Wilmslow

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Theatre visits and day outings

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Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
Group email: Theatre visits and day outings group
When: Contact Group Leader for upcoming outings, where and when. See News for you in the 'Welcome' page
Cost: Varies according to the visit, Information will be provided

Theatre trips are organised on the basis of what will appeal to the majority. 

Organisation and Planning involves Joint Convenors - Cherry Golden and Anne Grace.

  • Intended outing are announced at the monthly meetings, by email and on the website.
  • The cost always includes ticket, travel and driver's tip.
  • Bookings are on the first come first served basis.
  • Transport to and from the theatre visited is by coach departing from the bus stop outside the Coach and Four public house, Alderley Road, Wilmslow.
  • Departure times vary but are always notified by e-mail (or by telephone where necessary) to the members who have booked a ticket.
  • When an event is organised, it is critical that members are at the bus stop by the time notified to ensure prompt departure.

Forthcoming events

1st July 2026
2:00 pm
Social, Theatre Outing (Social interaction)
Theatre Outing on 1 July 2026: The Silhouette Band at the Stockport Plaza
Book soon (click)
Cost: £34.00

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art and Crafts Group
    Status: Active
    On Friday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:30 pm
    1st and 3rd Fridays of the month; At Oakmere; Contact Dena Glass, Group Leader for more information. Changes to meeting days are planned from April 2026
  • Book Group 1
    Status: Waiting list
    On Monday mornings 11:00 am
    2nd Monday of the month, normally at the Group Leader's House.
  • Book Group 2
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday afternoons
    2nd Wednesday of the month; At one of the homes of members', check time with Group Leader
  • Book Group online
    Status: Active
    Check times and online connection details with the Convenor
  • Bowling
    Status: Full
    Weekly on Friday afternoons 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
    Meeting times vary according to the time of year, so does the venue - Alderley Edge Park (summer), Festival Hall, Alderley Edge (winter)
  • Bridge Beginners and Improvers
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Mondays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Bridge Improvers and Players
    Status: Active
    On Fridays 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Coffee Morning
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings 10:15 am-11:30 am
    3rd Tuesday of the month
  • Croquet
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
  • Cycling
    Status: Active
    Weekly
    Tuesdays and Thursdays, two to three rides to choose from
  • French Conversation Group
    Status: Active
    Fortnightly on Wednesdays
    Meet at the Group Leader's home in Wilmslow. Contact Convenor for further details.
  • Gardening Group
    Status: Active
    Meets on various days at various venues. Joint Group Leaders - Judy Van Langenberg, Jean McGregor and Tress Atwell
  • Have Your Say
    Status: Active
    On Wednesdays
    1st Wednesday of every month. Meeting time 10am to 12Noon. Contact Group Leader
  • Pickleball
    Status: Waiting list
    Weekly on Thursdays
  • Play Reading
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesdays
  • Rummikub (A new Group on)
    Status: Active
  • Science and Technology
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    Meets on: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2pm @ Wilmslow Library 1st Floor Meeting Room
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    1st Monday of the month
  • Spanish intermediate
    Status: Dormant
  • Stitchers and Knitters
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Wednesday afternoons 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
    2nd Wednesday of each month
  • Sunday lunch
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Sunday afternoons
  • Table Tennis
    Status: Active
    Weekly mornings 10:00 am-11:00 am
    Mondays and Fridays, 10am to 11.00am, for further detail contact Chris Foreman, Group Leader
  • Theatre visits and day outings
    Status: Active
    Contact Group Leader for upcoming outings, where and when. See News for you in the 'Welcome' page
  • Tuesday tea
    Status: Full
    Monthly on Tuesday afternoons 2:30 pm-4:00 pm
    Except in July, August and December
  • Walking easy
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Thursdays
    See Time table or contact Group Leader for time table. Walks in the localities of Wilmslow
  • Walking Intermediate
    Status: Active
    Monthly on Fridays
    Walks take place on the 2nd Friday of the month. Contact Group Leader for Time Table and other information. All walks are led by volunteers from the membership
  • Whist and Canasta
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month