Hi everyone, just a reminder
There will be no August meeting our next meet will be September 12th. This meeting will be all about FORT CROSBY with ALISON BURNS.
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Monthly Archives: July 2024
Italian Wine Tasting Night
There are several places still available for this event at Winetime at Scatchards on Thursday 15th August commencing at 6.30pm
A return taxi transfer is available from Maghull Square leaving at 5.50pm
Wine Tasting is £10 per member and taxi transfer is £10 per member
See George or Geoff at Wine Tasting desk
AFF – Attingham Park Thursday 22nd August
Several places are available for the above trip to one of the United Kingdom’s most famous residences , a National Trust property
A guided tour will be available
Cost is £30 for NT members and £46 for non members
See George or Geoff at Architecture for Fun desk
AFF – Morecambe and Heysham 17th October
I have a long list of members who indicated their interest in joining us on the above trip
I need members to visit the Architecture for Fun desk to pay as I will shortly have to set up a “reserve list”
See previous post for details of trip and cost.
George
Supper Club update
So far 29 members have shown an interest in this new group. Keep an eye on here for further information.
Yellowhammer Walk 25/07/2024
Eleven Stramblers took the train to Aughton Park and walked along Long Lane to Holborne Hill. Here, we crossed the main road and turned through some houses to a path through fields. On reaching a barn we took a path through more open fields with views of Aughton’s Christ Church to our left. We passed a couple of giraffes Continue reading
Birkenhead Priory 21/07/2024
Fourteen Strollers took the train to Hamilton Square, Birkenhead, for a visit to Birkenhead Priory. From the station, Brian took us around Hamilton Square, giving us the history of the square’s design, its historic residents, and the architecture of the Grade I listed terraces and gardens. Our next stop was at the “Futility Statue”. The original Continue reading
NEW DAY TRIP
Nestled in the rolling Peak District Hills, Thornbridge Hall is a Grade 2 listed Stately Home. Set in 80 acres of parkland and 12 acres of formal gardens. It is the private home of Jim and Emma Harrison and their family. It is recognised as one of the most beautiful, quirky homes in the UK. We will have a guided tour of the House, often the guide is one of the family. Hear its’ history, see the stunning William Morris stained glass window. Stroll around the beautiful gardens and view the Italian Garden, 100ft Herbaceous Border, Water Garden and much much more. Visit the Emporium with its’ plant sales and locally made gifts. Take in the breathtaking views from the terraces. Maybe even visit the Duck Fountain and meet the animals in the smallholding. Relax in the Quackers Cafe and enjoy a welcome cream tea. Maybe choose one of the speciality Craft Beers which are produced at the nearby Thornbridge Brewery also owned by the family. Then if time allows we will visit Bakewell a popular destination in the Peak District. Famous for its’ Bakewell Pudding and Tart. Visit the Old Pudding Shop. There are interesting shops and plenty of choice for a cup of tea/coffee or maybe a chilled glass of wine.
WHEN? Wednesday 11th September 2024. Depart 8.30am Return 6pm. Price: £36 includes guided House Tour/Gardens and Cream Tea. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday next 30th July 2024.
AFF Winter Gdns Theatre Morecambe & Heysham – 17 October 2024
Members who visited the theatre several years ago will be amazed at the transformation in the last few years
We will leave at 8.00am on 17th October , drive to Morecambe arriving at the theatre approx. 9.30am where we will have tea/coffee , then a guided tour of the theatre followed by afternoon tea at 12.30pm
We will leave at approx. 1.45 and travel to the charming bay side village of Heysham where we will visit the Heritage Centre , St Peters Church (11th century and one of the oldest churches in Lancashire) , Glebe Gardens , St Patricks Chapel on the nearby headland (8th century) and time allowing a guided tour of the village (The Heysham Village Trail) , members can make a voluntary donation in the church
Tea , coffee and cake will be available in the cafe alongside St Peters Church (extra cost to the tour fee)
Cost is £42 per member which includes coach , entry to theatre , afternoon tea and guided tour of Heysham
See George or Geoff at AFF table to book a place and pay
North Wales Wine Tour
I sent to members yesterday by email there balance to be paid to Airedale Tours
These balances were assessed based on the invoice that I received dated 16th July from Airedale Tours
The invoice included the following (Total booked – 25 and (b) Basic cost per passenger £729
I was advised yesterday after I had emailed balances to members that this invoice contained errors and I was contacted this morning by Airedale and I advised that it was Airedales problem and they should sort this out direct with members , you will be receiving a call from Airedale to discuss the situation
Please call me if you have any concerns