Kent Wine Tour

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I wish to thank all 33 members who attended the above Wine Tour for there exemplary behaviour , there camaraderie and friendliness to each other

The tour went exceptionally well with a good standard of hotel , 3 very good wine tours and  tastings and visits to Hever Castle , Sissinghurst , Hampton Court Palace and finally the now empty Shrewsbury Prison

There were certain members who , basically , where there on there own but everybody made them feel most welcome

Once again , many thanks for your continued support

Kind Regards to you all

George

 

Mere sands in the rain

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A drizzly Thursday morning saw 8 intrepid ramblers take a stroll around the Mere Sands ‘nature reserve’ and local area.  Starting from the car park we took the ‘white’ path out and across fields to the A59 and the canal bridge. The canal footpath took us past St. Marys and Fettlers wharf marinas. Running behind Rufford Old Hall we recrossed the canal and the A59 to Sandy Lane and across fields to Holmeswood and the return to the reserve car park via the ‘blue’ path.

It was warm and wet but not too bad as it was all on the level, great for folk with dodgy ankles and other limitations. We covered the very wet and often muddy 10km in just over 2.5 hours.

Well done to Anne for the pics and Peter for the lead.

 

NEW DAY TRIP

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Well here it is Christmas Lunch time! Where has the year gone? Starting our day at the Trafford Centre which has a world renowned reputation for shopping, dining etc. Marks & Spencer is opening a brand new store here late November so we will be some of the early visitors. Plenty of interest and a chance to get those last minute Christmas presents and edible goodies.  Then we are off to the 4*Mere Court Hotel in Knutsford, an Edwardian Country house, set in 7 acres of grounds. Originally a wedding present but now converted into a luxury Hotel/Conference Centre.  Here we will have a 3 course Christmas Lunch, tea/coffee followed by an afternoon of entertainment. So we can sit back, relax and enjoy all the music we know. 

WHEN? Wednesday 13th December 2023.  Dep.9.30am Ret.5ish. Price: £38pp inc.lunch/entertainment. Seats will be on sale at our table on Tuesday 3rd October 2023

Cardigan Bay and West Wales Holiday

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Join us for a five day break to the west coast of Wales.  Departing on the 16th of September 2024 enjoy visits to Shrewsbury, Aberystwyth and Devil’s Bridge; enjoy the gardens of Aberglasney along with a cream tea; wander around Tenby’s pretty cottages enjoy the rugged coastline of Cardigan Bay and travel home having seen the dragon fountain of Llandrindod Wells. Double click on the  flier to discover the full itinerary, cost and supplementsBooking opens on the 3rd of October at 09:20.  Singles are like hens’ teeth so remember to come early!!

 

KENT WINE TOUR 1ST OCTOBER 2023

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CAN ALL MEMBERS WHO ARE JOINING THE ABOVE TOUR PLEASE REFER TO THE “HOLIDAY PACK” THAT WAS PROVIDED TO THEM

IT STATES THE TIME AS 7.30AM FOR LEAVING MAGHULL SQUARE  PLEASE ARRIVE FROM 7.00AM TO ALLOW FOR ALL LUGGAGE TO BE PLACED ON THE COACH    NATIONAL TRUST MEMBERS TO BRING THERE CARDS

IT WOULD BE PREFERABLE IF ALL MEMBERS COULD TAKE A “COVID TEST” PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED DAY AND ADVISE GEORGE IF THERE ARE ANY “POSITIVE RESULTS”  IT WOULD ALSO BE PREFERABLE IF ALL MEMBERS CAN WEAR A  FACE COVERING WHILE ON THE COACH

IF ANY MEMBER REQUIRES FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE TEXT OR CONTACT GEORGE ON 07826 048379

ARCHITECTURE FOR FUN/WINE TASTING DESK

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SEVERAL MEMBERS ATTENDED THE ABOVE DESK THOIS MORNING ,TUESDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2023

CAN ALL MEMBERS WHO ATTENDED THE DESK PLEASE CHECK THERE BELONGINGS AS A “SET OF CAR KEYS” HAS GONE MISSING

IF ANY MEMBER WHO MAY HAVE MISTAKENLY PICKED UP THE KEYS CAN CALL GEORGE ON 0151 287 0308 OR 07826 048379 AND ARRANGEMENTS WILL BE MADE TO PICK UP THE KEYS

MANY THANKS

history 4 fun

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Last Friday,s speaker Dot Broady Hawkes gave a fascinating talk on Latham Hall and the history of the families involved.

another really interesting speaker that kept everyone enthralled for the full hour and half.

we will most certainly be inviting her again for more of the same in the not to distant future.

next months (October) speaker will be our very own historian David Ward will be talking about the life of Napoleon Bonaparte,  knowing David this should be a good one.