Saturday 24th January. 12.30pm Meet in the bar area of the Botanist Restaurant, 15-19, Stonegate, York, YO1 8ZW, prior to lunch at 1pm. The organiser for this event is Jean Hertzog. All interested members are requested to reserve their place by a deposit of £10, by Monday 8th December’25 to the organiser who will supply them with the menu. Food choices must then be ordered with the organiser by Monday 15th December. If is advisable to use public transport or one of the ‘Park and Ride’ services as car parking is very limited in the centre of York.

Saturday 21st February. 11am Meet in the ‘Butlers’ Pantry’ café on the ground floor of Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, S62 7TQ for coffee prior to exploring the house and gardens. The intention is to see the extensive displays of Snowdrops along the ‘Snowdrop Walk’ and so it is advisable to ensure suitable shoes and clothing for the time of year as some areas can be muddy underfoot after bad weather. It is not necessary to pay for entry if you are just coming to the café but Garden only tickets are £10.50 (£7.85 for NT members), with House and Gardens £17.50 (£12.50 for NT Members). Children under 16 years are free.

Thursday 5th March. 11am Meet online for a chat with other Yorkshire members. Contact the Zoom organiser by Monday 2nd March for adding to the log on details list.