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
Art Group Festive lunch
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.