EVENTS - outings, talks, holiday
Outings 2025
April 23 Ightham Mote and Chartwell
May 27 Stowe House and Gardens, Buckinghamshire
June 10 Stonor Park with Greys Court
July 01 The Newt with Stonehenge (if possible)
July 29 Arundel Castle and Town, West Sussex
September 03 Wildlife and Wetlands Centre Slimbridge with Newark Park
Outings are usually by coach from Winchester, and include National Trust Gardens and Houses as well as other properties and places of interest. Refreshments may be included depending on cost, availability and timing. The booklet sent to members includes details and booking forms. Occasionally we will introduce a self-drive visit to somewhere more local.
Talks 2025-26
October 08 Jane Austen – a perspective view - Anna Withers
November 05 Pineapples - Judith Elson
December 03 ZOOM The History of the Orangery - Rowena Willard-Wright (NT)
January 21 ZOOM London, City of Angels - Alexandra Epps
February 04 ZOOM Architecture in Britain and Ireland - Steven Brindle
March 04 AGM followed by Douglas Skeggs, topic tba
April 08 Early Winchester - Andrew Negus
In-person talks are held at the Middle Brook Centre in Winchester at 2.30pm for an hour. Guests are welcome for a payment of £5. Some winter talks (noted above) are by Zoom, and the link is usually sent out by email two days before.
2026 Holiday
10 - 14 September - Lancashire & the Lake District
Our holiday is titled 'The Historic Houses & Heritage of Lancashire & the Lake District'. We include dinner, bed, breakfast and the coach, as well as entrance to the various places of interest. We are working with Tailored Travel to provide this holiday. Click for details shown on the Tailored Travel website. A further click on the 'Download Brochure' tab will provide a copy of the brochure and Booking Form. Please send your Booking Forms and deposit payment to Ian Valentine (details on Booking Form).
