May 2010

NEWSLETTER

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In hindsight

We arranged a long weekend in a Warner's Hotel (Thoresby Hall) but had to cancel due to lack of support. To get our group rates we need at least 40 people. 

The overnight at Stratford only just made it with 40 persons. The 5 day air trip to Krakow in September was fully subscribed but had to be cancelled due to the airline increasing the price by £100 after giving us a quote in February. 

With the recent events in Iceland the matter of future air travel is now in the melting pot. 

Are we not providing the excursions that you want or are we just running out of travelling members? 

The day trip to Black Country Museum is full and goes on the 15th May

Castle Howard - Saturday12th June 2010

Today Castle Howard is home to the Hon. Simon and Mrs Howard and their children Merlin and Octavia. 

Visit the house and enjoy dramatic interiors containing world-famous collections, and listen to friendly guides as they share their detailed knowledge and relate the many and varied stories of previous generations. 

In the grounds be swept away by the scale and beauty of Castle Howard's monumental landscape, which offers spectacular views at every turn. 

With hundreds of acres to explore, there are endless corners to discover and a huge variety of ways for visitors to spend their time.

Adults £10 and Seniors £9 and Children £6

Southport -Saturday 7th August 2010

We ran this trip 2 years ago and it rained all day long. Dare we try again? 

Eighteen miles north of Liverpool is Southport, 'England's Classic Resort', where you will find glorious sandy beaches, panoramic seafront and a Victorian pier. Described as sophisticated, cosmopolitan and vibrant, Southport is the perfect place to enjoy a traditional British seaside break, but with all the modern amenities you would expect. 

First port of call for many visitors is Southport's famous pier, the oldest surviving iron pier in the UK and the longest overland pier in the country. Adjacent is Marine Lake, the largest man-made leisure lake in the U.K, and Marine Way Bridge. The lake boasts various attractions such as the Miniature Railway Village and Southport Belle Mississippi style paddleboat. 

Another exciting attraction is the new all weather water park Splash World with high speed water slides. Nearby is the largest area of unspoilt Dunes and pinewoods in the UK where you will find one of the few remaining red squirrel colonies.

Southport's Lord Street is famous for its shopping. The leafy boulevard with its glass-canopied shops and stunning Wayfarers Arcade, make it one of the Northwest's leading shopping destinations. 

We have arranged to leave Southport at around 4.15pm and drive to the Botanical gardens at Churchtown for an afternoon tea of sandwiches, tea and cakes. 

Cost per person is £6, no reduction for children as the cost is mainly for the afternoon tea, which is being charged per head.

Seats £6

Great Yorkshire Show 13-15 July 2010.

The three-day countryside showcase takes place from Tuesday 13th to Thursday 15th July at the 250 acre site at Harrogate. T

he event combines entertainment and fun with the opportunity to see first hand the many aspects of country life and farming. 

There are all your usual favourites from hounds to horses, cows to cookery, and fashion to food. 

Take a look at the hundreds of animals - from exotic poultry to the majestic Shire Horses; then there are the many demonstrations - sheep shearing, stick making, fly fishing.. to name but a few. 

To order your tickets, send cheque with application form. (All applications by 21st May)

  BTLRC Price Gate Price
Adults £14 £21
Concessions (over 60's, Students) £13 £20
Children (5 - 18) £4 £10
These tickets prices are available for BTLRC members and up to 3 guests.
Harewood House
The ticket will be again available to borrow, free of charge to members. The Harewood ticket allows member + 4 people (Mon to Fri) or 1 member + 1 adult and 3 children any time.

To check availability and booking, please ring Paula Scott using the contact details on the Newsletter e-mail for bookings. 
Newby Hall
We have a corporate ticket for Newby Hall and gardens available free to borrow. 

It admits two adults and up to three children to the Gardens, Woodland discovery walk, Childrens adventure garden and Sculpture park. There is also a small railway ride available. 

The ticket also gives you a 10% discount at the gift shop. Contact Paula Scott using the contact details on the Newsletter e-mail for bookings. 

Lottery winners

Feb - John Frank, Mark Milner. 

Mar - Christine Beeton, Clare Walsh. 

Apr - Glenn Morrell, Charlie Deery.

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