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ne of our final paying in days for the above trip co-incides with the AGM. Please note that we will collect any outstanding balances after the AGM or alternatively, you can pay the following Tuesday 30th May 2017. Many thanks
This time we are off to the interesting, historic County of Lancashire. We will pay a visit first to the Bay View Garden Centre, which is in an area of outstanding natural beauty and one of the best kept secrets nestled on the Lancashire Coast. With stunning views across Morecambe Bay to the Lake District, there is everything you would expect to find in a top Garden Centre together with a reasonably priced Potting Shed Restaurant, serving light snacks, tea/coffee, delicious cakes and lunches. On a nice day there is a lovely terrace to sit out on. Then we will travel on to Leighton Hall, still the home of the Gillow family of the Waring and Gillow furniture fame. Situated on the Lancashire/Cumberland border, this beautiful home is a delight to visit (you can touch and sit whatever/wherever) and we will have an entertaining guided tour with time to see their wonderful gardens.. There is a falconry display during the afternoon,( weather permitting) and then time for a cup of tea/coffee/cakes in their restaurant before we depart for home
WHEN Fri.30th June 2017 Dep.9.15am Ret.6pm Price: £17 inc.guided tour. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.11th April 2017
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This time we are off to the lovely County of Derbyshire. and will visit the ancient town of Wirksworth, not as popular as some of the towns like Matlock, Buxton, Bakewell etc. but nevertheless it is one of the oldest towns in the Peak District. It is steeped in history with many interesting buildings, picturesque cobbled streets and Craftsmen’s Yards to investigate. It also has up to 10 Well Dressings at this time of the year. This is an age old tradition mostly only found in Derbyshire. They are made by local people from natural materials such as petals, leaves, stones wood etc. They are always beautiful, spectacular and often topical. There will be time for a coffee, good choice of cafes and browse round (an optional guided tour of the town is on offer) Then we will be off to Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mill, built in l783. It is the finest and best preserved example of an Arkwright Cotton Mill. There is a working Textile Museum, where we will have a guided tour, a demonstration of the working looms and hear about life here as a Millworker. A shopping village if you feel like having a look and a nice restaurant serving coffee/meals etc. with a good choice of menu.
WHEN – Wednesday 3lst May 2017. Departing 8.30am Return 6pm. Price:£15 inc.guided tour(s) Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 7th March 2017.
Imperial Hotel, Eastbourne – This year, for our November break, we are moving from the North to the South – to Eastbourne which is an elegant resort at the foot of the South Downs in Sussex. An interesting town with lots to do. A picture perfect redeveloped harbour area, galleries, museums, coffee stops and shopping. The surrounding area is steeped in history with ancient villages and towns. We will be staying at the impressive Victorian Imperial Hotel, which is owned by Robinsons Holidays, on a 5 day/4 nights d/b/b break,. which is just 2 minutes walk from the seafront and close to all town amenities. All rooms are en suite with TV., hospitality tray, hairdryer, etc. There is a comfortable lounge area, bars and a dining room which serves hearty home cooked food. Entertainment each evening and 3 excursions. l. Arundel/Chichester, 2.Lewes/Brighton and 3. Michelham Priory/Tenterden with a stop on the way at a Winery.(may be subject to change)
WHEN Sunday 5th November 2017 to Thursday 9th November 2017. Price £l89 (will be less with group discount). Deposit £50 per person. No Single Supplement. Optional Insurance £15. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 2lst February 2017.
A DAY IN THE LAKES – what better time to visit the Lakes where, hopefully, we should be able to see a “host of Golden Daffodils”. We will start our day in the lovely ancient village of Hawkshead, famous for its’ associations with William Wordsworth, who went to School here.
All 56 members (sadly one member was not well and not able to travel) set off from the Square, on Fri.llth November, on our way to Loch Tummell, which is just north of Perth. Our lady driver got us there safe and sound with suitable refreshment stops on the way. The Hotel was lovely with courteous, helpful Staff, spotlessly clean and warm, nice rooms, excellent food and entertainment each evening with quiet areas as well. What more could you want? Our excursions were up through snowy areas and spectacular mountain scenery, the Autumn colours were truly amazing, a trip to Dundee where we visited the Jute works and had an insight to what life was like working there in the “bad” old days. and a visit to Blair Castle with the customary wee dram to greet us. The weather was kind to us with just one wet afternoon. Trouble is it went too quickly and we made our journey back to South of the Border arriving safely back in Maghull. Now, any suggestions for next year??
We will be paying a visit to the ancient Roman Village of Ribchester, one of the most popular villages in Lancashire, set on the River Ribble. The local Museum traces the history of the area and Roman occupation. A recent archaeological dig unearthed the remains of a Roman Fort. The village is well worth strolling round with a good selection of shops, cafes, art gallery, roman baths etc. There is also a small Garden Centre which is well stocked with plants and has a collection of cabins selling various goods. With a nice cafe on site it is a good venue for morning coffee
Onto the comfortable family owned Ferraris Country House Hotel in Lancashire, which is set in beautiful grounds, where we will have a delicious 3 course lunch followed by tea/coffee and then an interesting talk about the experiences of Ms.Jennie Coulston-Herrmann, who is a retired high ranking Police Officer. One of her many skills was employed in hostage negotiations. Humorous, entertaining and worth hearing..
Thurs.2nd February 2017 Dep.9.l5am Ret.5pm Price £25 inc.3 courselunch/talk
Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday lst November 2016
Join us for a 4 day/3 nights dinner/bed/breakfast, “Showtime and Gourmet” Spring break, at the Group Award winning, family run St.Kilda Hotel, set on the promenade in Llandudno. Showtime entertainment from your favourite West End shows plus a chance for the chefs to show off their very best gourmet culinary skills, with 4 and 5 course meals.All rooms have the usual facilities – en suite, tv, tea making, etc. Lift to all floors.There will be tea/scones on arrival plus other hotel extras. 2 excursions. You can even do fancy dress if you want to – it’s purely optional. When : Friday 24th March 2017 to Monday 27th March 2017 PRICE: £179 – will be less with group discount – Single Supplement £9 – Deposit £50 – Free Insurance. Seats will be on sale at Day Trips table on Tuesday 23rd August 2016
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We will start our day at the newly refurbished Golden Pheasant Hotel/Pub, in the lovely Cheshire village of Plumley, for our morning coffee/biscuits (included). Followed by a visit to the unique Cuckooland in Tabley. This is a museum with an amazing collection of cuckoo clocks with intricate carvings and some beautiful antiques, a selection of musical movements and it is one of the largest in the world. Outside there is a collection of vintage motor bikes etc.all brought together by two brothers – Roman and Maz Pieanski, two of the world’s foremost horologists, who themselves have fascinating tales to tell. We will have a guided tour of this fantastic collection, some dating back as far as l850. On leaving here we will head for the lovely Tatton Park in Knutsford, where we can have some lunch in one of their restaurants and then time for a short visit to their Christmas Shopping Fair – maybe pick up some Christmas gifts. WHEN Friday 25th November 2016 Dep.9.15am Ret.5pm Price – £18 inc.coffee/guided tour. Seats will be on sale at our table Tuesday 16th August 2016.
Then join us on a 5 day/4 nights dinner/bed/breakfast break at the super comfortable 4* Riverside Park Hotel in Enniscorthy, a charming little town on the banks of the River Slaney, just over an hour’s drive from Dublin. We will travel from Maghull to Holyhead and then set sail for Dublin. On arrival there will be a short orientation tour of Dublin and then off to our lovely hotel with all mod.cons plus a large indoor swimming pool, spa and gym. Just a couple of minutes walk into Enniscorthy with all its’ popular bars, cafes, shops etc.
SOLD but ask about reserve llist