Questers GroupPurposeThe object of the Group is to arrange visits to places of interest to the members.
The choice of transport for visits will be coach, community minibus or self-drive. Members are respectfully requested to make payments for visits by cheque and not in cash. New Questers Committee members are always welcome and members who are interested in joining the Committee should contact the Group Co-ordinator. See the STOP PRESS for the visit programme. Group Leader: Anne Scott, 01264 23011, anne.scott@yahoo.co.uk
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Questers exploring Oxford
Questers private tour of Mapperton House
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STOP PRESS
SCHEDULE OF PLANNED VISITS 2018/19 [Click/tap any image to enlarge it]
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Tuesday 9th October – Westonbirt Arboretum
There are a few places remaining for this visit which includes a guided walk, entry to the seasonal trails and minibus transport. The minibus will leave Wickes at 09:00, the tour is booked for 11:30, and we will leave Westonbirt at 15:30. The cost is £25, names and payments will be taken at the September meeting. POC: Anne Scott 01264 323011 or anne.scott@yahoo.co.uk Tuesday 13th November – Warings Bakery, Tilehurst We have booked a second minibus for this popular visit, which includes bakery demonstrations, ‘have-a-go’ opportunities for the braver members, a buffet lunch, a bakery goodies bag to take home and minibus transport. The minibus will leave Wickes at 09:15, the demonstrations are booked for 10:30, and we will leave Tilehurst at 14:15. The cost is £25, names and payments will be taken at the September meeting. POC: Robert Kemp 01264 711008 or robert.kemp@btinternet.com Thursday 6th December – Coach to London This is a bargain-priced Christmas visit to London. The coach will drop off (and pick up) at the Museums and in central London (Strand / Aldwych area). For those travelling to the centre, we have arranged an optional short guided walking tour of the Law Courts area, starting from Temple Church at 11:00. The cost will be £15 for the coach and £10 for the walking tour, names and payments will be taken at the September meeting. POC: Kevin O’Leary 01264 364732 or k.t.oleary@btinternet.com Friday 18th January– Skittles Lunch (date to be confirmed) Our popular annual skittles lunch will again be held at the White Hart in Stoke, courtesy of landlady Margaret, starting at 10:30. The cost including lunch is £10, names and payments will be taken at the October meeting. POC: Anne Scott 01264 323011 or anne.scott@yahoo.co.uk Wednesday 20th February - BBC Bristol Studios We have booked a private ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour of the BBC Studios in Whiteladies Road, Bristol. This visit is limited to 16 members and picture ID is likely to be required. The cost including minibus transport is £20, names and payments will be taken at the October meeting. POC: Norma Bryan 01264 335652 or rjb@btinternet.com Dates for Your Diary
Thursday 7th March – Salisbury Playhouse ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour & matinee performance. Tuesday 14th May – Fort Nelson Armouries & Portchester Castle Wednesday 24th July – Minibus to Weymouth |
Westonbirt Arboretum
Warings Bakery
Law Courts
White Hart on Stoke
BBC Bristol Studios
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