Malvern U3A

GRP SOLO1 Solos

Solos

Status: Active - Open to 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, and a more challenging hill walk for those seeking adventure.
 
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) - see below for email
 
Join us for good times and great company, with activities to look forward to!
 
Upcoming Summer Events:……

“SUMMER PROGRAMME”

JUNE – booking from May 3rd

7th Saturday           Monthly MEET UP and Coffee at Manor Park WR14 2TL – 10am start - £2 charge. Includes a Summer Tombola.

9th Monday             An afternoon visit to BIRTSMORTON COURT GARDENS,  with a personal guided tour round the gardens by the owner, Rosalie Dawes, followed by tea and homemade cakes.  Cost £16 pp in advance.  Meet at 2.00pm in the car park - WR13 6JS.

20th Friday              GUIDED AFTERNOON WALK along the River Severn in Twyning, and an EARLY SUPPER @ The Fleet Inn. GL20 6FL. 3.00pm start.  NON-WALKERS are welcome to join us for the MEAL ONLY at 5.30pm. £10 deposit for the meal required.

25th Wednesday    Our Annual Solos PICNIC IN THE PARK, including a BEST GARLAND competition with a prize and a musician. Bring your own picnic and chair (and garland) to Priory Park @ 2.30pm.

JULY– booking from June 1st

5th Saturday           Monthly MEET UP and Coffee at Manor Park WR14 2TL –  10am start - £2 charge

12th 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)

18th Friday              Enjoy  afternoon tea  at Holloways Glasshouse Café and browse round their shop and showrooms. Total cost £14pp  in advance.

23rd Wednesday     A visit to Worcester’s Medical Museums, meeting at Priory Road South car park @10am for 10.15 departure by mini bus to The George Marshall Medical Museum telling the history of medicine in the City of Worcester. Then on to The Infirmary, Castle Street with an interactive exhibition combining history, science and technology. There will be an opportunity for lunch at a café on site (NO CASH). Numbers are limited to 15 members only. Cost £16pp in advance.

AUGUST - Booking From July 5th

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

15th Friday              Private Boat trip on the River Severn from Worcester leaving at 5.15pm. Optional late lunch before @ 3.00pm at Browns on the Quay. Numbers are limited for the boat trip to 12. Cost for the boat trip is £16pp advance.

Please note: the above events can be booked at the monthy meet-ups or by contacting Pat Bowyer:

phone - 07785 335458  or see below for email 

 

AND DON'T FORGET THE COFFEE MORNINGS

Group Leaders

To contact any of the group leaders shown below simply click on their name.
Leader: Mary Barrett
Treasurer: Pat Bowyer