AFF – Cromford Mill 27/11/2025

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I have now got detailed costs.  Trip cost is £41 per member which includes transfer by luxury coach ,  the “Mill and Village Tours plus Arkwright Experience”.  The Mills are grade 1 listed and part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site . The tour will last approximately 2 hours15 minutes

There are going to be lots of independently run shops where Christmas merchandise will be available

There is the availability of having a “soup and scone lunch” consisting of soup selection (one type) , homemade savoury scone , bite size cake selection and tea/coffee . Additional cost of £8.75

See George or Jeff to book and pay

Architecture for Fun Cromford Mill Matlock

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Arrangements are in hand to visit the above on Thursday 27th November . it is an 1800’s water powered Cotton Mill.

We will travel by luxury coach and have a “Mill and Village Tour plus  Arkwright Experience.”  This is Richard Arkwright , an English Inventor (he improved the “spinning jenny” invented by James Hargreaves)  and was a  leading entrepreneur

Lots of shopping available run by small independent businesses in the Mill.   There is food available and details can be provided

See George or Jeff at AFF  desk to book (costs will be available for 14/10

 

Chateaux of the Loire Valley Holiday

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Join us for a six day break to explore the chateaux, cities and towns of the Loire region of France departing on the 10th September 2026.   At a cost of £845.00 pp we will visit chateaux, cathedrals, cities and caves of the district and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Cher River. Double click on the flyer to find out our full itinerary.

Booking will not be open until next week.

Day Trips Festive Lunch

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We will start our day with a visit to the ancient popular City of Chester. There is plenty to see/do here. Lovely shops, variety of Museums, plenty of choice for coffee stops, the beautiful Cathedral and its’ Christmas Tree Festival – all the  trees are  decorated by local sponsorship to raise money for their chosen charity (an entrance fee  to the Cathedral has been introduced for this period at a cost of £3). Then of course the Christmas Market is on with plenty of stalls for you to browse. Then We are off to the 4☆ Rowton Hall Hotel and Spa Chester. Set in 8 acres of its’ own private grounds, this comfortable Hotel will accommodate us for a delicious 3 course meal, followed by tea/coffee/mince pies.

WHEN? Wednesday 10th December 2025. Departs 9.15am Returns 5ish. Seats are on sale. PRICE: £40pp. Inc.lunch/tea/coffee/mince pies. Seats are on sale