Saturday 18th April. 11am Please note change of date!! Meet at the Bay Tree cafe, 12, Bridge Gate, Hebden Bridge, HX7 8EU for coffee prior to a boat trip along the Rochdale Canal, including Cream Tea (£20 for adult, £10 for child), from Stubbing Wharf. Pre-booking with a deposit is essential to the West Yorkshire Local Contact immediately.
Saturday 18th April. 12noon Meet in the Stableyard Café of Coton Manor Garden, Guisborough, Northampton, NN6 8RQ before wandering the Botanic gardens of this 17th Century Manor House. Admission is £12.50 per adult or £5 per child.
Saturday 18th April. 12.30pm Meet at the East Gate (Canonmills entrance), Royal Botanic Garden, 20A, Inverleith Row, Stockbridge and Canonmills, Edinburgh, EH3 5LR. The Botanics are organising Palm House Tours to offer a rare, behind the scenes look at this landmark heritage site as we start to reveal the extensive renovations and begin replanting the Living Collection. This is a unique chance to experience these magnificent botanical buildings before they reopen to the public. It is essential to book with the Local Contact if you wish to join us for this event
Tuesday 21st April 11am Meet inside the entrance of London Canal Museum, 12-13 New Wharf Road, N1 9RT (admission £2.50) to discover the story of London’s canals. (about five minutes from St Pancras and King’s Cross mainline, Thameslink and underground).
Thursday 30th April. 11am Meet for coffee at River Café, 5, High Street, Bedford, MK40 1RN before visiting the John Bunyan Museum which is a short distance away (Mill Street, Bedford, MK40 3EU). The museum celebrates the life of the author of The Pilgrim’s Progress and is a free museum.
Thursday 30th April. 11am Meet online with other Welsh members to chat about anything of mutual interest. Another chance to reconnect with local members that you don’t often get to see face-to-face. The logon details will be sent out the week before to all Welsh members to re-kindle this time to chat
Saturday 9th May. 11am Meet in the Courtyard Café at Harewood House, Harrogate Road, Harewood, Leeds, LS17 9LQ before spending as long as you fancy exploring the house and strolling around the gardens. There are a variety of ticket options to consider so it is advisable to check the website well in advance. Car drivers are advised to buy online tickets. However, bus travellers can get a 50% reduction on their entry ticket (but only if you pay on the day) and we can arrange to give you a lift along the long drive if you phone to advise your time of arrival. Please be aware that Harewood House is a ‘cashless’ venue.
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.