JUNE
Monday 2nd
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5UD. Today we will have a talk entitled "The Signs of the Zodiac" by Philip Heaton. 2.00 pm start. £5.50 including refreshments.
Sunday 8th
Samlesbury Hall Food and Drink Festival, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, PR5 0UP. Meet Anne Squire at the hall entrance at 11.30am. Free entry and parking. (The festival is held on Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 4 pm)
Tuesday 10th Join Daphne for a pub quiz at St Gerard's Church Parochial Centre. 17a, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall. PR5 5AA. Meet at 7 pm for 7.30 pm start. £1. Please sign up so that we can reserve tables.
Wednesday 11th
The Wednesday Lunch Club visits Birkacre Garden Centre, Birkacre Rd, Chorley, PR7 3QL. Join Michael at 12.30 for 1 pm. Booking essential.
Sunday 15th
Join Daphne for a visit to the NGS open day at Bretherton. Entrance to 5 gardens £3. Home-made afternoon teas available in the Congregational Church. Meet Daphne at the Congregational Church, Sooth Road, Bretherton, PR26 9AH at 12 noon.
Thursday 19th
Our coffee morning today is at the White Church, 22A Clifton Drive, Lytham St Anne's. FY8 1AX. Meet Celia at 10.30 am.
Friday 20th
Join Daphne for an afternoon tea at Bread and Butter, 10, Liverpool Rd, Penwortham, PR1 0AD at 1.45 for 2 pm. £22.50. £5 deposit. Booking essential.
Sunday 22nd
Join Alan Cross for a 3 mile walk at White Coppice. Meet at the White Coppice Cricket Club car park, White Coppice, Chorley, PR6 9DE at 11 am.
Sunday 22nd
An afternoon of musical entertainment by David Last at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole. 1pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments. (Unholsted)
Monday 23rd
Join Alan for a trip to Skipton on Market Dayt. Meet at Preston Buys Station, stand 38, to catch the 280 bus at 10.15 am.
Sunday 29th
The Sunday Lunch Club today is at Euxton Mills, Wigan Rd, Euxton, PR7 4QA. Meet Ann Webster at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Booking essential.
JULY
Monday 7th
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5UD. Melany Latham will entertain us with a talk entitled "Chutney and Cheer" 2.00 pm start. £5.50 including refreshments.
Tuesday 8th
Join Daphne for a pub quiz at St Gerald's Church Parochial Centre, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall, PR5 5AA. Meet at 7 pm for 7.30 pm start. £1
Wednesday 9th
The Wednesday Lunch Club visits The Ship, Bunker St, Freckleton, PR4 1HA. Join Michael at 12.30 for 1 pm. Booking essential.
Friday 11th
The Book Club discusses "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak at Joy Byrom's home at 1.30 pm.
Wednesday 16th
Harris Music, St George's Church, Lune St, Preston. Join us for a concert by Roth Guitar Duo at 1.45 for 2 pm start. £12.
Saturday 19th
Join us for the Lancashire Festival in Avenham & Miller parks, featuring live shows, art exhibitions and culinary delights. Meet us at the Winckley Square entrance to the park at 11.15 am. (Festival is open from 11 am to 9 pm) Admission £5.
Sunday 20th
The Sunday Lunch Club today is at The Boar's Head, Blackburn Old Rd. Hoghton, PR5 0RX. Meet Ann Webster at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Book by 12th July.
Wednesday 23rd
Our coffee morning today is at Birkacre Garden Centre, Birkacre Rd, Chorley PR7 3QL. Meet Celia at 10.30 am.
Friday 25th
Join Daphne for afternoon tea at The Boskins, 98, Church Rd, Tarleton. PR4 6UP at 2 pm. £21 (no deposit). Booking essential.
Saturday 26th
Join us for a visit to the Chorley Flower Show at Astley Park, PR7 1XA. Meet Angie at Park Road Entrance at 11 am. Free parking in town car parks. Park and Ride bus available from Botany Bay. Entrance £20 (approx.) at the gate, cheaper online. (The Flower Show is on from Friday 25th to Sunday 27th, 10 till 5)
Sunday 27th
An afternoon of musical entertainment by Claire Greig at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments. (Unhosted)
AUGUST
Monday 4th
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5UD. Our talk today is by Ann Beetham of Regeneration UK. 2 pm start. £5.50 including refreshments.
Tuesday 5th
Join Daphne for a pub quiz at St Gerald's Church Parochial Centre, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall, PR5 5AA. Meet at 7 pm for 7.30 pm start. £1
Thursday 7th
Join Angie and Joy for a Murder Mystery walk in Manchester's Medieval Quarter. Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly at 10.20, Leyland 10.26, Buckshaw 10.31, Chorley 10.35, arrives Manchester Piccadilly at 11.15. Meet outside station entrance on arrival.
Sunday 10th
Join Alan Cross at the Blackpool Air Show, to see the famous Red Arrows. Meet at North Pier at 2 pm. (Train to Blackpool North leaves Leyland 13.14, Preston 13.22, arrives Blackpool North at 13.46. Alternatively bus 68 from Preston Bus Station at 12.20, arrives Blackpool Bus Station at 13.50.
Wednesday 13th
The Wednesday Lunch Club visits Avant Garden Centre, Wigan Rd, Leyland, PR25 5XW. Join Michael at 12.30 for 1 pm. Booking essential.
Wednesday 13th
Harris Music, St George's Church, Lune St, Preston. Join us for a concert by Prince Bishops Brass Quintet at 1.45 for 2 pm start £16.
Saturday 16th
Join Angie for the Lytham 40s weekend with singing, dancing, and displays from the wartime era. The event takes place on Lytham Green, where there is all day parking for £10 cash. Meet on the prom opposite the RNLI building at 12.15 pm (Train from Preston leaves at 1149, arrives 12.09. Bus 68 from Preston leaves at 10.50, arrives 12.05)
Sunday 17th
Join Alan Cross at 11 am for a 2-3 mile walk from Barton Grange Garden Centre. Meet at the Flower Bowl, Garstang Rd, Preston, PR3 0RB at 11 am.
Thursday 21st
Our Coffee Morning today is at the Fairhaven Lake Cafe, Lytham St Annes. Meet Celia at 10.30 am.
Sunday 24th
An afternoon of musical entertainment by John Cooper at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including Refreshments. (Unhosted)
Friday 29th
Join Daphne for afternoon tea at The Commercial Vehicle Museum, King St, Leyland PR25 2LE at 2 pm. £21. No deposit. Booking essential.
Sunday 31st
The Sunday Lunch Club today is at the Yew Tree, 100 Victoria Rd, Walton-le-Dale, PR5 4AU. Meet Ann Webster at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Book by 22nd August.
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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