Outings for Everyone

Outings for Everyone

As an example, below are the details of our outings for 2004. Each year the outings are of this quality. A full itinerary for this year is now place, and details are announced in church as they are planned. All are welcome, but places fill quickly so you should book early to avoid disappointment.

SPRING
Saturday 8th May, 2004

GRASMERE: Forever associated with William Wordsworth who lived most of his life at Dove Cottage and is buried in St Oswald's Churchyard alongside his family and friends.

This tiny village is set in magnificent countryside and has its own lake with a shingle shoreline. There is something for everyone here with a Garden Centre, shops, and tearooms galore! And don't forget the famous Grasmere Gingerbread.

KESWICK:A bustling market town nestling between mountains and lakes. A short walk through the beautiful Hope Park (pitch & putt, gardens, etc) leads to the magnificent Lake Derwentwater where you might like to take a sail on one of the launches.

A visit to "Ye Olde Friars of Keswick Chocolate Emporium" is a must, and then maybe on to Bryson's Tea Rooms for a bite to eat.

SUMMER
Saturday 3rd July, 2004

BEVERLEY, with its beautiful 13th century Minster, narrow winding streets filled with speciality shops, and even a pub that's still lit by gaslight!

There are a set of 68 carvings of figures playing musical instruments in the nave of the Minster - a tribute to the town's musical importance (maybe St Andrew's choir could 'guest' for them). It's North Bar (town gate, not pub!) is England's oldest surviving brick-built bar.

BRIDLINGTON: There is something for everyone here, with its safe beaches, gardens, shops, and maybe a trip out to sea from the harbour. Another option would be to take the 'Land Train' to Sewerby Hall and Gardens to enjoy the beauty of the walled rose garden. After all this, fish and chips for tea seems a must.

STRAWBERRIES: To end the day, once again we will be able to 'pick our own' soft fruit and buy fresh farm produce at Gate Helmsley.

AUTUMN
Saturday 2nd October, 2004

HAWORTH village stands on the edge of the Pennine Moors. It's steep main street is lined with shops, galleries, and cafés and leads down to one of Britain's best loved preserved railways. Visit the parsonage, home of the Bronte family, and also the famous weaving sheds.

KEIGHLEY & WORTH VALLEY RAILWAY: We are then booked to travel on this famous railway - home of the 'Railway Children'. Travelling through the countryside in period coaches hauled by a steam engine there is much to see and enjoy, including six stations,gas lighting, and real fires.

SKIPTON: Famous for its castle, boats on the canal, and bargains galore in the street market. But most of all don't miss the delicious meat pies, but be prepared to queue! Bizzie Lizzie's fish and chip shop is recommended to end the day.

WINTER
Saturday 27th November, 2004

MALTON: A lovely market town on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors. The parish church is worth a visit before strolling round the market for those Christmas bargains, and then a light snack in one of the many cafés.

YORK: Where better to bring the curtain down on the 2004 outings than York for its St Nicholas Fair. A shopper's paradise, museums, galleries, craft and antique fairs, and a lovely river to walk by. See the city 'from above' by walking the walls.

The beautiful York Minster is a must for any visitor, particularly if the organ is being played. Then choose one of the many cafés and restaurants to take the weight off your feet and enjoy a hearty meal.

RAFFLE: Our final duty of the year is to bring a smile to our church treasurer's face: we will be making the draw and distributing prizes on the coach.