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,
Arrangements are in hand to visit the former Art Deco Liverpool Airport (now Crowne Plaza Hotel) and the Heritage Aircraft Museum We will have a tour internally at the hotel where we will be able to view lots of interesting art and posters from when the building was Speke Aerodrome and the original staircase which goes to the first floor , A further guided tour will include probably the hangar which is currently used by the David Lloyd Leisure Group as well as the exterior of the terminal building including some detail on the terminal building and the glazing detail on the front of the hangar , we may do an exterior walk around the second hangar which is used by the Very Shopping Group.
I have arranged for a soup and sandwich lunch (4 sandwich choices) , members can pay extra for tea/coffee or a soft/alcoholic drink
We will then be shown around the Aircraft Collection and original airfield layout , if any member so wishes they can “fly the simulator” at extra cost
Cost is £32 per member which includes return taxi transfer from Maghull Square , tour cost and lunch See George or Jeff to book a place and pay to guarantee a place
A black umbrella with a brown handle was found on one of the tables under the hoarding where everyone was sat
Can anyone claiming the umbrella please contact George by text on 07826 048379