Members who are taking a taxi transfer from Maghull Square are to note that the taxis will leave the square at 9.30am , please arrive in time to board the taxi
If any further members are to make there own way there text George on the number below
If any member is unlikely to attend please text George on 07826 048379
There has been a great interest by members for this visit and very few places remain available
Can members who have booked a place please see George or Jeff and pay the required fee and advise whether they will require one of the 3 items available at The Lakeside Cafe (see previous post) , payment is required for any choice as prior notice is required from the venue of what food will be required
Text George on 07826 048379 if further information is required
Can any member who has booked a place, please text George on 07826 048379 if they are to make their own way to the Airport or see George or Jeff at the Architecture for Fun desk. This is necessary so the the taxi or taxis can be booked
Arrangements are in hand to visit this impressive building built to Neoclassical designs by William Smith and his son Francis in the 18th century including the Hall , Chapel and Chapel Gates and the Bridge crossing the lake , they are all recorded in the National Heritage List for England as designated Grade 11 listed buildings
The journey will be by luxury coach (leaving at 8.45am) and there will be a guided tour from the main courtyard , through the Hall discussing all the history etc. (approx.1.5 hours) , Cost £38 (Food if required is extra as follows in the Lakeside Cafe with “cream tea” £6.50 , “soup and roll” £8.50 or “Sandwich Selection and Cake” £12.50 all inclusive of tea/coffee
After lunch members can view the other Grade 11 listed buildings and walk around the gardens and grounds
See George or Jeff at the Architecture for Fun desk to book a place and pay or text George on 07826 048379 (only full payment will guarantee a place)
A further tasting of classic French wines will be held at the Lydiate Village Centre on the above date from 2.15pm – 4.30pm supervised by Jon Atkinson
There will be 6 wines to taste and the usual charcuterie , cheese , biscuits , olives etc
The cost is £15 per member
Please text George on 07826 048379 to secure a place or see George or Jeff at the wine tasting desk from Tuesday 14th April
I have a further update from Airedale Tours
Grayway 34 seater coach with rear toilet
Carvers Hill Estate Vineyard tour and tasting 2 wines with snacks (90 minutes) , Limeburn Hill Vineyard tour and tasting 3 wines with snacks (90 minutes) and Larkhill Vineyard tour , tasting 2 sparkling wines and 2 still wines with snacks (2 hours 30 minutes)
Visit to 1 Stonehenge and 2 Old Sarum ( first fortified around 400 BC) massive iron age ramparts , a Norman castle and foundations of a former cathedral – English Heritage. further visits to 3 Bath and Royal Baths , 4 Dyrham Park (a 17th century baroque house , formal garden and dramatic parkland _ National Trust and finally 5 a full day at Longleat including maybe the stately home , a drive through safari , maze , boat ride etc
There are only 5/6 places available and there are 1 standard single room , 3 executive single rooms and 7 twin/double still available
Text George on 07826 048379 if any member wants to book a place
Several members have added their names to the trip list but have not completed a booking form nor paid a deposit
Can they see George or Jeff on Tuesday 24th March and hand in the above
Members to note that the coach leaves Maghull Square at 8.30am prompt , please arrive in time to board coach to allow for departure
If any member is unlikely to be able to attend , please notify George by text on 07826 048379 ASAP as there is a “reserve list”
I mistakenly said Wednesday 23rd March in my last post. THIS WAS INCORRECT IT IS WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH
In connection with the Afternoon Tea at the Palace Hotel, can any member who has any food allergies ie. vegetarian, pescatarian or similar please text or call George on 07826 048379 ASAP so that the venue can be informed,