After a quick lunch in Blacklers ‘Wetherspoons’ we headed for the Pen Factory. It has a nice airy space inside with a brick building surrounded courtyard outside, which, in bright sunshine was perfect for our group. Then on to The Grapes and finally The Dispensary. Another really easy afternoon and home by 6.
Friday August 9th and a visit to one of the country’s Premier Flower show events, attracting top exhibitors from all over the country. The Shrewsbury Flower Show is held in The Quarry Park, the main recreational park for the town’s … Continue reading
We will start our day by visiting the stunning Guru Nanak Gurdwara Sikh Temple, Sm
ethwick in the West Midlands. This is one of the largest Temples in Europe and you are guaranteed a very warm welcome regardless of your beliefs, creed or colour. There is a guided tour of this amazing building and hospitality is extended in Langa Hall with free food. Langa is counted as a blessing and is served every day to communities all over the world. Then we are off to the Museum of Jewellery in the Jewellery Quarter. Smith and Pepper closed their Factory and left it just as it was when they ceased trading. It is now preserved as a time capsule showcasing the Jewellery/Metalwork heritage of this world famous Quarter. There are demonstr
ations at the Jeweller’s bench and a guided tour of the Factory. We will finish with tea/coffee/biscuits in their Cafe.
WHEN? Fri.13th September 2019 Dep. 8.30am Ret.6pm Price £24 includes guided tours, lunch, tea/coffee/biscuits. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.2nd July 2019.
Several walking tours are to be arranged, run by DAVID HEARN , BA (HONS) MA.
They will be circular tours starting and ending at Central Station (meet at the statue of the “Liver Bird” in the foyer
For more details of the tour , please see George Birchall or John Chapman at the Architecture for Fun desk.
The tours will take approximately one and a half hours depending on the number of questions put to David.
There is a maximum number for each group of 15 members approx. , we will run 3 groups at 10.30am , 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Cost is £3.00 per member
IF ANYBODY WOULD LIKE A COPY OF DAVID HEARNS NOTES FOR THE WALK PLEASE EMAIL GEORGE BIRCHALL ON damfield88@virginmedia.com
Telephone numbers George 0151 287 0308 or 07826 048379 or John 0151 526 8948 or 07849 831623
Twelve members of the Foodie Group enjoyed a lunchtime treat today on the restaurant cruiser from the Mill Hotel and Spa Chester. Our starters were served as we sailed away from the hotel on the Shropshire Union Canal towards Northgate Lock. Having returned briefly to the hotel, the main course was served as we continued on the canal towards Hoole Lane lock, followed by a choice of delectable desserts, mostly highly calorific but extremely tasty! With wine to help the meal along, we enjoyed a pleasant afternoon, with good company and conversation before returning to the hotel where our canal voyage ended. Another successful gastronomic venture for the group, with a picnic to follow next month to round off the academic year.
Dance Fit Friday Afternoons
We have places available in this popular group. It takes place on a Friday afternoon 2.30 to 15.15 at Maghull Leisure Centre. If you would like to take part please come to Group Support desk on a Tuesday morning or text Brenda on 07900525222.
Law for Fun
On 20th June 2019 John will talk through some of the basic components of our legal system ie sources of law, different types of court, basic criminal liability and the rules of evidence as they apply to confessions. John will also go through a high carriage miscarriage of justice case study (as suggested by a member) but will end the session on a “fun note.” Some members of the group are unable to make this session so we will advertise at Tuesday Coffee Morning. If you know of anyone that would like to attend ask them to come to Group Support table at coffee morning or text Brenda on 0790 0525222
Art Appreciation
Visit to Williamson Gallery Birkenhead on 19.6.19 – if travelling by public transport meet at Maghull Station for the 11.30 train.
Tai Chi
History for Fun
This is cancelled on 21 June as the venue is not available
Saturday November 16th
After giving this exhibition a miss of late we are ready to go again.
We are visiting Chester Arts Fair , expect to see quite a few new artists this year.
It is a large venue and takes quite a few hours to get the best from what’s on offer.
Booking is essential at desk
Special rate for our group £2.00
NB. if you cannot attend any visit you have put your name down for, can you please have the courtesy to inform Art Appreciation, at Tuesday meeting , by email or by telephone as this avoids unnecessary waiting and thus delaying the start of tour for other members . Meet @ Maghull St. for 10.30 train.
We are surveying new fields with artist Keith Haring.
Part of the New York art scene of the 1980s, we will all have been around then, so lets see what was happening even if we were very busy rearing children. It’s never too late to catch up!
Wednesday October 2nd 
Meet at venue 1.30pm Cafe on site.
entry £7 conc. + tour £5 = £12
members free + tour £5 = £5.
Payment upon booking at desk Tuesdays please
NB. if you can not attend any visit you have put your name down for can you please have the courtesy to inform Art Appreciation, at Tuesday meeting , by email or by telephone as this avoids unnecessary waiting and thus delaying the start of tour for other members .
Monday Evening Nordic Walking Group were blessed with a sunny evening when walking last night. The group continues to improve and now regularly complete a five mile walk in 1.5 hours. Five of the group have agreed to go on the Nordic Walking Leaders training which is provided by Active Sefton later this month. Most weeks we have up to 16 members taking part. We returned to Lydiate on 1st April and have been able to do a different walk each week since that date. The aim is to see how many different walks we can find. Next week we are getting the bus to Halsall and walking back along the canal to Lydiate weather permitting. On 8th July we have decided to do a shorter walk in Maghull and have a get together after. Appropriate photos will be added to website.!!!! watch this space. To join this group you do need to complete a free 4 hour training course run by Active Sefton. Details can be found on their website or visit the Group Support desk on a Tuesday morning. Poles are also available to borrow on each walk.
There is also a Nordic walk every other Monday morning more details are available from Group Support.
Wednesday 26th June we will be looking at Biochemical weapons from anthrax to Novichok. 2.30 at Kensington House. Free mustard gas! BYO mask!
This is the last session until we resume on the 11th. September.