Week 1 August 2026 Programme
Monday 3rd, 2-4, Photography
The group will meet at The Madeley Centre. Contact martin.mcging@btinternet.com
Monday 3rd, 2-4, Tennis
Check with the Coordinator as the weather is sometimes an issue. We play at The Old Vicarage, Madeley. Contact sheilebrooks@hotmail.com
Monday 3rd, 2-4, Croquet
We play at The Old Vicarage, Madeley. Contact phil.gay@btinternet.com or 01782 750038
Tuesdays in August (weather permitting), 9.30/10 am., Walks
Details to be sent out to those on the Walks list. Contact stevejhurd@gmail.com
Tuesday 4th, 6-7.30 p.m., Drama
Contact morrisjacqui988@gmail.com
Wednesday 5th, 10.30-12.30, Philosophy
Hilary Hurd is chair for this meeting on Cynicism. Contact lisettamlovett@gmail.com
Wednesday 5th, 2-4, Sewing, Knitting and Crafts
Meet in the cafeteria from 1.40 pm onwards. Contact anne.eastham@btopenworld.com
Thursday 6th, 10.30-12, Poetry
Contact victoriasherratt@gmail.com
Thursday 6th, 1.30-3, No Card & Board Games – next meeting 17th September
Contact elizabethwalklett@hotmail.com
Table Tennis – On Summer Break
All sessions are held in the hall at The Madeley Centre. Contact chrisandsuewright@gmail.com
Week 2 August 2026 Programme
Monday 10th, 10 a.m., Shamblers Walk
Contact jmtsmith48@googlemail.com
Monday 10th, 2-4, Painting and Drawing
In The Madeley Centre. Contact illingworthpam@gmail.com
Monday 10th, 2-4, Croquet
We play at The Old Vicarage, Madeley. Contact phil.gay@btinternet.com or 01782 750038
Monday 10th, 2-4, Tennis
We play at The Old Vicarage, Madeley. Contact sheilebrooks@hotmail.com
Tuesday 11th, 10-11.30, Natural History and Tree Lovers Group
Chris Steel, the owner of Cheshire Lavender and Herb Nursery, will be joining us to give a talk entitled ‘Monty Don has spoken, now hear the scientists’ view of gardening’. He will also be bringing some of his organically grown herbs and butterfly-friendly plants for sale. Contact lesley@rollason001.co.uk
Tuesday 11th, 1.30-3, First Edition Book Group
Reading Trouble with Lichen by John Wyndham. Contact Sandra Shephard on 07488 344603 or sandrashephard89@gmail.com
Tuesday 11th, 3-4.30, Non-fiction Book Group – taking a break
Contact g.miller5@btinternet.com
Tuesday 11th, 6-7.30 p.m., Drama
Contact morrisjacqui988@gmail.com
Wednesday 12th, Betley Walk
Contact thechases1997@btinternet.com
Thursday 13th, 2-3.15, Monthly Talk: Next talk October
Contact c49clitheroe@gmail.com
Friday 14th, 10-11.30, Walking Cricket
For Venue, contact mcj2murray@yahoo.co.uk
Friday 14th, 1.30-3.30, Crown Green Bowling – New members actively encouraged!
Please feel welcome to come along and have a go. At Betley Bowling Club. Contact annferrington@yahoo.co.uk or 07786 060028
Week 3 August 2026 Programme
Monday 17th, 2-4, Croquet
We play at The Old Vicarage, Madeley. Contact phil.gay@btinternet.com or 01782 750038
Monday 17th, 2-4, Tennis
We play at The Old Vicarage, Madeley. Contact sheilebrooks@hotmail.com
Monday 17th, Photography Group (Outdoors)
Contact Martinmcging@btinternet.com
Tuesday 18th, 6-7.30 p.m., Drama
Contact morrisjacqui988@gmail.com
Thursday 20th, 3.15-4.30, Art Appreciation - not until September
Friday 21st, 10.30-12, Family History
In The Madeley Centre. Contact roberts@blakelow.net
Friday 21st, 2-4, Sewing, Knitting and Crafts
Meet in the cafeteria from 1.40 pm onwards.
Week 4 August 2026 Programme
Monday 24th, 2-4, Croquet and Tennis
At The Old Vicarage, Madeley
Monday 24th, 2-4, Painting and Drawing
In The Madeley Centre. Contact illingworthpam@gmail.com
Tuesday 25th, 10.30-12, Short Cuts Book Group
In The Madeley Centre. Contact John Swift on 07507 637706
Tuesday 25th, 6-7.30 p.m., Drama
Contact morrisjacqui988@gmail.com
Wednesday 26th, 9.30, Amble
Contact mwstead@aol.com
Thursday 27th, 11-12.30, Digital World
In The Madeley Centre. Contact robertwilcox@btinternet.com
Friday 28th, 1.30-3.30, Crown Green Bowling
At Betley Bowling Club. Contact annferrington@yahoo.co.uk or 07786 060028
Friday 28th, 10-11.30, Walking Cricket
Venue to be confirmed. Contact mcj2murray@yahoo.co.uk