Some upcoming social activities


Our next social occasion is the ANNUAL DAY OUT: This year, on Saturday 9th of July, it is Sheffield. "Sheffield for a Day Out!" I hear you saying. Well you will be pleasantly surprised what an interesting and attractive place it is. Delightful gardens, art galleries, a fine cathedral and the Winter Garden, the largest glasshouse in any European city centre; all far removed from the industry of yesteryear. Come on, go somewhere different from the usual tourist places!

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After a guided tour of the city centre in the morning, you will have a choice of visiting Sheffield's splendid Botanic Gardens or exploring the city on your own in the afternoon. just ring Derek on 783 5418


Some recent social activities

The most recent events were the GROUP ANNUAL DINNER , which took place on the 4th of March at the Eaton Hotel, when a large number of members,m friends and relations attended. This year, we were, in fact, entertained by a galaxy of stars including Bob Newhart, Stanley Holloway and Victor Borge, some of whom are no longer in the land of the living. This didn't matter, however, since they were all represented by the Monologue Man, John Tearne, all with caps, including a Busby. next year we intend to start earlier at 7.30pm rather than 8pm to give us more time for after supper talk.

Our first WALK DAY OUT of the year, on Saturday 7th of May, saw us off to Leamington Spa where after coffee at the Pump Room, we set off to walk along the river and canal to Warwick. After about three months without rain, that was the morning when it chose top rain! Damp but undeterred we arrived at Warwick where we had our various lunches before splitting up to go either to Warwick Castle or The Lord Leicester Hospital. Derek went to the latterand found that the Group was treated to a most delightful and informative tour by the Master. Well worth a visit.

Walking itself is, of course, a very social activity. Perhaps we should spend more time looking at the scenery and wildlife and less time chatting but it is possible to do both if you are very clever.
Anyway, we in the Birmingham Group think that some specific 'social events' extend peoples enjoyment of being in the Group and are always well supported. We have skittles Evenings, Quiz Evenings, various Presentations, Backstage Theatre visits, Aston Hall by Candlelight, Imax Theatre visits, etc, etc. . . all designed to make membership of our Group more attractive and fun. Each year we have an Annual Day Out when we simply become tourists and visit perhaps a notable city. In 2009 we went to see the Trooping of the Colour in London, the year before Cambridge. And last year - well, just look at the Salisbury report!

Needless to say, at Christmas, we have several special celebrations. We have weekends away, Bank Holidays away and every other year, a week's holiday abroad - more details about these activities elsewhere on this site.

But, of course, you do not have to join in any of these social events … you can simply come walking with us