Wine tasting at Scratchards. 28th Aug. See news item
Architecture for Fun – Synagogue, Wroxeter and Sizergh visits. See news items
Art appreciation – Lenon/Oko. See news item
Sunday strollers – Hale village. Meet at Maghull station 1050
Lost Property
A few items were left on the coach after the return from The Netherlands last Saturday. Please contact Jane Jones if these may be yours
Please return copies of a borrowed book
If you have borrowed a copy Cliff Duncan’s book about his wartime experiences could you please return this to Cliff asap or pass it to Dot Brannigan or Group Support at coffee morning.
Architecture for Fun
The group will be visiting the Synagogue/Greek Orthodox Church in Princes Drive on Thursday 12th July at 11am. Please meet outside the synagogue which is close to the corner of Princes Drive and Upper Parliament Street
IS WORLD PEACE POSSIBLE ??? 
This will be our last meeting before the summer break, so come and have your say in this relaxed and friendly group.
Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane, L31 1EE
Entrance £1 includes tea / coffee.
More info from Brian Leach 284 8454 or w.brian.leach@gmail.com
Nordic Walking
Several members took part in the free “Nordic walking” training which costs £70 per person to Sefton Council, but to date only one of these people have attended a Nordic walk. It is important to attend the walks to consolidate the learning and prevent waste of council monies.
The next morning walk takes place on Monday 25th at 10:15 from the Leisure centre for 1 hour, or Monday 25th at 6:30 from Lydiate Scout hut for 90 mins. No need to book , just turn up. Poles are available at each walk.
Theatre Group
Bookings for New Year’s Eve at the Philharmonic Hall are now being taken
Maths in Art and Architecture
We had a lovely relaxing afternoon exploring the maths in arches, Celtic knots and Moorish tile design.
We will now have a break for the summer and we will meet again on Wednesday 5th September when we will continue to explore the many links between maths and art. Lots more drawing with pencil, compass and ruler!
More info from Wanda Leach 284 8454 or wleach099@gmail.com
Names for the trip to the Royal Albert Hall, December 4-6th are now being taken. . Please see the theatre desk for further details including single room charge.
The bus for the ballet at the Lowry theatre this coming Friday will leave Maghull Square at 5.45.
Maths for Fun
A reminder that the next meeting will be this Wednesday, 6th June at 2.30 when we will look at maths in Art and Architecture.
Please try to bring a compass, pencil and ruler with you as there will be lots of drawing to do.
Very important notice – MBC coffee morning room set up
We come into coffee morning every Tuesday to this room set up and ready for us all to use. However, we have been struggling lately to get sufficient members to volunteer to set up the tables and chairs prior to our coffee morning starting. Last week we had only two people setting up which would have been pretty pressurised and physical as when we all arrived everything was ready for us to use. Clearly that’s unfair and can’t continue.
Our Tuesday mornings can only function effectively if all the tables and chairs are set up in their correct positions prior to the group leaders arriving.
Can you please consider if you have some time from about 9.00am to assist the “setting up team” in their “voluntary capacity” to provide an adequate layout for the coffee morning to run smoothly and if possible to help clear away afterwards.
Please see George Birchall or me if you can spare 30 minutes from 9.00am on Tuesdays to carry out this very important exercise
Walking group out this Thursday.
Long walk 9.5 miles meet at Maghull station to catch the 9:31 train to Moorfields and onward to Chester. Bring a packed lunch.
Short walk: 4 miles; Meet at sefton lane bus stop to catch the 9:25 bus for Lady Green Garden centre at 10:15 if going by car . Lunch at a local pub.
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Topics for June
13 Antibiotics
27 What lies under your road?
We then break for the Summer and resume on September 12.
Got a topic to present or an idea for a session?
Please contact Colin or Phil for info.
The English Language – Is it changing for better or worse?
Come along for a relaxed discussion over a cup of tea or coffee at Melling Tithebarn, Tithebarn Lane.
Entrance £1 All welcome
More info from Brian Leach
284 8454 or w.brian.leach@gmail.com
Our last meeting before the Summer break is on Monday 4th June where the subject will be “buildings”
We resume on 3rd September with the following schedule:
Sep 3 – At the beach
Sep 17 – Ships, planes and trains
Oct 01 – Glass
Oct 15 – Interiors
Oct 29 – Pastries, pies and cakes
Nov 12 – People working
Nov 26 – Bling
Dec 10 – Open subject
Wine tasting
Members who have booked for the wine tasting on 21st June 2018 please pay George Birchall on Wine Tasting desk.
George and Maureens 14 year old grandson Dylan has involved himself in “I’M BRAVING THE SHAVE” charity on behalf of Macmillan Nurses. He has always been so proud of his hair and it took great courage for him to have all his hair shaved off (before and after photographs available for viewing. If any member would like to make a donation to Dylan for this great cause , no matter how small , please see George Birchall at Architecture for Fun / Wine Tasting desk or Maureen on Art Appreciation desk.
Practical Gardening
Our next Practical Gardening meeting is next Monday 14 May at Maghull Parish Hall Damfield Lane at 10 am. As usual we will have lots of plant and garden related discussions plus we will be planning our forthcoming guided tour of back of house at Hartleys Garden Centre and our groups’ exclusive visit to a beautiful garden in Birkdale which opens for the National Garden scheme. All are welcome to join our Practical Gardening group
Garden Visits
Trip to Bodnant Gardens 16th May (Please note the newsletter wrongly shows the date as 18th May). Cost to National Trust members £14, Non National Trust £24. The coach will be leaving Maghull Square at 9am and returning at 6pm
Archaeology
A trip is to be arranged for 15 May. The group will visit the Old Docks and will go underground
Pamela Russells’ book ‘The Great War Britain : Liverpool
Pamela’s book is to be launched at Liverpool Central Library 10 May 6 to 8pm. Pamela is also doing a book signing at Waterstones in Ormskirk this Saturday from 2pm
Theatre Group
Tickets for Happy Days and Jane Eyre are now available for collection at the Theatre Desk. Following a cancellation one ticket is available for Paint Your Wagon at the Everymanfor this Friday. Normal price including transport would be £31 but is reduced to £11
Architecture for Fun
Visit to Ince Blundell Hall 14th June, bookings now being taken, only 25 places available.Members to make their own way there.
Wroxeter visit in July has been postponed for the time being, we hope to arrange a visit at a future date. A local visit will be made in July, details to be provided once places we hope to visit have given their approval.
Art Appreciation
There will be a short meeting in tea room 11.15.am for folk on Durham on 27 May
Practical Gardening
Our group will be visiting Hartleys Garden Centre next Monday 21 May for a guided tour of the centre, production areas etc All are welcome to join our friendly relaxed gardening group which meets on the first Monday of the month.
Sunday Strollers
The journey for a walk in Chester will start at Maghull Station – meeting at 10am. Brenda will provide further details on the website.
Anytime Fitness Maghull Square
Free passes to this new gym are available. People could either go as a group visit or individually for a tour and to see what is on offer. Please contact Brenda on Group Support for more information