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We think that a social side to the group goes hand-in-hand with our walks. All socials, except for the New Members' socials, are for members. In addition to the socials listed here, we usually visit a pub close to the the railway station at the end of the walk, and everybody is very welcome to come along. You may want to make a note of the return train times as people return home at different times. And once you're a member, you can come on one of our weekends which is a fantastic way to get to know us.
Thoughout the year, we have occasional socials, whether it's a cinema trip, meal or brewery visit. The photos below give a flavour of our past socials. If you think that the socials calendar is looking a little empty at the moment, please bear in mind that some of our socials are arranged at short notice and, as such, might only be listed on our members' page on Facebook.
If you'd like to organise a social for the Weekend Walkers, contact the Socials Coordinator.
OCTOBER
Tuesday 6th: Weekday Social Drinks
Organiser: |
Sarah R |
Description: |
Easy-going sociable meeting. All welcome, look for the table with the 'Manchester Weekend Walkers' sign. Afterwards some people go on to the Peveril of the Peak pub across the road for Irish music. |
Booking: |
No need to book, just turn up. |
Meeting Point: |
Rain Bar, 80 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JG from 19:00. |
Wednesday 7th: Mad Song @ Cross St Chapel
Organiser: |
Mark H |
Description: |
Minimalist Classical Ensemble. |
Meet Point: |
Cross Street Unitarian Chapel, Manchester, M2 1NL at 19:00. |
Booking: |
Book online via link - £15. |
Saturday 17th: Stockport pub social
Organiser: |
Pete T |
Description: |
Join us again for a sample of some of the excellent pubs in Stockport town centre. Options for food at the Produce Hall(or alternatives in the vicinity, and also at the Runaway Brewery earlier). Opportunities to join the social at different times. No booking needed. |
Meet Point: |
Runaway Brewery Tap at 17:00. |
Extra: |
Start at The Runaway Brewery and Tap Room, 9-11 Astley Street, Stockport, SK4 1AW followed by:-
• The Crown, Heaton Lane at 18:15
• The Produce Hall, Market Place at 19:15
• The Petersgate Tap, St. Petersgate at 20:30
• The Arden Arms, Millgate at 21:30
...and possibly the Bakers Vaults or similar establishment for later drinks.
Mary S will be leading a 5 mile afternoon walk in Stockport's green and lush countryside to coincide with this social. |
Thursday 22nd: Folk Train with The Galley Canters
Organiser: |
Imelda |
Description: |
We travel together listening to the band on the train from Piccadilly station at 18:33. It is possible to order food on the train to be delivered to the club.(cash only) Once we arrive in Glossop, we head to the Glossop Labour Club where the band continues until 21:00 as we leave to catch the 21:19 return train to Manchester. There is a voluntary/obligatory raffle to raise money for the band and although it is only £2 cash, if you can, give a bit more as this band always donate it to charity. |
Booking: |
No booking required, just buy your own train ticket. Meet on station platform 2. |
Meeting Point: |
Piccadilly station for the train at 18:33. |
Extra: |
Don't forget your cash! |
NOVEMBER
Tuesday 3rd: Weekday Social Drinks
Organiser: |
Sarah R |
Description: |
Easy-going sociable meeting. All welcome, look for the table with the 'Manchester Weekend Walkers' sign. Afterwards some people go on to the Peveril of the Peak pub across the road for Irish music. |
Booking: |
No need to book, just turn up. |
Meeting Point: |
Rain Bar, 80 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JG from 19:00. |
Friday 6th: Stretford Céilí
Organiser: Jo H |
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Description: |
The Céilí has a new home in Stretford! Led by the excellent Céilí band Maplewood who will call out the steps so no experience required. Held at Stretford Public Hall, which has a bar and seating area (with a table reserved for Weekend Walkers). Get your dancing shoes on! |
Meeting Point: |
Stretford Public Hall, Chester Rd, Stretford, Manchester, M32 0LG at 19:00. |
Booking: |
Advance tickets £12 for adults, £8 for under 18s. Get your tickets from Ceili for S.A.L.V.E. International and The Pearl Trust - SALVE International. Tickets also available on the door £15 for adults, £10 for under 18s. |
Thursday 26th: Folk Train with The Underground Folk Collective
Organiser: |
Imelda |
Description: |
The Underground Folk Collective - Brilliant!
We travel together listening to the band on the train from Piccadilly station at 18:33. It is possible to order food on the train to be delivered to the club.(cash only) Once we arrive in Glossop, we head to the Glossop Labour Club where the band continues until 21:00 as we leave to catch the 21:19 return train to Manchester. There is a voluntary/obligatory raffle to raise money for the band and although it is only £2 cash, if you can, give a bit more as this band always donate it to charity. |
Booking: |
No booking required, just buy your own train ticket. Meet on station platform 2. |
Meeting Point: |
Piccadilly station for the train at 18:33. |
Extra: |
Don't forget your cash! |
DECEMBER
Tuesday 1st: Weekday Social Drinks
Organiser: |
Sarah R |
Description: |
Easy-going sociable meeting. All welcome, look for the table with the 'Manchester Weekend Walkers' sign. Afterwards some people go on to the Peveril of the Peak pub across the road for Irish music. |
Booking: |
No need to book, just turn up. |
Meeting Point: |
Rain Bar, 80 Great Bridgewater Street, Manchester, M1 5JG from 19:00. |
Thursday 17th: Folk Train with the Cajun Specials
Organiser: |
Imelda |
Description: |
Cajun Specials - always fantastic.
We travel together listening to the band on the train from Piccadilly station at 18:33. It is possible to order food on the train to be delivered to the club.(cash only) Once we arrive in Glossop, we head to the Glossop Labour Club where the band continues until 21:00 as we leave to catch the 21:19 return train to Manchester. There is a voluntary/obligatory raffle to raise money for the band and although it is only £2 cash, if you can, give a bit more as this band always donate it to charity. |
Booking: |
No booking required, just buy your own train ticket. Meet on station platform 2. |
Meeting Point: |
Piccadilly station for the train at 18:33. |
Extra: |
Don't forget your cash! |
Some photos from our socials
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