Change of topic for Wednesday 14th June
Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to change the topic.
This will now be ‘Let there be light’ with Norman.
We will reschedule David and ‘oil seed’ for the new season.
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Monthly Archives: May 2017
Canal Walking Group – May
We walked from Whitebirk Bridge to Riley Marina on Thursday May 25th.
Take 15 intrepid canal walkers, a canal through downtown Blackburn and a very hot sunny day and you have a surprisingly green and pleasant walk. We started on a round about at Whitebirk, on the east side of the former cotton town of Blackburn, with the warning that this would be quite an “industrial” walk. Quickly we saw our first large former cotton mill called Imperial designed by Sidney Stott in 1902. It was a bit ‘down at heel’ but the more observant members noticed that it was still in use with a variety of users. A little further on was Daiseyfield Mill much restored as offices for Granada(?)
The Future of Leisure
Active or Relaxed?
Whatever your style, come along to our Discussion group on Thursday 25th May
1.30 – 3.00
at Melling Tithebarn.
Have your say over a friendly cup of tea or coffee.
All welcome. Entrance £1
Subject 22nd May ‘Street scenes’
AGM – 2017
The AGM took place today and we changed chairmen after David Allen stepped down and was replaced by Tony Kneebone.
Recorder Group
This was our fourth session and progress is being made.
We are currently a mix of descant and treble players with the majority playing the treble.
We have already been approached about a concert (next year !) so we have to keep going now.
Foodie Group – Buen Provecho May 18th
Gallery
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Ruth, Geraldine and Brian started our Spanish experience with a quiz which certainly worked up an appetite for what was to follow! Ruth explained that garlic and olive oil (extra virgin, is best) feature prominently in Spanish food. Sea food, … Continue reading
Theatre Group
Last Night of Proms Philharmonic Sat 22nd July TT £40.00
Tickets to be ordered by 13th June
Cilla Friday Empire 8th Sep TT tba
Giselle Empire 27th Oct TT tba
Die Fledermaus Empire 10th Nov TT tba
War Horse Empire 1st Dec TT tba
TT = Ticket and transport. tba = to be arranged
Due to changes to booking arrangements at some of the theatres, shows will be advertised in advance of booking. This allows members to see what is coming in the near future. If you are interested in any show which is advertised, please give your name to the the Theatre Group. When we have sufficient interest, we will then contact the theatre and obtain the cost of the show.
If you put your name down for a show and change your mind, please let us know before we buy the tickets, because we cannot return tickets and you might not get a refund.
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Dates for June 
June 14 Oilseed Crushing (oil out of oilseeds). David Allen
June 28 Mersey Tunnel tour – tbc This depends on numbers. Contact Colin if you wish to go.
Summer break till September 14th
Wine Tasting – Malaga tour
A 7 day / 6 night tour including visits to Malaga , Cordoba (Mesquita etc.) , Granada (Alhambra Palace etc) , Seville (Alcazar Castle etc) and Mijas (Mountain village) staying at 4 * Parador Antequera on half board basis.
Visits to 3 wine tasting vineyards.
23 – 29 September 2017.
Cost £799 (£130 single supplement) with flights Liverpool to Malaga and Malaga to Manchester at £135. All transfers UK and Spain included.
See George Birchall at Wine Tasting desk or call 0151 287 0308.