Tuesday, 22nd November 2011

WINDSOR CASTLE

We organised a visit to Windsor Castle last year and it was heavily over-subscribed – and much enjoyed by all who went on it. Once again, this trip has sold out fast and there is already a waiting list.

Wednesday, 14th December 2011

christmas special: Lecture and lunch at aston hall

Mr. Martin Ellis, Principal Curator and Head of Collection Research and Development at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will speak on

The creation of a country house museum: the furnishing of Aston Hall

(Mr. Ellis was the speaker at our 20th Anniversary reception in October 2010)

Coffee will be served at 10.30 am in the Café. The lecture will be given in the magnificent Great Hall at 11.00 am followed by the opportunity to see something more of Aston Hall.

Lunch will be served in the Pavilion Suite at 1.00 pm and will be a hot, two course meal with wine.

Cost of lecture and lunch: £37.50 per head

Optional coach transport to Aston Hall is available at an additional cost of £5.00. Our coach will leave from the Harborne Road end of Yateley Road at 9.45 am. Please indicate on the booking form if you wish to book this transport.

Priority booking for members up to the 14th October. Thereafter open to guests, if accompanied by a member, subject to availability.

Tuesday, 17th April 2012

SELECTED CHURCHES OF SHROPSHIRE

with Tim Bridges

Beautiful Shropshire, spring flowers, fascinating churches and Tim Bridges . . . a recipe for a grand day out !

Indeed, so popular are our visits led by Tim Bridges that this one sold out almost as soon as members received their programme booklets.

Tuesday, 22nd May 2012

tyntesfield

The acquisition of this unique Victorian estate by the National Trust in 2002 was partly due to an overwhelming public response for funds. The Trust has made great progress with this magnificent conservation project and much of the estate is now fully open. Tyntesfield was the subject of our first lecture of the 2011-2012 season and we’re also offering the chance for you to enjoy a spring visit to see it for yourself.

Please note the above date is only provisional and will be confirmed by the end of 2011.

Cost: £19. Entrance is free to National Trust members. Non members pay £11.50 (2011 prices).

Lunch is not included, leaving you free to make your own arrangements.

We will leave by coach from the Harborne Road end of Yateley Road at a time to be arranged.

Closing Date: Tuesday, 24th April 2012