December 16th, our Christmas Meeting followed by lunch at the Golf Club. Anthony Stringer provided the entertainment at our meeting. A wonderful singer performing Christmas songs as well as general numbers.   With festive treats to eat and a raffle the morning flew over, and was a good start to get us all in the … Continue reading →

Five intrepid members of the Strollers group braved the windy conditions for a stroll at Herrington Park. A great time was had by all and the end of stroll coffee was much appreciated! Photographs from Herrington and Mowbray Park outings supplied by Pam Sharpe: Continue reading →

The History Group’s visit to the Newcastle Mining Institute was hampered by a train delay at Sunderland Station. Rumour has it that the delay was not caused by “leaves on the track” but was actually caused by “too much sunshine at Brockley Whins”. Apparently National Rail policy is to not issue sunglasses after October 31st … Continue reading →