Wines of Italy in May

We will be  tasting wines of Italy with Jon Atkinson
of  Winetime at Scatchards on Tuesday May 23rd.

The “usual fare” of 6 wines, cheese, meat, olives, biscuits etc.

Cost is £9 for tasting and £9 for taxi transfer to and from the event (taxi leaves 6.20pm from Maghull ,Square and returns approx. 9.45/10.00pm to Maghull Square)

See George at Wine tasting desk or text on 07826 048379 to reserve a place , payment will be required from 25/4/23

Tunnels and Birkenhead Priory tour

On Thursday 11th May the Architecture for Fun group will tour the Williamson Tunnels followed by lunch at The Start Yard Cafe in Birkenhead and then visit  Birkenhead Priory in the afternoon.

  • Cost per member is £35. Leaving Maghull at 9.15 “ONLY 5 PLACE LEFT”

Please visit the A4F desk to book a place and pay the required fee.

I have been requested by Lynn from Williamson Tunnels to advise members as follows

ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE FULL MOBILITY , WE HAVE QUITE A FEW STAIRS AND GOOD WALKING SHOES ARE REQUIRED ,if any member who has booked or wants to book must take note of these requirements. Please advise George if you have booked but cannot comply and your name will be taken of the trip list.

Southern England Wine Tour 1st – 5th October 2023

Luxury coach from Maghull Square ,  (coach remains with party for entire tour)

Day 1  Visit to Denbies Vineyard for tour and wine tasting including nibbles, then  to Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel for a 5 day / 4 night stay (B & B and Dinner) , wine etc available at member costDay 2 Tour and Wine Tasting at Kingstone Vineyard followed by a visit to Hever Castle (where Anne Boleyn grew up)         Cost per member £15Day 3 Tour and Wine Tasting at Chapel Down Winery followed by visit to NT property Sissinghurst Castle Garden  Cost for non NT members £15 (NT members free) Day 4 Full day visit to Hampton Court  Day 5. Leave hotel for journey north stopping at Shrewsbury Prison for a guided tour

Cost is £679 per member (minimum 30 bookings)  (single room supplement £140)  Total cost NT members £694 , non NT members £709 

Members to note that a “booking form “ is available at the “Wine Tasting desk” , a £150 deposit is required together with the “completed booking form” All booking forms and deposits are to be forwarded to Airedale Tours by 31st March 2023

Shakespeare North – April 27th 2023

Arrangements have been agreed with the theatre for a visit on Thursday 27 April.

A coach will depart from Maghull Square (9.45am ) , there will be an “Heritage Tour” of the theatre (group split in to 2) followed by lunch in the restaurant ( country vegetable soup with platters of 4 different sandwiches salad and crisps) and tea/coffee (alcoholic beverages may be available to purchase by members)

Cost is £30 per member.

ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT NOW

Text George on 07826 048379 if a  member requires a place or visit Architecture for Fun desk

Wine Tasting 2nd March 2023

Arrangements are in hand to hold a further tasting at Winetime at Scatchards.

WINES OF THE WORLD WILL BE THE TASTING

6 wines , usual food , taxi transfer to and from event available

MEMBERS ARE TO NOTE THAT JON CANNOT BE IN ATTENDANCE UNTIL 7.00PM , THEREFORE MEMBERS ARE TO NOTE THAT IF THEY TURN UP BEFORE 7.O0-M THEY WILL HAVE TO WAIT OUTSIDE THE EVENT PREMISES UNTIL ACCESS IS AVAILABLE

 

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A4Fun – Ludlow 23rd March

Arrangements have been completed for the above trip

Luxury coach from Maghull Square , leaving 8.00am , entry to Ludlow Castle , guided tour of the Castle ( Carol Overs) , lunch at Chapter 66 Restaurant Cafe (Damien McNamara) in the castle ,  an artefact demonstration (Leon Bracelin) and , hopefully , if time allows , a walk around the market

Cost per member £35

TRIP FULL

 

A4F Ludlow in March

Arrangements are in hand to visit Ludlow on 23rd March

Leaving Maghull Square , travel by luxury coach , Guided tour of Ludlow Castle , special lunch in the Castle cafe , time to visit the market in the town (and other areas if members so wish)

Cost depends on numbers booking (ie. coach costs)

Call or text George on 07826 048379 to book a place or call into “Tuesday coffee morning”