Summer Strawberry Spectacular, July 23rd. 2016

 On July 23rd. Jeremy & Anne Wheeler hosted a Strawberry Spectacular event in their beautiful garden.
Refreshments of strawberries and cream,buttered and jam scones with hot and soft drinks were provided.
The Eric Newton Jazz Band enhanced a wonderful sunny afternoon with their Traditional Jazz program.
Many thanks to Jeremy and Anne Wheeler and their team of Phoenix members and The Eric Newton Jazz Band.

 

 

Photo`s provided by David Walthorne and Jim Bergin

 

Outing to Llangollen June 21st. 2016

Many thanks to Pat Hayward for organising the outing to Llangollen, which included a two hour cruise on the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

Pat also managed to organise the sunshine!

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Thanks to David Walthorne and Jim Bergin for the photographs.

 

Coffee & Quiz Morning April 13th. 2016

Coffee & Quiz Morning April 13th. 2016

Many thanks to everyone who supported our Coffee Morning and helped to raise £50

for 

THE STAFFS WILDLIFE TRUST

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Photos by Rose Gwilt

 

Thanks to Pat Hayward for organising the outing to the National Space Centre.

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Photos by Cynthia and Tony Brough

Christmas Tree Festival 2015

 

Many thanks to members who supported the Christmas Tree Festival at St. Mary’s Church.

And a HUGE THANKYOU to Linda Sadler who created the PHOENIX star and the matching PHOENIX decorations for our tree.

PHOENIX FOR CHRISTMAS TREE

 

Linda and I enjoyed decorating the tree in the church.

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Walton Village Hall Open Day October 31ST. 2015

 Our Phoenix group were pleased to accept the invitation to help celebrate the refurbishment of our village hall on October 31st.

We welcomed the opportunity to showcase our activity club with members of the public and other groups, including:

The National Trust, Flair Dance Academy, Chase Flower Club, The W I AND Walton Parish Council.

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Gill Bentley (centre) opened the event.

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Veronica, one of our talented ladies from our Craft Group who helped to make the bunting.

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The Nativity display was created by our Craft Group approx. 20 years ago!

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Bob and Doreen enjoying a well  deserved cup of tea.

 

 

 

Coffee & Chat

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17 members of the Gentle Exercise Group enjoyed coffee and chat and lots of laughs yesterday morning at the Canalside Café, Great Haywood.

Many thanks to our group leader, Prue Bradley for organising the event, which was so much fun, we will do it again on FRIDAY August 7th. at 10.30am.

Who needs a Speaker. We are happy talking to each other.

http://www.canalsidefarm.co.uk/

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Thank you from The Monthly Alzheimers Support Evening Group

I would like to share the following message which I have  received from Elaine and Jim Dunlop

 

Hello Rosemary

Thank you for asking The Mase to come along to talk to the coffee morning last Wednesday, and for the warm welcome Jim and I were given.

We are very grateful to all who attended the group for the donation of £85 from the raffle, and the auction of the two paintings.

Jim & Elaine Dunlop

Rose Gwilt

Day trip to Bath

 

We enjoyed a day trip to the lovely city of Bath yesterday. The highlights included a visit to the magnificent Abbey, a walk along the famous Royal Crescent and afternoon tea at one of the oldest house in Bath, Sally Lunn’s  and a little window shopping:)

http://www.sallylunns.co.uk/

Bath Abbey

Bath Abbey

Enjoying the buskers outside the Abbey

Enjoying the buskers outside the Abbey

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The Royal Crescent

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History outing to Arley Hall & Gardens Wednesday 6th August 2014

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Many thanks to Janet Palmer for organising an outing to Arley Hall & Gardens.
We enjoyed the delightful gardens in the sunshine, an informative tour of Arley Hall, a visit to the chapel and a delicious lunch in the Tudor Barn Restaurant.

 

For folks who were unable to join us on the trip, check out the website:

 http://www.arleyhallandgardens.com/

Disney Channel to make first UK production and its chosen Arley as its location.

 

Evermoor, about an American teen who is uprooted from her city home in the US for a new start in England, will be filmed at Arley Hall. It will be produced by Liverpool-based Lime Pictures, the company behind Hollyoaks and The Only Way is Essex. Due to air this autumn, it will be the first UK production to be shown on the Disney Channel.

 

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