25th Anniversary

In November this year, Newcomers to Chester will celebrate 25 years from its foundation - we can hardly believe it!
The celebration will take place a little early to catch the last summer weather (?!?), so please mark your calendar:

Saturday September 17, 2016

2:30 - 5:30

Afternoon Tea with Pimms

at Edgar House

a lovely, elegant venue in the heart of Chester, up on the city walls with views of the river.

We are looking forward to seeing you and having a great time!

Summer 2015

I know it is supposed to be the beginning of summer, but where is the sun? I hope it appears soon so we can have another truly British summer like last year. You cannot beat the English/Welsh landscape when the days are dry and balmy.

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

Museum Exhibitions

• June 11: Picturing Venice, Lady Lever Art Gallery. Jacqui is going to this exhibition on Thursday 11, June, but it is also on until 27 September in case you cannot make that date.

Musical Events

• June 30: Eaton Hall Concert, 7:30. Please contact Betty for more information and tickets/
• June 3-13: Chester Music Festival. Jacqui is going to the Sophie Rosa concert on June 5 at 8pm. If you are interested in going to any other event, please choose the date and let the other members know in case they would like to join you. 
• June 19: Tenovus Concert in Wrexham. Barbara G is in the choir, so come and support her and the charity by purchasing a ticket from her for the event.

Film Night

We are trying to make this a regular event, so if you want to see a special film, invite the group the last Wednesday of the previous month for something that is on in the first week of the following month. Let everyone know what you plan to see, where, and when - we are sure you will get a lot of film buddies!

Farewell Lunch for Luisa and Tim

As many of  you already know, Luisa and Tim are moving to be closer to their grandchildren. They have been wonderful longstanding members of  Newcomers and we are sorry to see them go. To help them celebrate their new ventures elsewhere (which have been delayed for various reasons), we hope to give them a good sendoff and have a glorious lunch sometime in the Summer. As soon as we have a firm date and location, we will let you know.

Spring 2015

At last we are beginning to see signs of spring, and an idea of what it could be like this summer if the weather systems allow! Hope your gardens are full of colourful bulbs and blossoms, and that you are ready for a year packed with interesting and exciting Newcomers events.

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

Theatre Evenings

Simon would like to attend a few events at the theatre in the next fews months. He has made some suggestions and some possible dates (see below). If you would like to go along, please contact him to arrange to meet, and book your tickets directly through the theatre:

• Wed 15/04: A Midsummer Night's Dream - Everyman Theatre
• July TBD: Arthur Miller's Hook - Everyman Theatre

Film Night

We wanted to make this a regular event, so we decided we would set a date to go to the cinema on the first Tue/Wed/Thu of the month, depending on who is going and what they are going to see. Watch our for email invitations, or if you want to see a special film, invite the group the last Wednesday of the previous month. Let everyone know what you plan to see, where, and when - we are sure you will get a lot of film buddies!

Afternoon Tea - Grosvenor Garden Centre - Monday April 20, 2:30pm

Barbara S. has suggested a fancy afternoon tea at the Grosvenor Garden Centre (just south of Chester on the Pulford/Rossett road). They do what sounds like a delicious spread @ £19.95 for two. The venue is a great place for browsing for gifts and food as well as garden stuff. She has booked a table for 6, please let her know if you would like to attend (even just for a quick cuppa!). You can also pop in on the day if you cannot commit in advance. 

Farewell Lunch for Luisa and Tim

As many of  you already know, Luisa and Tim are moving to be closer to their grandchildren. They have been wonderful longstanding members of  Newcomers and we are sorry to see them go. To help them celebrate their new ventures elsewhere, we hope to give them a good sendoff and have a glorious lunch sometime in the Spring. As soon as we have a firm date and location, we will let you know.

September to December

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

September/October/November - Theatre and Film at Theatr Clwyd

Barbara would like to attend a few events at the theatre in the next fews months. She has made some suggestions and some possible dates (see below). If you would like to go along, please contact her to arrange to meet, and book your tickets directly through the theatre.

• 'Ghosts' by Ibsen which is on from 25th September to 18th October:  Barbara S can go on Friday and Saturdays 10th and 11th Oct, and 17th and 18th October.
• Mr Turner' the film about the life of the painter Turner:  Barbara S can go on 21st November at 8 pm and 26th Nov. at 2 pm or 8 pm.

December 17th, 12:30 - Christmas Lunch, West Cheshire College, Ellesmere Port Campus

We have reserved a table for lunch at the West Cheshire College, Ellesmere Port Campus Off Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port CH65 7BF on Wednesday 17 December 2014. Lynda has sent out the lunch menu which is on offer for the day. This lunch will take the place of the December Coffee Morning at the Cheshire Cat. The cost of the three course lunch will be £12.95. The College will require payment by early October and they would like us to give the order for courses upfront nearer to the time.