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Next meeting this Weds 14th March & upcoming social events

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We'll be meeting this coming Wednesday 14th March from 6 - 7:30pm at MadLab. Whether you've been coming to the group for years or have never been, we're here to give you a warm welcome and a friendly ear. Free tea, coffee and biscuits for all.

MadLab is located on Edge Street in the Northern Quarter just a short walk from Piccadilly Station, Piccadilly Gardens and Shudehill Metrolink. See MadLab's 'how to find us' page for more: https://madlab.org.uk/find-us/

I'm not sure whether we'll be in the upstairs or downstairs meeting room. If you're not sure then just press the 'Office' buzzer and you'll be directed.

Not long now, are you coming?...Folk Train trip - Thursday 26th April
All group members are invited to our first social event of the year - a trip on the Folk Train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Glossop. The train will leave at 6:46pm and you'll have the option of arriving back at Piccadilly for either 9:10pm or 10:10pm. 
We will cover the cost of the return train ticket, food from a local takeaway (see  http://www.norfolkpizzaonline.co.uk/#menu if you'd like to have a look at menu options), a soft drink and the donation for the band. You can also take your own food if you would prefer, or if you have any particular dietary requirements.
To find out more about the folk train visit http://www.hvhptp.org.uk/folktran.htm
If you'd like to come along then please email us at rethinkmanchester@gmail.com to book your place.

Saturday 14th July - FREE canal boat trip aboard Prince Henry!
We've got a fantastic trip open to all group members. We've got exclusive use of the narrow boat Prince Henry for the day for a trip on the Bridgewater Canal.
Itinerary for the day:
- Depart 10:30am from Stretford Marina (plenty of free parking available (use post code M32 0NQ)or a 15 minute walk along the canal from Stretford Metrolink stop)
- To Boothstown via Worley OR to Dunham Massey - we can decide nearer the time
- Stop for lunch at either Boothstown or Dunham. Please bring a packed lunch. There is a fully equipped kitchen on board so we can make teas and coffees as we go.
- Return to Stretford Marina for 4:30pm
We will have a skipper for the journey.  There’s plenty of room on deck and an opportunity for anyone who'd like to take the tiller under the supervision of the skipper!
There is NO COST for anyone who would like to come along, but we will need to know numbers in advance. We are strictly limited to 12 places maximum.
Again, If you'd like to come along then please email us at rethinkmanchester@gmail.com to book your place.

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