Trips Programme APRILGftryu7yucli;lui – JULY 2016
GENERAL INFORMATION: CALL 020 8962 4141 TO BOOK
Jean has kindly organised the trips on this programme & is PLEASE UNDERSTAND EVERYONE TAKES PART IN THESE supported by Christian as the Trip Escort. Please remember they TRIPS AT THEIR OWN RISK! are both volunteers & thank them for their efforts. Trips must be BOOKED in ADVANCE. Some are pre-paid by cash/cheque. Refunds will only be given if spaces can be re-sold The North Kensington Library, 108 Ladbroke Grove, London or they are cancelled a month before the trip. W11 1PZ has kindly agreed that trips can depart from their Members who book trips & cannot go MUST speak to Esther on premises. We meet in the Library Foyer. The nearest tube is: 020 8962 4141 as early as possible! By not doing so or just not Ladbroke Grove. attending you stop those from the waiting list from going. We hope you enjoy the programme. Any issues or suggestions BOOKING OPENS at 10.00am on Friday 8th April 2016 please call Esther on 020 8962 4635
TRIPS LIST
TWO TEMPLE PLACE IRISH CULTURAL CENTRE Beyond Beauty Exhibition (Tea Dance)
Date 14th April 2016 Date 21st April 2016 Time Depart 12.00h Time Depart 12.20h Arrive 1.00h Arrive 13.00h Cost Free Cost £2.50 pay on day
Description Description
This major new exhibition not only Thursday afternoon Tea Dance, explores the day-to-day routines of 1.30pm - 4.30pm with the finest musicians ancient Egyptians, It gives us playing a little of everything. insights into elite styles of the age, RAFFLE & PRIZES. Tea and Biscuits and fashion and lifestyle magazines included. of today.
Address Address
2 Temple Place, London WC2R The Hammersmith Clubs, Rutland Grove, 3BD London W6 9DT Transport Transport
Tube from Ladbroke Grove Circle Tube from Ladbroke Grove to line to Temple then short walk. Hammersmith, (H&C Line) then walk.
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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE HOLLAND PARK NATIONAL GALLERY MUSEUM ( Tour With Sheila Reynolds)
Date 6th May 2016 (Friday) Date 12th May 2016 Date 19th May 2016
Time Depart 12.30h Time Depart 12.00h Time Depart 12.30h Arrive 2.00h Arrive 13.00h Arrive 2.00h Cost £4.00 pay on day Cost Free Cost Free
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Famous for being the ‘Lady with the Lamp’ The Royal Borough’s largest park The National Gallery is an art Who organised the nursing of sick & wounded with 22.5 hectares of gardens, museum in Trafalgar Square in the City of Soldiers during the Crimean War. This sports areas, a cafeteria and large Westminster, in Central London. Founded in 1824, it houses a collection of areas of woodland abundant with Museum gives a fascinating insight into her over 2,300 paintings dating from the mid- life. wildlife. Contained within the park is 13th century to 1900. the beautiful Kyoto Japanese Garden.
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Kensington Gardens, London W8 4P 37 Pembroke Road, London, W8 Trafalgar Square, London, WC2N 5DN 6PW
Transport Transport Transport
No 52 Bus from Ladbroke Grove, then short 52 Bus from Ladbroke Grove to 23 Bus from Ladbroke Grove to Trafalgar walk. York Place, Kensington then walk. Square. Numbers Max 15 Number Max 15 Numbers Max 15 s
WETLANDS CENTRE BURGH HOUSE NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM (Bauer Brothers Art Exhibition) Date 2nd June 2016 Date 9th June 2016 Date th 16 th June 2016
Time Depart 9.30h Time Depart 12.45h Time Depart 12.30h Arrive 10.50h Arrive 14.00h Arrive 13.30h Cost £10.12 Pay on Booking Cost FREE Cost FREE
Description Description Description The Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust (WWT) is a This beautiful Queen Anne-era gem Enjoy a rare opportunity to see botanical and conservation charity that saves wetlands, is steeped in over 300 years of zoological artworks by two of the most which are essential for life itself. Wetlands history. Burgh House was used as a accomplished natural history artists of all time. are the primary source of drinking water for private residence for much of its life, people and wildlife. but it is now open to the public.
Address Address Address Queen Elizabeth's Walk, London SW13 9WT Burgh House, London, NW3 1LT Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
Transport Transport Transport
Tube from Ladbroke Grove to Hammersmith Ladbroke Grove to Kings Cross 70 Bus from Ladbroke Grove, Then 283 bus direct to the centre from then Northern line from Euston to Stops close to the Museum. Hammersmith bus station Hampstead then bus 46 or 268.
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CONCERT AT ST JOHNS CHURCH SERPENTINE GALLERY WELCOME TO FITZROY HOUSE
Date 23rd June 2016 Date 7th July 2016 Date 14th July 2016
Time Depart 12.45h Time Depart 9.45h Time Depart 10.00h Arrive 14.00h Arrive 11.00h Arrive 11.30h Cost FREE Cost FREE Cost £4.50 (For Cream Tea) Pay when booking
Description Description Description
We provide a set of varied music concerts The Serpentine Gallery, established Set in the heart of Fitzrovia, Fitzroy House is a featuring internationally established artists in 1970, and the Serpentine Sackler fine example of London architecture and young professional musicians at the Gallery, designed by Zaha Hadid dating back to the 18th century when this area beginning of their career. Founded in 2015 by Architects in 2013, present world- was first built. violinists Romana Szczepaniak and Jaga renowned exhibitions of art, Klimaszewska St. John's Music Concert architecture and design throughout Series aims to provide music at highest level the year. and promote talent.
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601 Harrow Road, London W10 4RA Kensington Gardens, London, W2 3XA 37 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 6DX
Transport Transport Transport
52 or 452 Bus from Ladbroke Grove, to 70 Bus from Ladbroke Grove, to Tube from Ladbroke Grove to Gt Portland St Johns Church, Harrow Rd. Serpentine Gallery. Street. Then 10 Min Walk
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CLACTON ON SEA
Date 21ST July 2016
Time Depart 9.00h Arrive 11.15h Cost £15.50 Pay on Booking
Description SECOND HALF CENTRE WORKSHOPS
Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town in the Tendring BOOKpeninsula CLUBand district with in Essex,Jane Goldstaub:England, Thursday 14th April , 5th May, 2nd June and 7th July 2.30pm-4pm FREE LUNCH and was founded CLUB: as anLUNCH, urban district LAUGH in AND LINGER Thursday 2nd June open to ALL MEMBERS. Includes a delicious1871. It is meal,a seaside a glass resort ofthat wine saw anda peak the of best company in town. 12.30pm-2pm £4 (Booking essential) tourists in the summer months between the 1950s and 1970. PAMPERAddress YOURSELF WITH MARY KAY: TWO PART WORKSHOP Wednesday 8th June and 15th June 2pm-4pm. Enjoy our skin care class and discover how to have a great skin. Learn tips and make up techniques with MaryClacton Kay on Cosmetics. Sea Essex MUST BOOK! TAPESTRY with Marianne Astor, Thursday 21st April, 12th May, 16th June & 14th July 2pm-4.30pm £2 UNDER THE SEA EXHIBITION…(AS PART OF LONDON’S CREATIVITY AND WELLBEING WEEK)Transport Friday 17th June 12noon-4pm Discover the hidden depths of the underwater world right here in London, as part of Creativity and Wellbeing Week. WALKINGCoach from Outside GROUP Thorpe: Close,led by Ladbroke Chris Horner, Grove every third Wednesday. Call The SHC on 0208 962 5500 for more informationNumbers Max 46 Local History World War Two walk: led by Sue Snyder Wednesday May 4th, 4.30pm, Meeting outside St Helen's Church, St Helen's Gardens Local History walk; Latimer Road and Westway: led by Sue Snyder, Thursday June 16th, 4.30pm, Meet at corner of North Pole Road and Latimer Road (Tescos)
***COME EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY AT OUR END OF TERM PARTY Friday 22nd July 12noon– 2pm*** W9 SOCIAL 2 - 4pm
Rayne House 170 Delaware Road W9 2LW April 13 ALL ABOUT VOLUNTEERS May 4 FIND OUT WHAT YOU ARE ENTITLED TO! June 8 DENTAL & MOUTH CARE July 6 TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Guest speakers, raffle & tea. Please bring something for the raffle Kensington Activity Group – Everyone is welcome!
Social Group with Guest Speakers Every Monday 10.00-12pm £1.50 Meeting Room (under Central Library), Phillimore Walk, W8 7RX Buses C1, 9, 10, 27, 28, 49, 52, 70, 328, 452
April 11th Dementia Friends talk with Elizabeth Goldrick 18th Piano solo with Mateusz 25th Talk from Shevanthie: “My recent adventure on the trail of a Russian Artist”
May 2nd BANK HOLIDAY 9th Piano & Cello Duet with Mateusz 16th Talk TBC 23rd *TRIP* Lunch time talk on Botticelli @ the V&A in the lecture theatre. FREE! 30th Half Term
June 6th Talk on how to make money out of antiques – fun in auction 13th Musical performance from Iosif Purits 20th Topical talk from Philomena Shipman 27th Talk from Alexandra on Hastings – a seaside town
July 4th Talk TBC 18th *TRIP* Tea at the Wallace Collection FREE 11th Talk TBC
Monday Forum - a warm welcome to all, enjoy learning in a social setting
Social Group with Information & Guest Speakers – booking essential for the lunches Every Monday 10.30-12pm £1.50 Gloucester Court, 2 Bassett Road, W10 6JJ Just off Ladbroke Grove: Buses: 7, 23, 70, 52, 228, 295, 452
April 11th Talk from Irene: Life in 100 years 18th Talk from Alison Fraser about Oral Healthcare 25th Talk from Trevor at the RBKC Ecology centre, followed by lunch (£4.50)
May 2nd BANK HOLIDAY 9th Planning meeting and social – bring some nibbles to share! 16th Talk TBC 23rd Talk from Rodney Hornstein on opera followed by lunch (£4.50) 30th Half Term
June 6th Time to talk: Sleep and wellbeing 13th Royal National Lifeboat Institution 20th Talk from Action Disability Kensington &Chelsea followed by lunch (£4.50) 27th Time to Talk: Keeping calm - Anxiety management
July 4th Talk from the police regarding aspects of fraud and working for the police 11th Talk from the Stroke Association and Blood Pressure checks 18th Talk from Dan Whiteson about art and Hong Kong followed by lunch (£4.50)