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Birkdale & Ainsdale

Beer & Banter

Status:Active, open to new members
Leader:
When: On Monday evenings 7:00 pm
Real Ale and conversation in a friendly environment
Venue: The Grasshopper

This select Group was formed in acknowledgment of those who, as well as appreciating fine beers, enjoy a lively discussion as they quaff their ale. Nothing too contentious though, and avoiding those perilous pitfalls of politics and religion. After all, the emphasis is on enjoyment.
We normally meet every 4 to 6 weeks on a Monday, from around 7pm, at The Grasshopper in Sandon Road, Hillside.
For a modest fee, The Grasshopper provides a platter of meats and cheeses to accompany the ale. There are usually around six beers to choose from, ranging from the light to the heavy, from local to the slightly more obscure beverages.

THE FULL LIST OF GROUPS IS SHOWN BELOW FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE

Groups listed alphabetically

  • Art
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Art Appreciation
    Status: Active
    On Wednesday mornings
    ad-hoc visits to Galleries
  • Beer & Banter
    Status: Active
    On Monday evenings 7:00 pm
    Real Ale and conversation in a friendly environment
  • Book Group
    Status: Active
    On Friday mornings 10:30 am
  • Bridge
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Cinema
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Coach Trips
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Craft
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons
    2 pm
  • Discussion
    Status: Waiting list
    Monthly on Thursday mornings 10:00 am
    The January 2026 meeting has been cancelled
  • Family History
    Status: Dormant
    Monthly on Monday afternoons 2:00 pm
    To be decided by the members
  • Greet and Eat
    Status: Active
    Meets usually every 4 to 6 weeks at avenue publicised in advance. Normally this is a lunchtime meal, although occasionally it will be in th evening, such as Chinese New Year.
  • Home Quiz Group
    Status: Active
    On Thursday afternoons
    The Group meets on a Thursday afternoon, once a month, at a member's home
  • Keep Fit
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
    Doors open at 12.45 and the class starts promptly
  • Mexican Train Dominoes
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
    2 pm
  • Outings and Theatre Visits
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Quiz at the Grasshopper
    Status: Dormant
    On Thursday evenings 7:00 pm
    Bi-Monthly
  • Rummikub
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Scrabble
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Tuesday afternoons 2:00 pm
  • Short Social Walks
    Status: Active
    On Tuesday mornings
    Ad Hoc
  • Singing For Pleasure
    Status: Dormant
  • Streamed Cinema
    Status: Active
    Ad Hoc
  • Walking Group
    Status: Active
    Weekly on Monday mornings
  • Wine Appreciation
    Status: Dormant
    Monthly evenings
    Every 2-3 months