We have arranged a 3day 2nights break on Dinner, bed and breakfast on
23rd November 2025, staying in a 4star Holiday Inn hotel. £469 based on
30 passengers. Thursford Christmas spectacular is Britain’s biggest and
most exciting Christmas show, set in the most magical surroundings with a
cast of 130 professional singers, dancers and magicians. It’s a brilliant show
and get us into the Christmas spirit. Call at the Garden Visits table on Tuesday
morning for more details.
There will be a final wine tasting at “Winetime” on the above date. The outlet has to close early September due to the lease ending , come along and give your thanks to Jon Atkinson for sharing his vast knowledge of “world wines” over many years
There will be the usual 6 wines , charcuterie , cheese , olives , biscuits etc with a raffle for 3 of the “tasting wines”
Cost for tasting £12 with a return taxi transfer from Maghull Square costing £10
Please text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at Wine Tasting desk
Arrangements are in hand to visit this house for the first time where many productions were filmed , Pride and Prejudice , The Forsyte Saga , Brideshead Revisited , Far from the Madding Crowd ,etc
It had been in the possession of the Leghs of Lyme since 1388 until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust. The ticket includes access to the Mansion House (a guided tour included) the Deer Park and the Gardens
There will be luxury return coach travel from Maghull Square and all entry fees. Cost is £27 for National Trust members and £44 for non members (why not join Scottish National Trust for £5.50 per month and save £17 , a further saving of £21 for those attending Quarry Bank and £21 for those booked on the Cornwall Wine Tour) Text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at AFF desk
Due to cancellation a place is now available for this Art Appreciation visit . to Whitaker Art Gallery and Temperance bar.
£40 includes both entries and coach leaving 8.45 am, from Maghull Square
lunch is available at cafe, not included.Please let me know asap
Maureen.
Hi all
thank you to those who have already responded to my email, text and telephone calls.
If you do not require a lunch at the Whitaker Art Gallery, Friday 13th it’s fine. They just need to know numbers please . Tomorrow is the last chance to inform them.
Maureen
New Show
Something about George. (It’s about George Harrison)
It’s on the Playhouse Theatre on Thursday 9th October at 7.30 pm
Tickets cost £28.50. We have 12 tickets, 6 in the stalls and 6 in the circle.
Our AGM is really really imminent. Tuesday 10th June – make sure the date is in your diary!! Doors open at 09:30 with the meeting starting at 10:00. Bring your membership (current) card with you as you’ll need it to be able to vote.
Hope it’s going to be a full house!!!
Did anyone find a Sefton Library book on 3rd June at the coffee morning
It is entitled Love of my Life by Lesley Ann Jones , a book about Freddie Mercury’s life
Was it possibly handed in to the “book desk”? If so , can you advise George on 07826 048379
Wednesday’s talk was given by John Joyce (BA) who talked about all aspects of the Grenfell Towers incident. A very comprehensive presentation covered the incident itself, previous issues with similar buildings, building materials, council issues and the inquiry.
He also gave detailed information on the outcomes of findings within all the industries and services involved including significant changes to legislation, likely to affect all construction in the future.
The presentation was broken down into 5 key areas:
Our thanks to John and to Steve for inviting him to the group.
Further reading can be found in these links:
The Grenfell tower inquiry
The Hackitt Report
Grenfell – BBC podcast
Show me the bodies
Next month we will be looking at Luca Turin (11th) and plague (25th)
Since starting the Supper Club last Autumn we have had a number of nights enjoying good food in mainly local restaurants including Chinese, Indian, Italian and Turkish. We are now having a little break but will be back in a couple of months. If you have any suggestions for good restaurants please let us know.