Wednesday, 12 September 2012

Autumn Activities

Now that we are all back from our various trips around the world, we can get back on track and enjoy ourselves at any or all of the many upcoming events for September, October and November.



September 19th - Film Night at Cheshire Oaks. This month we are going to see the new film Anna Karenina by Tolstoy. The film starts at 7:30, and we are going to meet for a pre-theatre drinks and nibbles at Frankie & Benny's. Meet us there any time after 6:30pm, or at the cinema. If you have Orange on your mobile you can use your Orange Wednesdays to get 2 for 1 tickets.

September 28th - This month we are having Afternoon Tea at Croes Howell, with splendid views over the Cheshire countryside. The cost is £12.95 for two people, which includes finger sandwiches, scone, shortbreads, mini welsh cakes and Bara brith, and a hot beverage of your choice. Meet us there at 2:30pm for a very tasty afternoon.

October 11th - Canonbah Bridge Wine Evening - this is a very special wine tasting event at Mitchell's Wine Bar, Tattenhall. We have booked a table for 10 people, but we can add more if necessary. There will follow a 4 course dinner and coffee, and with each course they will serve a different wine from the Canonbah portfolio. Meet there at 7:30pm for dinner at 8pm. Contact Barbara George to reserve your place at this event.

October 17th - We return to our monthly coffee morning at the Cheshire Cat. Meet us there at 10am. Some members usually stay on for lunch. 

October 21st - Join us for Sunday Lunch at the Egerton Arms, a great character pub in the heart of the Cheshire plains. Food ranges from toad in the hole or steak & kidney pie to Lobster Thermidor. Meet us there at 1:00pm.

October 25th - Motown Night at Croes Howell, the evening includes a three course meal and dancing to Motown music provided by A-KAY.  The cost is £29.95 per person.


We are also looking for ideas for walks and hikes. If you are planning a walk this month and would like company along the way, please let us know.

Monday, 16 July 2012

August Activities

Since many of our members are away on holiday or visiting families in other parts of the world, we have not planned many activities for August.

August 15th - Please note that the monthly meeting will not be the usual coffee morning at the Cheshire Cat, instead we will meet at the Red Lion in Doddleston for lunch. Meet us there at 12pm.

August 21st - Pub Night at Pant Yr Ochain, Gresford Nr Wrexham. Meet us there at 7:00pm.

We have a lot of exciting things planned for September, so once they are confirmed we will email you to let you know what they are. We will also post them here on the blog, so watch this space! Don't forget you can have updates to our blog sent directly to your email address, just scroll down to the bottom of this page, enter your email address, and click Submit. It is that easy, and we will be able to notify you every time we add activities to the blog.

Tuesday, 17 April 2012

Summer events



Here are the events for June and July, let us know if you are interested in attending any of them.


16 June - 8pm  "War Horse" Open House Cinema, Chester Amphitheatre
Viewings of classic films in the open air. Meet at the amphitheatre just before the show. Check their website for other films and times. If by any chance it's stopped raining and you'd like to go, let us know. 

19June - 4:30pm  "Breakfast at Tiffany's" Open House Cinema, Chester Amphitheatre
Viewings of classic films in the open air. Meet at the amphitheatre just before the show. Check their website for other films and times. If by any chance it's stopped raining and you'd like to go, let us know.


1 July - 1:00pm  Sunday Lunch, 1539 Restaurant, Chester
Cost is £14.50 for two courses. Meet at the restaurant (at Chester Racecourse) at 12:45. Please let us know if you would like to join us because we have to reserve a table and let them know what we would like off the menu.


3 July - 7:30pm  American Exchange Concert, Eaton Hall
Exchange students from across the USA will be playing. Contact Betty for tickets (£8 adults, £4 children).

6 July - 8pm  Liverpool Philharmonic and Chester Festival Chorus, Chester Cathedral
For more information and to o reserve your seat go to the Festival website. Pat and Jacqui will be going, so contact them if you would like to meet before the concert. The brass section of the Liverpool Philharmonic will also be playing on Saturday 7 July from 11am at Chester Town Hall. Tickets are £5 on the door.


14 July - 7:30pm  Farewell to Heather and Greg, Croes Howell, Llay, nr Wrexham
Come and join us as we say a sad goodbye to Heather and Greg, and wish them well in their time in India. Check their website for details, location, and menu.

19 July - 10:30am  RHS Flower Show, Tatton Park
We will meet in Chester and car share to the event.

22 July - 7:30pm  Summer Pop Concert, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
Will will meet earlier for a meal in Liverpool. See www.liverpoolphil.com for info, there are still a few tickets left in the  Mid and Rear Circle priced at £21 and £16, you need to book soon.

25 July - 11am  Nantwich Agricutural and Cheese Show
See www.nantwichshow.co.uk for details and tickets - it is a bit cheaper to buy tickets in advance than on the day. The No. 84 bus leaves every 1/2 hour from Chester Town Hall and drops you at the ground, or you can drive there and park in the nearby field (could be muddy if it is raining). Jim, Barbara, Betty and Len will be getting the no. 84 bus at 10.25 from Chester Bus Station, so you can meet them at the bus station or at the event. The return bus fare is £4.60.



May events


Here are the events for May, let us know if you are interested in attending any of them.


4 May - 7: 30pm Film Night, Theatre Clwyd, Mold
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, meet at 7.30pm in the bar at theatre.


19 May- 10:30am  Circular walk and lunch, Cholmondely Arms
Meet in the car park of Cholmondely Arms, Cholmondely (parking space limited - so carpool if you can) for a 5 mile circular walk followed by lunch at Cholmondely Arms.


25 May - 10am Dorothy Clive Gardens and Wollerton Old Hall Gardens, Market Drayton
Visit to both gardens with Afternoon Tea somewhere.  Meet in the Cheshire Cat car park (to be confirmed), and we will car share with contribution towards petrol. 



25 May - 7:30pm Musical Evening at St Werburgh's Church, Chester
A fundraising event for Michael's Whatever appeal. All kinds of music to suite everyone. £5 on the door and raffles.