Members of our Art Group enjoyed a festive lunch at SPRING SLADE, Cannock Chase
Merry Christmas from Aby Kate & members of the Monday Zumba Gold Group
AGM/Christmas Party
Over 100 members enjoyed our AGM/Christmas Party. Many thanks to Patti and her team for a fabulous event.
By popular demand! A return visit to The Down Inn.
THIS OUTING IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.
Art Group: MONDAY 10am-12pm
Walton Village Hall.
Contact Bill for more details
New members welcome!
Members enjoyed a outing to Sheffield Kelham Island & a boat trip on the Sheffield Canal with traditional ‘pie and peas lunch’.
Just announced! Outing to The World of Glass on Tuesday March 5th. 2024
Just Announced! Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto at the Victoria Hall, Hanley on 2nd February 2024
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.
NEW SCRABBLE GROUP, MONDAY September 11th. at Baswich Library. 2.00 pm. FREE ADMISSION
Shrewsbury Flower Show
Patti arranged perfect weather for the outing to The Shrewsbury Flower Show
Beginners Line Dancing Group welcomes new members
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.
A group of members enjoyed a visit to Bala Lake Steam Railway & ERdDIG
Click on link above to view photographs.
Advanced Line Dancing Group welcomes new members
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.
Fun & Friendship at the seaside
Click on link above to view photographs.
A group of our members enjoyed a lovely day out at Llandudno. Patti even managed to arrange the sunshine!
Just Announced! Outing to Sheffield Industrial Museum, followed by a luncheon cruise on the Sheffield & Tinsley canal. Date: Thursday October 5th.
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.
JUST ANNOUNCED! Friday 20th October, 2023 – Victoria Hall, Hanley Tchaikovsky’s Fifth
DVOŘÁK
Carnival Overture
BEETHOVEN
Piano Concerto No.4
TCHAIKOVSKY
Symphony No.5
Full details will be included in the AUGUST edition of your Newsletter
Date for your diary: Saturday 2nd December, Proms Night Spectacular at The Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Join the award-winning British Police Symphony Orchestra for their Proms Night Spectacular at The Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Full details will be included in the August edition of your Phoenix Newsletter
Date for your diary: December 14th. CHATSWORTH at CHRISTMAS
Full details will be included in the August edition of your Newsletter.
Coronation Celebration 12th May 2023
Many thanks to Patti for organising our Phoenix Coronation celebration party. As Tina said ‘You are simply the BEST!’
Outing to Portmeirion via The National Park Wednesday 6th. September
Only 8 spaces available. If you would like to make a reservation, contact Patti asap.
Line Dancing Groups update
We are pleased to announce that a NEW Line Dancing Group for BEGINNERS has been added to our Regular Activities on Wednesday’s, during Term time only. Time: 1.00pm-1.45 pm. Newcomers welcome. No experience necessary. £2.50 per session, to be paid in advance. For more information or to pre book, please contact Jeremy, who will refer you to the new Group Leader.
Congratulations!
2023 Phoenix players drawn doubles tournament, played 30th May at Riverway.
Congratulations to the winners, Pam & Graham and runners up Jenny & Peter
King Charles 111 Coronation Celebration
On Friday 12th. May, our members enjoyed a Fish & Chip Lunch, followed by entertainment by Julie A Scott from Liverpool. Julie’s repertoire included popular songs from the 1940’s to the 1990’s and a selection of songs from Last Night of The Proms. Many thanks to Patti who worked tirelessly and with such enthusiasm to arrange another successful event for our members.
Thanks to Peter for the selection of photographs.
Our event organiser & Hostess, Patti (below)
Congratulations!
I should like to pay credit to the enormous effort put into this event by David and Robin, who was Quizmaster. Patti and Keith gave essential support with refreshments. Although I didn’t participate, I was around during the event and can report that there was a great atmosphere of friendship and pleasure generated by the occasion which was attended by 12 teams of 4 from four Phoenix Clubs in the Stafford area. Jeremy
Longer Walking Group- Congratulations John!
The members of the Longer Walking Group enjoyed a walk in the Coalport area yesterday. After the walk, everyone celebrated John’s special Birthday with chocolate cake.
Congratulations John
SHREWSBURY FLOWER SHOW
Limited Availability!
Sold out!
SKITTLES GROUP
Our SKITTLES GROUP welcomes new members. No need to book. See your Newsletter for details.
Congratulations to the winning team.
Craft Group
We as a group have worked on a variety of different projects involving a great variety
of skills. It is flexible enough that if any one has a particular craft skill they can do that with us but in the
company of a very sociable and friendly group. New members welcome!
Group Leader: Gabrielle Cummings
Date for your diary, Tuesday JUNE 13th.
Date for your diary. Enjoy a ride on the Bala Lake Steam Railway, followed by a visit to Erddig House & Gardens (National Trust).Full details and booking form will be included in the MAY edition of your Phoenix Newsletter. BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment!