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Archive for January, 2010
Though the Bird Watching Group is inactive at present due to lack of support, members who would like to identify common garden birds, by their song should check this interesting link.
2010 YEAR OF THE TIGER—metal—yin
Sheila merry, Tai Chi leader writes:
According to tales and legend Chinese New Year starts with the fight against a mythical beast called the Nien. Nien would come on the first day of the New Year to devour livestock, crops and villagers, especially children. To protect themselves the villagers would put out food in front of their doors at the beginning of every year. They believed that when the Nien ate the food it wouldn’t attack any more people. They thought the Nien was scared of red so they hung lanterns and spring scrolls on windows and doors. They used firecrackers to frighten the Nien away. From then on the Nien never came to the village again. It was eventually captured by Hongjun Laozu an ancient Taoist monk. It became Hongjun Laozu’s mount.
The celebrations are over 15 days:
1 Abstain from eating meat for longevity. Visit the oldest members of the family.
2. Married daughters visit their parents. Pray to the ancestors.
3/4 Not considered good days to visit.
5. Eat dumplings, businesses reopen.
7. Considered to be your birthday. East raw fish salad.
8. Birthday of Jade Emperor, everyone returns to work.
9/10. Pray to Jade Emperor.
13. Eat vegetarian food.
15. Eat rice dumplings, light candles by door. Lantern festival.
People born in the Year of the Tiger are said to be natural born leaders and symbolise power, passion and daring.
2010 is predicted to be a tumultuous year, but the tiger’s influence will offer courage while inviting bold actions and risk taking. The metal element will provide steely resolve, fortitude and determination to accomplish goals.
The Liverpool celebrations are on 21st Feb 2010 11am-6pm
Next meeting Tuesday 16th March
Maghull Baptist Church 14:00
Please mote change of venue
Continuation of the new course about social life and changes in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Thursday February 25th 19:30
17 Melling Lane,Maghull
Tree Surgery for beginners
by Patric Gale
Friday 12th February 10:30
23 Buckingham Road, Maghull
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
by Mary Ann Shaffer
Welsh classes continue through July, before a break for August. New session begins 9th September 2010.
New members are most welcome.
Thursday 11th February 13:45 , Liverpool Castle St etc Walk
On our first walk of 2010 at the Pierhead twenty or so members enjoyed an interesting stroll around the Pierhead and Princes Dock looking at wonderful historic and not so wonderful modern buildings on the waterfront. The walk on 11th Feb will look at buildings in the historic core of Liverpool. Meet on Exchange Flags
Isle of Wight
12th Sept. — 19th Sept. 2010
Cost: £380.00
Sea-view £15.00 pp extra
Holiday Overview
Join us on a Robinsons’ holiday, take a short boat ride across the Solent and discover the Isle of Wight, an island of great natural beauty with a wealth of attractions for visitors of all ages. Shanklin, on the south east coast of the island, is home to a variety of safe, golden beaches and a quaint collection of shops housed in traditional thatched cottages. It is understandably one of the most popular resorts on the island with plenty to entertain, including a beautiful cliff walk which begins just minutes from the hotel.
What’s Included
7 nights’ dinner, room and breakfast at the Ocean View Hotel (3 star) An elegant hotel commanding magnificent views across Sandown Bay, the balconies provide the perfect place to enjoy the sunset on summer evenings. Guests can unwind in the piano lounge before enjoying an evening meal in the spacious restaurant. A night porter ensures 24 hour reception service All rooms have private facilities, internal telephone, television and complimentary tea/coffee Traditional English breakfast. Lunch snacks available daily. 4 course evening meal with choice of menu plus tea or coffee. Live entertainment most evenings . Indoor heated pool and spa facilities. Indoor bowling green, table tennis and snooker room. Lift serving all floors Porterage.
Included Excursions
Full Day: Island Tour: Godshill, the most beautiful village on the Isle of Wight before touring round the island via Yarmouth and Alum Bay, with its famous multi-coloured sand cliffs and fantastic views of the Needles. The journey continues along the southern coast to Ventnor.
Full Day: Osborne House: Queen Victoria’s peaceful, rural retreat, Osborne House. Return to Shanklin via Arreton Barnes Craft Village.
Half Day: mystery tour.
Places are limited and a £50.00 non-refundable deposit is required per person.
Ring Jane on 526 2530
Our new programme for 2010 is now on sale and selling fast. Come and have a chat to us on coffee mornings.