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  • Uppark House – Petersfield – 02

    Uppark House Near Petersfield

    Wednesday  27th May. 11am  Please note the amended date  Meet at the entrance to Uppark House, (National Trust) GU31 5QR; this is off the B2146 road from Petersfield, five miles distance. An irregular bus service 54 is the nearest public transport. Uppark is a fine country house, built in 1690, set in large grounds, with outstanding views across the South Downs. Guided tours of the house (£10 in 2025) must be booked in advance via https://www.nationaltrust-tickets.org.uk/event-tickets; alternatively, join us for a light lunch about 1pm.

  • Norwich Castle – 06 – Norwich

    Norwich Castle Castle Street, Norwich

    Thursday 28th May. 12noon Meet for coffee, or an early lunch, in the Castle Café, Norwich Castle, Castle Street, Norwich NR1 3JU before we visit Norwich Castle itself which has recently been renovated. If you want to join us just for the Castle visit, please let me know in advance and we will meet you in the Café at 1pm. Norwich Castle has a spectacular medieval keep and galleries covering subjects such as Natural History, Art and Regimental History. 2025 entry prices were £17.00 for adults but a discount is available if tickets are booked at least twenty four hours in advance https://www.norwichcastle.norfolk.gov.uk/article/30296/Admission-prices-and-book-tickets-for-Norwich-Castle. There are some concessions available, although not a senior rate – please check the website for availability.

  • Beckonscot Model Village – 02 – Beaconsfield

    Bekonscot Model Village Warwick Road, Beaconsfield

    Thursday 4th June. 2pm. Meet at the entrance of Bekonscot Model Village, Warwick Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2PL. Beaconsfield station is a short child friendly walk away and is on the Chiltern line. Book online at least forty-eight hours in advance and enjoy 10% off the standard ticket price.

  • Zoom – Book Club – 03

    Your own home , United Kingdom

    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 9th June. 8pm - ‘At the Captain’s Table’ – Gervase Phinn Tuesday 14th July. 8pm - ‘The Girl with Ice in her Veins’ – Karin Smirnoff.

  • Zoom Discussion Group – 09

    Your own home , United Kingdom

    Discussion of Roman History of Northumberland and Newcastle                                               or Join a writer's group Wednesday 10th June 2pm                                                                                                           Wednesday 10th June 7pm Wednesday 8th July 2pm                                                                                                               Wednesday 8th July 7pm

  • Barnsdale Gardens – 05 – Oakham

    Barnsdale Gardens Barnsdale Avenue, Exton, Oakham

    Saturday 11th July. 11am Meet in the Helenium Tea Room, Barnsdale Gardens, Barnsdale Avenue, Exton, Oakham, LE15 8AH. Barnsdale Gardens was created by Geoff Hamilton, presenter of BBC Gardeners' World from 1979 until his death in 1996. Geoff presented Gardeners' World from his home in Rutland where he developed the individual garden designs, experimenting with plants, themes and ideas to inspire the nation and earned the reputation of being the ‘People’s Gardener’. Admission adults £16.00, under 18s are free.

  • Lunch at Trattoria Verdi – 01 – London

    Trattoria Verdi Restaurant 110 Southampton Row,Holborn, London, United Kingdom

    Tuesday 16th June. 12noon Meet at the Trattoria Verdi Restaurant, 110, Southampton Row, Holborn WC1B 4BL for an a la carte lunch. Please let the Local Contact know if you are planning to attend so that an appropriate table can be booked.

  • St Albans Museum – 06 – St Albans

    St Albans Museum and Art Gallery Market Place. St Peter's Street, St Albans, United Kingdom

    Saturday 20th June. 10am Meet for coffee in the Old Court Room in at St Albans Museum, Town Hall, St Peter's Street, St Albans, AL1 3DH so we can then head outside at an appropriate time for ‘The Alban Pilgrimage’. The Pilgrimage starts at 11am and works its way through the town before heading towards the Cathedral where there will be a Eucharist at noon for those that would like to attend. Meanwhile from noon until 5pm there will be lots going on in the town. https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/alban-pilgrimage. For those who cannot join us until closer to 11am, we will aim to watch the pilgrimage from close by the museum but if you are joining us after 10.45am please take my mobile number so you can contact me and check where we are standing.

  • Museum and Art Gallery – 05 – Derby

    Derby Museum and Art Gallery The Strand, Derby

    Saturday 20th June. 11am. Meet in the café of the Derby Museum and Art Gallery, The Strand, Derby, DE1 1BS, which is situated in the Ceramics Gallery before wandering the galleries. The special exhibition will be ‘Wright of Derby: From the Shadows’; Joseph Wright produced works of art that explore the use of light and many of his works remain in his hometown. Entrance to the Museum is Free.

  • Zoom Chat – 10

    Your own home , United Kingdom

    Thursday 25th June. 11am This Zoom will take place if there is sufficient interest shown at the April event. However, we do need several local members to get involved for future events to take place. So please do show your support. We need a minimum of three local members to register their interest for this to take place. Please get in touch with the event organiser - Association Chairman

  • Bagpipe Museum – 09

    Morrisons Car Park Dark Lane, Morpeth

    Thursday 25th June. 2pm Meet in the car park of Morrison supermarket Morpeth, Dark Lane, Morpeth, NE61 1HQ, to then visit the Bagpipe Museum