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Museum and Art Gallery – 10 – Merthyr Tydfil

Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery Cyfarthfa Park, Beacon Road, Merthyr Tydfil

Meet in the Tearoom within the castle museum at Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery, Cyfarthfa Park, Beacon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8RE.  Be sure to go to the correct one as there are other tearooms in the grounds. Admission is £2.50 or £2.00 for concessions. This  Museum and Art Gallery is open to the public and offers audio tours. The surrounding park houses many other attractions as well as beautifully kept gardens. The castle itself is reserved for private functions. A car is advisable as although there is a railway station and bus station in Merthyr Tydfil, a taxi would be recommended as it is a twenty-five minute walk.

Tour of Rochdale Town Hall – 08 – Rochdale

Rochdale Town Hall The Esplanade, Rochdale

Meet at Rochdale Town Hall, The Esplanade, OL16 1AZ, for a conducted tour. Rochdale Town Hall has been called 'one of the most historically significant buildings in the country’ and has many historic rooms. You can look around at your own pace for free, or you can join a fascinating one hour guided tour at the cost of £8.00. Book in advance with the Town Hall for the guided tour. Rochdale is very well served by road, rail and tram links.

Autumn Lunch – 02 – Oxford

Cote Brasserie 41 - 47 George Street, Oxford, United Kingdom

                                                                                                     Meet at the French Restaurant, Cote Brasserie, George Street, Oxford OX1 2BE for the annual Autumn Lunch.  Meet friends old and new. So why not join us for some French Fare, especially the onion soup! Please let the Executive Rep know if you are planning to attend as the table needs to be booked 6th October to avoid disappointment.

Coffee and/or Lunch – 02 – Portsmouth Group

Toby Carvery Copnor Road Portsmouth Copnor Road, Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Meet at the Toby Carvery, Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5HS, for coffee and lunch. If you intend to join us, please let the Local Contact know by November 6th.

Museum of East Dorset – 02 – Portsmouth Group

Museum of East Dorset 22-29, High Street, Wimbourne Minster

Meet in the Tea Room in the Garden at the Museum of East Dorset, 23-29, High Street, Wimborne Minster, BH21 1HR for coffee and a chat with the AOUG Chairman, prior to exploring the museum.  Entry is £12 and should be booked online prior to your visit but this will then give you a year’s free admission if you retain your ticket. Nearest car park is High Street, BH21 1HR a few minutes from the museum.

Media Museum – 07 – Bradford

Bradford Media Museum Little Horton Lane, Bradford, United Kingdom

Meet at the ‘Pictureville Bar’ inside the Bradford Science and Media Museum, Little Horton Lane, Bradford, BD1 1NQ which is just a ten-minute walk from the railway station. The nearest car park is ‘Sharpe Street’ Car Park, or ‘The Broadway’ Car Park is a little further away. Bradford is the 2025 ‘City of Culture’ but the programme for November is not available at the time of this submission. Entry to the museum is free but it is advisable to pre-book online as entry numbers may be restricted at busy times.

Tea at Bardon Mill – 09 – Hexham

The Sill Bardon Mill, Hexham

 Meet in the car park of The Sill, Once Brewed, Bardon Mill, Hexham, NE47 7AN to visit the nature displays and have tea in the cafe.

Lunch and Museum Visit – 06 – Cambridge

Browns, 23, Trumpington Street, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Meet for lunch at Browns, 23 Trumpington Street, Cambridge, CB2 1QA for our final event of the year. Enjoy catching up with the group over a pleasant lunch with plenty of opportunity to visit one of the neighbouring museums before heading home.

Museum and Art Gallery – 04 – Royal Leamington Spa

Museum and Art Gallery Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa

  Meet at the main entrance of Museum and Art Gallery, Royal Pump Rooms, The Parade, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV32 4AA. This museum and art gallery has very good collections of fine arts and there is a gallery of interactive exhibits. Fine art collections are from Europe as well as local collections. Free event. Contact the Executive Representative for reservations.     Executive Representative – Mohammad Motawalla   07825 645997

Christmas Lunch – 02 – Oxford

Four Candles (Wetherspoons) George Street,. OX1 2BE, Oxford, Select a State or Province:, United Kingdom

                                                                                                                                          Meet at ‘Four Candles’ (Wetherspoons), George Street, Oxford. OX1 2BE and join us for our ‘cheap and cheerful’ Christmas Lunch. After which there is the choice of two Christmas markets for any last-minute Christmas gifts.

Festive Coffee or Lunch – 08 – Newton-le-Willows

Newbank Gaden Centre 74, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Wilows

Meet in the cafe at Newbank Garden Centre, 74, Southworth Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 0BS for our seasonal meeting. The Garden Centre is magical at this time of year and you may want to buy a few gifts. The venue proved successful last December. Booking is not necessary, but please let the Local Contact know if you intend to join us.

Christmas Decorations and Mall visit – 01 – London Group

Trafalgar Square London

Meet in Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 5DN to admire the Christmas Tree followed by a visit to Mall Gallery, The Mall. London SW1 to see their latest exhibition. Admission £6.  Contact the Local Contact in advance to arrange the exact spot to meet.