Following our recent very successful concert with the Bestwood Male Voice Choir, we have been asked to circulate the attached poster showing their participation in a 60 year Remembrance Concert for the Aberfan Appeal.
Please contact them direct for tickets for this very worthy cause if you wish to attend.
Regards
Melvyn Francis
NSGOM go lawn bowling
Over twenty members of the NSGOM visited the Titchfield Park Bowls Club on Friday 4th September. Some NSGOM are also members of the Bowls Club and they helped organise the day and lead the coaching.
Arriving promptly for a 1.30 pm start and chosen our bowls we began by splitting up into small groups and spent time aiming to get the bowls into a small football type net and on to a target mat. Overall gold medal winner was Philip Attenborough. Breaking off for tea and biscuits after an hour we then returned to the grass to play matches.
The weather remained favourable and we finished an excellent afternoon by retiring to the Broomhill for a meal and drinks.
Huge thanks go to John Saunders and fellow bowls club members for organising a great afternoon.
October gives the group the chance to undertake a session of painting organised by Ian Raynor and we finish the year with our Christmas Lunch at Ramsdale Golf club.
Barrie Saunders
We enjoyed a day trip to Durham, exploring the historic city and taking in some of its most impressive sights. Our visit began with a walk through the old town, where we wandered along the attractive, narrow streets and admired the characterful historic buildings, independent shops and cafés. The city has a wonderful atmosphere, with plenty of interesting corners and viewpoints to discover.
A particular highlight of the day was our extended visit to Durham Cathedral. This magnificent building is incredibly impressive, both from the outside and within. We spent considerable time exploring the cathedral, admiring its remarkable architecture, beautiful stained glass and fascinating history. The scale and atmosphere of the cathedral made it one of the main highlights of our visit.
We also enjoyed a pleasant riverside walk along the River Wear. The path provided lovely views back towards the cathedral and castle, with the river, wooded banks and surrounding countryside creating a peaceful contrast to the busy city centre. The walk was especially enjoyable because of the changing views as we followed the river.
Overall, it was an excellent day out, combining history, architecture, walking and beautiful scenery. Durham proved to be a fascinating and enjoyable city to explore, with plenty to see and do.
Mark Thornley
Ambergate to Cromford and Shining Cliff Woods Walk – 1 September 2026
On Tuesday, 1 September, we set off on an enjoyable and challenging linear walk, beginning with a train journey from Ambergate to Cromford. From Cromford, we started our return journey on foot, following a varied route through open fields and beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
The walk provided plenty of variety, with quiet country paths, expansive views and some lovely stretches through woodland. As we made our way towards Alderwasley, the route became more demanding, with a number of steady ascents and descents. Although the terrain was not excessively difficult, it certainly provided a good stiff workout and was a rewarding challenge for the group.
From Alderwasley, we continued through the attractive Shining Cliff Woods, enjoying the peaceful woodland surroundings and the changing scenery. The final section brought us back towards Ambergate, completing a satisfying circular-style return to our starting point.
Overall, it was a very enjoyable walk, combining countryside, woodland and some worthwhile hills. The weather was kind to us, making the conditions ideal for walking. Everyone appeared to enjoy the route, and the combination of scenery and physical challenge made it a particularly good day out.
Mark Thornley