A day with a difference.  We will start with a visit to Ena Mill in Atherton, reputedly named after a Spanish Queen.  This Cotton Spinning  Mill was built in l908 and is a Grade !! listed building,  It is a magnificent example of our Industrial Heritage. After spinning thousands of yards of cotton is was closed in the 1990’s.   It is now converted in a fantastic open space on the ground floor as an Emporium with something for everyone and a nice Coffee Shop.  Maybe a chance to start some early Christmas shopping for stocking fillers etc.  Onto the family owned Rivington Hall Barn Bolton.  which dates  back to the 12th Century.  It still retains original features and huge Saxon beams. We will have a 2 course lunch followed by tea/coffee and then we will sit back and enjoy an afternoon of entertainment from the well known Lancashire Folk Group The Houghton Weavers.  Formed in l975 they have had their own BBC series Set Thee Down and a BBC Radio 2 show.  They are easy to listen to and there is gentle humour appealing to all ages.  Time for a last drink before leaving for home

WHEN? Wed.18th October 2017  Depart 9.15am Return 6pm.  Price £25 includes 2 course lunch with tea/coffee and Houghton Weavers Concert.  Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 11th July 2017.