New Book Club Group
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DAY TRIPS SHORT BREAK
What could be nicer than a late October trip when the Countryside is at its’ best in this lovely Autumnal Season and it is
the start of the Festive Season breaks? A 5day/4nights Dinner/Bed/Breakfast break has been booked with Alfa Travel. Staying at the comfortable Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl, South Wales. The Hotel has a good reputation and is situated on the Headland with stunning views across the Bristol Channel, close to the town. All rooms are ensuite with tea/coffee making. tv., hairdryer etc. The price includes excursions within the Cardiff, Swansea areas, entertainment, 2 lunches and the promise of good company.
WHEN? Mon.30.l0.23 to Fri.3.ll.23 Price: £269pp (will be less when group discount is applied) Some Sea View rooms are available at £20pp. Deposit £50. Seats are on sale at our table. NB Just 1 twin left.
Family History – Next Meeting
INNKEEPERS AND GAMEKEEPERS
An illustrated talk by Kate Hurst
THURSDAY 11th MAY 2023
LYDIATE VILLAGE CENTRE 2.00 PM
A story of gamekeepers and Innkeepers in Kate’s family, who travelled from Suffolk to Nottinghamshire (via Essex, Yorkshire, North Wales and Lincolnshire) between 1800 and 1930.
What some of their very distinguished employers got up to. Titles and grand country houses come up again and again.
Lyme Park Ramble…..but sadly no Mr Darcy!
10 members of the rambling group today completed an 8 mile circuit of Lyme Park, a national trust property in Cheshire and the surrounding moors . In spite of the poor weather forecast we were really lucky and escaped the rain apart from a few random rain drops. Continue reading
Tech and science warning
The latest SCAM is called SMISHING !!!!
A TEXT message, purporting to come from a reputable organisation, will ask for a response whereby your details will be gathered for nefarious purposes.
I have just been chatting THIS MORNING with someone whos husband was caught out.
Dont respond to any unsolicited communications.
If in doubt check with family and friends.
The UK government website has more info here.
Another link to ‘age UK’ is here.
Digital cameras – Contrast
We got some great photos for the Contrast subject. Thanks to everyone
attending the meeting on Monday. It was a challenge finding
what we consider the best. Here are the pictures we selected.
The next subject, on 17th April subject ‘Wild life’. Have a nice Easter.
Tuesday Notices 4th April 2023
Join Flicks and Friends on the 18th of April at the Plaza Cinema, Waterloo for a showing of ‘the Book Shop’. Doors open at 12:15 with the film commencing at 13:00. Click on the poster for more details
Members who have bought tickets for the performance of The Commitments at the Empire Theatre are asked to collect their tickets from the Theatre Desk. Full payment is now due for Dirty Dancing tickets.
The coach for the Dorothy Clive Garden trip will be leaving the Square at 09:00 tomorrow, members are asked to assemble at 08:45.
History for Fun will be holding a talk on ‘Rock and Roll’ at Kensington House on the 21st of April at 14:30. There will be live music supporting the talk.
Tunnels and Birkenhead Priory tour
On Thursday 11th May the Architecture for Fun group will tour the Williamson Tunnels followed by lunch at The Start Yard Cafe in Birkenhead and then visit Birkenhead Priory in the afternoon.
- Cost per member is £35. Leaving Maghull at 9.15 “ONLY 5 PLACE LEFT”
Please visit the A4F desk to book a place and pay the required fee.
I have been requested by Lynn from Williamson Tunnels to advise members as follows
ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE FULL MOBILITY , WE HAVE QUITE A FEW STAIRS AND GOOD WALKING SHOES ARE REQUIRED ,if any member who has booked or wants to book must take note of these requirements. Please advise George if you have booked but cannot comply and your name will be taken of the trip list.
Cambridge came up trumps
The Art Appreciation trip to Cambridge was a triptych of art styles from stained-glass in Ely Cathedral to a wonderful private art collection of the most diverse items ever under one roof (Kettle Yard), with a pinch of nostalgia in between at David Parr House.
The hotel was excellent, Don Fraser coach driver a star and we all seemed to get something from our visit, even the none artistic, who just came along for the ride.
Some brave souls took a punt on a Punt on the River Cam. They might as well have taken a dip in the river as it was so wet, but in true British Bulldog spirit they sang along the way, much to the amusement of the poor drenched student punters.
One of our group was revisiting her childhood home and told us about her wonderful memories.
We are all looking forward to ‘Our Next Big Adventure’ hopefully in drier weather.
Take care all – Maureen
Cycling loses group
Due to falling numbers the ‘inbetweeners‘ cycling group has decided to disband. That still leaves us with 2 groups. See here for more info