Author Archives: George Birchall

Cornwall Wine Tour 27/9 – 02/10 2025

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Members tour packages will be available at the wine tasting desk from 02/09 , these must be picked up and actioned ASAP

These will include detailed itinerary , luggage label , timed itinerary , Healthcare Information (this must be completed by each member , placed in the envelope provided , the envelope sealed and then handed to George for retention , NB this information will only be accessed in the case of a “medical emergency , the sealed  envelope will be handed back to each member on completion of the tour , the first nights menu , each member is to complete there choices and hand this to George ASAP so that the hotel can be advised and finally , a list of the wines that will be available for dinner (George has requested whether “wine by the glass” will be available)

Look forward to seeing you all

 

Wine Tasting 02/09/25

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The above tasting includes a “taxi transfer” for those who have paid the relevant fee , the taxi will leave Maghull Square at 5.30pm

Members who are making there own way there should arrive at 6.00pm when we will commence setting up the evening

Text or call George on 07826 048379 if any member cannot attend

Wine Tasting at Winetime , Derby Road

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Unfortunately , the tasting for 5th August was cancelled in the afternoon by the vendor due to insufficient time to prepare for the event

I have negotiated a tasting for the 2nd September where the vendor will make a generous concession on the evening

Can members who booked and paid please see George on Tuesday 12th August , or , if this is not possible please telephone George on 07826 048379 when the outline of the evening will be explained

Only members who booked for 5/8/25 will be able to attend

Fountains Abbey / Studley Royal Water Garden

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Arrangements are in hand to visit the above NT property on 18th September

We will travel by luxury coach (8.00am departure) have a guided tour of the Abbey , time to have lunch/snack (not included) and then time to tour the water garden

Cost is £27 for National Trust members and £47 for non members

Only when full payment is made will a place be secured

See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk.

 

AFF Monday 28th July Lyme Park

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A previous notice has been published and notices (2 No.) were left on notice boards at the U3A coffee morning last Tuesday 22/7 advising of the following

The coach will leave promptly at 8.00am , members are to arrive in time to board the coach , no allowance will be made for “late arrivals” as we need to be at the property for the first “guided tour” to commence at 9.45am

If any member has a problem please call George on 07826 048379

Calke Abbey Ticknall Derbyshire 28th August

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Arrangements are in hand to visit the above  National Trust Baroque – style Mansion with peeling paintwork and abandoned rooms portraying the dramatic decline of a Country House Estate

Explore the tunnels between the brewhouse and the cellar where you can see large mash tuns which produced the beer

Explore the ancient parkland , listen for wildlife and soak up the fantastic  views along the way and much more

Return travel by luxury coach , entry to the Mansion (self guided tour) , tunnels and parkland

Cost is £22 for National Trust members and £43 for non members , (a place will only be guaranteed upon full payment)

See George or Jeff at Architecture for Fun desk