Museum of London - Docklands

A visit has been organised to the Museum of London - Docklands - (situated at West India Quay, Canary Wharf, London).

The group will meet inside the museum at 10:55 hours and entry for an unguided tour is free. 

If you would like to have an introductory talk, a highlights tour or a talk on a special subject (e.g. the slave trade), this can be arranged, subject to there being sufficient demand for a particular talk - the cost is £8.50 per person. 

There is a café (opens at 10:00 hours) and a restaurant (opens at 11:30 hours for an 'upmarket' lunch).

Cambridge University Botanic Gardens

A visit has been arranged to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens.

With plants from all over the world displayed in a forty acre oasis of gardens and glasshouses, it is an exciting introduction to the natural world and provides a great day out for all. The entrance is a short walk of a quarter of a mile down Station Road to the gate which is just beyond the War Memorial on Hills Road. 

Entry to the Botanic Gardens is £3.95 for Seniors. At an additional cost of £5 per person there is an optional guided tour, lasting about sixty minutes, pointing out the seasonal highlights of the garden.

There is a café within the garden, serving light lunches between 12:00 and 15:00 hours. 

Trains depart King's Cross at 10:15 hours or Liverpool Street at 09:58 hours, arriving in Cambridge at 11:01 and 11:08 hours respectively. 

Rail Industry Memorial - Dedication Ceremony 

You are all invited to attend the dedication ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum, which will take place around the memorial. 

Our president, Maurice Holmes, will lead for the BTPF and Reverend James Lindsay of the Railway Mission will prepare and conduct the service, which will last for 30 minutes and will be held outdoors, whatever the weather.

Admission to the National Memorial Arboretum is free but donations are welcome as over £3,000 is needed every day to keep it viable. 

There is a restaurant at the Arboretum but space is limited. 

A shuttle bus service (free of charge) will be available from Burton-upon-Trent and Lichfield City / Lichfield Trent Valley stations. In addition, there is a scheduled Arriva bus service (Routes 12 and 112) between Burton upon Trent, Lichfield and Birmingham which calls at the Arboretum.

For further details, look at our News Page.

For those members living south of the Thames who would prefer a direct coach to the Arboretum rather than having to travel by train via Euston, it may be possible to hire a coach to pick up at Woking and Croydon. Its viability and cost will depend on the numbers wishing to use it, therefore if you would like to travel by coach it is vital that you register your interest by contacting Peter Blanthorn immediately.

Holiday in Tenby (Old Southeronians)

Old Southeronians have arranged a holiday, staying at the 4 star Heywood Mount Hotel in Tenby (South Wales), and an invitation is extended to BRB HQ RSA Members. 

The cost is £429 per person plus £9 optional insurance. A £30 deposit (plus insurance, if required) is required when booking.

For more information and the itinerary please contact Peter Blanthorn

Woking Homes Garden Party

The Garden Party is held from 15:00 hours to 17:00 hours.

It is in aid of the Woking Homes and is organised by Woking Homes and the Friends of Woking Homes in conjunction with the Old Southeronians Association, London West Branch. 

It is a friendly affair and tends to be rather informal. All are welcome to attend. 

Woking Homes is situated in Oriental Road Woking GU22 7BE. 

Exit Woking Station from Platform 5, turn left at the road junction at the top of the Station Forecourt and then straight on. Woking Homes is approximately 15 minutes walk and will be found on your left hand side.

Bure Valley Railway (Wroxham-Aylsham, Norfolk Broads)

Chatham Historic Dockyard

Annual Holiday 2012 - The Yorkshire Dales 

This is a part of the country with interesting places to visit and excellent scenery. A Holiday Inn with character and history has been booked by Airedale Tours in the attractive village of Tong, which is in the strip of countryside between Leeds and Bradford. 

We plan to visit the new Hepworth Museum in Wakefield, Fountains Abbey and Studeley Royal Water Garden (Skipton) with a trip on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway, National Trust houses and gardens at Nostell Priory and Beningbrough Hall, exciting White Scar caves, the Bronte sisters' home at Haworth and go on a river cruise through York. 

The price is £293 per person plus £60 supplement for a single room. A £30 per person deposit (cheques payable to "BRB HQ RSA") is required to book your place.

This holiday is now fully booked, but a Waiting List has been started - if interested, please contact John Taylor.

Dover Castle

Avebury Stone Circle

London Transport Museum, Acton Depot

Science Museum, London

Visit to Salvation Army Headquarters, London

Parham House, Pulborough 

Brooklands Motor Museum 

Please contact Gill Hosack if you would like to join the Music Group for the 2012 Season.