 Special Group Activities as well as 'The Event' are recorded on this page, generally in reverse order, as usual. Anniversary Year Events - June 2005 to June 2006
Each site visited lived up to expectations. The journey across to Egremont was very lovely in the Spring sunshine. All were ready for their welcome tea/coffee and then donned helmets, lights, battery pack and wellington boots to begin the slightly treacherous descent down the incline into the mine. Underfoot was wet, slippery and rocky,and all warned fellow members as they avoided rocks, red muddy pools, iron tracks and the "rollers". Once down they were shown the "faults" in the rocks where iron-ore could be found. The glistening haematite could be seen quite clearly. At one point all lights were turned off just to show how inpenetrable was the dark. Today the ore is still mined and used in the paints and cosmetics industries. Then to 'The Beacon' for a late lunch and just time to tour the museum. A helpful volunteer from their team was available to answer questions before the coach headed uphill, above the town to 'The Haig Colliery Mine' where engines, to a flurry of bells, after five minutes of building the compression, came alive for a few precious seconds. Again, a local miner showed the group round and answered the numerous questions. Great plans are being prepared for this graded listed building so perhaps a return visit to West Cumbria will be made to check on progress. Finally the group safely returned to the 'South Lakes' tired but definitely wiser.
A good plot, thoroughly rehearsed; enthusiastic actors, well dressed; realistic scenery – in this case a small hospital ward on stage at the Grasmere Village Hall. There was an irascible, but also cheeky patient, played by John Keen. The hospital staff were all very convincing and George’s relatives, hilarious. The entire production was a credit to the director Jim Andrews and to the hard work of all the cast. This was the main item in a packed evening of delights on November 4th. The food was ample and delicious and following the meal we were treated to “a classic Victorian Mellow-Drama” entitled ‘Dark Times or Sir Grizedale’s Doom’. In this, the author Peter Truelove and his henchmen, showed us the darker side of life in the Forest. Finally our spirits were lifted as we joined in singing the Walking Group Song and ‘Ten Years with Ambleside U3A’. A big THANK YOU to ALL involved in the evening. This was an excellent way for the Theatre and Concert Group to mark our Tenth Anniversary.
The Tenth Anniversary Event.
Herewith a few 'Anniversary Event' pictures. Just click on the link words in the right-hand column, as usual.
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