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
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Monthly Archives: May 2017
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.
Architecture for Fun – Middleport
Thursday 8th June 2017.
Guided tour of Middleport Pottery, Stoke on Trent, followed by self guided tour of Little Moreton Hall (NT)
Coach , entrances , tours and tea/coffee and biscuits at Middleport Pottery.
Cost £22.50 (NT members) and £31.00 for non NT members.
Buffet lunch available at Middleport Pottery for £5.95
Contact George Birchall or David Scott at Architecture for Fun desk
or George on 0151 287 03
Garden visits – 2017
The following trips are planned:
24TH MAY BURFORD HOUSE GARDENS – A 24 ACRE GARDEN SITUATED ON THE RIVER TEME. WE WLL ALSO VISIT LUDLOW, SAID TO BE ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE TOWNS IN ENGLAND.
COST £15.00 LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.30AM COACH FULL
RESERVE LIST IN OPERATION.
9TH JUNE RHS FLOWER SHOW SITUATED AT CHATSWORTH HOUSE DERBYSHIRE. COST £37.00 INCLUDING ENTRANCE AND COACH.
LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.30AM. FULL. RESERVE LIST IN OPERATION.
5TH JULY DAVID AUSTIN ROSES SHROPSHIRE – AWARD WINNING ROSES
GUIDED TOUR OF THE ROSE GARDENS AND LUNCH – INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. COST £37.00 LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.15AM
3RD AUGUST KIPLIN HALL YORKSHIRE. KIPLIN HALL IS AN INTRIGUING JACOBEAN HOUSE BUILT FOR GEORGE CALVERT, SECRETARY of STATE TO JAMES 1ST. THERE ARE LOVELY GARDENS, AND A TEAROOM USING FRESH PRODUCE FROM THE GARDENS.
COST £22.00 LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE 8.30
2ND-4TH DECEMBER A SHORT 3 DAY HOLIDAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS STAYING AT THE HOLIDAY INN, YORK ON A DINNER/BED & BREAKFAST BASIS. ATTENDING AN ADVENT CAROL SERVICE IN YORK MINSTER, BURTON CONSTABLE HALL and BENNINBROUGH HALL WITH TIME FOR SHOPPING IN YORK.
Nb. ALL TRIPS TO BE PAID IN FULL 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO DATE
Walking Netball
There is still time to take part in a free tester session. The last taster session is taking place this Friday (19th May) at 9.30 to 10.30 at West Lancs College in Skelsmerdale. Come to Group Support desk on 16th May for more details. We are hoping to start this group in September, up to now 18 people have attended taster sessions and all agree it has been great fun and a good way to keep fit.
Modern France – election of National Assemby
Our Modern France group which meets twice per month has had some vigorous debates on the current French elections. Members were remarkably well informed and enjoyed identifying how different the French electoral system is from our own. The story is not yet over, since they have to go through another two-stage process next month in order to elect the National Assembly. So anyone with any degree of interest in comparative politics in this year of elections would be welcome to come to our June sessions at Lydiate Village Centre, June 13 and 27 from 2.30 onwards.
Foodie Group -Anyone for tapas?
The Foodie group is meeting again at St James Church hall, Green Lane , Maghull at 10:30 on Thursday 25th May. We will be sampling Spanish foods courtesy of some of the group members. 
New members are always welcome. Just come along.
If you are a foodie and love all things food related come along. 1st meeting is free! Thereafter £2 per month! Bargain!
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CYCLING – DAY RIDERS
PARBOLD RIDE
On Monday 8th May 2017, we started our ride from Ormskirk railway station for a change. Our leader Phil was on holiday, so Ian led the ride. The weather was sunny but cold. There were 6 riders. After leaving the station we cycled through Lathom and Newburgh, stopping at the café in Parbold by the canal for a tea break and to take some photo’s. We then headed back to Newburgh and took a different route back up a steep hill via Ashtons to Westhead and Rough Wood, where we parted company in order to cycle home on separate routes.
Digital Cameras 8th May – ‘Keys’
NEW DAY TRIP
It’s the largest County in England and often described as God’s Own Country – yes you’ve guessed we are off to Yorkshire. We will start our day in the ever popular town of Skipton , Gateway to the Dales on a canal trip on the L
eeds and Liverpool Can
al, where morning coffee/biscuits will be served and a lively entertaining commentary will be provided by Dave Spikey of Phoenix Nights and 8 out of 10 Cats fame. There will then be time to visit Skipton with its’ colourful market, individual shops, good choice of Cafes including the famous Bizzie Lizzies Fish and Chips, hotels, pubs etc. for some lunch. Then we are off to Settle, the home of the Settle to Carlisle train journey, where we will spend an afternoon of light hearted fun at the Flower Pot Festival. All made by locals. See the most imaginative creations – see how many you can spot. It’s also another lovely Yorkshire town to explore with cobbled courtyards, etc.to wander round. Time for an afternoon cuo of tea/cake before departing for home.
When Friday 18th August 2017 Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm Price £19 inc.boat trip/morning coffee. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.16th May 2017