"Annual Subscriptions"

This is your only reminder. Non payment will presume you are no longer interested in being a member and your name will be removed from the database.

You can pay your subscriptions by standing order, simply make arrangements at your bank.

Payment should be made on the 15th of December and you will need our bank account number. Ring Alan Fitton for bank details, using the contact number on the newsletter e-mail.

AGM

(Beecroft St joins Kirkstall Rd to Burley Rd. Travelling from Leeds along Kirkstall Rd, Beecroft St is the last road on the right before the traffic lights at Kirkstall Hill. Alternatively, travel along Burley Road and Beecroft St is the last road on the left before Kirkstall Hill. Those of you who attended AGM's and Wood Trophy evenings many years ago will recognise that this is the same way to the Postal Club building.) 

Parking is available on the site. Tea will be provided at 5pm prior to the meeting only to those who have sent in a request. The meeting will start at 6pm.

Nominations for committee.  Click here for your nomination form.

Tea Request Prior to the Meeting

Aug – Peter Perry, Christine Sumner, John Aspinall.

Sep - Andy Nall, Alan Cooper, Gillian McDermott.

Crich Tramway village Saturday 15th March 2008

Trams run to and fro every few minutes as visitors ride over the cobbles of our period street, past the original facades of historic buildings from around the country before heading up the valley to views that will take your breath away. 

Hand over the old penny you are given on entry and you are free to ride the trams all day.

Adults £9, Children £5 and Seniors £8

Sunday/Monday 30th-31st March 2008 The Terracotta Warriors and Tutankhamun Exhibition

The Terracotta warriors exhibition at the British Museum will explore one of the greatest archaeological discoveries of the 20th century and provide an insight into China's first Emperor, Qin Shihuangdi and his legacy. 

Tutankhamun - It has been over 30 years since the artefacts of the boy King last left their home in Egypt. Now the treasures are back and giving a new generation the chance to learn first hand about the life and magic of the ancient Monarch. Sunday morning departure to London and the Waldorf Hotel in Aldwych with afternoon and evening at leisure. 

Monday - visits to both exhibitions before departing late afternoon for home. Return coach travel, one night's accommodation at the five-star Waldorf, full breakfast on Monday morning, admission to the O2 dome with audio guide of the exhibition and admission to the Terracotta exhibition at the British Museum. Sorry cannot accept singles. 

Cost based on a full coach, we will accept member and guest but if there are spare places we will try to accommodate. (Please indicate on the booking form.) £50 deposit per person will secure seat. Balance due in January.

Members £99, Guests £104

Saturday/Sunday 5th April 2008 The John Smiths Grand National and Blackpool

Add to this a visit to England's top resort - Blackpool and you have the makings of a superb weekend break. 

Our chosen hotel is the four-star DeVere Heron Reach Resort Hotel in the Stanley Park area of Blackpool. The hotel provides a relaxed atmosphere, which acts as a welcome counterpart to the bright lights and buzz of the rest of Blackpool. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay with superb leisure facilities including a large pool. Enjoy a variety of experiences in relaxed surroundings. Idle by the heated indoor pool, try a sauna, and indulge yourself in the beauty spa. Challenge yourself on the golf course or to a set of tennis or squash. 

Includes return coach travel, one night's accommodation, dinner on Saturday night, breakfast on Sunday morning and general admission to the Steeplechase enclosure.

Members £89, Guests £93