28th Mar 2023 - 13:59
#1
THE BIG PICNIC
28th Mar 2023 - 14:46
#2
Looking forward to it last year was a fantastic event, see you all there!
28th Mar 2023 - 15:00
#3
Great. Glad you enjoyed it, Chris, and thank you for your support.
We aim to make the trail more of a leisurely pursuit this year, with a route map and benches along the way, and we're working on some other amusements. But if you have any suggestions we'd be only too glad to hear them.
28th Mar 2023 - 22:51
#4
It's going to be a fab event again, the sunshine's already booked for a repeat of last year 
Stu.
2nd Apr 2023 - 19:46
#5
I'm pleased to say that we already have 27 of you booked, and £390 in donations. Thank you very much folks, and well done.
3rd Apr 2023 - 17:45
#6
Now 32 of us, of whom 13 are +1 passengers, of whom 11 appear to be ladies 
. And £390 in ticket sales.
Thank you, all of you. We're looking forward to seeing you.
2nd May 2023 - 15:12
#7
Back to the top.
You may book you tickets here: https://www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/big-picnic/
Several new entertainments have been planned.
3rd May 2023 - 15:17
#8
Would have loved to have done it, as it is my county of origin, but working in UAE
3rd May 2023 - 16:42
#9
So far, 49 people booked, as of Monday evening, which is more than at this stage last year. By now you will all have seen the Club wide email.
As GJT says above, get your tickets here :-
10th May 2023 - 11:30
#10
Karen and I have just registered, and we are both really looking forward to it. Last year looked like lots of fun, and it's such a great charity to support of course.
10th May 2023 - 14:31
#11
Thank you, Colin. We'll look forward to seeing you there.
As of Friday, we have 36 cars booked in and 74 members and family members booked. The more, the merrier.
It’s The Big Picnic and it’s in aid of the Club’s chosen charity, Prostate Cancer research (PCR).
It’s at Ashton Hayes, seven miles East of the lovely city of Chester, and it’s on Saturday, 3rd June on the 70 acre estate of Club member Barry Searle. The grounds should be lush, the Walled Garden tranquil (wot, with all of you there?) and the rhododendrons in bloom around the lakes.
Like last year, it’s a relaxed social family event; kick the tyres, take the (walking) trail around the wooded grounds. Bring your own picnic, perhaps a glass of rose and join us in the Walled Garden, where we also have some silly, friendly garden activities planned. Tea, coffee and squash will be available, as will home made cakes. Barry’s even laid on a coffee machine, so we’re organising a barrister (surely some mistake there).
As last year, we leave it to you to decide how much to pay for your tickets, though we would kindly ask £10 per head. You can book your tickets up until midnight, 26th May, here:-
https://www.prostate-cancer-research.org.uk/big-picnic/(link is external)
It’s in a great cause that’s right up our street for the Club’s demographic. PCR even has its own Infopool to help and support anyone newly diagnosed, or who is receiving treatment. Who knows when any of us might want their help, and support?
So come and join us. We’d love to see you there. And if you don't come, to quote the poet, "Just give me the ... money."
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