Macmillan morning

In October, Newcomers got together to raise money for the Macmillan Cancer Support organisation. We were very happy to welcome quite a few non members, some of whom might actually come back to see us again! Everybody made a big effort and we are happy to say that over £200 was raised on the day. As agreed, we are matching this amount so this year, we will be contributing over £400 to this organisation that does so much to help patients and their families who are affected by cancer. Well done everybody!

Guy Fawkes in The Red House

Where better to see fireworks than over the river, comfortably seated and enjoying some excellent food and company! On Guy Fawkes night, there will be an opportunity of doing just that, in the Red House restaurant. So if you want to come along, don't wait to long to let us know!

Macmillan Cancer Support

Every year, Newcomers joins in the national effort to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support. This year, we want to make an extra effort and have pledged that, whatever amount is raised on the day, the organisation will match! So every pound you collect, donate or spend on goods will be matched to make it £2 for the charity!!

Please come and support us, we can be found, as usual, in the Cheshire Cat, on 21st October from 10am onwards.

See you there!

Bodelwyddan Castle was the object of a recent visit by some of our members.

The history of the house and estate extends to before 1460, though the association with the Williams family dates from around 1690. The Castle as seen today is a creation of Sir John Hay Williams dating from between 1830 and 1852. Architects Hansom and Welch were employed by Sir John to refurbish and extend the house while further works at this time also resulted in a magnificent estate wall and formal garden.

During WWI, the grounds were used for training and the practice trenches are still existing. After the war, the Williams family sold the property to the Lowther College, a girls private school.When the college closed, Clwyd County Council bought the castle and, in partnership with the Victoria & Albert museum, renovated it to its present state. Well worth a visit!