Charity Christmas Concert December, 15th. December 2018

Many thanks to Jeremy Wheeler, who organised a Christmas Concert by THE STAFFORD ORCHESTRA.

ROYAL CROWN DERBY – TUESDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2019

ROYAL CROWN DERBY – TUESDAY 26th FEBRUARY 2019

In the morning we have a tour of the factory to discover how each item of English fine bone china is made and see how the artisans create the beautiful pieces that are cherished throughout the world. See the full journey that the wares take from clay to the final gilded products. We then visit the visitor centre and museum with an exhibition showing some of the earliest and rarest pieces produced in Derby history and the most comprehensive collection of Derby Porcelain to be seen anywhere in the world. Lunch in the 1750 Tea Room will consist of a selection of freshly made sandwiches, assorted mini quiche, sausage rolls and spicy potato wedges or chips; fresh fruit scones served with jam and clotted cream, a selection of cakes, tea or coffee. After lunch visit the shop, which offers a selection of best quality and slightly imperfect tableware patterns covering classic to contemporary designs, giftware, commemoratives, and a range of paperweights, all with 10% discount.

Singing for Pleasure

Good news!

Please see the following message from Janet Palmer.

Dear Members

I am pleased to announce that the Singing for Pleasure Group will be able to restart on the third Wednesday morning of the month starting in September under the leadership of Carol Wilkes and with Zoe Bonnell as pianist. The dates will be 19th September, 17th October, 21st November and the 19th December from 10 am to 11.30 am.

WARNERS Holiday, CRICKET ST. THOMAS, MAY 2018

Thanks to Jim Bergin for the following photographs.

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Hunstanton and Thursford Spectacular, December 2017

Many thanks to Pat Wilkinson for organising a second outing to the THURSFORD SPECTACULAR

: Thanks to Pat Wilkinson for organising the holiday (Top left)

Thanks to James Bergin for the photographs.

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New Activity Group: ZUMBA GOLD

You are invited to attend a TASTER session of a new group, ZUMBA GOLD

on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7th. at 2.00 pm at Berkswich Methodist Church Hall, Walton on the Hill. The session will last for one hour and the cost will be £1!

If there is enough interest, I plan to continue the class as a regular activity group for our members. The attendance fee will be £2.50 per session, to cover hire of the hall and cost of a qualified teacher from GROOVE ACADEMY, Stafford.

http://www.grooveacademy.co.uk/aerobic-classes/

All the fun of Zumba but without the bouncing and twisting. You can still get a good workout in the class. Also perfect if you are new to exercise.

Zumba Gold is perfect for

Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba^®class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity.

How It Works

The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba^®choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.

Benefits

Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance!

For more information, please contact Rose Gwilt

Charity Donations

At the Annual General Meeting, members were asked to vote for four of the following charities to support for the next twelve months:

MASE (MONTHLY ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT EVENING)

MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE

KATHARINE HOUSE

HOME START

DONNA LOUISE TRUST

STAFFS WILDLIFE TRUST

Members voted to continue to support KATHARINE HOUSE, STAFFS WILDLIFE TRUST, MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE and replace HOME START with DONNA LOUISE TRUST.

Please click on the links below for more information:

http://www.donnalouisetrust.org/

http://www.midlandsairambulance.com/

https://www.khhospice.org.uk/

http://www.staffs-wildlife.org.uk/

Art Group lunch at Weston Hall

Some of the members of the Art Group enjoyed a pre Christmas lunch together at Weston Hall.

Spring holiday in Brighton May 15th-19th 2017

Thanks to Pat Hayward for arranging a short break to Brighton on May 15th. 2017

Our members enjoyed a five night break at the Mercure Brighton Seafront Hotel

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

: Shirley Ball welcomes our guests

: Raffle in aid of Staffs Wildlife Trust

: Thankyou to our catering team

: Check out the concentration

: Eddie checking the answers

: Jeremy whispers the answer to Elizabeth

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.

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

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

Bob and Doreen enjoying a well deserved cup of tea.

Charities

At the Annual General Meeting on September 21st. 2015, members voted to support the following four LOCAL charities:

KATHERINE HOUSE HOSPICE

Katharine House provides free hospice care services in Mid Staffordshire for people faced with an illness that cannot be cured.

https://www.khhospice.org.uk/

MIDLANDS AIR AMBULANCE

Midlands Air Ambulance is the charity responsible for funding and operating three air ambulances serving the communities of six Midlands counties: Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Worcestershire and the West Midlands. This constitutes the largest air ambulance operating region in the UK.

Since 1991, the charity has responded to more than 43,000 missions averaging 2,000 per year, making it one of the longest established and busiest air ambulance organisations in the UK.

The charity’s three aircraft each carry a crew comprising pilot, two paramedics or flight doctors plus full life-support medical equipment. Operating from strategically located regional airbases, 90 per cent of the region is within reach within eight minutes.

http://www.midlandsairambulance.com/

STAFFORDSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST

Staffordshire Wildlife Trust is the county’s leading nature conservation charity.

Their mission is to protect and enhance the wildlife and wild places of Staffordshire and to promote understanding, enjoyment and involvement in the natural world.