Day trips – Chester’s festive season

A chance to visit the historic City of Chester and sample some of the festive activities being held there.  We will start by visiting the Christmas Market with its’ wide variety of stalls offering ideas for Christmas presents and stocking fillers. tempting food samples and ideas for your christmas etc.Don’t forget the superb shops and plenty of Cafes, Inns etc. for morning coffee/lunch. THEN we will make a visit to the beautiful ancient Cathedral.  There is a Christmas Tree Festival in the cloisters, all sponsored by local organisations, a pop up shop with all the leading Charities’ Christmas Cards,.  Your chance to buy now.  A guided tour of the 10 most interesting features of this wonderful building.
 An opportunity to see their fund raising project – a fantastic replica of the Cathedral being built with Lego – if you wish to, you can help to build it by buying a brick for £1, a visit to the Gift Shop and then we will finish with a Cream Tea in their Refectory

WHEN?? Friday 30th November 2018.  Depart 9.15am  Return 6pm.  Price:  £21 inc. guided tour and cream tea.  Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.18th September 2018..

 

 

 

Day trip – Llangollen

We boarded our coach and set off at 9.15am on Wednesday with a very overcast sky.  We were pleased that our favourite driver – Phil was behind the wheel. As we progressed into Wales the sun came out and the rest of the day was glorious, all adding to a great time.  We travelled via the Horseshoe Pass and enjoyed some glorious views. We arrived at Llangollen and had time to enjoy a good wander, discussing which of the great eateries we would use.  The venue chosen was excellent owned by a chap who was Italian/Irish/English and he offered us very tasty food.   Continue reading