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Events

Badminton will be closed for the Summer break from Wednesday 29th July to Wednesday 16th September.

Forthcoming events

15th October 2026
Speaker
Marilyn and Allen Shalks will talk about the History of the Manchester Theatres. Including oodles of inside information on the acts that appeared in them!
29th November 2026
Outing
Yes folks, it's that time again & this year we've decided to make a return visit  to the famous Ulverston Dickensian Christmas market. There will be roving street performers, hot […]
Venue: Mark Square
Cost: £23 to include sweets on the coach and a tip for the driver.
Booking Required

An interesting trip to the Amazon Distribution Centre in Bolton on Wednesday 12th July 2026..

The 90 minute tour showed us exactly what happens when you click 'Buy Now'

Visit to Bury Market and More

Our trip on 15th April to the famous Bury Market, the biggest and best market in the North West.

Also able to visit the nearby attractions:

  • The Fusilier Museum
  • The Transport Museum
  • East Lancs Railway
  • Bury Art Museum and Sculpture Centre (free)
  • Mill Gate and the Rock Shopping Centres

All were within walking distance of our drop off point

Enchanting Ice Trail in the City of York

Some of our members enjoyed a trip to York on the 8th February to see the wonderful Ice Trail.

Despite the crowds, and lots of dogs and children wanting their pictures taken, Maggie Johnson has snapped just some of interesting ice sculptures on display, thank you Maggie.