Friday 15th July 2016  Our first port of call was the lovely Faenol Fawr Hotel at St.Asaph, for morning coffee/biscuits.  Such a lovely building with flagged floors, a tudor fireplace dated 1597 and a nice cup of coffee or two.  On we went to Electric Mountain.  What an incredible feat of engineering this is.  Roads through a mountain with traffic lights etc.  from the front it just looks like an ordinary shop. We boarded our bus and travelled into the heart of the mountain Here we were told about the work they do, how they have to calculate peaks and troughs.  Next time you switch your kettle on at 10pm think about the problem you are causing.  The recent European Football caused them some headaches on the nights when there was penalty shoot outs as the peak demand shifted from night to night.  We made a very glamorous group in our hairnets and hard hats – a sight to behold. The regulations were strictly enforced. No open toed shoes, mobile phones, handbags, cameras  etc. all had to be stored in lockers. A very interesting/informative trip.

Join us for an interesting day trip. We will stop first to enjoy our morning coffee/tea/cake or you can have a toasted teacake (included) at the lovely Rossett Hall Hotel, a Grade 2 listed building set in beautiful grounds.

Onto the family owned British Ironworks at Oswestry where they are dedicated to using traditional methods.  There will be a chance to have some lunch in their restaurant followed by demonstrations by the Blacksmith, Silversmith, Jewellery Making etc together with Arts and Crafts.  There is an amazing Sculpture Park  displaying realistic animals etc. made from iron, a Gift shop with lots of unusual ideas etc. Time to have a cuppa before departing for home.

When? Thurs.20th October 2016  Dep.9.l5am   Ret.6pm

Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 19th July 2016.  

Price £15 inc.morning coffee/demonstrations

DAY TRIP TO ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN – FRIDAY 15TH JULY 2016

Please note that due to their Health and Safety restrictions –

NO SANDALS, OPEN TOED FOOTWEAR OR FLIP FLOPS to be worn.

SENSIBLE SHOES ONLY!!!!  

MANY THANKS

It’s that time of the year again – time to book your Christmas Lunch.  We will be visiting the highly acclaimed Newbank Garden Centre at Bury, which will have been transformed into a magical place with all it’s lovely decorative ideas, inspiration for gifts and all you need for Christmas.  Time for a coffee in the Irwell Bistro, set in a converted farmhouse and to browse. Then we are off to the lovely, comfortable  Best Western Higher Trapp Country House Hotel in Burnley.  Set in lovely gardens and with spectacular views across the Lancashire countryside.  Here we will have a delicious 3 course meal followed by coffee/mince pies. Wed.7th December 2016  Dep.9.30am Ret.5pm Price: £26 inc.lunch.  Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday next 28th June 2016

We will make a stop in the lovely village of Scorton, in the beautiful Forest of Bowland, set on the banks of the River Wyre and enjoy our morning coffee and biscuits (included) at The Barn which is a lovely building housing a gift shop, a cosy cafe which is in what was
formerly The Shippon and a small garden centre which specialises in herbaceous perennials.  After coffee we will continue our journey to the Winter Gardens at Blackpool where there will be time to have some lunch and then we will visit the stunning indoor lighting show –  Illuminasia.

This is an indoor lighting display and a traditional Chinese Craft, using silk and internal llighting effects. Proceed through the zones with this awe inspiring Far Eastern art form.  Over 50 Chinese Men/Women have been involved in the production and design.  Enjoy the exotic flowers, butterflies and make a visit through the Jade Palace.

Just a taste of what there is and we will finish off with a cream tea.(included).

Wed.2lst September 2016   Dep.9.l5am  Ret. 6pm  Price £19 inc.coffee/illuminasia/cream tea.  Seats will be on sale at our table on Tues.21.6.16

Off we went on our Airedale Tours holiday to stay at the Crown Hotel in Weymouth. W e had a pleasant journey down and stopped in the National Trust village at Lacock with a little time to explore.  We arrived at Weymouth which is a very pretty town, with a lovely marina and our Hotel was situated right by the old Harbour Area.

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How many times have we passed the Church of St.Margaret of Antioch, which is better known as The Marble Church at St.Asaph? This time we will stop and have a Blue Badge Guided Tour  and will be told all about the fascinating history of this beautiful building and the significance of the Canadian War Graves, but not until we have had our morning coffee/biscuits at the lovely Oriel Country House Hotel set in beautiful Gardens.

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FAENOL FAWR COUNTRY HOUSE HOTEL & ELECTRIC MOUNTAIN HYDRO ELECTRIC STATION

Our first stop will be at the Faenol Fawr Country House Hotel, St.Asaph which is a lovely Hotel set in beautiful gardens.  Here we will have morning coffee and biscuits before making our way to the Electric Mountain in Dinorwig. Continue reading →

Thursday 23rd June 2016 – We will be visiting Lotherton Hall, Leeds, which is a beautiful Edwardian Manor House and Estate, originally owned by the Gascoigne Family.  It is packed full of interesting features.  There is the House, the beautiful Gardens, award winning Bird Garden, Stables and Carriages, lots more and if you feel like it lovely woodland walks.

We will arrive and be served with tea/coffee followed by a guided tour of this interesting Mansion, the current exhibition is all about Florence Nightingale.  A buffet lunch will be served with tea/coffee and then we will have a guided tour of the gardens which should be stunning at this time of the year.  There will be time to have a stroll yourselves round the  bird garden with its’ many species, visit the gift shop etc.etc.

Depart 8.30am  Ret.6pm   Price £23 inc morning coffee/guided tours/buffet lunch. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday lst March 2016

REMINDER – BALANCE OF PAYMENT FOR TRIPS

As we frequently have to pay up front prior to any visit for coach hire, entrance fees, teas/coffees, guided tours/meals etc., we would like to remind everyone that balance of payment for your trip is due 4 weeks before the date of the trip  This enables us to meet our obligations.  It also stops us having to ring members with a reminding message which is time consuming and costly. Your co-operation in this matter would be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks – Marj Atlay, Day Trips Leader