Strictly Social 50+

Hi Everyone.. Another wee chance to join up with our friendly whatapp walking group for a walking talking tour of Glasgow Cathedral and The Glasgow Necropolis .. Janice Bell and I ( Raymond ) have organised a walking / talking tour of some of the main mausoleums and graves of people who shaped Glasgow's history, religion and culture. We will also be having a short talk on the importance and history of Glasgow Cathedral . The walk and talk last for 2 to 3 hours afterwards we are heading to Katie's Bar (if you are interested) where Madonna ( not the real one ) lol is putting on a show .. ( free entry ).
Meet at the front doors of the Cathedral at 1.30 pm Sunday 30th of August

All Bar One have very kindly reserved their upstairs area for our exclusive use. It is an airy space with plenty of room for us to spread out while socialising. So why not come along and join us at the monthly Meet and Greet for the Strictly Social meet-up group. Become a Socialite and join our friendly, welcoming group for an evening of brilliant banter, fun and laughter.

We know it can be daunting meeting lots of new people, so this is the ideal first meeting for new members, who can be guaranteed a warm, friendly welcome from the organisers and other members. You can always give us a call beforehand on the Strictly Social phone number 07902 055980.

The Meet and Greet will kick off at 7 o’clock, and we will be there to greet everyone personally, and ensure that everyone is made welcome.

As you know, we ask for a £1 donation at each event to cover the costs of running the group. It would be appreciated if members had a £1 coin handy for this as it is often difficult to find change.

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Can’t believe it's been 5 years of Strictly Social 50+
Time to give back to those members who have supported us by attending events throughout the last year and paying their £1 group fee.

A great big thank you to all those members who have attended events throughout the year ... it's been a pleasure meeting all of you.

We're hoping you'll come along and help us celebrate and enjoy dancing, a nibble from the finger buffet and a slice of yummy cake downstairs at the Mercure Hotel. This is FREE (not even £1) to those members who have attended 5 or more events in the last year from the 1st of August 2025 until the 31st of July 2026. Unfortunately, numbers at the venue are restricted and we therefore feel it only fair to restrict this event to members who have contributed the most to group fees, the excess of which is allowing us to pay for this event.

Please remember that the finger buffet is NOT an evening meal.

PLEASE, PLEASE only RSVP if you definitely intend to attend as we would like to open this to all members if numbers are not achieved.
All RSVP's will automatically go on the waitlist and will be moved to Going when their attendance at 5 or more events has been verified.
This is, of course, a members only event, no plus 1s.

Fancy a wee leisurely cruise on the canal with the Seagull Trust. This all day cruise leaves from the Boathouse in Falkirk (FK1 5EF) and travels along the canal with a trip on the Falkirk Wheel before returning to the Boathouse. The trip takes around 5 hours, which includes a stop at the visitor centre next to the Falkirk Wheel.

Bring along a packed lunch to enjoy during the cruise because although the boats stop at the visitor centre for around 45 minutes and we’ll be able to get off the boats, the cafe can be very busy, which doesn’t leave a lot of time to wait in queues. I enquired about the possibility of ordering fish suppers like we did at the Kirkintilloch cruise, but was advised that previous groups had tried this without success as there aren’t any chippy's close enough to the Wheel and the food was quite cold by the time it arrived.

These cruises are operated by the Seagull Trust, a charitable organisation, funded solely by donations and grants and wholly run by unpaid volunteers. They have two boats at Falkirk, the Govan Seagull and the Barr Seagull. Each boat can accommodate a maximum of 12 people. I have reserved both of them for our sole use. Both are fully accessible with lifts to accommodate those with mobility problems or in wheelchairs. Each has a wheelchair friendly toilet and a galley. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided.

I am asking for £6 to cover a donation of £5 per person to the Seagull Trust and your £1 group fee. Please pay by Friday the 18th of September. If payment hasn’t been received by then your RSVP will be cancelled so that someone on the waitlist has the opportunity to go.

If driving, the Boathouse is located just off Gartcows Road under the railway bridge in Bantaskine Park, Falkirk. If using Satnav use the postcode FK1 5EF. This takes you to houses on Gartcows Road. On the opposite side of the road there is a grass bank with a narrow tarmac road cutting across it. This leads up under a railway bridge up to the side of the canal. Across another bridge and you will see the Boathouse. There is plenty of parking next to the Boathouse.

If travelling by public transport, from Falkirk High train station, you can walk to the Boathouse in around 10 minutes. I’ve added several photos of various routes below.