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

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

A cancellation has resulted in 2 places being available for the above 5 day / 4 night wine tour

See previous post for details.

Can the following call to the Wine Tasting desk ASAP to collect there Airedale travel pack

Chris Chua Short , Bob Fish , Jean Gore , Brenda Kennedy ,Mike Kirk , Leo Mulholland , Moe Mulholland , Barbara Roberts and Ted Short.

Call or text George Birchall on 07826 048379 if any member is interested in taking up these plavces 

We will be  tasting “wines of Italy“ with Jon Atkinson
of  Winetime at Scatchards on Tuesday May 23rd.

The “usual fare” of 6 wines, cheese, meat, olives, biscuits etc.

Cost is £9 for tasting and £9 for taxi transfer to and from the event (taxi leaves 6.20pm from Maghull ,Square and returns approx. 9.45/10.00pm to Maghull Square)

See George at Wine tasting desk or text on 07826 048379 to reserve a place , payment will be required from 25/4/23

2 places available due to cancellation for details.

See George Birchall at Wine Tasting desk for full details , prices etc

A completed booking form is required together with a deposit of £150 per member

Luxury coach from Maghull Square ,  (coach remains with party for entire tour)

Day 1  Visit to Denbies Vineyard for tour and wine tasting including nibbles, then  to Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel for a 5 day / 4 night stay (B & B and Dinner) , wine etc available at member costDay 2 Tour and Wine Tasting at Kingstone Vineyard followed by a visit to Hever Castle (where Anne Boleyn grew up)         Cost per member £15Day 3 Tour and Wine Tasting at Chapel Down Winery followed by visit to NT property Sissinghurst Castle Garden  Cost for non NT members £15 (NT members free) Day 4 Full day visit to Hampton Court  Day 5. Leave hotel for journey north stopping at Shrewsbury Prison for a guided tour

Cost is £679 per member (minimum 30 bookings)  (single room supplement £140)  Total cost NT members £694 , non NT members £709 

Members to note that a “booking form “ is available at the “Wine Tasting desk” , a £150 deposit is required together with the “completed booking form” All booking forms and deposits are to be forwarded to Airedale Tours by 31st March 2023

Arrangements are in hand to hold a further tasting at Winetime at Scatchards.

WINES OF THE WORLD WILL BE THE TASTING

6 wines , usual food , taxi transfer to and from event available

MEMBERS ARE TO NOTE THAT JON CANNOT BE IN ATTENDANCE UNTIL 7.00PM , THEREFORE MEMBERS ARE TO NOTE THAT IF THEY TURN UP BEFORE 7.O0-M THEY WILL HAVE TO WAIT OUTSIDE THE EVENT PREMISES UNTIL ACCESS IS AVAILABLE

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