Many thanks to Pete for laying a wreath on behalf of our PHOENIX Group.
Outdoor Crown Green Bowls
SWPAC have 2 teams playing on Wednesday afternoons in the Stafford Veterens Bowling league and
6 playing on Thursday afternoons in the Stafford 55 Bowling League. Both leagues start at the
beginning of April. The Veterens League continues to the end of September and the 55 League until
the end of August. Every team plays an equal number of home and away matches. In both leagues the
match starts with games played by 3 pairs and (usually after a break for tea) 4 singles games; so up to
10 players from each team play each week. The results of the league matches and competitions are
posted on the website bowlsresults.co.uk
Both leagues hold competitions for singles, pairs and triples. Stafford Phoenix runs its own drawn
doubles competition. Currently the fee for each inivdual entering a competiiton is £1. The 2 Riverway
greens are available on Monday afternoons for practice or for social bowling during the bowling
season. It is not necessary to be experienced or an expert to play in a league team, although some
practice would be advisable before joining a league team.
Annual Fees for the 2025 season are:-
Social bowling on Monday afternoons at Riverway greens £14pp
One day as a league player either on Wednesday or Thursday £26pp
Two days as a league player on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons £45. League players can also
use the Riverway greens on Monday afternoons for social bowling or practice
Payment of fees is via a payment slip in the November newsletter. For further information contact
Anne Mace tel 01785 282357
Len Westwood-Originator of Phoenix
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Friendly reminder. PHOENIX AGM Meeting Friday November 1st.
New PHOENIX Logo
Many thanks to Lynda & Sue, members of our Art Group, for the updated logo. Brilliant work ladies!
Rachmaninov’s Valentine Romance concert at Victoria Hall
Alan & Leonie have arranged an outing to the Victoria Hall on February 14th. 2025. Reservation details will be included in the NOVEMBER edition of your PHOENIX Newsletter.
NEW PHOENIX ACTIVITY GROUP-CHESS CLUB
Reservations are now closed for this event.
Phoenix Open garden event. August 8th
Re the outing to the Worcester Christmas Fayre on Nov. 28th. Please send your application in ASAP as one coach is already full.
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Save the date: Saturday December 7th, Proms Spectacular
After a very successful Proms Night last year, we intend to repeat the outing this year.
As ticket prices are not yet available, details for the concert will appear in the November Newsletter
but will have a shorter deadline for replies. Alan & Leonie
Save the date- FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th
The rain did not dampen the spirits of our Phoenix friends, who enjoyed a fabulous day out in the Lake District. Photo gallery coming soon….
Thank you Prue
David, showing our appreciation to Prue, who has been Group Leader for the Gentle Exercise Group for 13 years. Thank you for your commitment Prue, and thank you to Sue who who now takes on the role of GL.
SOLOS Luncheon Group
Some of the members of our SOLO LUNCHEON GROUP enjoyed the food and chat in the conservatory at The 3 Hammers Bistro at Coven today.
80th. Anniversary of D DAY event, June 7th.
Many thanks to members who supported our D Day event and to the fabulous entertainer, Lola Lamour
Guess who has located the bench dedicated to Len Westwood on the Chase?
Congratulations to the winners of the recent Phoenix Drawn Doubles held at Riverway on Mon. 27th.May 2024
Outing to The Lake District on TUESDAY 9th. JULY is now fully booked. Please contact Patti if you would like to join the waiting list.
Thank you!
And the ladies did a brilliant job changing the planned itinerary at the last minute when the river cruise was cancelled due to high water levels .
Date for your diary: Wednesday AUGUST 21st.
Full details and Booking form will be included in the MAY edition of your PHOENIX Newsletter.
Thursday 55 BowlingLeague Phoenix A team
Pictured above are the Thursday 55 Bowling
League Phoenix A team at their annual lunch with
special guests Barbara and Brian (centre)
who will be known to many of our members.
Both were formidable bowlers being very difficult to
beat and won many trophies over the years.
Despite being well into their 90s they continued to
participate in both indoor and outdoor bowling
activities until 2021.
NEW – Tea & Chat Afternoon
Sadly, support for the monthly coffee morning has dwindled since the recent move to The Barley Mow, Milford, and these are now discontinued. A monthly Tea & Chat at The Wildwood will now replace the coffee mornings. These afternoon sessions will take place on the 1st Tuesday each month from 2pm. Please join us if you can and feel free to bring a friend who may be interested in joining the Phoenix Club – meeting dates are Feb 6th, Mar 5th & Apr 2nd. Meg & Robin
Due to popular demand-SECOND COACH ADDED! Outing to Stratford Upon Avon on Tuesday April 16th
Members on the wait list will be contacted. If anyone else wants to book, please contact Alison ASAP
Enjoy free time sightseeing before meeting up for at 3.15pm for a leisurely boat trip on the River Avon.
Due to popular demand-SECOND COACH ADDED Outing to The Black Country Museum on Tuesday May 7th.
Step into the 1940s, 50s and 60s and experience the hustle and bustle of the new high street. Try pork baps in the 1950s Marsh & Baxter. Meet new historic characters, spot vintage transport, and don’t forget to listen to the Talking Clock or ‘Dial-a-Disc’ in our beautiful 1960s telephone box.
Just Announced: Outing to the Victoria Hall, Hanley on Friday May 3rd. 2024
- The BBC Philharmonic Conductor/soloist Julian Rachlin for an evening of Mozart and Dvořák.Programme
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- Violin Concerto No 3 in G major, K 216(23 mins)
- Symphony No 36 in C major ‘Linz’, K 425(30 mins)
- Antonín Dvořák
- ‘Largo’ from Symphony No. 9 in E minor, ‘From the New World’, Op 95(38 mins)
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Date for your diary – Outing to Chavenage House in the Cotswolds, followed by visit to Tetbury and The National Arboretum, Westonbirt – Wednesday 22nd May.
Chavenage House has been much used in TV and film period dramas, including Poldark.
Full details and Booking Form will be included in the February edition of your Phoenix Newsletter