New Programme
August 2024
Monday 5th
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5UD. Our talk today is "Wild Costa Rica" by Brian White. 2 pm start. £5.50 including refreshments.
Wednesday 7th
The Wednesday Lunch Club visits The Dolphin, Marsh Lane, Longton, PR4 5JY. Join Michael at 12.30 pm for 1 pm. Booking Essential
Tuesday 13th
Join Daphne for a pub quiz at St Gerard's Church Parochial Centre, Brownedge Rd, Leyland PR5 5AA. Meet at 7 pm for 7.30 pm start. £1
Friday 16th
Join Alan Cross at 11 am for a 2 1/2 mile walk in Cuerden Valley Park. Meet in the Asda car park, Clayton-le-Woods, PR6 7JT.
Sunday 18th
The Sunday Lunch Club today is at the Farmers Arms, 85, Wood Lane, Heskin, PR7 5NP. Menu on website. Meet Ann Webster at 12.30 for 1 pm. Book by 10 August.
Thursday 22nd
Our coffee morning today is at the Clifton Arms, West Beach, Lytham, FT8 5QJ. Meet Celia at 10.30 am.
Sunday 25th
An afternoon of musical entertainment by Tim Flint at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments, (Unhosted)
Monday 26th
Join Michael for a visit to the NGS Gardens at The Ridges, Weavers Brow, Limbrick, Chorley PR6 9EB at 1.30 pm. Admission £5.
Tuesday 27th
Join Daphne for afternoon tea at Birkacre Garden Centre, Birkacre Rd, Chorley. PR7 3QL at 2 pm. £15.95. £5 deposit. Booking essential.
Thursday 29th
Join Angie for a Murder Mystery walk in Preston Parks and Gardens. Please meet outside Sainsbury's Local on Fishergate at 11 am.
September 2024
Monday 2nd
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Road, Leyland PR25 5UD.Our speaker will be a member of the Blood Bikers. 1.45 for 2 pm start. £5.50 including refreshments.
Friday 6th
The Book Club discusses "The Secret Adversary" by Agatha Christie. Meet at Ann Webster's home at 1.30 pm. £1 for refreshments.
Tuesday 10th
Lancashire Heritage Event:
UCLAN Library and Special Collection: 1 hour tour at 1 pm. Meet us at the entrance to UCLA Library and Learning Centre, off Adelphi St behind Student Centre at 12.45 pm. Follow this with UCLAN Tunnels and Rooftops Campus tour: Start at St Peter's Church, behind the Student Centre at 14.30. Booking essential for the rooftop tour. Please sign up by the September meeting. (both these events are also available on 12th September)
Wednesday 11th
The Wednesday Lunch Club visits The Legh Arms, 82 The Gravel, Marsh Lane, Mere Brow, PR4 6JX. Join Michael at 12.30 for 1 pm. Booking essential.
Wednesday 18th
Join Daphne for a pub quiz at The Mill at Charnock Farm, 35 Wigan Rd, Buckshaw Village, PR7 7NA. Meet at 7 pm for 7.30 pm start. £1. Snack scan be purchased at the bar.
Thursday 19th
Our coffee morning today is at Shaw Hill Golf Club, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7PP. Meet Celia at 1030am.
Sunday 22nd
An afternoon of musical entertainment by Mark Thompson at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole, PR4 4GA. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments. (Unhosted)
Wednesday 25th
Join Anne Squire for a heritage walk in Liverpool. Meet at Liverpool Lime Street station (front entrance) at 10.30 am for 11 am start. The tour takes about 2 hours ad will take in Liverpool's famous landmarks and rich history. Train leaves Preston at 9.30. Leyland at 9.35 pm. £12 tbc.
Friday 27th
Join Daphne for afternoon tea at the Cottage Tea Room, 25 School Lane, Brinscall, PR5 8QS. Meet at 1.45 for tea at 2.pm. £14. No deposit required. Booking essential.
Saturday 28th
Come to the Ladies Fashiion Show and Pop-up Shop at the Community Hub, St Aidan's Church, Station Rd, Bamber Bridge PR5 6QL. Doors open at 6.30 pm, show starts at 7 pm. Tickets £6 each or £10 or two - purchase in advance. Tel: 07986632219 or 078555005493 or 07552220092
Sunday 29th
The Sunday Lunch Club visits Elliot's Bistro, 22 Preston Rd, Whittle-le-Woods, PR6 7HW. Meet Ann W at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm dining. Book by 19th September.
Monday 30th
Join Alan Cross at 11 am for a 2 1/2 mile walk to the river from Hurst Grange Park, Penwortham. Meet in the car park. Join us in the cafe at the end.
October 2024
Friday 4th
Join us for a Walton's coach trip to visit Piece Hall in Halifax on Market Day. Cost £23. There are several pick-up points which we will negotiate with Walton's once we know numbers. Please sign up by the September meeting at the latest, indicating where you would like a pick-up, eg. Penwortham, Lostock Hall, Bamber Bridge, Leyland etc. Walton's will try to meet our needs. We will contact Walton's after the September meeting and let you know if Walton's cannot do your location. There were no problems last time). Please pay direct to Waltons on 01772 634563 one week before departure when they will let you kow your pickup time.
Monday 7th
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Road, Leyland PR25 5UD. Our talk will be by Brian Halliwell entitled "It's a Wonderful Life". 1.45 for 2.00 pm start. £5.50 including refreshments.
Wednesday 9th
Join Daphne for a pub quiz at Euxton Mill, Wigan Rd, Euxton PR7 6JD. meet a 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm start. £2.50 including buffet.
Friday 11th
Join Daphne at 11 pm for pottery painting at the Creative Craft Studio at Charnock Farm, 35 Wigan Rd Buckshaw Village. PR7 7NA. You pay for your chosen pot, which you then paint.
Wednesday 16th
Today the Wednesday Lunch Club visits the Cock and Bottle Pub, 70 Church Rd, Tarleton PR4 6UP. Join Michael at 12.30 for 1 pm. Booking essential.
Sunday 20th
The Sunday Lunch Club visits the Boar's Head, Blackburn Old Rd, Hoghton, PR5 0RX. Meet Ann W at 12.30 pm for 1.00 pm dining. Book by 10th October.
Wednesday 23rd
Our coffee morning today is at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole, PR4 4GA. Meet Celia at 10.30 am.
Friday 25th
Join Daphne for afternoon tea at the Village Tea Shop, 63 Liverpool Old Rd. Walmer Bridge, PR4 5QA. Meet at 1.45 pm for tea at 2.00 pm. £18.50. No deposit required. Booking essential.
Sunday 27th
An afternoon of musical entertainment by Chris & Joanne Powell at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole PR4 4GA. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments. (Unhosted)
Monday 28th
Join Alan Cross at 11 am for a 2 1/2 mile walk from the Anderton Arms, Longsands Lane, Fulwood. PR2 9PS. Meet in the pub car park. Join us in the pub at the end.
Tuesday 29th
Join us for walk/tram ride to see the Blackpool Illuminations. Meet at 6.30 pm at Sainsbury's car park, 80 Redbank Rd, Bispham, FY2 9HH, where we have permission to park free of charge. After a Fish & Chips meal, we will walk along the promenade through the lights - we can be flexible, walk as much or as little as you want! If you don't want to walk, join us for Fish & Chips and take the tram.
FORTHCOMING EVENT
Monday 9th December
Join us for a Christmas afternoon of festive fun. We will enjoy a 2 course lunch followed by tea/coffee and mince pies. There will be a free ticket to the Christmas raffle for everyone, and prizes for the quizzes. Friends welcome. Please complete a menu sheet with your food choices.Cost £30. Menu sheet and payment are required by the AGM on 4th November.
Heritage Open Days 6th to 15th September, free events
More events and details on the Visit Lancashire website
Sunday 8th September. Tour of Lancaster Grand Theatre: 10-1 pm. No booking required.
Nearby: Judges Lodgings Museum 11-4 pm.
Saturday 7th September Scarisbrook Mausoleum (neo Romanesque architecture 1.00 - 16.00 No booking required.
Sunday 8th and 15th September - Cold War Bunker, Brindle 10.00-16.00. No booking required.
Saturday 14th September - Preston Town Hall. 10.00 am. No booking required.
Preston Market tour. 10-12. Booking required
Saturday 14th September Dobcroft Nature Reserve, Ingol. 11-15. Guided nature walk at 10 am. Book on the day.
Sundasy 15th September, Haslam Park and Local Nature Reserve. Bristow Ave. Ashton-on-Ribble. PR2 1JE Walks: 11.00 to 3 pm. No booking required.
Thursday 12th September, Get Back! Beatles Tour of all the places they played in Southport. 10 am. Booking required by 1st Sept.
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Ring Angie if no telephone number for the organiser
Further details of events can be obtained at the monthly meetings. Members taking part in any events do so at their own risk and must also let the organiser know if they cannot attend an event for which they have booked, otherwise they may have to incur the costs.
If you want to receive a programme by post, ring Angie Livingstone with details and give her a postage stamp when you next meet.
Angie Livingstone 01254 853569