Organiser:

Chris Morris

Description:

The clocks have gone forward, it’s lighter in the evenings, it’s the start of the Easter holidays and you don’t have to get up in the morning… what better way to celebrate than going for a short 3 mile canal walk and then visit 2 quality pubs? (Hyde’s Cheshire Ring and Sportsman Inn).

Suggested ticket:

Return to Woodley (if wishing to get earlier train back) or a GM Rail Ranger (if staying for second pub). Tickets are half price if purchasing after 18.30.

Booking:

Just turn up!

Meeting Point:

Manchester Piccadilly destinations board at 18:20. Train leaves at 18:36 (probably platform 1 – Rose Hill train).

Return services:

21:23 from Hyde Central or 22:53, 23:53 from Newton for Hyde.

Extra:

Boots are advised in wet weather as the canal path is likely to be muddy.

Organiser:

Phil Walters

Description:

Trying out some of the better bars in Chorlton.

Venue and Time:

Starting 7.45pm (tba) at the Hillary Step, 199 Upper Chorlton Road, M16 0BH.

Note:

Further pub details to follow.

Organisers:

Jennifer Egan and Nardia Lloyd

Description:

Come and try the monthly wine tasting at Room Restaurant. The evening entails canapés followed by two starters, two mains and a dessert, with the wines being matched carefully by the evening host. There are usually six wines to taste. The full menu is yet to be confirmed, but the theme is ‘Discover Lebanon.’ Vegetarian dishes are available. More details to follow. You don’t need to be a wine expert, just come along and enjoy!

Venue and Time:

Room Restaurant at 7pm prompt, meet in the bar area. It’s a five minute walk from Piccadilly Gardens.

Address:

81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH. Tel 839 2005. For more details visit www.roomrestaurants.com

Booking:

This is a popular evening and places need to be booked a month in advance, with a £10 deposit.

Please email socials@madwalkers.org.uk by Monday 22^nd March if interested to arrange paying the £10 deposit. The deposit is required by Friday 26th March

Cost:

£30 (including £10 deposit).

Organiser:

Doug Robertson

Description:

With its extensive menu, and impressive pudding selection, this is a veggie feast not to be missed. Even committed carnivorous are mildly impressed by the culinary antics of the Greenhouse, producing veggie and vegan delights since 1983. Rave reviews include:

"Not that bad, really" - Nick

"I'd sell my sister for another slice of cheesecake" - Me

It's a cosy restaurant, and we can snuggle in about 12-14 of us max, so please let me know if you want to come along.

We'll meet at 7:30 (TBC). The restaurant is fully licensed, with a good range of beers including a hemp beer! Expect to pay about £16 for a three-course meal, plus drinks/tips. You can preview the menu at their website here.

Hope you can make it!

Venue and Time:

8pm @ The Greenhouse,
331 Gt Western Street (170 yards from Wilmslow Road)
Rusholme
Manchester
M14 4AN

Booking:

By email: dougrobertson99@hotmail.com