Have you thought about this year’s holiday yet?  If not, why not consider joining our 5 day/4 nights dinner/bed/breakfast break to Essex, a County of contrasts with historic villages, scenic towns and interesting attractions. It captures the epitome of rural England.  Departing on  Thurs.12.7.18 to Mon.16.7.18.  Staying at the Holiday Inn,Colchester, which is a comfortable Hotel with an indoor swimming pool and Health Club.  This is a proud County, beloved by John Constable who painted many aspects of it.  There are lots of things to see/do and excursions and entrance fees are included in the price.  We will cross over into Suffolk, another beautiful County immortalised by Thomas Gainsborough.  We have a couple of twin rooms available at a cost of £380 per person.  Don’t delay, book to-day! Join our group on this short break.  Full information is available at the Day Trip’s table.

We will start our day with a visit to Leeds, one of the most vibrant Cities in the North .  beginning by visiting the bustling compact City Centre.  Walk up Briggate with its’ wide choice of shopping from High End Fashion in the Victorian Quarter to quaint yards off with some of the oldest fascinating pubs in the country to explore.  Try Kirkgate Market, the largest under cover market in Europe and this is where M & S began.  The Grade One listed Corn Exchange where you’ll find vintage fashion, quirky gifts and a lovely Cafe.  Grab a sandwich and head for Leeds Minster for their free half hour organ concert at 12.30pm, and relax and enjoy your lunch  in beautiful surroundings and listening to the music.There are plenty of other choices for some lunch.. You’ll find an  array of interesting Museums, Art Galleries  etc.,  including the Henry Moore Sculpture Museum  Then we will be visiting the Thackray Medical Museum set in an old workhouse. Tracing progress through the ages. We will have a guided tour of a Victorian Street with its sights,smells, stories etc. Discover how treatments have changed over the years. We may even be able to remember some of the old remedies from our own childhood!!

WHEN?  Friday 16th March 2018.  Dep.8.30am Ret.6pm  Price £19 includes guided tour.  Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 9th january 2018. 

We will start our day at Jak Hansons Outlet in Standish.  This is a family owned business selling cut price clothnig, shoes, linen, cards and lots lots more including a Food Hall and Butchers sellling locally produced meat.  Time to visit their Paddock Restaurant for a tea/coffee etc.  Then we will be off to the comfortable Shaw Hill Hotel and Golf Spa in Chorley.  A lovely Hotel set in beautiful grounds which includes a golf course.  Here we will have a 3 course meal in their Vardons Restaurant overlooking the golf course, which has an enviable reputation for good food and the Chefs source as much local food as possible.

When?  Friday 23rd February 2018.  Dep.9.30am  Ret. 4.30pm.  Price £24 includes 3 course lunch.  Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 28h November 2017

The final briefing for our Eastbourne break will be on Tuesday next 24th October 2017 at ll.30am in the Coffee Room. Please try to be there to pick up relevant information.  Many thanks

Would you like to join us on our interesting trip to Enchanting Essex? Thurs.12th July 2018 to Mon.16th July 2018. Staying at the Hilton, Eight Ash, Nr.Colchester, for a 5 day/4 night/dinner/bed/ breakfast/including excursions.  The Hotel has all the usual facilities including en suite, tv., tea/coffee making/ hairdryer etc. We have several interesting excursions and full details will be available at our table.

When?   seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 10th October 2018. Price £380 Sing.Supp.£80 Deposit £50 Optional Insurance £25 (upper age limit 85)

See the brochure here.

ADVANCE NOTICE Are you thinking about holidays for next year?  You might be interested in our Short Break to Enchanting Essex.  Staying at the Hilton just outside Colchester, for 5 days 4 nights dinner/bed/breakfast. We have a very interesting itinerary which includes trips to Cursborough Hall Farm Countryside Centre en route, a visit to Southend on Sea, tour of a Vineyard with tastings, a visit to Sudbury an ancient market town famous for silk weaving and is where Thomas Gainsborough was born, crossing the border into Suffolk  a visit to Kentwell Tudor Mansion a much loved lived in family home and a rare breeds farm,beautiful gardens, Tip Tree Jam Museum and famous tea rooms and a steam train ride.Visit on the return journey to be arranged.The approximate price to be confirmed is .£380  Sing.Supp. currently being negotiated at around £80 (all entrances included).  Full details will be available soon at the Day Trips Table – watch this space!!

Wed.27th September 2017 – Old Bell Inn Delph. Please ask for a choice of meal slip at our table for our 3 course meal at the Old Bell Inn Saddleworth ASAP (please note still at St.George’s next week 12th Sept. as Baptist Church not completed)

DAY TRIP – Wed.18th October 2017 – Houghton Weavers Concert, Rivington Hall Barn – please collect your choice of meal slip from our Tuesday morning table asap.  Many thanks