October 2011
We have recently been treated to a fascinating, private SLU3A Beekeeping Demonstration at Gleaston Mill, Furness. We also experienced The Dawn Chorus with rangers at Leighton Moss Nature reserve (sightings of osprey, hen harrier and others) followed by a terrific breakfast.
In August we had an exclusive tour of the Bat Sanctuary and Hospital at Silverdale, where we learnt about, and were able to stroke, bats. Also that month we enjoyed a Steam Train Excusion on the Settle-Carlisle Railway, described as England's most scenic railway.
Please note that the £1 capitation fee will no longer be levied on any Afternnon Teas or Experiences events.
Future events:
26 September (Monday): Bird of Prey Centre, Lowther, nr Penrith, 1.30 p.m.
Demonstration of flying hawks, falcons and owls 2.00 – 4.00 p.m. We will also fly birds and see eagles etc. Chairs with backs available for members with physical problems. Snacks in on-site café.
Note: a Peregrine Falcon will be flown and we will fly an Eagle Owl - it is huge!
Reduced price to us £5, and for eighty-year olds entrance is free.
28 October (Friday): Haverthwaite – Lakeside Steam Train (return) + Lakeside Aquarium + Lakeside – Ambleside Steamer (return) – 10.40 a.m. – 5.08 p.m.
Breakfast at Haverthwaite Station optional extra. Break at Bowness or Waterhead (Ambleside). Only £11.57.
23 December (Friday), 6.30 pm: Cartmel Priory Carol Service
The finest church in the NW of England, lit by candlelight. Approx 1 1/2 hours.
Early April: Private SLU3A Tour of Big Ben & Houses of Parliament.
Day trip to include, hopefully, tea with our MP Tim Farron, President of the Lib.Dems.
Free tour but train fare Oxenholme-Euston approximately £45 return (Euston- Westminster by taxi). Early booking essential.
April 2012: Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford on Avon. Shakespearean play, theatre tour and meal. Matinee performance. Day coach trip, early booking essential.
Coach, theatre and tour tickets £50 - £70 total.
Early May 2012: Rampsbeck Country House (Ullswater).
Exclusive SLU3A champagne lunch + classical music recital + Ullswater cruise or visit Aira Force.
Special price.
May 2012: Hot Air Ballooning – Haverthwaite 3.00 p.m, or a.m.
Panoramic view of Lakeland, spring colours. Tell me your preferred date and I will arrange a flight on or close to that. Not suitable for members with serious back, leg, hip problems.
Morning flight £99 or afternoon flight £119.
Early June 2012: Appleby Horse Fair.
Largest gathering of travellers and gypsies at any horse fair in Europe. Unique event in the horse world. Exclusive SLU3A mini-coach day trip. Leave Kendal 10.00 am, return 5.00 pm
Approximately £5.00 return.
Summer 2012: Cricket - England v. South Africa (Manchester).
If rained off we will visit the Trafford or Arndale shopping centres.
Very early booking essential.