Monday 11th May. 11am Change of date, due to House opening days Meet in the Café at Chiswick House, Burlington Lane, London, W4 2QN (W4 2QN for Satnav or Google maps) for tour of this great example of 18th Century British architecture and sixty-five acres of garden. House tours are ticketed but gardens are free every day, all day. (Nearest train station Chiswick
Join the Region 03 Zoom Book Club. All local members are invited to join in and discuss the book of the month. Members from other areas are also welcome. Tuesday 12th May. 8pm - ‘Traitor’s Legacy’ – S.J. Parris Tuesday 9th June. 8pm - ‘At the Captain’s Table’ – Gervase Phinn Tuesday 14th July. 8pm - ‘The Girl with Ice in her Veins’ – Karin Smirnoff.
Discussion of Roman History of Northumberland and Newcastle or Join a writer's group Wednesday 13th May 2pm Wednesday 13th May 7pm Wednesday 10th June 2pm Wednesday 10th June 7pm Wednesday 8th July 2pm […]
Discussion of Roman History of Northumberland and Newcastle or Join a writer's group Wednesday 13th May 7pm Wednesday 10th June 2pm Wednesday 10th […]
Thursday 14th May. 2pm Meet at the entrance to the Royal Horticultural Society Gardens, Wisley, Woking, GU23 6QA for Spring at Wisley Gardens. The nearest railway station is West Byfleet, which is approximately 2.2 miles away. Adults: £15.00 without RHS membership.
Saturday 16th May. 11am. Meet in the Refectory Café of Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell, NG25 0HD, before taking a self-guided tour of the historic Minster and the world famous ‘Leaves of Southwell’ in the Chapter House. It will also be possible to wander through the adjacent gardens and ruins of the Bishops Palace. Admission to the Minster is free, but they ask for voluntary donations. (Just along the road is The Saracens Head hotel where King Charles I spent his last night of freedom before surrendering to the Scottish army at Kelham. For those who wish there is a trail from the town centre to the Workhouse or just enjoy browsing the local shops.)
Saturday 16th May. 12noon Rearranged date from postponed March event Meet in the castle courtyard café of Chirk Castle, Castle Drive, Wrexham, LL14 5AF for a coffee or early lunch before exploring the castle and grounds. The castle is a National Trust property and so free entry to members. The normal adult entrance fee is £11 but there is free parking. The change of date now allows an opportunity to enjoy the extensive gardens too if you wish.
Saturday 13th June. 10.30am Meet in the café of the York Explore Library for coffee before the AOUG in Yorkshire AGM meeting, which will be followed by a short talk by a speaker. Details nearer the time. There are refreshment facilities available for both coffee and lunch within the building. Please note the AGM will start promptly at 11am.
Discussion of Roman History of Northumberland and Newcastle or Join a writer's group Wednesday 10th June 7pm Wednesday 8th July 2pm Wednesday 8th July 7pm
Thursday 25th June. 2pm Meet in the car park of Morrison supermarket Morpeth, Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1HQ, to then visit the Bagpipe Museum.
Book Club choice: Tuesday 14th April. 8pm ‘The Seeker’ – S.J. Maclean
Saturday 6th September. 11am Meet in the café of Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, NG14 6NU, before exploring the galleries, following the artists’ trail and walking through the fifty acre site which incorporates woodland, a lake and ‘Monet’ bridge.