Our December meeting was held on the 16th December and saw a large turn out of members who were treated to mince pies, shortbread and a mulled (non-alcoholic!) drink. This was followed by the choir who topped and tailed a quiz from our own quiz master Dessie McLaughlin. The quiz was won by 6 members of the male section of the choir, which was appropriate as the quiz was mainly comprised of music questions.
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On the 10th December the cycling group held a short cycle from the Scarva Pod followed by dinner at Sinton’s.
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The choir performed in two venues in Armagh on Culture Night, first in the Marketplace Theatre…
…and then in the gaol…
The Out-to-Lunch Bunch enjoyed a lovely meal at the Yellow Heifer, Camlough on Friday, 4th September.
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On Monday, 22nd June a group went on an outing to Gracehill and enjoyed a pleasant day initially at the Creative Gardens at Galgorm Castle for a browse and lunch followed by a tour of Gracehill village.
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It was a typical summers day for our walk, a few skiffs of rain, a cold breeze and the odd glimpse of the sun. The day started in the right fashion with tea/coffee and scones in Flame on Howard St. before meeting up at the City Hall with our guide Billy Dickson. The walk went along the City Hall taking in the monuments on the eastern side, and then on to the Dublin Road and the Ulster Hall where were able to see the paintings in the Carey Gallery. The walk then took us along Ormeau Avenue to Alfred St. to view St. Malachy’s church, best known for its fan vaulted ceiling which is an imitation of the Henry VII Chapel in Westminster Abbey. We then continued along Sussex Place and Hamilton Street to St Georges Market Bar and Grill for lunch.
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The Wine Appreciation Group had a very successful wine tasting combined with a five course meal in the Moody Boar on 28th May. Here are some photos from the evening. Click on the image to view a larger photo.
Final arrangements have been made for our visit to Gracehill on Monday, 22nd June.
The bus will depart from Armagh City Hotel at 10:30 am. We will arrive at the Creative Gardens at Galgorm Castle at 12:00 pm approx. We will spend two hours here browsing around the nursery and you will be able to have lunch ( own arrangements ).
We hope to arrive at Gracehill shortly after 2:00 pm where we will be met by the tour guides. The visit will include a tour of the School House, a walk around the Square, the Church and the Burial Ground if you wish. We should arrive back in Armagh around 6:00 pm.
Those who wish can finish off with dinner in the City Hotel.
At the moment we have around 50 names. The cost of the bus and the guided tour will cost approx £15 (could be a little more or less!)
Any further enquiries to Margaret Oakes ( 37522136)
Two members of the strollers group pictured at the Argory, well wrapped on a cool spring day. Photograph by Wanda Johns.