Monthly Archives: May 2023
Rock and Roll
Last months THE HISTORY OF ROCK & ROLL with DAVY EDGE was a great success with a full (Kensington) house. He sang 10 songs starting with Elvis and finishing with Bob Dylan plus some of his own poetry and a good time was had by all.
This months 19 May talk will be THE HISTORY OF MEDICINE presented by John Blundell b.s.c (pharm) No doubt it will be an interesting subject with the usual questions afterwards.
One Week to our AGM!
The highlight of our year is almost upon us – better book your taxis for the big day now!!
Doors open at 09:30 with the AGM starting at 10;00. Registration will be held in the foyer and you will need to bring your current membership card with you.
We are looking forward to seeing you
Theatre Group
A ticket has become available for Dirty Dancing on Thursday 15th June at the Empire Theatre.
If you are interested, please come to the theatre desk on Tuesday morning.
The price of the ticket is £39.00
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The performance of Allo Allo at the Brindley Theatre has been cancelled by the theatre. If you have paid by cheque, please come to the Theatre Desk and your cheque will be returned to you.
Victoria Baths and Gorton Monastery 8th June 2023
Arrangements have been agreed to visit the above 2 venues , VICTORIA BATHS , we have visited the baths several years ago when it was in a real state of disrepair , since then there has been a multi million pound refurbishment and it will be interesting to view the vast change. Included lunch at the baths consisting of freshly baked brown , white or gluten free bread rolls with a choice of 12 fillings , a bag of crisps and tea/coffee. We will then visit GORTON MONASTERY where we will have a guided tour and then members will have time to look around individually
Cost is £37 , please see George or John to book and pay for a place and choose your sandwich or text George on 07826 048379 to book a place Certain members booked a place for this trip when we were on the coach to Shakespeare North , please see George or John to pay and choose your sandwich
Amazing needle work?
https://www.willardwiganmbe.com/
This is Willard Wigan’s work, can you believe it ?
World renowned Wolverhampton micro artist Dr. Willard Wigan MBE has created the St Edwards Crown in the eye of a needle to mark the Coronation of King Charles 111
We will do a return visit if and when and if his show is near us again.
Info kindly forwarded by Phil Davidson.
Ramblers blow the cobwebs away
7 of the ramblers took a very windswept hike yesterday from Abbey Village to Darwen Tower, a climb of 1100 feet and just under 9 miles distance. Starting from the Hare and Hounds pub ( always good to begin ( and end) at a pub) we walked across a very well made path to Rake Brook, the first of the three reservoirs in the area. Pausing to watch the antics of a spaniel, who clearly covered at least 50% more ground than its human companion, we descended into woodland which forms part of the Witton Weavers Way, a long distance route we have walked many times in the past. Continue reading
Flicks and Friends – Advance Notice
Fabulous finished pottery
Here you see the results of 12 of our art Appreciation group members visit to Eden Galleries, Newburgh on Saturday 22nd April.
An enjoyable, relaxing morning in a great venue followed by tasty lunch in the cafe upstairs. If you have never been to Eden Galleries now is the time as a Strawberry exhibition is in full swing.
Arch for Fun and Wine Tasting as at 03/05/2023
Current places available as follows
Wine Tasting 23/5/2023 – 4 places available
Victoria Baths (see post) 08/09 4 places available , please see George if you have not chosen sandwich for lunch
Kent Wine Tour 01 -05/10/2023 – 2 places available
Please see George or John at Architecture for Fun / Wine Tasting desk