May Moments

Here are our offerings for May. If you have a suggestion, please let us know and we will add it to the list.

May 22 - 7pm Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night, Vue Cinema, Cheshire Oaks

Mark Haddon’s celebrated, multi-award-winning novel is beautifully and imaginatively adapted into a stage play for the first time. Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears’ dead dog, Wellington. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in his book to solve the mystery. He has an extraordinary brain, exceptional at maths but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. Go to the website to book your seat, then meet in the Foyer at 6:45pm. 

April Activities

Here are our offerings for April. If you have a suggestion, please let us know and we will add it to the list.

April 14 - 7:45pm Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog, Theatre Clwyd

A theatrical journey through the prose writing of Dylan Thomas. Barbara Shapton has a ticket for Monday night in the Gallery area (unreserved seating). The cost is £9.50 concessions or £11.50 for you young folk. See www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk for more info and to book. Let her know if you're coming and she will meet you in the bar beforehand.

April 24 - 7pm Vikings Live from the British Museum, Vue Cinema, Cheshire Oaks

Broadcast directly from the British Museum comes this cinematic event. Showcasing the British Museum’s new, major exhibition Vikings: Live from the British Museum invites you to see behind the scenes of this exciting new exhibition. With an introduction from Michael Wood and Exhibition Curator Gareth Williams you’ll experience the magic of this fascinating exhibition from the comfort of Vue cinemas! Go to the website to book your seat, then meet in the Foyer at 6:45pm. 

Other items of interest 

You may enjoy attending one of these other events that have been suggested by our members:

• April 19-21, Chester Food, Drink and Lifestyle Festival, Chester Racecourse. With over 25,000 people expected this Easter on the Chester Racecourse, right in the heart of the city, he Chester Food Drink & Lifestyle Festival is the biggest event of its type to take place anywhere in the UK this Easter. Over 150 exhibitors highlight the best the county, region and country has to offer and means that for your, the visitor it is simply a wonderful culinary experience. See more on the website.
• April 14-20, National Gardening Week, Ness Botanic Gardens. A week long programme of events, talks, demonstrations and activities for all the family. Check their website for all the details.

Mix it up in March

Here are our offerings for March. If you have a suggestion, please let us know and we will add it to the list.

March 22 - 7pm "Field Notes" music and art, Bickerton Village Hall.
Tim and Lui are going to this musical evening and thought other members may be interested. Bickerton Village Hall is the first venue in Cheshire to host an evening of creative magic with internationally renowned artists,'Field Notes' is a unique collaboration that proves it's the unfamiliar creative experiences which are often the most memorable and intense. Using old county maps and graphic scores as common starting points, composer Howard Skempton and artist Matthew Harris have each created a brand new work for this performance. Harris' freestanding textile artwork of old maps will transform our village hall into a gallery and a concert hall as four of BCMG perform Skempton's new piece 'Field Notes'. Skempton's joyous, sparse enigmatic music has featured at the BBC Proms and has been widely performed by many of the UK's top orchestras and ensembles. Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm. Tickets are £8 and include a Ploughman's, and there will be a bar. Ring Carol Shadbolt at 01829 782392 or email her at shadboltcarol@gmail.com for tickets.

March 27 - 7pm AGM and Dinner at the Cheshire Cat 

This year we are going to hold the AGM as an evening event, rather than have it as part of our monthly coffee morning, so that more of you can join us. We will have the AGM first at 7pm, then those who would like to can stay on for dinner. It will be at the Cheshire Cat in Christelton, please add the date to your calendar so you don't forget.

Other items of interest 
You may enjoy attending one of these other events that have been suggested by our members:

• Various dates, Everyman and Playhouse Theatres. Simon is looking for members who may be going with him to a variety of different plays that will be on in Liverpool during March, April, May, June and July. Sample offerings are Twelfth Night, This May Hurt a Bit, and Spring Awakening. Please contact him directly if you are interested.
• March 8th, Hoole Community Centre, International Women's Day. Each year around the world, International Women's Day is celebrated on 8 March.  Hundreds of events are held not just on this date but throughout March to mark the economic, political and social achievements of women. Activities arranged included, music and dance performances, market stalls, displays and information, tombola, raffle, and cafe.

Fun in February

Here are our offerings for February. If you have a suggestion, please let us know and we will add it to the list.

February 4 - "12 Years a Slave" at the Vue Cinema in Cheshire Oaks 

A few members are going to see the 19:15 showing of this film, if you are interested contact Renee. She will be at the cinema around 19:10, at at Frankie & Benny's from 18:45 if you want to meet for a drink first. If you sign up for Super Tuesday you can get reduced price tickets whenever you go on a Tuesday. If you cannot make Tuesdays and you have an Orange (EE) phone, you also have Orange Wednesdays! There are some good movies on at the moment, and coming up in the next few weeks, so we hope to have a few more outings to the cinema. Don't forget you can also book tickets for Live Feed events (opera, ballet, theatre) at the Vue Cinemas so checkout what they are offering and let the other members know if you are interesting in attending any of them. These are really good, they give you an opportunity to see something you would otherwise miss.

February 13 (or 15) - "Useless Beauty" at the Forum Theatre in Chester 

Tickets are only £7, and Viv is planning on going either on the 13th or 15th, depending on who wants to go along and when. Book now for this exciting new play or call the Box Office on 01244 341296, then let Viv know when you are going.

February 20 - 7:30 Dinner at the Cock O Barton, Malpas 

It has been a while since we have all been together for dinner, and at this time of year we really need something to look forward to. Lynda has bagged us a 50% off voucher at the Cock O Barton, so this will be a really good deal. We have booked a table for 12, but we could squeeze in a couple more. If you would like to join us, please email Barbara G. 

PLANNING AHEAD
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March 27 - Don't forget to put the Newcomers AGM into your calendar

This year we are going to hold the AGM as an evening event, rather than have it as part of our monthly coffee morning, so that more of you can join us. We will have the AGM first at 7pm, then those who would like to can stay on for dinner. It will be at the Cheshire Cat in Christelton, please add the date to your calendar so you don't forget.