Many thanks to Patti for organising a very successful outing to the beautiful city of Bath.
Bath Christmas Markets-click for more photographs
Date for your diary-AGM November 24th 2023
Annual General Meeting November 2022
Many thanks to members who attended the AGM yesterday. Everyone enjoyed the talk by our Speaker, Joanne Massey, about her life working for Lord Lichfield at Shugborough Hall. Thanks to Patti & Keith and their team of helpers for providing the seasonal refreshments.
Christmas Photographs please
As I mentioned at the AGM, I need some photographs from Group Leaders so that I can update our website. Photographs of your Christmas ‘activities’ would be most welcome. Rose
Thank you from Patti
As I was in charge of the Refreshments at the AGM I would like to say a big THANK YOU to everyone
who kindly offered to lend me a hand to make it a great occasion.
Mulled Wine – Keith, Bob and Shirley
Teas & Coffees – Sandra & Pam
Mince Pies – Mary and Alison
Taking your Orders – Rose
And to the numerous Members who volunteered their help with collecting cups and glasses, washing up, tidying and packing away
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU.
Patti
Spaces still available- BEETHOVEN’S 5TH – BBC PHILHARMONIC AT VICTORIA HALL, HANLEY ON FRIDAY, 3RD MARCH2023 @ 7.30 P.M.
Usual pick up points, direct to the theatre. Cost £41 per person which includes travel and a seat in the circle.
Booking deadline: MONDAY 9th January 2023
Everyone knows the first four notes of Beethoven’s Fifth, but if that’s all you know, you’re in for an incredible surprise when Ben Gernon and the BBC Philharmonic set out on one of music’s greatest adventures. Complimenting this will be the smouldering passions and rapid-fire wit of Ravel’s G Major Piano Concerto played by Juan Pérez Floristán
NEW Military History Group
The group will meet on the 2nd Saturday of each month in the Bromage Room from 12th. November.
We arrange for speakers to talk about military history from all periods. Attendees are invited to bring along memorabilia.
Join us from 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Group Leader: Liz Pettit
Attendance: £1.50
Fun Sing-along
Group Leaders: Meg and Robin Harvey
Our NEW singing group meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 10.30 am -12 noon in the Bromage Room at Walton Village Hall.
Fee £1.50The next 4 meetings will be on 18th January, 15th February, 15th March, 19th April
We sing a variety of popular songs from the 20’s through to Abba in the 70’s. Song sheets are provided along with keyboard accompaniment.
New Members welcome!
The Fun Singing group met on Weds 21 st December to celebrate the festive season with a selection of well known Christmas carols and songs. The 25 members who attended sang with joyful enthusiasm and enjoyed a selection of mince pies, cakes & biscuits with mulled wine, tea and coffee during the break. The group, which started in September, has been well attended by a growing number of members who enjoy singing a mixture of popular songs from the 20th century.
Outing to Bletchley Park-FULLY BOOKED
The visit to Bletchley Park on Monday 27th February is now Fully booked.
Mystery outing now FULLY BOOKED!
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Please contact Patti if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
We will remember them
David laid a wreath on behalf of our Walton Phoenix Club on Sunday 13th November
Date for your diary: ANNIE THE MUSICAL
ANNIE THE MUSICAL-MAY 10th. 2023, Regent Theatre SOT. Booking form will be included in the NOVEMBER edition of your Newsletter.
The smash-hit West End production of ANNIE, the world’s favourite family musical, returns to a city near you in 2023.
Set in 1930s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
Outing to the Dog Breeding Centre
New Outings organiser! New venue! Thank you for the photograph Alison.
NEW Fun Sing-Along Group
A new singing group will be making its debut on Wednesday 21st. September from 10.30am – 12 noon
Song sheets will be provided. Keyboard accompaniment.
All Phoenix members welcome.
NEW Zumba Gold Monday Class with Aby
Thank you to everyone who attended our trial classes. Despite the heat, we had a brilliant time with our new teacher. Aby is so professional, friendly, enthusiastic and motivating. If you are interested in joining our waiting list for the class, please contact Carol (phone number is in the Newsletter)
Check out Aby Kate’s website: https://abykate.co.uk/
The new term will commence on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 5th at 12.00 pm.
Pre payment per term will be required. £4.00 per week.
Please contact Group Leader, Carol for more details.
NEW Zumba Gold Thursday Class with Jackie
Start date: Thursday September 8th. 12.30 pm.
Pre booking per term required.
If you would like to join our waiting list, please contact Rose (phone number in Newsletter)
Classical Concert-Outing: Friday 18th November
GREIGS PIANO CONCERTO-HALLE ORCHESTRA at The Victoria Hall, Hanley
Our NEW Group Leaders, Alan and Leonie are delighted to announce that they have arranged their first concert for our members.
Grieg’s Piano Concerto
HUMPERDINCK
Hansel and Gretel Overture
GRIEG
Piano Concerto
DELIUS
Sleigh Ride
VIVALDI
Winter from Four Seasons
WALDTEUFEL
Skater’s Waltz
TCHAIKOVSKY
Nutcracker: selection
PROKOFIEV
Troika
Full details and Booking Form are included in the August edition of your Newsletter.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
CHRISTMAS CRUISE-TUESDAY DECEMBER 6th. and THURSDAY DECEMBER 8th. Both dates FULLY BOOKED. Please contact David if you would like your name to be added to the waiting list.
Please see your Newsletter for full details and booking form.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY on the outing to The Guide Dog breeding centre Leamington Spa- Book now to avoid disappointment.
An outing has been arranged to a NEW venue!
Guide Dog Breeding Centre
The National Centre, formerly known as the National Breeding Centre located just outside of Leamington Spa, is where our puppies begin their journey to become life-changing guide dogs. The centre has room to breed up to 1,500 puppies a year and, since opening our doors in 2011, we have now bred almost 11,000 puppies – that’s a lot of life-changer.
Total cost: £30.00
Full details and Booking Form will be included in the August edition of your Newsletter
NEW-Monthly QUIZ GROUP
The group will meet on the first Monday of each month at 2.00 pm. at Walton Village Hall.
The first meeting will be on Monday September 5th.
Entrance fee £1.50. All Phoenix members are welcome to attend
The outing to Dunham Massey & Speke Hall on Wednesday October 19th is now fully booked. If you would like your name added to the waiting list, please contact David.
An opportunity to visit Speke Hall Garden and Estate and Dunham Massey, a garden for all seasons, an ancient deer park and a house filled with treasures and stories.
Full details and Reservation form will be included in the AUGUST edition of your Newsletter
Speke Hall (below)
Our Saturday monthly SINGLES Lunch Club welcomes NEW members
See your Newsletter for reservation details.
New Line Dancing Group starting soon
Watch this space!
ZUMBA GOLD THURSDAY GROUP Update!
The Group is now full due to limited numbers
New members are invited to join our NEW class on Thursday September 8th.
Pre payment per term will be required. Please contact Group Leader, Rose, if you are interested.
Time for some practice to one of my favourites
This one is for you, Carol 🙂
Queens Platinum Jubilee June 29th 2022
New! Monthly Quiz Group
New member, Mike, a well-established quizmaster is bringing his experience to a completely new monthly Quiz group, starting soon. More details in the AUGUST edition of your Newsletter.
Date for your diary: Thursday December 8th.
Christmas canal cruise & Lyme Park
Full details and Booking form will be included in the AUGUST edition of your Newsletter.
Book early to avoid disappointment!
New Singing Group
A new singing group will be making its debut on Wed 21st Sept from 10.30am – 12 noon, Walton Village Hall in the Bromage room.
We will be singing a variety of popular songs from the 20th century bringing back memories of that golden age of musical medley from the 20s right through to Abba in the 70s. The singing will be very light-hearted with no hard practice as we are not a choir. Anyone can sing along with others in a group so why not give it a try.
Zumba Gold
Sadly, Nikkie has decided that it is time to move on, so we are working hard to find a replacement qualified teacher. Members will be contacted by e mail as soon as we have any news. Meanwhile, enjoy the Summer break and hope to see you in September.
Due to a cancellation, there are 2 places available on the outing to WELSHPOOL LLANFAIR STEAM RAILWAY and POWIS CASTLE (NATIONAL TRUST) WEDNESDAY AUGUST 17th 2022
David has arranges an day in Mid-Wales, with a delightful ride through beautiful countryside on the charming
Welshpool and Llanfair narrow-gauge steam railway, with the afternoon at the lovely house and
gardens of Powis Castle.
Full details of the outing and booking form will be included in the MAY edition of your Phoenix Newsletter.
PLEA FOR OUTINGS ORGANISERS
We have taken great pride over the years to offer a wide variety of outings in every Newsletter and would like to continue to do so.
Mike Jones our organiser for Symphony Concerts has now decided to retire so if you enjoy
attending these wonderful concerts please volunteer to take on this role, Mike would be very
happy to guide you through.
Please contact Pat Hayward if you would like to join our team of organisers. Help and advise always
available.