The next awayday is being run on Saturday 15th May 2010 to Calke Abbey in Derbyshire. This is a National Trust property with a beautiful garden set in 600 acres of parkland. The coach will leave Higham Ferrers Market Square at 8.15am and Wellingborough High St at 8.45am.
The first group led by Richard Marshall will be dropped off around 10.30am for a 10 mile walk, along the Ivanhoe Way and will finish at the Abbey around 3.00pm. A picnic lunch should be taken.
An alternative walk will be investigated which may be a shorter version of the above or will make use of the many trails that exist within the extensive park surrounding the Abbey. Full details will be given on the coach.
The coach will continue onto the Abbey where there will be plenty to do for those not walking. Maybe a tour of the Abbey and/or the gardens or a day spent in Calke Park which is a National Nature Reserve and a Site of Special Scientific Interest. (2009 costs were: £8.00 for the house and garden, £4.00 for the garden only & £1.50 for the park. All free to National Trust Members with a card) A licensed restaurant is available for those wanting food etc.
The coach will leave Calke Abbey at 5.00 pm arriving at Wellingborough around 6.30 pm and Higham some thirty minutes later.
A £10.00 non returnable deposit is required with all bookings which should be sent to John Bedford editor@wellingboroughramblers.co.uk before March 31st 2010. Please make cheques payable to 'Wellingborough Ramblers' and indicate preferred pick-up point Higham or Wellingborough.
Barn dance
In October some 65 energetic members turned up at Little Harrowden Hall for our third annual barn dance with music and entertainment provided by Dave Lewis and his band. A ploughman’s lunch of ample portions followed by a sweet, was prepared and served mid way through the evening by Jacky and her merry band of helpers. All those attending had a jolly good time especially those attempting these dances for the first time. Watch out for the next one later in the year, it should not be missed.
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