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

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

Did anyone find a Sefton Library book on 3rd June at the coffee morning

It is entitled Love of my Life by Lesley Ann Jones , a book about Freddie Mercury’s life

Was it possibly handed in to the “book desk”? If so , can you advise George on 07826 048379

Arrangements are in hand to visit the above Mill, built by Samuel Greg in 1784. In 1820 a new Mill was added which created space for more spinning and carding machines.  300 workers were operating 1000 spindles. New scutching room , steam engines and boiler room were added in the 19th century. There is Quarry Bank House , the Apprentice House, which housed as many as 90 children as young as eight years old packed in together, all available to visit. There are extensive gardens which incorporate natural and industrial features side by side to create drama and interest There is a cafe on site where members can purchase refreshments for lunch. Return coach travel from Maghull Square , Cost is £21 for National Trust and £41 for non members (join prior to trip and it is only £21) See George or Jeff at AFF desk or text George on 07826 048379

I have been advised by Queen Street Textile Museum , where we are having lunch that the sandwich choices are

Cheese and Red Onion

Chicken Salad

Turkey with Stuffing

The sandwich can be on “wholemeal roll” or “white bread”

Members are to text or call George on 07826 048379 to advise which sandwich they want and whether they want wholemeal roll or white bread

This information is required , at the latest by Tuesday 13th May