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.

Many thanks to members who supported our D Day event and to the fabulous entertainer, Lola Lamour

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 . 

Full details and Booking form will be included in the MAY edition of your PHOENIX Newsletter.

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. 

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

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.

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.

• The BBC Philharmonic Conductor/soloist Julian Rachlin for an evening of Mozart and Dvořák.Programme
  • • Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
    • 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)

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

Over 100 members enjoyed our AGM/Christmas Party. Many thanks to Patti and her team for a fabulous event.

THIS OUTING IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.

Walton Village Hall.

Contact Bill for more details

New members welcome!

Karen Gomyo, a sensational Japanese born violinist, makes her debut in our series and will show exactly why in Tchaikovsky’s glorious concerto. The rest of the programme is high voltage with John Storgårds bringing his special virtuosity to Sibelius’s symphonic portrait of a nation awakening to freedom.

Full details and booking slip will be included in the NOVEMBER edition of your Newsletter.

Patti arranged perfect weather for the outing to The Shrewsbury Flower Show

We meet at Walton Village Hall, at 1.00 pm-1.45 pm, during school term time only. No experience necessary. Contact Group Leader, Sue for more details (phone number is in your Phoenix Newsletter)

The Autumn term commences on Wednesday SEPTEMBER 6th.

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Say hello to our Advanced Line Dancing Group members and their lovely teacher, Linda (Front row, centre). Looks like the group may welcome a few more men.

Contact Group Leader, Fay, if you would like to join the group.

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A group of our members enjoyed a lovely day out at Llandudno. Patti even managed to arrange the sunshine!

Visit Kelham Island Museum which celebrates 300 years of Sheffield making history

You’ll hear the roar and feel the rumble of the mighty River Don Engine

During your visit you’ll have a chance to:

• See the pioneering Sheffield Simplex cars and more in the Transport Galleries
• Step back in time as you stroll along the cobbles of Little Mesters Street
• Explore the Hawley Tool Collection, chronicling centuries of skilled craftsmanship and precision manufacturing
• See the Crossley Gas Engine and Die-Sinkers Workshop in action
• Find out about life on the home front in Sheffield in the 1916 House 

Then when it’s time to recharge your batteries, there are plenty of treats to be had in the Island Café Bar – there’s even a traditional pub on-site, The Millowners Arms.

Enjoy a pie/Pea lunch while cruising on the Sheffield & Tilsley canal

Full details and reservation form will be included in the AUGUST edition of your Newsletter. Book early to avoid disappointment.