Patti has arranged an outing to Portmeirion via Snowdonia National Park
Date for your diary. Wednesday September 5th.
Date for your diary: Friday August 11th.
Date for your diary. Tuesday July 4th.
Thanks to Alison for organising the outing to BLETCHLEY PARK.
MAGICAL MENDELSSOHN- 5th May
Places available!
Outing to Bramall Hall, now FULLY BOOKED
Mystery Trip-January 2023-Click to view photographs
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!
Date for your diary-WEDNESDAY 22nd. March
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.
MONDAY ZUMBA GOLD GROUP
Our members enjoyed their CHRISTMAS themed session with Aby Kate, followed by coffee & cake in the Bod.
Singles Christmas Lunch
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 outing to Victoria Hall on FRIDAY, March 3rd. 2022
Last call for the outing to VICTORIA HALL, HANLEY on FRIDAY 3rd MARCH. BBC PHILAMONIC. See your NEWSLETTER for FULL DETAILS.
Art Group Christmas Lunch
The members of our Art Group enjoyed their Christmas Lunch at Coffee Pot on the Chase at Silverslade Lodge.
Bath Christmas Markets-click for more photographs
Many thanks to Patti for organising a very successful outing to the beautiful city of Bath.
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
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 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)
