Lyme Park (National Trust) Monday 28th July

Arrangements are in hand to visit this house for the first time where many productions were filmed , Pride and Prejudice ,  The Forsyte Saga , Brideshead Revisited , Far from the Madding Crowd ,etc

It had been in the possession of the Leghs of Lyme since 1388 until 1946 when it was given to the National Trust. The ticket includes access to the Mansion House (a guided tour included) the  Deer Park and the Gardens

There will be luxury return coach travel from Maghull Square and all entry fees. Cost is £27 for National Trust members and £44 for non members (why not join Scottish National Trust for £5.50 per month and save £17 , a further saving of £21 for those attending Quarry Bank and £21 for those booked on the Cornwall Wine Tour) Text George on 07826 048379 or see George or Jeff at AFF desk

 

One Day to Go

Our AGM is really really  imminent. Tuesday 10th June – make sure the date is in your diary!!  Doors open at 09:30 with the meeting starting at 10:00. Bring your membership (current) card with you as you’ll need it to be able to vote.

Hope it’s going to be a full house!!!

 

 

Tech Group visits Grenfell

Wednesday’s talk was given by John Joyce (BA) who talked about all aspects of the Grenfell Towers incident. A very comprehensive presentation covered the incident itself, previous issues with similar buildings, building materials, council  issues and the inquiry.

He also gave detailed information on the outcomes of findings within all the industries and services involved including significant changes to legislation, likely to affect all construction in the future.

The presentation was broken down into 5 key areas:

  • Grenfell summary
  • Construction sector
  • BSA summary
  • Grenfell today
  • What next for the fire industry ?

Our thanks to John and to Steve for inviting him to the group.

Further reading can be found in these links:

The Grenfell tower inquiry
The Hackitt Report
Grenfell – BBC podcast
Show me the bodies

Next month we will be looking at Luca Turin (11th) and plague (25th)

Quarry Bank Mill – Thursday 26/6/25

Arrangements are in hand to visit the above Mill, built by Samuel Greg in 1784. In 1820 a new Mill was added which created space for more spinning and carding machines.  300 workers were operating 1000 spindles. New scutching room , steam engines and boiler room were added in the 19th century. There is Quarry Bank House , the Apprentice House, which housed as many as 90 children as young as eight years old packed in together, all available to visit. There are extensive gardens which incorporate natural and industrial features side by side to create drama and interest There is a cafe on site where members can purchase refreshments for lunch. Return coach travel from Maghull Square , Cost is £21 for National Trust and £41 for non members (join prior to trip and it is only £21) See George or Jeff at AFF desk or text George on 07826 048379