NORWICH SOCIETY EVENT BOOKINGS 2008

Aylsham Black boys pubTuesday29 April 10.00am - 4.45pm
Aylsham: a Classic Market Town

A comfortable day trip starting with a guided tour of the Church.The Aylsham Historical Society will show us the Market Place (including the CPRE award-winning lavatories) and the archives in the Town Hall.Lunch at the Black Boys PH followed by a tour of the Millgate area, tea in The Old Tea Shop at approx 3.15pm. Moderate walking.

Hunstanton HotelThursday15 May 8.45am - 5.45pm
From the Le Stranges to P.G. Wodehouse

Discover the architectural and historical delights of Hunstanton, a neglected gem of the West Norfolk coast: building styles and materials exclusive to the area. Walks and talk organized by the Hunstanton Civic Society.Slap-up lunch at The Ancient Mariner, bracing sea air included.
Considerable active walking.

Hog in ArmourPub St BenedictsSunday 18 May 9.30am - 11.30 approx
St Benedict's Street Walk

Blue Badge Guide, Rod Spokes, narrates the history of one of the oldes streets in Norwich. Meet outside Hog in Armour PH. Coffee at 11.00 am at the Hog in Armour PH.
Moderate walking, narrow pavements.

Castle mound railingsThursday 22 May 2.30pm
Round the Mound

Blue Badge Guide Jan King leads a tour of historic sites around and about the Castle. Meet at  Pudding Lane, by St Peter Mancroft. Tea at Caley's included. Moderate, up hill walking, narrow pavements


Ex pub on corner of Lower Goat LaneTuesday 17 June 6.30pm
Lost Pubs of Norwich

Charles Chaplin shares his  knowledge of the brewing industry and first-hand experiences of legendary public houses. Meet at St Andrew's Plain. Two-course buffet supper at Take 5 (former Louis Marchesi PH on Tombland) included. Moderate but extensive walking.


St Mark's victorian church Wednesday 25 June 1.30 - 5.00pm.
Victorian Churches of Surburban Norwich

Nick Groves of the Historic Churches Trust leads a tour of three churches: Christ Church, Old Catton; Holy Trinity, Trinity Street;  and St Mark's, Lakenham.  Mini coach transport  and tea  catered by the Now-And-Again group at Holy Trinity Church Hall. Easy walking.  Meet at Ber Street outside John Lewis.

Hog in ArmourPub St BenedictsWednesday 2 July 6.30 pm
St Benedict's Street Walk

Blue Badge Guide, Rod Spokes, narrates the history of one of the oldes streets in Norwich. Meet outside Micawber's PH. Two course salad buffet supper at Micawber's PH. Moderate walking, narrow pavements.

Edwardian Seaside HotelTuesday 15 July 8.45 am - 5.45 pm
Poppyland mark2: Edwardian Houses

By kind permission of Simon Finch, a private tour of the ground floor rooms and gardens of the recently refurbished Voewood near Holt  with coffee. The house, by E.S. Prior, is on a distinctive butterfly plan.   Lunch at Sea Marge included.  Walking tours of Overstrand with Blue Badge Guides Sallyann Dawes and Jan King.  A visit to Happisburgh Manor by kind permission of  Norman Ashton.  Tea on return journey. For active walkers.

UEA new chemistry blockTuesday 5 August 2.00 pm
On Campus: Tour of UEA with tea

Estates Director, Joseph Saunders explains the history of the campus and  shows the important architecture. Meet outside Registry.  Tea in the Sainsbury Centre included. For active walkers.


Assembly House front viewSunday 10th August 2.30 pm
Existing 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 before 2006. No guests. Tea in the Ivory Room Easy walking.

Dates for your Diary: 

September 18: South of the Border: Beccles and Geldeston Hall

September 21 and October 5: New Members Teas

December 11: Big Christmas Party in the Assembly House

Norwich Society Liability and Disability Access Policy

In line with current legislation the Society has adopted the following policy on its liabilities and on the provision it will make for those with special needs. Events organized by the Society inevitably involve the provision of access to buildings and other locations that may carry risks to personal and collective safety. While members and guests participate in events at their own risk, the Society will do its best to minimize such risks. 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.

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