Category: Groups
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July 2026 - Andy Burnham, etc
The high heat didn’t put us off from our discussions. We had a very wide-ranging exchange of views based on the subject of Andy Burnham. Other topics covered were the royal family or national treasures; Count Binface; sport; Ann Widdecombe; hospital waiting lists; France v Paraguay; vegan objection to birds of prey displays; and 20mph zones. New… Read more
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July 2026 - Walk along Harwood Beck from Widdybank Gate
The original plan was to travel to Augill Nature Reserve near Brough, just off the A66, to look for butterfly orchids. However, the recce showed that the path was closed due to the steps being broken. It was possible to use an out and back route and this showed that there were 6 butterfly orchids seen… Read more
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July 2026 - Choices
Our theme this month was ‘Choices’, which provided a wide range of poetry from the melancholic to the reflective and/or religious as well as the humorous. We began with Leonard Cohen singing If it be your will, a beautiful song / poem about God’s will and his choices for us. If there is a choice Let… Read more
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June 2026 - Move it or Lose it!
We met at the Guide HQ, in curiosity rather than massive enthusiasm, to discover in what ways our largely sedentary bodies could improve their potential to serve us well. The class was taken by Simon Coles, a specialist in the kinds of physical activity likely to promote our well-being and protect us from the creakiness… Read more
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June 2026 - Barningham and Holgate Moors
Our group of 10 set off from Newsham in a three-car convoy up Moor Lane driving very slowly and carefully towards Holgate. It was not long before we spotted Linnets flying from the hedgerow onto the wall tops and by our first pull-in we’d seen Curlew, Lapwing and Oystercatcher. We caught sight of a few… Read more
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June 2026 - Coghlans Barningham
Fourteen of us met at Coghlans cafe, Barningham for lunch. As usual the surroundings were lovely, service good and the food delicious. We chose between Sea Bass, Quiche, Poached & Smoked Salmon Platter, Warm Goats Cheese Tart & Toasted Sandwiches. The selection of desserts was mouth-watering. We all agreed we’d had a lovely lunch, with… Read more
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July 2026 - Vivienne Westwood
We had an outing this month to the Bowes Museum to see the Vivienne Westwood exhibition. It was very interesting but many of the outfits we deemed unwearable. However some we could imagine wearing particularly in our younger days. The workmanship was superb and the fabrics beautiful. Of course we ended with a visit to the café. Our… Read more
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June 2026 - New and Old
This month’s gathering brought us wines from both the ‘New and Old Worlds’ and was of great interest, as we tasted wines from Uruguay, Greece and Canada as well as from Germany. It’s always intriguing to try wines from relatively new areas ( for us) and this selection was a cracking choice. Diana hosted this… Read more
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June 2026 - A Tight Squeeze!
In June the Rummikub group met at Julie’s house. There were 9 of us and it was a tight squeeze, with 3 groups of 3. Two groups at the table and a third on the settee plus a footstool, thank you Janet for volunteering for this seat. Definitely maximum number for this house location 🤣🤣🤣 Sue… Read more
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July 2026 - Dry Stone Wall Workshop
A few days before the workshop the country was sweltering under the heat dome. No such concerns bothered our hardy group who made our way across the tussocks in drizzle to our fallen-down stretch of wall. We were a mile or so east of Bowes with our seasoned guide, Adam. After a little instruction and… Read more