We will be tasting “wines of Italy“ with Jon Atkinson
of Winetime at Scatchards on Tuesday May 23rd.
The “usual fare” of 6 wines, cheese, meat, olives, biscuits etc.
Cost is £9 for tasting and £9 for taxi transfer to and from the event (taxi leaves 6.20pm from Maghull ,Square and returns approx. 9.45/10.00pm to Maghull Square)
See George at Wine tasting desk or text on 07826 048379 to reserve a place , payment will be required from 25/4/23
April 26 – SP Energy Networks visit
We have a party of 16. Meet at Kensington House at 13:00 for car sharing to the site.
If your NOT on our list but wish to be included please contact Colin or Phil asap !
Here are the topics for May
10th – Nuclear Fusion with Wanda
Putting the sun in a bottle
24th – Artificial Intelligence with Phil
Intelligence demonstrated by machines
A miserable day for visiting any outdoor event but a lovely garden, friendly folk and great cake made up for the cold and miserable drizzle in the Ashton’s garden.
Thanks to Margaret and Bill for the visit and Wanda for the photos. Well done
What could be nicer than a late October trip when the Countryside is at its’ best in this lovely Autumnal Season and it is
the start of the Festive Season breaks? A 5day/4nights Dinner/Bed/Breakfast break has been booked with Alfa Travel. Staying at the comfortable Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl, South Wales. The Hotel has a good reputation and is situated on the Headland with stunning views across the Bristol Channel, close to the town. All rooms are ensuite with tea/coffee making. tv., hairdryer etc. The price includes excursions within the Cardiff, Swansea areas, entertainment, 2 lunches and the promise of good company.
WHEN? Mon.30.l0.23 to Fri.3.ll.23 Price: £269pp (will be less when group discount is applied) Some Sea View rooms are available at £20pp. Deposit £50. Seats are on sale at our table. NB Just 1 twin left.
INNKEEPERS AND GAMEKEEPERS
An illustrated talk by Kate Hurst
THURSDAY 11th MAY 2023
LYDIATE VILLAGE CENTRE 2.00 PM
A story of gamekeepers and Innkeepers in Kate’s family, who travelled from Suffolk to Nottinghamshire (via Essex, Yorkshire, North Wales and Lincolnshire) between 1800 and 1930.
What some of their very distinguished employers got up to. Titles and grand country houses come up again and again.
The latest SCAM is called SMISHING !!!!
The next subject, on 17th April subject ‘Wild life’. Have a nice Easter.
On Thursday 11th May the Architecture for Fun group will tour the Williamson Tunnels followed by lunch at The Start Yard Cafe in Birkenhead and then visit Birkenhead Priory in the afternoon.
Please visit the A4F desk to book a place and pay the required fee.
I have been requested by Lynn from Williamson Tunnels to advise members as follows
ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE FULL MOBILITY , WE HAVE QUITE A FEW STAIRS AND GOOD WALKING SHOES ARE REQUIRED ,if any member who has booked or wants to book must take note of these requirements. Please advise George if you have booked but cannot comply and your name will be taken of the trip list.
The Art Appreciation trip to Cambridge was a triptych of art styles from stained-glass in Ely Cathedral to a wonderful private art collection of the most diverse items ever under one roof (Kettle Yard), with a pinch of nostalgia in between at David Parr House.
The hotel was excellent, Don Fraser coach driver a star and we all seemed to get something from our visit, even the none artistic, who just came along for the ride.
Some brave souls took a punt on a Punt on the River Cam. They might as well have taken a dip in the river as it was so wet, but in true British Bulldog spirit they sang along the way, much to the amusement of the poor drenched student punters.
One of our group was revisiting her childhood home and told us about her wonderful memories.
We are all looking forward to ‘Our Next Big Adventure’ hopefully in drier weather.
Take care all – Maureen
Due to falling numbers the ‘inbetweeners‘ cycling group has decided to disband. That still leaves us with 2 groups. See here for more info