tasting 25thJune 2026

I have just received advice that there will be no Coffee Morning on the 9th June

As there will only be the 16th and 23rd June to take “face to face bookings” , I would request that any members wishing to attend the tasting to  place a comment against this post , text or call George on 07826 048379 or call George on 0151 287 0308

There are 7 names on the list at the moment but if there are insufficient  bookings , the event will be postponed to a later date

Regards George

Wine Tasting 25th June 2026

A further Wine Tasting will take place on the above date from 2.15pm to 4.30pm at Lydiate Village Centre , Lambshear Lane ,Lydiate

The tasting will be of “Australian Wines” together with charcuterie, cheese, olives , biscuits etc with Jon Atkinson , formerly of Winetime giving his expert knowledge of each of the wines

The cost is £15 per member , see George or Jeff at the Wine Tasting desk to book a place , due to the capacity allowed in the room there are maximum 32 places available

 

Architecture for Fun Llangollen and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct

Arrangements are in hand to visit the above on Thursday 2nd July commencing with return luxury coach travel from Maghull Square leaving at 9.30am  to Llangollen Wharf where we will board a canal cruiser for a 2 hour cruise along the Llangollen Canal passing over the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct , a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the “Stream in the Sky” , it is a126 – foot – high cast – iron trough carrying the Llangollen canal over the River Dee in North Wales. Completed in 1805 . this masterpiece by Thomas Telford features 18 spans and offers iconic views for photography (see George for some photographs)

After the cruise we will be transported back to Llangollen or another tourist spot (tba)

There are various snack/lunch/drinks options available on the canal cruiser , details are  available.

Cost is £40 per member excluding snack/lunch/drinks cost (£10 maximum for lunch with tea/coffee , other alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks are available)

See George or Jeff to book at coffee morning (full payment is required for trip/lunch) , only 30 places are available on a first come first serve basis,

Wine Tasting 14th May at 2.15pm

Places are available for the above tasting of classic French wines.  They will be accompanied by the usual charcuterie , cheese , olives , biscuits etc and expert advice from Jon Atkinson

The venue is Lydiate Community Centre on Lambshear Lane (buses from Maghull Square stop outside centre).    Cost is £15 per member.

See George or Jeff at Wine Tasting desk

Capesthorne Hall 28th May

There has been a great interest by members for this visit and very few places remain available

Can members who have booked a place please see George or Jeff and pay the required fee and advise whether they will require one of the 3 items available at The Lakeside Cafe (see previous post) , payment is required for any choice as prior notice is required from the venue of what food will be required

Text George on 07826 048379 if further information is required