We will start our day with a visit to the affluent and attractive Town of Wilmslow in Cheshire. Part of the Golden Triangle & home to some of our footballers. Browse the boutiques and shops. Look out for designer bargains in the Charity Shops. Time for coffee. Then we are off to Quarry Bank Mill, once owned by the Greg Family. Discover what it was like to work in a busy Cotton Mill and take a guided tour of the Apprentice House where the child pauper workers lived. Discover how it compares to the lavish home of the Greg family. There are lovely gardens and  a visit to Styal Village shows how other workers lived. Styal is still a thriving community. For the more energetic there are lovely walks along the River Bollin. With a choice of 3 places to eat and a shop to browse, it is an interesting place to visit.

WHEN? Wed.28th June 2023.  Dep.9.l5am  Ret.6pm. Price: NT Members £12  Non NT Members £29. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 25th April. 

What could be nicer than a late October trip when the Countryside is at its’ best in this lovely Autumnal Season and it is the start of the Festive Season breaks? A 5day/4nights Dinner/Bed/Breakfast break has been booked with Alfa Travel.  Staying at the comfortable Seabank Hotel, Porthcawl, South Wales. The Hotel has a good reputation and is situated on the Headland with stunning views across the Bristol Channel, close to the town.  All rooms are  ensuite with tea/coffee making. tv., hairdryer etc. The price includes excursions within the Cardiff, Swansea areas, entertainment, 2 lunches and the promise of good company. 

WHEN? Mon.30.l0.23 to Fri.3.ll.23  Price: £269pp (will be less when group discount is applied) Some Sea View rooms are available at £20pp. Deposit £50. Seats are on sale at our table.  NB Just 1 twin left. 

We will start our day with a visit to Kendal. which is a border town not very far from Lancashire, but most definitely in Cumbria, and is just 9 miles from Windermere. There is plenty to do and see here. Don’t miss The Yards which house interesting artisan shops, the Chocolate House selling the most delicious chocolate drinks and just about anything else chocolaty. You might be interested in the Quaker Museum of Tapestries and it is market day. Plenty of coffee shops and don’t forget Kendal Mint Cake originally designed for the first Mount Everest team. You may want to have lunch here or wait until we get to Lowther Castle in Penrith,  which has a lovely Cafe. An Exhibition Gallery tells the story of the Castle and its’ family and how it is being restored to its’ former glory. When we visit there will be an amazing sight to see of 10,000 ceramic daffodils proceeds from which will go to Charity

When? Wednesday 17th May 2023.  Dep.8.30am  Ret.6pm. Price £23 per person. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 7th March 2023.

NB. This trip has been suggested by one of our Members. If you have somewhere in mind that you would like to visit please come and discuss it with us.

Overlooked by the mysterious Pendle Hill, associated with stories about the Pendle Witches, and an ancient castle, Clitheroe is nearly 1,000 years old.

 But there is nothing old fashioned here. It’s quaint streets are lined with individual shops. Where else can you find a dedicated sausage shop selling over 75 varieties, an amazing wine shop and brilliant food hall etc.  Lots of places for morning coffee in its’ fast growing foodie reputation.  Then we are off for a delicious 2 course lunch followed by tea/coffee/mints at the Fence Gate Inn which has an unrivalled position in the Trough of Bowland which is an area of outstanding natural beauty.

WHEN? Wed.22nd March 2023. Dep.9.15am  Ret.4.30pm. Price £34 includes 2 course lunch followed by tea/coffee/mints. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 17th January 2023. NB.PLEASE ASK FOR CHOICE OF MEAL SLIP