Outing News
Outings Programme for 2020
Wednesday 12th Feb Swan Lake at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury
Thursday 26th March Anglesey Abbey & Lode Mill (National Trust)
Wednesday 22nd April The Spike Guildford & Dapdune Wharf
Thursday 14th May Uppark House & Gardens (National Trust)
Wednesday 17th June Walmer Castle
Thursday 9th July Lullingstone Castle & Lavender Farm
Wednesday 12th August RHS Wisley
Tuesday 8th September Highclere Castle
October Audley End
November No Outing as there will be a 3 day/2 night mini break at
the Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Please note we will be trialling a new pick up for the Outings at the bus stop opposite the local Sainsburys in St John's Road.
Latest Outings Report
The first outing of the year is to take place on the 12th February to Swan Lake, this outing is now full.
Anglesey Abbey trip on 26th March is almost full so you need to be quick to get a place. The application form can be found in the January newsletter.
For April (22nd) we have a very interesting day planned at The Spike Heritage Centre, a former workhouse built in 1838, and then to a nearby National Trust property at Dapdune Wharf in the heart of Guildford. So, as usual, if you want to go on this day out, please complete and return the application form at the end of the February newsletter as soon as possible to secure a place.
Please remember when we visit National Trust venues , members need to bring their Trust membership cards.
Members are reminded that the time stated for the coach is the time we hope to leave, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can promptly leave on time.
Joan Young
Group Outings Co-ordinator
Outing Reports
The last trip of the year was to Kew Gardens in November. After all the wet weather we have been having this Autumn, we were pleased to be setting off for our trip on a fine evening. On arrival at Kew we found the entrance to the trail around the gardens and followed the paths which were clearly marked with the route. A variety of light displays, some small and some large lined both sides of the paths. Festive music was playing with each display putting us in the Christmas spirit. Most of the displays were of course made up of electric lights, however there was one unusual one which consisted of several hundred oil lamps. A number of the displays used laser lights and we reached one where the laser beams seemed to be painting the outline of a large glasshouse. We were pleased to find, about halfway round the trail, a fairground at which there was an opportunity to sit down and warm up with mulled wine and hot chocolate. Suitably rested and refreshed we continued on the trail which became more and more spectacular as we walked through a curtain of lights and into the woods which were lit up with different themes. We finally reached the lake in front of the main glasshouse, where there was an impressive display of moving images and laser beams projected onto the animated fountains, all synchronised to a range of Christmas music. On arriving back at the main buildings there was still time for some more refreshments and to do some shopping, before boarding the coach for our return journey. Our thanks to Jenny & Linda for organising this most enjoyable and illuminating trip.
These are some photos from outings to Kew, Beaulieu, Manston, Polesden Lacey, Windsor, Bletchley Park, Saint Hill.
Wednesday 12th Feb Swan Lake at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury
Thursday 26th March Anglesey Abbey & Lode Mill (National Trust)
Wednesday 22nd April The Spike Guildford & Dapdune Wharf
Thursday 14th May Uppark House & Gardens (National Trust)
Wednesday 17th June Walmer Castle
Thursday 9th July Lullingstone Castle & Lavender Farm
Wednesday 12th August RHS Wisley
Tuesday 8th September Highclere Castle
October Audley End
November No Outing as there will be a 3 day/2 night mini break at
the Thursford Christmas Spectacular
Please note we will be trialling a new pick up for the Outings at the bus stop opposite the local Sainsburys in St John's Road.
Latest Outings Report
The first outing of the year is to take place on the 12th February to Swan Lake, this outing is now full.
Anglesey Abbey trip on 26th March is almost full so you need to be quick to get a place. The application form can be found in the January newsletter.
For April (22nd) we have a very interesting day planned at The Spike Heritage Centre, a former workhouse built in 1838, and then to a nearby National Trust property at Dapdune Wharf in the heart of Guildford. So, as usual, if you want to go on this day out, please complete and return the application form at the end of the February newsletter as soon as possible to secure a place.
Please remember when we visit National Trust venues , members need to bring their Trust membership cards.
Members are reminded that the time stated for the coach is the time we hope to leave, so please arrive 5-10 minutes early so we can promptly leave on time.
Joan Young
Group Outings Co-ordinator
Outing Reports
The last trip of the year was to Kew Gardens in November. After all the wet weather we have been having this Autumn, we were pleased to be setting off for our trip on a fine evening. On arrival at Kew we found the entrance to the trail around the gardens and followed the paths which were clearly marked with the route. A variety of light displays, some small and some large lined both sides of the paths. Festive music was playing with each display putting us in the Christmas spirit. Most of the displays were of course made up of electric lights, however there was one unusual one which consisted of several hundred oil lamps. A number of the displays used laser lights and we reached one where the laser beams seemed to be painting the outline of a large glasshouse. We were pleased to find, about halfway round the trail, a fairground at which there was an opportunity to sit down and warm up with mulled wine and hot chocolate. Suitably rested and refreshed we continued on the trail which became more and more spectacular as we walked through a curtain of lights and into the woods which were lit up with different themes. We finally reached the lake in front of the main glasshouse, where there was an impressive display of moving images and laser beams projected onto the animated fountains, all synchronised to a range of Christmas music. On arriving back at the main buildings there was still time for some more refreshments and to do some shopping, before boarding the coach for our return journey. Our thanks to Jenny & Linda for organising this most enjoyable and illuminating trip.
These are some photos from outings to Kew, Beaulieu, Manston, Polesden Lacey, Windsor, Bletchley Park, Saint Hill.
