A Grand Day Out

A Grand Day Out is a trip out that doesn't fit into any of the other groups' activities. It is not a regular group, but something that the organisers think of, or someone else suggests – an informal day outing to some easily accessible regional attraction. So if you have a suggestion, you can organise it, or we'll try it out.

This is a newly formed group. The trips are open to all members to take part in. The first outing was a trip on the Settle to Carlisle railway. We have also visited the Barbara Hepworth Museum in Wakefield, and the Hull waterfront (including The Deep).

Next Grand Day Out, Wednesday 29 February

Special Winter Offer: Morecambe

Interesting statues everywhere, lovely walk along prom with long distance views, also pier.

Please meet at Train Station by 10:00 to catch Leeds Lancaster Morecombe Train. Departure Time to be decided. Provisionally 10.19am Platform 1B. Buy your ticket early to ensure you get one. Cost £9:00 return with Metro Bus Pass. Dress for winter weather and draughty train.

Contact Barbara (269 0177) or Margret (266 9980).

Next one after that, Thursday 8 March

Wakefield, Oldroyd's Rhubarb Triangle Experience

The Oldroyd Rhubarb visit has become a very popular tourist destination. The cost will be £7.50. Put your name on the list with £7.50.

Please meet at Bus Stop F5 in New York Street (at far end of Bus Station) for bus 444 at probably 9.55 (arrive 10.28) or 10.14 (arrive 10.48), but check for more info with new timetable. It is then 5 minutes walk for 11.00 start of tour, opposite Unicorn Pub, Ashfield Farm, Main Street, Carlton, Wakefield WF3 3RW.

Booking for this trip is now closed. Because we are now a group of 40 our visit time has been changed to 12:00 so all bus times will be an hour later. More correct bus times to be ready after issue of new March timetables.

Janet Oldroyd Hulme, the "High Priestess of Rhubarb"