New Show
Something about George. (It’s about George Harrison)
It’s on the Playhouse Theatre on Thursday 9th October at 7.30 pm
Tickets cost £28.50. We have 12 tickets, 6 in the stalls and 6 in the circle.
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One Day to Go
Our AGM is really really imminent. Tuesday 10th June – make sure the date is in your diary!! Doors open at 09:30 with the meeting starting at 10:00. Bring your membership (current) card with you as you’ll need it to be able to vote.
Hope it’s going to be a full house!!!
Architecture for Fun
Did anyone find a Sefton Library book on 3rd June at the coffee morning
It is entitled Love of my Life by Lesley Ann Jones , a book about Freddie Mercury’s life
Was it possibly handed in to the “book desk”? If so , can you advise George on 07826 048379
Tech Group visits Grenfell
Wednesday’s talk was given by John Joyce (BA) who talked about all aspects of the Grenfell Towers incident. A very comprehensive presentation covered the incident itself, previous issues with similar buildings, building materials, council issues and the inquiry.
He also gave detailed information on the outcomes of findings within all the industries and services involved including significant changes to legislation, likely to affect all construction in the future.
The presentation was broken down into 5 key areas:
- Grenfell summary
- Construction sector
- BSA summary
- Grenfell today
- What next for the fire industry ?
Our thanks to John and to Steve for inviting him to the group.
Further reading can be found in these links:
The Grenfell tower inquiry
The Hackitt Report
Grenfell – BBC podcast
Show me the bodies
Next month we will be looking at Luca Turin (11th) and plague (25th)
Summer break for the Supper Club
Since starting the Supper Club last Autumn we have had a number of nights enjoying good food in mainly local restaurants including Chinese, Indian, Italian and Turkish. We are now having a little break but will be back in a couple of months. If you have any suggestions for good restaurants please let us know.
Quarry Bank Mill – Thursday 26/6/25
Arrangements are in hand to visit the above Mill, built by Samuel Greg in 1784. In 1820 a new Mill was added which created space for more spinning and carding machines. 300 workers were operating 1000 spindles. New scutching room , steam engines and boiler room were added in the 19th century. There is Quarry Bank House , the Apprentice House, which housed as many as 90 children as young as eight years old packed in together, all available to visit. There are extensive gardens which incorporate natural and industrial features side by side to create drama and interest There is a cafe on site where members can purchase refreshments for lunch. Return coach travel from Maghull Square , Cost is £21 for National Trust and £41 for non members (join prior to trip and it is only £21) See George or Jeff at AFF desk or text George on 07826 048379
Table Games – Summer Break
The Table Games Group will meet as normal in June but then take a Summer break and resume on Monday September 1st.
Meetings are Mondays at Kensington House from 10 am
We currently offer ONLY Bridge but all levels of player are welcome if you fancy learning.
Tech Group change of schedule
The May 28th meeting will now be looking at Grenfell Tower with a guest speaker.
Next month schedule should be:
June 11 – Luca Turin and the ‘Secret of Scent’
June 25 – The history and science of Plague
We then take our Summer Break and will resume on
Wednesday Sep 10th with subjects to be announced
Wine Tasting – Tuesday 20/5/25
Members who have booked a “TAXI TRANSFER” are to note that the taxi leaves Maghull Square at 5.50pm (ten to six)
The tasting will commence at approximately 6.30pm
Theatre Group
New Show
Fiddler on the Roof at the Empire Theatre
Thursday 25th September at 2.30 pm.
Tickets £42.00
Please pay for your ticket by Tuesday 1st July.