New Programme
DECEMBER 2024
Monday 2nd
NB. THERE IS NO MONTHLY MEETING TODAY
Tuesday 3rd
Join Angie for a Murder Mysteray Walkk in Southport, Lord Street. Please meet outside Funland at the town end of Southport Pier at 11 am. (If on the X2 bus get off at Hill St Stop FB on Lord St.) After the walk we can join Daphne for the afternoon tea - sign up separately.
Sunday 8th
An afternoon of musical entertainment by Eccleston Brass Band at The Venue, Liverpool Old Rd, Much Hoole, PR4 4QA. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments. (Unhosted)
Monday 9th
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. Contact Angie.
Tuesday 17th
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.
Wednesday 18th
Join us for a festive visit to Barton Grange Garden Centre with the legendary hotpot supper in the Riverside Cafe (also available giant pig in blanket, homemade pies with peas and gravy etc) Meet Celia at 4.45 for 5 pm. Booking essential
Wednesday 1st January 2024
Celebrate the New Year with friends. Join Ann W at The Cavendish Arms, Sandy Lane, Brindle. PR6 8NG for a pub lunch. Meet at 1.30 for 2 pm. Sign up by 9th December so that we can confirm numbers.
JANUARY
Happy New Year
Wednesday 1st
Celebrate the New Year with friends. Join Ann W at The Cavendish Arms, Sandy Lane, Brindle PR6 8NG for a pub lunch. Meet at 1.30 for 2 pm. Sign up by 9th December so that we can confirm numbers. Maximum 12.
Friday 3rd. The Book Club discusses "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett at Ann Webster's home at 1.30 pm.
Monday 6th
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5UD. Join us for a talk by Pauline on "Medical Detecting Dogs" 2.00 pm start. £5.50 including refreshments.
Wednesday 8th
The Wednesday Lunch Club visits The Yew Tree, 100 Victoria Rd, Walton-le-Dale, PR5 4AU. Join Michael at 12.30 for 1 pm. Booking essential.
Sunday 19th
The Sunday Lunch Club today is at Euxton Mills, Wigan Rd, Euxton, PR7 6JD. Meet Ann W at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Booking essential.
Tuesday 21st
Join Daphne for a pub quiz at St Gerard's Church Parocial Centre, 17a, Brownedge Rd, Lostock Hall, PR5 5AA, Tarleton,
Thursday 23rd
Our coffee morning today is at The Barn, 94, Church Rd, Tarleton, PR4 6UP. Meet Celia at 10.30 pm
Friday 24th
Join Angie for a trip to the pantomime to see "Cinderella" at Hoghton Village all, Blackburn Road, PR5 0SG at 7.15 pm for 7.30 start. £10. Please sign up at December lunch or contact Angie asap so that we can get the tickets.
Sunday 26th
An afternoon of musical entertainment by David Ingley at The Venue, Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, PR4 4QA. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments (Unhosted)
Monday 27th
Join us for a Burns Night afternoon celebration at Brindle Community Hall, Water St, Brindle PR6 8NH,when the Haggis will be welcomed accompanied by the bagpipes. There will be a Scottish theme for the entertainment and a lunch of haggis, neeps and tatties followed by cranachan, a delicious raspberry dessert. A gluten free option will be available - please indicate any dietary needs on the folder sheet. Come at 12 noon. Friends welcome. Cost £12.
Thursday 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.
FEBRUARY
Monday 3rd
Our monthly meeting today is at Leyland Golf Club, Wigan Rd, Leyland PR25 5UD. Join us for a talk by Dr Colin Penny on Sex and Scandal - the Edward Gibbon Wakefield Case" 2.00 pm start. £5.50including refreshments.
Friday 7th
Join Angie fror a Murder Mystery Walk in Southport, Lord Street. Please meet outside Funland at the town end of Southport pier at 11 am. (if on the X2 bus get off at Hill St Shop FB on Lord St)
Wednesday 12th
Today the Wednesday Lunch Club visits Midge Hall, 15 Midge Hall Lane, Leyland, PR26 6T. Join Michael at 12.30 for 1 pm. Booking essential.
Thursday 13th
Join Ann Squire for a tour of the Western Approaches HQ in Liverpool. Discover the Underground Bunker where the Second World War was won. Meet at Liverpool Lime Street Station (front entrance) at 10.30 am for 11 am start. The tour takes about 1 1/2 hours. Train leaves Preston at 9.30, Leyland at 9.35 am. £11.50 entrance fee.
Sunday 16th
The Sunday Lunch Club today is at Astley Village Inn, Hall Gate, Chorley, PR7 1XA. Meet Ann W at 12.30 for 1.00 pm. Booking essential.
Wednesday 19th
Join Daphne for a pub quiz at Euxton Mills, Wigan Rd, Euxton, PR7 6JD. Meet at 7.45 pm for 8 pm start. £2 including buffet. It is very popular so we need to reserve places by 15 January. Please sign up asap.
Sunday 23rd
An afternoon of musical entertainment by Micholas Martin at The Venue, Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, PR4 4QA. 2 pm start. Entrance £7.50 including refreshments (Unhosted)
Monday 24th
Join Alan Cross at 11 am for a walk in Lytham. The route will be decided on the day, depending on the weather. Meet on Fairlawn Rd, at the beach end.
Wednesday 26th
Our coffee morning today is at Dobbies Garden Centre, Blackpool Rd North, Preston, PR4 0XL. Meet Celia at 10.30 am.
Friday 28th
Join Daphne for afternoon tea at Brucciani's, 91 Fishergate, Preston PR1 2NJ at 1.45 pm for 2 pm. This is not a formal afternoon tea, each person can order what they want from a large selection of sandwiches, savouries, cakes and drinks. Booking essential
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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