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Archive for November, 2011
This trip has attracted a great deal of interest and we have a huge reserve list. To respond to the demand we will be arranging a further trip on a separate date – so watch out for full details. The trip will be exactly the same as the one currently advertised i.e. visit to Carnforth Station – of ‘Brief Encounter’ Fame and much more as our guided tour will tell us. There is a shop and of course THE CAFE which has been restored to its original form. On to Lancaster Castle which has stood on this site for hundreds of years and witnessed many famous trials in the Court Rooms including the Witches of Pendle Trials in l642 – celebrating 400 years this year. Guided tour, see and hear all about the dark secrets of this ancient place. Dep. 9-15am Ret. 6pm. Price £15 includes both tours.
The Painting Group mounted a great exhibition of their work in November last. Here you can view a selection of the works exhibited. Click to enlarge.
Wed. 21st March 2012 13:00
Walker Art Gallery Liverpool
(meet at one o’clock outside venue)
The Walker Art Gallery are proud to present an exhibition of art books by one of the greatest artists of the 20th century, Henri Matisse (1869-1954), on public display for the first time in the UK…. read more here
We could not afford to miss this inspiring artist.
Also The Living and the Dead
Artist John Kirby unveils his first hometown display in Liverpool
please book at desk or call Maureen 0151 287 0308
Geoff Kean returns Tuesday 15th November 2011 with new series:
International Relations an the Twentieth Century
Topic 1. Why did world peace collapse in 1914?
N I G H T
A difficult subject about which to write,
To record my thoughts, I need a light
Of dawn, or man made source, bright.
So. Down with the switch to bring it on,
Jobs domestic have been done,
To hand pen, paper for words may flow.
Night? It comes from or goes, I do not know.
Something called dusk began the event
No stars or bright moon as yet, to consent,
For darkness has no depth as yet.
Where night comes from or goes, if such is relevant
Science surely knows.
I’ve heard it said; it hides behind the moon
Creeping around the heavens of afternoon,
Until just before the dusk.
Then, shadows slowly cross my world,
show how darkness unfolds, as it must.
Crossing my path, I try a dance upon its edge,
Futile steps of rhythm in time and space,
Is difficult for my brain to embrace.
Night has left me now, and gone elsewhere
As dawn breaks through.
I stand and star. In disbelief, for relief
I close my eyes, and my night is light
Full of flowers and scenes of delight, a puzzle for one not bright.
So. I leave to others to tell the why and wherefore
Of NIGHT. For me it remains a difficult write.
w.a.p.
7.9.11
The Last Ballade
The story of Frederick Chopin and George Sand: a play with music by Michael Lunts
On Friday 18th November 7:30pm Melling Tithebarn Arts Association welcomes Michael Lunts who will present the dramatic story of Frederick Chopin and George Sand. This will be a play with music performed by Michael. Chopin’s music provides the background to a riveting drama about the composer’s tempestuous affair with novelist George Sand. The Last Ballade offers audiences a dramatic insight, through the eyes of Chopin himself, into this extraordinary woman who has been variously described as both his muse and his “vampire”.
Many of the pieces that Sand inspired, including the beautiful Berceuse, the famous Minute Waltz, and the F minor Ballade, are played live as part of the action as Michael Lunts portrays both Chopin the man, and Chopin the musician in this unique fusion of drama and live music.
Admission £7 includes refreshments. Tickets available on the door but reservation is recommended. Phone 526 4992 or 531 8772.
For further info see website: www.mellingtithebarn.org.uk
This friendly and not too serious group, led by Brian Leach, got off to a good start recently at Melling Tithebarn when over 20 members attended to discuss whether or not television is taking over our lives. Ably chaired by Bert Dowell, a lively discussion ensued, before everyone went home to watch TV!
The next Meeting will debate ‘The EU – In or Out?’
Preceded by refreshments, this will take place on Thursday November 17th at 13:30-15:00, again at Melling Tithebarn. This is a great new venue for U3A which we think will be a popular one for other activities.
Speaking for the motion will be Geoff Kean and against Tony Atlay. Geoff and Tony will give short introductory statements and summings-up. Members will be invited to participate by giving their own opinions. before the motion is voted on.
Come along and be informed, inspired and challenged to decide.
Enquiries and more information about this new group from Brian Leach Tel. 0151 531 8928
Join the Welsh group now and you may learn how to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Welsh, before Christmas. A warm welcome awaits you in this friendly group on Thursdays 9:45 – 11:45 98 Claremont Avenue. Contact Jane for more information. 526 2530.
Thursday 10th November 7.30pm Melling Lane
Marina Lewicka
Author talks about her book here on you Tube
Friday 18th November 10.30am Buckingham Road
Val MacDermid