WED.22nd March 2023 Clitheroe and Fence Gate Inn. Please call at our table to complete a choice of meal slip. Many thanks.
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Monthly Archives: January 2023
A4F Ludlow in March
Arrangements are in hand to visit Ludlow on 23rd March
Leaving Maghull Square , travel by luxury coach , Guided tour of Ludlow Castle , special lunch in the Castle cafe , time to visit the market in the town (and other areas if members so wish)
Cost depends on numbers booking (ie. coach costs)
Call or text George on 07826 048379 to book a place or call into “Tuesday coffee morning”
AFF ULVERSTON TRIP THURSDAY 02/02/23 9.15AM
MEMBERS ARE TO NOTE THAT THE COACH WILL LEAVE MAGHULL SQUARE AT 9.15AM (PLEASE ARRIVE PRIOR TO THIS TO ALLOW A “SPEEDY DEPARTURE”
Ely balance due
Hi all. The balance for Ely /Cambridge is due next Tuesday 31st January.
To be sent by 2nd February. Please see your private emails for more information.
Regards – Maureen
New Day Trip
Our first visit of the day is to the Marks and Spencer Archive Museum at Leeds University. Here we will have a talk about M and S and a cup of tea/coffee. M and 
S has played a part in our lives for over 135 years and we will explore the development and impact they have had on the social history of Gt.Britain ranging from Staff Welfare to Puddings and Pants. There are unique artefacts , basic historic garments etc. and will track the journey from Market Stall to International Retailer. Time to explore the exhibition. Time to get some lunch then we are off to The Arium. This is a fascinating place that provides everything the City of Leeds needs in their floral displays in public places and lots more. It is the largest Local Authority Nursery in the country growing over 3 million plants a year.
We will have a guided tour, there is a well stocked shop and to finish a delicious afternoon tea.
WHEN? Wednesday 26th April 2023. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm. Price: £32 inc.morning coffee/tea/afternoon tea and guided tours/talk. Seats will be on sale at our Coffee Morning table on Tuesday 3lst January. Venue size restricts us to 35 seats only.
History for Fun
The History for Fun group will be holding its first meeting of the year on the 17th of February at its usual Kensington House venue starting at 14:30.
Next month’s speaker will be Charles Southern who will give us insight into the way policing has changed since his early days in the force. Entrance fee will be £2.00
Tuesday Morning Notices – 24.01.23
Theatre News
One ticket has become available for ‘Mother Goose’ at the Empire on Wednesday March 1st for the 14:30 matinee. Please contact the Theatre Group by email (see the Group listing) or at the desk next Tuesday.
Tickets are also still available for the Matthew Bourne production of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ at the Empire on the 11t of March starting at 14:30.
Digital cameras – Colour red
We got some great Photos for the ‘Colour Red’ subject. Thanks to everyone
that came along to the meeting on Monday and entered your Pictures
It was a challenge finding what we consider the best.
The next subject ‘Pottery’ on Monday 6th February.
Bulb-field Holiday
A quick reminder that the balance for this holiday is now due. Please visit the Holidays Desk.
Dunham Massey and Fryers Nursery
A proposed trip to Dunham Massey NT, Cheshire for Wednesday 15th March 2023. This should be an interesting outing. We will visit Fryers Nursery, Cheshire first, then on to Dunham Massey N/T where we will be able to look around the house and gardens. As soon as I know the cost of the trip I will let you know. We are taking names for the trip, so come and call at the garden table on Tuesday for further details or on this site.