May 2008

NEWSLETTER

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Bury Market Saturday 14th June 2008.

Why do hundreds of thousands of satisfied shoppers overwhelmingly visit the leading Market in the North West every week? For over five hundred years, Bury Market has dominated the consumer retail sector in the area. Over the past thirty years, retail giants have developed in the vicinity, yet Bury Market remains the undisputed champion of the North, attracting 250,000 visitors every week. 

Quite rightly world famous, Bury Open Market oozes charisma and atmosphere. The ambience and layout offers visitors the opportunity to seek out and visit every stall. The range of products and facilities is second to none. Bury Market is a very large traditional market in a modern setting. It's a unique shopping experience and great day out for Individuals and Groups. 

Bury's world famous market is open Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, for bargains galore. It is the biggest and best market in the North West.
Adults £1, Guests £2 and Children FREE

Southport Saturday 9th August 2008.

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. To make it slightly different to normal we have arranged to leave Southport at around 4pm and drive to the Botanical gardens at Churchtown for an afternoon tea of sandwiches, tea and cakes. 

Cost per person is £5, no reduction for children as the cost is mainly for the afternoon tea, which is being charged per head.
£5 Per Person
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 contact Paula Scott using the details on the newsletter e-mail.

Newby Hall
We have a corporate ticket for Newby Hall and gardens available free to members. 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 at a cost of £1.50. 

The ticket also gives you a 10% discount at the gift shop. Opening times - April, May, June and September - Gardens 11am to 5.30pm, House 12noon to 5.00pm Tuesday to Sunday July and August daily. Sculpture park opens 1st June 

Contact Paula Scott using the details on the newsletter e-mail for bookings.

Great Yorkshire Show 8-10 July 2008
The three-day countryside showcase takes place from Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th July at the 250 acre site at Harrogate. 

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

The Main Ring is the hub of the show and within the packed programme there's everything from international show jumping to pole climbing, from marching bands to the cattle parade. 

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, then there's the fantastic Great Yorkshire Cheese & Dairy Show, the Fashion Show, the country pursuits area.

The Show opens at 7.30am each day and you can obtain your discounted tickets from Paula Scott using the details on the newsletter e-mail

  BTLRC Price Gate Price
Adults £12 £20
Concessions (over 60's, Students) £9 £16
Children (5 - 18) £5 £9
 

These tickets prices are available for BTLRC members and up to 3 guests. If you wish to obtain further tickets, please telephone for prices.

Lottery winners

Feb - Brian Twigg, Stuart Avison, Graeme Driver. 

Mar - Brian Sillince, Paul Horncastle, David Arkinstall. 

Apr - Tim Hall, Graham Buckle, Glenn Morrell.

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Book Early! Most of our excursions are booked up within two days of the news letter issue. It is very rare to have seats left a week later, so book by return of post to avoid disappointment.