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GRP SOLO1 Solos

Solos

Status: Full - Not currently accepting new members

We meet on the 1st Saturday from 10.00-12.00.

Venue: Manor Park Sports Club - WR14 2TL - Click here for further details

Solos Group Summary

Established in September 2021, Solos is a social group for people living alone, offering companionship and a range of activities to promote positive ~ ageing and wellbeing.
What do we offer:
 
Monthly meet-ups:
  • A ‘meet and greet’ welcomes members into our lively sociable group.
  • Includes updates on events, and social time over coffee and biscuits.
 
Informal coffee mornings at the Theatre Café on the 1st Wednesday and 3rd Friday of each month. (10.00-11.30am). All members welcome.
 
Monthly walks: A gentle walk with optional lunch.
 
 
Key Events:
  • Guided walks & pub lunches
  • Skittles evenings with a fish & chip supper.
  • Sunday roast lunches
  • Guest speakers with tea and cakes
  •  Local tours and summer garden visits
  •  Restaurant meals at local venues
With over 40 attendees at our monthly sessions, at times we need to limit to membership to accommodate our space and bookings.
Solos fosters connections among members who often organise their own activities independently.
 
For more information, contact Mary Barrett (Group Leader) - marybarrettis@sky.com
 
Join us for good times and great company, with activities to look forward to!
 

SPRING PROGRAMME 2026

MAY - Booking from the 1st April

2nd Saturday​         Monthly Meet Up and Coffee at Manor Park WR14 2TL – 10am start - £2 charge

8th Friday              Visit to Madresfield Court - price £22 including House and Garden Tour & refreshments. Start at 2.30pm

16th Saturday​        Sybil’s Walk & pub lunch – information about this walk will be circulated to all members by email.

29th Friday​             Curry Night – Ghurkha Chef Restaurant, Graham Road WR14 2HL. Order on the night. Meet 6.00 for

“SUMMER PROGRAMME”

JUNE – booking May 3rd

6th Saturday​          Monthly MEET UP and Coffee at Manor Park WR14 2TL – 10am start - £2 charge. Includes Summer Tombola.

13th Saturday​        Sybil’s Walk & pub lunch, join Sybil and a few members of the group for an easy walk and a friendly lunch– contact Sybil for details

17th Wednesday​   A private visit to the Old Rectory Gardens, Eastnor – we are delighted to have secured exclusive access to this hidden gem.

24th Wednesday​   Our Annual Solos PICNIC IN THE PARK. This year’s theme is “Wear Bright Colours” with a prize for the Best Outfit. Bring your own picnic and chair for an afternoon of summer fun and entertainment to Priory Park @ 2.30pm. 

JULY– booking from June 1st

4th Saturday​          Monthly MEET UP and Coffee at Manor Park WR14 2TL –  10am start - £2 charge

11th Saturday​        Sybil’s Walk & pub lunch, join Sybil and a few members of the group for an easy walk and a friendly lunch– contact Sybil for details (sybilheeks@gmail.com)

24th Friday ​           Join us for lunch and an early evening River Avon boat cruise (1 hour). 

  • Lunch at the historic Gupshill Manor, GL20 5DY arrive @1.30pm for 2.00pm.  (20 places reserved)
  • Boat trip – arrive 5.00pm and board at 5.15pm, back of Avon, Waterside, Tewkesbury GL20 5AQ. £16pp – limited availability

**Members unable to join the cruise are welcome to book a lunch place – there is plenty to explore and enjoy in this historic town **.

AUGUST

1st Saturday​          Monthly MEET UP and Coffee at Manor Park WR14 2TL – 10am start - £2 charge

 

The above events can be booked at the monthly meet-ups or by contacting:

Pat Bowyer  email: patbowyer@btinternet.com

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