Newsletter of AOUG in East Midlands (05)
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On a sunny, late January morning, a number of members met for a meal at a waterfront pub at Lincoln. In these old premises, a traditional comparison to the modern waterfront buildings, we managed to put the world to rights. It was decided that members would meet at this location later in the year as it was a very convenient location for local members and so regular bi-monthly gatherings are being arranged.
In early March following lunch at a restaurant at Woodhall Spa, attached to a golf course, we adjourned to a disused railway station owned by an AOUG member, now converted into a family home. We were met with teas and coffees out on the platform before Alan gave us a talk illustrated by a power presentation, about the disused railways in the county of Lincolnshire. Then a tour of his property with its many railway connected artefacts from earlier times and rounded off with more tea and homemade cakes providing all those attending with a most enjoyable and very interesting afternoon.
Our next activity will be a visit to the National Trust property at Kedleston Hall, near Derby at the end of April and it is hoped that a good number of members will meet at the entrance to explore this property, designed by Robert Adam which rivals the nearby Chatsworth House. By then the Region should have a new Executive Representative elected and so many more activities are in the planning stage. However in July, I hope to meet up with many members at another of my events, that of a visit to Hardwick Hall, again with close connections with Chatsworth House.
AOUG Chairman - Ramsey Hertzog