NORWICH SOCIETY EVENT BOOKINGS 2006/7
2007
Wednesday 16th May 8.45am to 5.45pm approx
Private Tour of Holkham Hall
An exclusive morning tour of Norfolk's outstanding Palladium mansion
Wednesday 20th June 9am to 5.45pm approx.
Ipswich Friendly
Hosted by the Ipswich Society.
Welcome and coffee as guests of the Ipswich Society.
A tour of the new river basin and the ancient merchant houses of the water front area.
Walk up to the town centre.
Lunch at will in the St Nicholas Street area.
An afternoon at the Christchurch mansion, including tea at the cafe with members of the Ipswich Society.
For active walkers
Board bus Notcutts 9am------- Ber Street 9.15am---------
Tickets at £15.00 each ----------
This event is fully booked
Wednesday 27th June 6.30 pm to 8.30pm approx.
Magdalen Street- History Walk
Blue Badge Guide Rod Spokes narrates the history of this exceptional thoroughfare, home to the Gurneys and the Martineaus.
Light buffet supper in the Ribs of Beef PH.
Meet at Fye Bridge. For active walkers
Tickets----£7.00 each.
This event is fully booked
Sunday 8th July 9.30 am to 11.00am approx.
Magdalen Street- History Walk
Blue Badge Guide Rod Spokes narrates the history of this exceptional thoroughfare, home to the Gurneys and the Martineaus.
Coffee in Olive's Cafe (corner of Elm Hill)
Meet at Fye Bridge. For active walkers
Tickets----£7.00 each.
This event is fully booked
Wednesday 18th July 9.15 am to 5.45pm.
Poppyland: Edwardian Houses.
By kind permission of Simon Finch,a private tour of the ground floor rooms
of the recently refurbished Voewood, near Holt, with coffee in the gardens.
The house, by E.S.Prior, is on a distinctive butterfly plan.
By kind permission of Mr and Mrs Deterding, an exterior viewing of Kelling Hall by Edward Maufe, architect of Guildford Cathedral
Optional lunch at Sea Marge or bring packed lunch
Walking tour of Overstrand with Blue Badge Guide Sallyann Dawes.
Private tour of Lutyens' The Pleasaunce hosted by Mr and Mrs Buxton, with tea in the garden
For active walkers
Board bus at Notcutts----9.15am Ber Street --------9.30am.
Tickets at £27.00 each--------
Optional lunch at Sea Marge------(book table)
This event is fully booked
Thursday 2nd August 6.30 pm to 9.00pm.
Mousehold Heath
N.S. Vice President Andy Anderson explains some of the mysteries of Mousehold Heath.
N.B. this is not the same as last year's walk
Sites include Mottram's lookout, the Barracks and the Ranger's House.
Light supper at Zak's included.
For robust walkers
Park and meet at Britannia Road car park
--------Tickets at £10.00 each Map and menu with tickets.
This event is fully booked
Wednesday 26th September 2.00 pm to 4.30pm.
Old Costessey
By kind invitation of the Old Costessey Society, a walking tour of the old village followed by a Now and Again Group Tea in the village hall.
For active walkers
Meet and park at the Church.Map with tickets.
Tickets at £7.00 each---------
This event is fully booked
Sunday 30th September 2.30 pm to 4.00pm approv.
New Members Tour of the Assembly House.
Recent Chairman and Blue Badge Guide Jan King explains the history of the Assembly House, inside and out. (bring jacket or coat)
Meet in the centre front hall.
Priority to members who joined 2005/6/7. No guests
Tea and cake in the Ivory Room
Tickets at £6.00 each---------
Wednesday 14th November 7.30 pm
Music Room, The Assembly House,
UEA Conservation & Development
A talk by Joseph Saunder, Estates Development director, about the problems of conservation for the listed buildings and the challenges of future development at UEA.
Wednesday 12th December 7.30 pm to 9.30pm.Christmas Party at Dragon Hall
An opportunity to explore and learn about the history of this exceptional Norwich merchant's house.
A festive selection of desserts and cheese, wine and soft drinks.
Raffle and music
Tickets at £15.00 each---------
Norwich Society Liability and Disability Access Policy
Events organized by the Society inevitably involve the provision of access to buildings and other locations that are associated with risks to personal and collective safety. Members and guests participate in events at their own risk. The Society reserves the right to refuse access to its events (or to any part of an event) to any member or guest who, in the judgement of a member of its Executive Committee or the Event Organiser, puts the safety of that individual or of other participants at risk.The Society wishes to offer access to events to all members and guests and is compliant with the Disability Discrimination Act (2005). People who may find access difficult under normal circumstances wishing to attend events should contact the Administrator at the time of application for a discussion of the practicability of the itinerary and of any special arrangements that may need to be made, which the Society will do its best to accommodate. It cannot undertake to accommodate the special needs of such persons who do not contact the Administrator in advance of events and it may, for reasons of safety and liability described above, refuse such persons participation in parts or all of its events.