Our members enjoyed an outing to Bridgnorth Garden Centre, followed by a carvery and entertainment at THE DOWN INN. We received excellent feedback on the quality of the food and some of our members enjoyed the after lunch boogieing too!
A date for your NEW 2023 Diary! David has arranged an outing to two new venues: Bramall Hall, Stockport and The Science and Industry Museum on WEDNESDAY 22nd. March 2023. Full details and booking form will be included in the February edition of your Newsletter.
Our members enjoyed their CHRISTMAS themed session with Aby Kate, followed by coffee & cake in the Bod.
25 Phoenix members really enjoyed their Saturday Singles Christmas Lunch at The Moat House on Dec 10th. We had the Trussell Suite to ourselves complete with a roaring log fire, Christmas crackers, an excellent Christmas lunch with all the trimmings and even celebrated one of the diner’s birthdays. It was so good we instantly rebooked the venue for next Christmas.
Jenny
Last call for the outing to VICTORIA HALL, HANLEY on FRIDAY 3rd MARCH. BBC PHILAMONIC. See your NEWSLETTER for FULL DETAILS.
The members of our Art Group enjoyed their Christmas Lunch at Coffee Pot on the Chase at Silverslade Lodge.
Many thanks to Patti for organising a very successful outing to the beautiful city of Bath.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
The visit to Bletchley Park on Monday 27th February is now Fully booked.
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Please contact Patti if you would like to be added to the waiting list.
David laid a wreath on behalf of our Walton Phoenix Club on Sunday 13th November
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!
New Outings organiser! New venue! Thank you for the photograph Alison.
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.
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.
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)
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
Full details and Booking Form are included in the August edition of your Newsletter.
Book early to avoid disappointment.
Please see your Newsletter for full details and booking form.
An outing has been arranged to a NEW venue!
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
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
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)
See your Newsletter for reservation details.
Watch this space!
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 🙂
