Author Archives: George Birchall

Wine Tasting at Winetime , Derby Road

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Unfortunately , the tasting for 5th August was cancelled in the afternoon by the vendor due to insufficient time to prepare for the event

I have negotiated a tasting for the 2nd September where the vendor will make a generous concession on the evening

Can members who booked and paid please see George on Tuesday 12th August , or , if this is not possible please telephone George on 07826 048379 when the outline of the evening will be explained

Only members who booked for 5/8/25 will be able to attend

Fountains Abbey / Studley Royal Water Garden

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Arrangements are in hand to visit the above NT property on 18th September

We will travel by luxury coach (8.00am departure) have a guided tour of the Abbey , time to have lunch/snack (not included) and then time to tour the water garden

Cost is £27 for National Trust members and £47 for non members

Only when full payment is made will a place be secured

See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk.

 

AFF Monday 28th July Lyme Park

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A previous notice has been published and notices (2 No.) were left on notice boards at the U3A coffee morning last Tuesday 22/7 advising of the following

The coach will leave promptly at 8.00am , members are to arrive in time to board the coach , no allowance will be made for “late arrivals” as we need to be at the property for the first “guided tour” to commence at 9.45am

If any member has a problem please call George on 07826 048379

Calke Abbey Ticknall Derbyshire 28th August

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Arrangements are in hand to visit the above  National Trust Baroque – style Mansion with peeling paintwork and abandoned rooms portraying the dramatic decline of a Country House Estate

Explore the tunnels between the brewhouse and the cellar where you can see large mash tuns which produced the beer

Explore the ancient parkland , listen for wildlife and soak up the fantastic  views along the way and much more

Return travel by luxury coach , entry to the Mansion (self guided tour) , tunnels and parkland

Cost is £22 for National Trust members and £43 for non members , (a place will only be guaranteed upon full payment)

See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk

Wine Tasting – Tuesday 5th August 2025

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There will be a final wine tasting at “Winetime” on the above date.  The outlet has to close early September due to the lease ending , come along and give your thanks to Jon Atkinson for sharing his vast knowledge of “world wines” over many years

There will be the usual 6 wines , charcuterie , cheese , olives , biscuits etc with a raffle for 3 of the “tasting wines”

Cost for tasting £12 with a return taxi transfer from Maghull Square costing £10

Please text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at Wine Tasting desk

 

Lyme Park (National Trust) Monday 28th July

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Arrangements are in hand to visit this house for the first time where many productions were filmed , Pride and Prejudice ,  The Forsyte Saga , Brideshead Revisited , Far from the Madding Crowd ,etc

It had been in the possession of the Leghs of Lyme since 1388 until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust. The ticket includes access to the Mansion House (a guided tour included) the  Deer Park and the Gardens

There will be luxury return coach travel from Maghull Square and all entry fees. Cost is £27 for National Trust members and £44 for non members (why not join Scottish National Trust for £5.50 per month and save £17 , a further saving of £21 for those attending Quarry Bank and £21 for those booked on the Cornwall Wine Tour) Text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at AFF desk

 

Quarry Bank Styal Cheshire Thursday 26/6

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Only several places available £21 for National Trust members , £41 for non members (why don’t you join.  £5.50 per month if you join the Trust in Scotland) , entitles you to only pay £21 for this trip and there are plenty more in the pipeline including the Cornwall Wine Tour

See previous post for further details

Text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk

QUARRY BANK 26th JUNE 2025

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21 MEMBERS PAID THE REQUIRED AMOUNT ON TUESDAY 3rd JUNE.              8 MEMBERS WHO PROVISIONALLY BOOKED A PLACE ON THE TRIP TO BURNLEY, HAVE YET TO PAY (PLEASE ARRANGE PAYMENT ASAP – £21 FOR NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS AND £41 FOR NON MEMBERS)

IF ALL 8 PAY , THERE ARE ONLY 4 PLACES AVILABLE FOR THE COACH THAT IS PROVISIONALLY BOOKED

PLEASE TEXT GEORGE ON 07826 048379 IF WANTING TO RESERVE A PLACE