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Kent Wine Tour

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I wish to thank all 33 members who attended the above Wine Tour for there exemplary behaviour , there camaraderie and friendliness to each other

The tour went exceptionally well with a good standard of hotel , 3 very good wine tours and  tastings and visits to Hever Castle , Sissinghurst , Hampton Court Palace and finally the now empty Shrewsbury Prison

There were certain members who , basically , where there on there own but everybody made them feel most welcome

Once again , many thanks for your continued support

Kind Regards to you all

George

 

Mere sands in the rain

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A drizzly Thursday morning saw 8 intrepid ramblers take a stroll around the Mere Sands ‘nature reserve’ and local area.  Starting from the car park we took the ‘white’ path out and across fields to the A59 and the canal bridge. The canal footpath took us past St. Marys and Fettlers wharf marinas. Running behind Rufford Old Hall we recrossed the canal and the A59 to Sandy Lane and across fields to Holmeswood and the return to the reserve car park via the ‘blue’ path.

It was warm and wet but not too bad as it was all on the level, great for folk with dodgy ankles and other limitations. We covered the very wet and often muddy 10km in just over 2.5 hours.

Well done to Anne for the pics and Peter for the lead.

 

KENT WINE TOUR 1ST OCTOBER 2023

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CAN ALL MEMBERS WHO ARE JOINING THE ABOVE TOUR PLEASE REFER TO THE “HOLIDAY PACK” THAT WAS PROVIDED TO THEM

IT STATES THE TIME AS 7.30AM FOR LEAVING MAGHULL SQUARE  PLEASE ARRIVE FROM 7.00AM TO ALLOW FOR ALL LUGGAGE TO BE PLACED ON THE COACH    NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS TO BRING THERE CARDS

IT WOULD BE PREFERABLE IF ALL MEMBERS COULD TAKE A “COVID TEST” PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED DAY AND ADVISE GEORGE IF THERE ARE ANY “POSITIVE RESULTS”  IT WOULD ALSO BE PREFERABLE IF ALL MEMBERS CAN WEAR A  FACE COVERING WHILE ON THE COACH

IF ANY MEMBER REQUIRES FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE TEXT OR CONTACT GEORGE ON 07826 048379

ARCHITECTURE FOR FUN/WINE TASTING DESK

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SEVERAL MEMBERS ATTENDED THE ABOVE DESK THOIS MORNING ,TUESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2023

CAN ALL MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED THE DESK PLEASE CHECK THERE BELONGINGS AS A “SET OF CAR KEYS” HAS GONE MISSING

IF ANY MEMBER WHO MAY HAVE MISTAKENLY PICKED UP THE KEYS CAN CALL GEORGE ON 0151 287 0308 OR 07826 048379 AND ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO PICK UP THE KEYS

MANY THANKS

Theatre Group

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Three new shows for the New Year

Tues 9th January 2024 The Empire Theatre at 7.30 pm
Varna International Ballet presents: Sleeping Beauty
Tickets £29.50. Please pay by 14th November.

Thursday 22nd February. The Empire Theatre at 2.30pm
Matthew Bourne Ballet Company presents: Edward Scissorhands
Tickets £35.12. Please pay by 21st November.

Saturday 2nd March. The Empire Theatre 2.30 pm
The Drifters Girl.
Tickets £48.00. Please pay by 12th December.

Shibden Hall and Piece Hall Halifax 21/09/23

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Itinerary

Leave Maghull Square 8.45am (please arrive prior to this , say 8.30am)

Arrive Shibden Hall approx.10.30am      Leave Shibden Hall approx.12.30pm -12.45pm

Arrive at Hare and Hounds pub Hipperholme 1.00pm approx. Lunch from approx.1.00pm – 2.30pm approx.

Leave Hare and Hounds 2.30pm approx

Arrive Piece Hall 2.45pm approx .  Leave Piece Hall 4.15pm

Arrive Maghull Square approx.6.00pm

Please call George if any member has a problrm

 

 

Small is beautiful

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This month we will be looking at how Philosophical ideas can help us deal with dilemmas like environmental issues and third world issues. In particular we will be examining the work of Schumacher  the economist and philosopher through his 1970`s ground breaking book “Small is Beautiful”. This is a topic that should interest us all and is very current in most peoples thoughts about the present state of our planet. You would be very welcome to come along and enjoy our discussion, no philosophical background is needed just an interest in how we might shape our future. Just come and listen and join in if you wish or not.

We meet on Wednesday 20th September   2.30pm Kensington House

Contact :

Tel 07753423075.

Tech group reopens

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The Tech and Science group will restart another season in September at the usual venue of Kensington House from 2.30 pm.   All welcome.

If you are not already a group member then please contact Colin to be included in the email list.

Sep.  13  Radio astronomy with Phil
Sep.  27  History of medicine with John

We have covered over 100 subject in the last 15 years. An updated list is here.
If you fancy doing a presentation on a subject you think we might enjoy, or would like a topic presented then please contact us with your ideas.

Theatre Group

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A new Show

The pantomime at the Everyman in the new year is Cinderella.
The perormance will be on Saturday 13th January at 1.30 pm.
The cost will be £36.00.
Due to high demand The theatre has only given us until Wednesday 18th September to place our order
If you are interested please come to the theatre desk to book your seat asap

Macbeth

A minibus has been booked to take theatregoers to the Shakespeare North on 21st of September. The cost of the transport will be £12.00 per person.
Please pay at the theatre desk before the performance date.