Category: Weekenders

Weekenders enjoying a cream tea at Keycraft. We do a lot of other things besides eat! Circumstances this month got away from us.

Weekenders have been really busy since our trip to Loughborough.

We have been to the Silver Screen twice to see ‘ Lee’ and ‘Hidden Figures’.  Both amazing films which really set you thinking.  We did a tram trip to the Lakeside Lustre craft show, beautiful stuff but pricey lovely Christmas decorations though.   Then another recent tram trip to Bardills, My word the wind was vicious, but the cafe was worth the trip, the cakes were amazing. 

We have had the usual birthday lunch at the Broomhill and then had a lovely Christmas lunch there as well. We had our Christmas fuddle at Margaret’s where Baileys squidgy cream was discovered, definitely recommended.  Some of us will have been to see the Nutcracker and also attended the family carol concert at the Concert hall by the time we get  to January, so belated Christmas wishes from all of us and hoping that 2025 will be just as exciting.

Siobhan

Lincoln proved a busy destination on the 13^th when we travelled by train then took a fascinating open-top bus ride with live commentary.

The well-informed guide pointed out features such as the bricked-up window spaces dating from the window tax of 1696, the oldest bridge in England that still has houses built upon it, and the impressive Lincoln Cathedral, that became the tallest building in the world in 1311.

Thanks to Margaret White for hosting the social meet up at her house this month.

Hucknall and Linby Brass put on a superb performance at St Peter’s and St Paul’s Church on the 11^th May.

There was a varied programme with the conductor introducing each piece with witty and informative comments. After the interval, the band struck up unannounced with a crash! Every instrument came in on the first beat of the bar, much to the surprise of all those still chatting! Thanks to Pam for organising the tickets.

Our numbers have been somewhat depleted lately due to family commitments and ill health, but we did get out for Sunday lunch at the Green Dragon on the 19^th. We found lots to discuss and agreed it was an enjoyable way to spend a few relaxing hours in good company.

Our summer planning meeting was on the 25^th.

On 13^th April we had a ‘bus pass’ day out, travelling first by tram and then bus into the centre of Southwell. Inside the Minster rows of stalls were set out displaying an array of crafts including beautiful, fused glass, rustic candles, soaps, flavoured gins, jewellery, carved wood and designer knitwear. There were busy groups of visitors browsing and buying and to complete the atmosphere, from the building adjoining the Minster, came the sound of a choir rehearsing for a performance of The Creation.

With Siobhan’s birthday falling on the 26^th we needed no other excuse than to celebrate with a meal out. As a change from our usual venue, we decided to sample the new lunch menu at The Green Dragon. (Two fish and chips for £20.00 on a Friday!)

Unfortunately, the proposed coach trip to Harrogate on the 27^th was cancelled, but there was an Ay-Up Festival in The Square, Nottingham, promising the sights, sounds and smells of a bustling market. This provided an alternative destination.

Lindsay Smith