Join us for a six day break to Aberdeen and its environs next June. Click on the flyer to get all the details.
This holiday will go on sale on the 23rd of July this year.
Six day Aberdeen Holiday 15th – 20th June 2025
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Ramblers: Wind 1 Rambler 0
10 members of the rambling group completed an 8.5 mile walk yesterday starting at Jumbles Country Park near Bolton. Opened in 1971 by Queen Elizabeth II, the area has some lovely walking trails around the first of the reservoirs we passed today. Our route started on relatively flat wide paths travelling along the side of the reservoir. Recent rains had made some of the paths quite muddy although this was nothing compared to some of our recent rambles. Continue reading
National Memorial Arboretum 25/7/2024
I have added a ” land train ride around the site at 11.00am” for all members , an approximate 50 minute journey
There is no further charge for this , any additional cost will be taken out of AFF funds
I have 34 members booked at present (8 have yet to pay) , 5 places still available
See George or Geoff at AFF desk to pay
Theatre Group
Birdsong at the Playhouse on Saturday 12th October at 2.00 pm. Tickets £33.00. Please bring you cheque to the Theatre Desk by Tuesday 23rd of July.
Day trips
PLEASE NOTE there will be no Day Trips table on Tues.9th July 2024. Back as usual on the 16th July.
Plas Newydd Anglesey and Tweedmill Wales
A garden visit to Plas Newydd Anglesey has been arranged for Wednesday 24th July 2024 and Tweedmill in North Wales. Plas Newydd is a National Trust Grade 1 listed house and garden situated on the banks of the Menai Straits. We will be able to explore the house and wander through the Grade 1 listed garden, there is something for everyone. There is a tearoom and gift shop. We will stop first at Tweedmill and have time to look around and maybe for morning tea/coffee.
The cost of the trip. – Non National Trust – £26
National Trust – £15
Depart Maghull Square. – 8.30am prompt and Return Maghull Square – 6pm approx
Flicks and Friends 02.07.24
This month’s Flicks and Friends movie is ‘The Gift’.. The film was released in 2015 and is the story of a married couple, Simon and Robyn, who run into Gordo, an old classmate. Things take a turn when Gordo begins to drop in unannounced at their house and inundates them with mysterious gifts.
As always admission is free to all 60+ year olds but Age Concern are always appreciative of any donations on the day.
Click on the poster for more information.
Table games – Bridge
The Table Games group continues to meet for Bridge on Mondays from 10 am.
We will NOT be having a Summer break, so if you fancy a 2 hour session please come along to Kensington House.
Tech and science – Gut biome update
Gut Inflammation Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease, Once Again!
In February we looked at the ‘gut biome’. Continuing research, that covers many medical conditions, is finding new ‘connections’ every day.
This article discusses a clear link between alzheimers disease and gut condition.
Carr Mill Dam 27/06/2024
Thirteen Stramblers met at Sankey Valley Visitor Centre for today’s walk.
We set off through the wooded Sankey Valley Park alongside what remains of the Sankey (St Helens) Canal. The path then meandered along Black Brook Basin, following the brook. The weather was warm and cloudy with just enough breeze Continue reading