that the coach for our trip to Lytham 40’s event, will depart at 9am from The Square on Saturday 17th August 2024. We have to depart promptly as the tram journey is programmed and it won’t wait. Cheers
Day Trip Lytham 40’s day
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Day Trips Festive Break Excursions.
Excursions for our Festive Break to Weston Super Mare, departing on the llth November, are now pretty much arranged as follows:
Trip 1 we will be travelling through Cheddar Gorge which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Possibly stop in Cheddar. Then we are moving on to the lovely City of Wells. After which a visit will be made to Glastonbury which is a lovely old town. Close by is the Clarks Retail outlet for those who like to shop, together with the Museum of Rural Life (there is a charge for that)
TRIP 2 we will travel to Clifton, which is one the most desirable areas in the Country to live. Lovely town centre and we can get up close to the famous landmark the Clifton Suspension Bridge. Then we will move onto the amazing City of Bristol. Plenty to see and do here and the Christmas Market will be on. Full details will be included in your pack later in the year.
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.
Day trips
PLEASE NOTE there will be no Day Trips table on Tues.9th July 2024. Back as usual on the 16th July.
NEW DAY TRIP
After a successful visit last year to the Lytham 40’s weekend, a lot have requested that we repeat it. It’s poignant that we do in the year of the 80th celebrations of D Day. Held 
on the wide green space on the seafront. There will be marquees set up with entertainment, bars and food. So why not join this fun day and hear the authentic music, see the lovely 40’s fashions (why not dress up yourself) There are parades (expect to see and hear Mr.Churchill) exhibitions, demonstrations, stalls, dancing in Clifton Square, a rare chance to practice your jitterbug! Don’t forget to visit the shopping street in Lytham with its’ lovely shops and a wide choice of food and drink. A lot of local staff and premises
are dressed for the occasion. The ancient windmill is open to visit and the Heritage Centre. THEN there is a choice of travelling up the Coast,on one of Blackpool’s iconic trams, to Fleetwood (a 40 minute stay here) and return (2 hours in all) back to the 40’s event.
WHEN? Saturday 17th August 2024. Dep.9am Ret.5ish. PRICE: £13 for the 40’s day. or if you would like to do the tram ride as well £21. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 25th June 2024. Big favour to ask. If you are paying cash could you please try to have right money as we are always short of change. Many thanks.
Day Trip Holker Hall Wed.15th May 2024
PLEASE NOTE Coach, for our trip to Holker Hall, will depart from The Square at 9.00am on Wed.15th May 2024. Cheers
NEW DAY TRIP
Today we will be visiting the lovely town of Buxton, a town whose history is shaped by water 
. Specifically we are visiting the Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience which reveals the story of a special spa town and the renowned water set in the recent multi million pound restoration of the Grade 1 Georgian Crescent. For hundreds of years visitors have travelled here to drink and bathe in the mineral waters. We will have a guided tour, take a virtual reality hot air balloon flight over Buxton, and rub shoulders with the Regency high society at a glamorous ball before having our ailments cured by the l8thC Apothecary. Follow the rain water journey from the Peak District Hills and find out why it emerges warm from the springs beneath the Crescent. Even a souvenir bottle to take home with you. We will also visit the Pump Room. Plenty of coffee shops etc in the area and we are very close to the lovely Pavilion Gardens. Then we are off to Hayfield, a lovely village, where we can visit their wonderful Well Dressings. Widely regarded as the best
together with Tissington. This is a custom only to be found in Derbyshire and some of the Staffordshire Border. Pictures are made by local people from flower petals, sticks, stones etc. which are then pressed into damp clay. The origins are lost in the mists of time but are thought to stem from the plague and the need to protect the water.
WHEN? Monday lst July 2024. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm. Price: £27 inc.the Buxton Crescent Heritage Experience. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 14th May 2024.
NEW DAY TRIP
We will start our day by visiting the lovely village of Ironbridge set on the banks of the 
River Severn, in the Ironbridge Gorge, Shropshire. The shops, tearooms etc. parade alongside the River Severn so you can enjoy a coffee with a view. It is also home to the iconic Iron Bridge built originally in l779. This magnificent monument stands as one of the greatest symbols of where the Industrial Revolution began and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take a walk across the bridge, there are lovely river views either side. Visit the tiny Toll House Museum built on the bridge which is where, in days gone by, you had to pay a toll to cross the river. For the energetic there are lovely walks along the embankment. Then we are off to Blists Hill Victorian Town Living Museum, where you can take a step back in time and experience what everyday life was like
in the late l800’s/early 1900’s. Here we can visit the shops, cottages, the Pharmacy, Candle Workshop, Blacksmiths etc. visit the Pub and buy fish and chips cooked in the old fashioned way, even use old money and lots more.
When? Wed.19th June 2024. Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 16th April. Price: £29 inc.entrance to Blists Hill
Day Trips Membership Renewal
I have a trip on the 18th April 2024 to Heskin Hall and have noticed that two or three members, on that trip, have not renewed their Membership. Our new Financial and Membership year has now started and It is important that your Membership is renewed before that date as it has knock on effects for insurance etc. So if you have not yet renewed please think about doing so. Many thanks
NEW Day Trips 5 day Festive Break
A booking has been made with Alfa Travel for 5 days/4 nights Dinner/Bed/Breakfast, staying at the Anchor Head Hotel, Weston Super Mare which is a lovely place to visit. This is one of Alfa’s Leisureplex Hotels, set with sea views close to local amenities. All the comfortable rooms are en suite with all the usual facilities we expect. Entertainment and excursions to be included.(excursions not finalised yet but this is a good area for interesting Cities and Countryside eg Bath, Bristol, Wells, Cheddar etc.). This late break comes just in time to enjoy a chance to relax before the Christmas epic sets in, enjoy good company and be looked after. (Someone else to wonder “what’s for tea?”)
When?? Mon.11th Nov.2024 to Fri 15th Nov.2024. Price: £309pp (some sea view rooms available at £25pp) will be less when group discount is applied). Deposit £50pp. (Cheques to be made payable to ALFA TRAVEL) Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.9th April 2024. ONE TWIN ROOM LEFT – ALL SOLD