Abbeywood Gardens and Nantwich

We have arranged a garden visit to Abbeywood Gardens and Nantwich Cheshire on Wednesday, 28th August 2024.

We will first visit Nantwich a lovely market town in Cheshire for a look around and maybe a morning tea\coffee etc.  We will travel a short distance away to Abbeywood Gardens.  Its a 45 acre estate nestling in Delamere countryside in the heart of Cheshire and 6 acres of formal and informal gardens also, stunning views of the Utkinton Hills.
We will also be able to enjoy a delicious cream tea in the Garden cafe all included in the cost of our visit.   This should be a interesting and enjoyable day out.        The cost is £26 (including the cream tea)

Depart Maghull Square.   –  9am prompt

Return Maghull Square.   – 6pm approx

 

NEW DAY TRIP

Nestled in the rolling Peak District Hills, Thornbridge Hall is a Grade 2 listed Stately Home. Set in 80 acres of parkland and 12 acres of formal gardens. It is the private home of Jim and Emma Harrison and their family. It is recognised as one of the most beautiful, quirky homes in the UK. We will have a guided tour of the House, often the guide is one of the family. Hear its’ history, see the stunning William Morris stained glass window. Stroll around the beautiful gardens and view the Italian Garden, 100ft Herbaceous Border, Water Garden and much much more. Visit the Emporium with its’ plant sales and locally made gifts. Take in the breathtaking views from the terraces. Maybe even visit the Duck Fountain and meet the animals in the smallholding. Relax in the Quackers Cafe and enjoy a welcome cream tea. Maybe choose one of the speciality Craft Beers which are produced at the nearby Thornbridge Brewery also owned by the family. Then if time allows we will visit Bakewell a popular destination in the Peak District. Famous for its’ Bakewell Pudding and Tart. Visit the Old Pudding Shop. There are interesting shops and plenty of choice for a cup of tea/coffee or maybe a chilled glass of wine.

WHEN? Wednesday 11th September 2024. Depart 8.30am Return 6pm. Price:  £36 includes guided House Tour/Gardens and Cream Tea. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday next 30th July 2024.

AFF Winter Gdns Theatre Morecambe & Heysham – 17 October 2024

Members who visited the theatre several years ago will be amazed at the transformation in the last few years

We will leave at 8.00am on 17th October ,  drive to Morecambe arriving at the theatre approx. 9.30am where we will have tea/coffee , then a guided tour of the theatre followed by afternoon tea at 12.30pm

We will leave at approx. 1.45 and travel to the charming bay side village of Heysham where we will visit the Heritage Centre , St Peters Church (11th century and one of the oldest churches in Lancashire) , Glebe Gardens , St Patricks Chapel on the nearby headland (8th century) and time allowing a guided tour of the village  (The Heysham Village Trail) , members can make a voluntary donation in the church

Tea , coffee and cake will be available in the cafe alongside St Peters Church (extra cost to the tour fee)

Cost is £42 per member which includes coach , entry to theatre , afternoon tea and guided tour of Heysham

See George or Geoff at AFF table to book a place and pay

 

North Wales Wine Tour

I sent to members yesterday by email there balance to be paid to Airedale Tours

These balances were assessed based on the invoice that I received dated 16th July from Airedale Tours

The invoice included the following (Total booked – 25 and (b) Basic cost per passenger £729

I was advised yesterday after I had emailed balances to members that this invoice contained errors and I was contacted this morning by Airedale and I advised that it was Airedales problem and they should sort this out direct with members , you will be receiving a call from Airedale to discuss the situation

Please call me if you have any concerns

Maghull Baptist Church closure

During the first week of August, Maghull Baptist Church are running a week long activities group for children.

This will mean that we will have no access to the church during that period.  There will be no Coffee morning on the 6th of August and the Table Tennis group will not be able to meet during that week.

All will be back to normal the following week.