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First 2019 Coach Outing

Our first coach outing of 2019 is to Leonards Lee Gardens
on Thursday 30th May.

One of the finest woodland gardens in England, Grade I Listed.
The 240 acre estate features outstanding scenery,
and is particularly majestic in spring.

Further details and booking forms will be available
at the next talk and the Spring Show.

Direct link to Leonards Lee Gardens website.

Coach Outings

Coaches depart from the
Barley Mow, exit to Manor Road,

Parking available in the extended Community Centre car park
as the restaurant car park is very busy
especially early evening before our coach returns

Be aware the departure time varies so check individual details.

All trips are run at cost price for members
and, if places are available, for their guests.

Reports 2018 Coach Outings

Wednesday 23rd May
Museum of London and Pewter Live

Link: Report of the day's outing in pdf form.

Tuesday 19th June
Hidcote Manor Garden and Stratford-upon-Avon

Link: Report of the day's outing in pdf form.

Thursday 19th July
Dorney Court, Windsor and Thames Boat Trip

Link: Report of the day's outing in pdf form.

Link: Photos of Dorney Court visit.

Link: Photos of Windsor Thames trip.

Reports 2017 Coach Outings

Thursday 18th May
Abbotsbury Swannery and Sub-Tropical Garden.
Link: Report of the day's outing in pdf form.

Wednesday 14th June
Charleston House and Berwick Church.
Link: Report and Photos of the outing in pdf form.

Friday 21st July
Longstock Park Water Gardens and Leckford Estate.
Link: Report and Photos of the outing in pdf form.

Reports 2016 Coach Outings

Wednesday 22nd June

Canterbury,Kent.
Tour of the Cathedral and river trip.
Link: Report of the day's outing in pdf form.

Thursday 14th July

Cliveden, Buckinghamshire, National Trust
Tour of Gardens and limited Tour of the House.
Take these links:
Report of our trip in pdf form.
Photographs: First collage.
Photographs: Second collage.

Reports 2015 Coach Outings

Thursday 30th April 2015

Bentley Priory Museum Stanmore	Tulip Festival Chenies Manor Bucks
This Grade 1 listed manor boasts a beautiful garden planted for spring colour with over 7,000 tulips.	A Grade 2 listed building, presenting its role as HQ Fighter Command during Battle of Britain.
Take this link: Report of our trip in pdf form.

Friday 19th June 2015

Batemans East Sussex	Sisssinghurst Castle Kent
A Jacobean house with, mullioned windows, oak beams, home of Rudyard Kipling. Rooms remain as he left them.	Vita Sackville-West's world renowned garden. Architectural garden rooms, with abundant planting colour.
Take this link: Report of our trip in pdf form. Take this link: Photo collage of Batemans visit. Take this link: Photo collage of Sissinghurst visit.

Thursday 16th July 2015

Ross on Wye Herefordshire	Laskett Gardens Much Birch
This historic market town is situated in the Welsh borders. Tudor timbered houses and 17th Century Market Hall.	Home of Sir Roy Strong. Large private formal gardens. Stunning series of garden rooms and vistas.
Take this link: Report of our trip in pdf form. Take this link: Photo collage of Ross on Wye visit. Take this link: Photo collage of Liskett Gardens visit.

Annual Holiday 2018

Each year Our Chairman Bill and wife Ann organise
an annual holiday for our members.

The itinerary for the 2018 holiday was North Wales,
Monday 3rd September to Saturday 8th September,
staying at The Ramada Plaza Hotel Wrexham, LL13 7YH.

All enjoyed the magic of Leominster and Bodnant.

Marveled at the Great Orme, beguiled by Snowdonia splendour,
the beauty of Chester and so much more
including lots of special surprises.

Report 2017 Annual Holiday Norfolk


Our Chairman Bill organised the 2017 holiday for our members in Norfolk, which took place from the 21st to 27th September. The highlight was an after hours visit to Sandringham. Link to Clive's report of the holiday.

Report 2016 Annual Holiday
Wonderful Leyland


Accompanying our Chairman Bill and Ann, we were based at the luxury Leyland Best Western Hotel, from Thursday 8th to Wednesday 14th September, the holiday encompassed visits to many places of interest and beauty. Take this link: Report and photos in pdf form.

Report 2015 Annual Holiday

Austrian Sojourn and The Sound of Music

We traveled by coach with an overnight stop
at Buschhausen Hotel, Aachen on outward and return journeys.

Our base for five nights was the Hotel Forsterhof
located in St Wolfgangsee within the Salzburg region.

The holiday took place between 10th and 17th September,

Link to Jan's report of the holiday.