NEW DAY TRIP

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St.Helens glass is famous all over the world (think Pilkingtons). Dedicated to this world famous town and its’ products, is The World of Glass Museum, which has just undergone a l million pound refurbishment and is now ready to invite visitors to return and see the result.  We will have tea/coffee on arrival and then a guided tour of the property to see all the interesting parts and products of this Museum.  We will also have a glass blowing demonstration which will be followed by lunch.  We will then visit the family owned Garden Centre, Whittakers in Prescot, which has been purpose built and was opened in April of this year. Lots of products to browse and with its’ Christmas Decorations displays, should prompt us to think about buying presents and stocking fillers. In addition, there is the Palm Court Cafe where you can have tea/coffee/cakes

WHEN? Wednesday 22nd November 2023.  Dep.9.30am Ret.4.30pm.              Price: ~ £23pp (includes morning coffee and lunch) Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.26th September 2023 

NB date for your diary Wednesday 13th December 2023 when we will be holding our Christmas Lunch. Full details soon.

 

Shibden Hall and Piece Hall Halifax 21/09/23

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Members are to note that there have been a number of “covid infections” recently

One member advised on Monday 17th September that she had become infected and that she would not be joining  the above trip.

To safeguard members it would be appreciated if all members attending this Thursdays trip take a “covid test” early in the morning prior to joining the coach at 8.30am and if “positive” please advise George Birchall on 07826 048379 and do not enter the coach

All other members where a “negative” reading has been indicated should think about wearing a mask whilst on the coach etc.

Please advise George at an early date if any member is unlikely to join the trip , this will enable George to notify the Hall and the Pub of reduced numbers.

 

Theatre Group

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Three new shows for the New Year

Tues 9th January 2024 The Empire Theatre at 7.30 pm
Varna International Ballet presents: Sleeping Beauty
Tickets £29.50. Please pay by 14th November.

Thursday 22nd February. The Empire Theatre at 2.30pm
Matthew Bourne Ballet Company presents: Edward Scissorhands
Tickets £35.12. Please pay by 21st November.

Saturday 2nd March. The Empire Theatre 2.30 pm
The Drifters Girl.
Tickets £48.00. Please pay by 12th December.

Shibden Hall and Piece Hall Halifax 21/09/23

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Itinerary

Leave Maghull Square 8.45am (please arrive prior to this , say 8.30am)

Arrive Shibden Hall approx.10.30am      Leave Shibden Hall approx.12.30pm -12.45pm

Arrive at Hare and Hounds pub Hipperholme 1.00pm approx. Lunch from approx.1.00pm – 2.30pm approx.

Leave Hare and Hounds 2.30pm approx

Arrive Piece Hall 2.45pm approx .  Leave Piece Hall 4.15pm

Arrive Maghull Square approx.6.00pm

Please call George if any member has a problrm

 

 

Small is beautiful

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This month we will be looking at how Philosophical ideas can help us deal with dilemmas like environmental issues and third world issues. In particular we will be examining the work of Schumacher  the economist and philosopher through his 1970`s ground breaking book “Small is Beautiful”. This is a topic that should interest us all and is very current in most peoples thoughts about the present state of our planet. You would be very welcome to come along and enjoy our discussion, no philosophical background is needed just an interest in how we might shape our future. Just come and listen and join in if you wish or not.

We meet on Wednesday 20th September   2.30pm Kensington House

Contact : antsnape@googlemail.com

Tel 07753423075.

Ramblers out on a very hot day!

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The rambling group undertook a 10 mile circular walk today in very hot humid weather, although thankfully the sun was behind clouds for most of the walk, Starting out from the Black Horse pub at Limbrick we walked down the very aptly named Long Lane (more  about that later) to enter a pleasantly shaded dell and into rough pasture ground. Continue reading →

Tech group reopens

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The Tech and Science group will restart another season in September at the usual venue of Kensington House from 2.30 pm.   All welcome.

If you are not already a group member then please contact Colin to be included in the email list.

Sep.  13  Radio astronomy with Phil
Sep.  27  History of medicine with John

We have covered over 100 subject in the last 15 years. An updated list is here.
If you fancy doing a presentation on a subject you think we might enjoy, or would like a topic presented then please contact us with your ideas.

Theatre Group

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A new Show

The pantomime at the Everyman in the new year is Cinderella.
The perormance will be on Saturday 13th January at 1.30 pm.
The cost will be £36.00.
Due to high demand The theatre has only given us until Wednesday 18th September to place our order
If you are interested please come to the theatre desk to book your seat asap

Macbeth

A minibus has been booked to take theatregoers to the Shakespeare North on 21st of September. The cost of the transport will be £12.00 per person.
Please pay at the theatre desk before the performance date.