Arrangements have been agreed to visit Stonyhurst College in the morning followed by a buffet lunch at The Aspinall Arms and then an afternoon visit to Clitheroe Castle.
At Stonyhurst College Museum there are 2 new exhibitions , “Hot Holy Ladies” (a story of the unsung work of a variety of fascinating 17th century English Catholic women who ensured the rescue of numerous medieval objects and manuscripts targeted for destruction during the Reformation times) and “A Rich and Rare Memorial” showcases a sumptuous cloth of gold commissioned by King Henry V11 in 1495 for use in Westminster Abbey
We will then depart to The Aspinall Arms for a “buffet sandwich lunch with chips and salad plus tea/coffee”
After lunch we will visit Clitheroe Castle where we will have a guided tour of the external areas of the Castle and Keep together with a self guided tour of the Museum
The cost is £35 which includes return coach travel from Maghull Square , all costs at College and Castle , lunch (see George or John at the AFF desk or text George on 07826 048379 to book a place Nb. This is a FRIDAY trip