Available to book from Monday, 16 th April

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Available to book from Monday, 16 th April"

Magnus Moody
5 years ago
Views:

1 Available to book from Monday, 16 th April 1428 Thursday 3 rd May The Old Well Garden Centre, Uffcolme, Devon Our first trip to this garden centre which comes highly recommended. Café and coffee shop and of course toilets available. Pick ups from am. No wheelchair availability. Accessibility: Level access into centre but outside paths are stones and could be uneven Tuesday 8 th May Failand Inn, Failand Off again to this popular venue for lunch. Pick ups from am for lunch at midday Thursday 10 th May Yeo Valley Organic Garden and Tea Room Enjoy a stroll around the beds and borders at Yeo Valley Organic Gardens this afternoon and then an afternoon tea all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Pick ups from noon.

2 1431 Tuesday 15 th May BBC Bristol Tour inclusive Try your hand at presenting the news or weather at the BBC studios today as you are taken on a guided tour of the TV and radio studios. Price includes access to the Natural History Unit too. Tour starts at pm for approx 1 hour 45 minutes. NO refreshments available. Entrance fee at a concessional rate of 9.75 is included in trip price. Pick ups from am. Only16 places available. Accessibility: Fully accessible but no more than 1 wheelchair per tour Monday 21 st May Weston-super-Mare Enjoy the sea air at Weston or an afternoon of shopping in the Sovereign Centre. Pick ups from 12 noon. Scooter Hire: Available on Level 1 of the centre booking advised by calling Tuesday 29 th May Gloucester Quay, Lifestyle Outlet Centre A new one for us today. Plenty of shopping here and lots of lunchtime options too. Marks, Next, Roman to name but a few so pack your credit cards and have a great day out. Pick ups from 9.30 am. Scooter/ Wheelchair Hire: A limited number of wheelchairs and mobility scooters are available to hire from the Customer Services desk (by the St Ann Way entrance between M&S and Next). We recommend you pre-book these to avoid disappointment. Call for details.

3 1434 Tuesday 5 th June Salt & Malt, Chew Valley Returning to an old favourite of ours, with good food and afternoon teas in a modern tea shop with lake views and outdoor tables if the weather is kind. Pick ups from noon Saturday 9 th June Dig for Victory Show, Wraxall 5.00 A new one for us. The Dig For Victory Show is a fantastic 1940s family festival held in the beautiful North Somerset countryside, exploring the turbulent yet thought-provoking wartime years. Come and enjoy military vehicles, re-enactors, live music, dancing, history talks, vintage stalls, delicious local food including a lovely vintage tea room. Pick ups from am. Entrance ticket Accessibility: Venue is a field so be prepared for some walking on uneven surfaces, and it could be muddy! 1436 Thursday 14 th June Wells Enjoy the beautiful city of Wells today hope the weather is kind. Plenty of time for a visit to the cathedral or shopping. Pick ups from am to be in Wells in time for lunch. Accessibility: Fairly flat but some steps/ kerbs to manoeuvre.

4 1437 Monday 18 th June The Mall, Cribbs Causeway Shop until you drop at The Mall today. A popular trip this one so get your name on the list quick!!! Happy to drop you at either M&S or John Lewis. Pick ups from am. Scooter Hire: Free hire available from Accessibility on the lower level of Car Park K next to bus station, or call them on Accessibility: Fully accessible and level with lifts available at either end of The Mall Thursday 21 st June Highfield Garden Centre, Whitminster Always a favourite so book early for a great trip out to this garden centre on the A38 towards Gloucester. With a lovely restaurant for lunch and many outlet shops to peruse. Pick ups from am Scooter Hire: 4 wheelchairs available for free we advise calling in advance to reserve on Tuesday 26 th June Burnham-on-Sea Enjoy a walk along the front and some sea air and then lunch at Fortes. If the weather is unkind it s off to Wyevale Garden Centre, previously Sanders Garden World. Pick ups from am. Accessibility: Fairly level but some steps.

5 1440 Thursday 28 th June Dunelm/ The Range, Weston-super-Mare Join us for a visit to these two popular locations just outside Weston. Good café in Dunelm for when you need a breather. Pick ups from 12 noon. Accessibility: Fully accessible with lift to 2 nd floor in Dunelm. The Range is fully accessible too Monday 2 nd July Cadbury Garden Centre, Congresbury Not just for pansies and petunias! Clothes, gifts, and kitchenwares are just some of what you can find at Cadbury. Nice café too for that cup of tea and slice of cake. Pick ups from 12 noon. Scooter Hire: 6 wheelchairs available and 2 scooters call / Wednesday 4 th July Bristol s Historic Harbour cruise and cream tea inclusive All aboard for a cruise around the harbour which includes a cream tea on board. Boat departs at 2.30 pm from SS Great Britain and return time is 4.15 pm. Only 12 places available so book early. Pick ups from 12 noon. Accessibility: PLEASE be aware that there are 6/7 steps down onto the boat.

6 1443 Monday 9 th July Riverside Inn, Cheddar A popular venue for us join us for lunch at the Riverside Inn, Cheddar followed by a drive through the gorge for a bit of sightseeing. Pick ups from am Thursday 12 th July Bristol Old Vic Birdsong inclusive Come with us to the theatre for the matinee performance of Birdsong. Set in pre-war France, it s a story of love and courage against the impending outbreak of WW1. We have purchased 12 tickets at a discounted price of which is included in the trip cost of Please note that you may not be home until early evening as the performance finishes at about 4.45 pm. Pick ups from 12 noon for a 2.30 pm start Monday 16 th July Oakham Treasures and Farm Shop Step back in time and enjoy the memorabilia from days gone by at Oakham Treasures. There s a Tractor Museum and a room full of engines for those more mechanical amongst you. Time for tea at the Acorns Café as well. Entrance fee Pick ups from 12 noon.

7 1446 Thursday 19 th July Ottery St Mary Garden Centre, Always popular so get your name down quick for this garden centre. Buy all the plants that you need for your garden and pots and then relax and enjoy a nice lunch or tea and cake in the restaurant. Pick ups from am. Scooter Hire: A few wheelchairs available call to book 1447 Monday 23 rd July Castle of Comfort, East Harptree A beautiful, traditional, country pub nestled in the charming village of East Harptree. Good choice on menu for lunch. Pick ups from am.. Accessibility: There is a ramp from the lower bar to the upper restaurant. Toilets are all on the level Thursday 26 th July Farrington Farm Shop, Farrington Gurney Rustic store selling seasonal local produce with an artisan bakery, a craft butcher and a deli. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with a bite to eat at The Udder Room Café. Pick ups from pm

8 1449 Tuesday 31 st July Avon Valley Railway This was a lovely trip last year so lets do it again, to Bitton and back plus cream tea on board for those who would like it. Price of train and cream tea is Pick ups from am as train leaves at 1.30 pm. Accessibility: There is some walking and some steps although a ramp, if needed, is available Monday 6 th August The Old Inn, Hutton Hope you like this one menu choices are good and reasonable too, order with a friend and its 9.90 for two meals. Join us for this lunchtime trip to Hutton with pick ups from am. Accessibility: Fully accessible from the front of the building. Some steps at the rear entrance Tuesday 14 th August American Museum, Bath Not been here for a while so let s see how popular this one is. The only museum of American decorative and folk art outside the United States. Entry cost is Pick ups from am. Café facilities available. Accessibility: Fully accessible via ramps and lift within Museum building. Parts of the grounds would prove difficult for wheelchair users.

9 1452 Friday 17 th August The Riverside Pub, Cheddar Come and have lunch in Cheddar and then enjoy a trip up through the gorge as well. Pick ups fro am Monday 20 th August Sidmouth, Devon Hopefully the weather will be kind to us today as we take you to Sidmouth. Enjoy some sea air at this lovely location. Pick ups from 9.00 am. Accessibility: Mostly level but some steps/ kerbs Thursday 23 rd August Labels Outlet Shopping, Ross-on-Wye Our regular trip to this favourite outlet. Enjoy lunch in the café. Pick ups from am. Scooter Hire: Complimentary wheelchairs available. Call for details. Accessibility: Level access and lift to second floor Thursday 30 th August Backwell House, Backwell Afternoon Tea 5.00 Enjoy a variety of sandwiches, scones, and cakes plus a good selection of teas in a beautiful setting. Go on spoil yourself! Service starts from 3.00 pm so pick ups will begin about 1 pm. Cost of afternoon tea Accessibility: Fully accessible

10 Booking Arrangements for Trips We issue three trips programmes per year. You may book places from the date shown on the programme. To book a trip 1 Ring the ofce on Quote the date and trip number. 3 We will reserve you a place or, if the trip is full, put your name on a waitng list. 4 Please let us know if you need to bring a wheelchair, folding walker or trolley. 5 Please pay the driver for your trip on the day of travel. To cancel a trip 1 Ring the ofce on as far in advance as possible. 2 Quote the date and trip number. 3 You may stll have to pay for a trip if you cancel it afer we have incurred costs, for example where we have already paid an entrance fee for you. To pay for your trip Please pay the driver for your trip on the day of travel. We accept payment by cash or cheque. Cheques should be made payable to Nailsea & District Community Transport or NDCT

2-3 miles - up to 90 minutes walks

2-3 miles - up to 90 minutes walks SHIREHAMPTON COMMUNITY ACTION FORUM Walkie-Talkies Issue 17 Free Walks Programme From January 2017, due to changes in the way that LinkAge operates, there will no longer be a Health Walks Coordinator in