On 18th June we are planning to visit Bridgemere Garden Centre near Nantwich,in addition to the nursery, shopping village and various eateries it is home to a stunning collection of 16 individual show gardens 9 of which are gold and silver medals winners at  RHS Chelsea, Tatton  and Hampton Court. Cost is £34 or £25 if you Read more

Meet: Saddleworth Cricket, Bowling and Tennis Club, Well-i-Hole Road, Greenfield, Oldham OL5 9BN. Accessible via Calf Lane off the A635. Parking and Toilet facilities at the club. 10:15 for 10:30 start. Walk Details: The walk is 4.5 miles long, mainly flat on canal paths and fields. One stile. Boots recommended as it could be muddy Read more

Meet at the National Football Museum ( near Victoria Station ) at 10.45 am.  Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Please take care when walking around the venues.  Keep a note of the Tour Leaders phone number in case of difficulties whilst on the tour. Note that this event is limited to 20 people.   Read more

Cartwright Hall & Bankfield Museum 18th June 2026 Our June trip is a visit to Cartwright Hall which is a gallery in Lister Park, Bradford where the Antiques Roadshow was held last year as part of Bradford’s City of Culture. It will be a self guided visit without a Curator talk.  ( If a talk Read more

Meet at the National Football Museum ( near Victoria Station ) at 10.45 am.  Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Please take care when walking around the venues.  Keep a note of the Tour Leaders phone number in case of difficulties whilst on the tour. Note that this event is limited to 20 people.   Read more

Erddig Hall, a late 17th-century country house saved from dereliction in the 1970s by the National Trust. Beyond the house itself, Erddig's gardens are a highlight not to be missed. Spanning over 12 acres, the gardens are a blend of formal and informal styles, meticulously maintained to reflect their historical design. The walled garden is Read more

Travel to Shrewsbury Prison which was declassified in 2012. We will be shown around by people who were formerly Prison Wardens. Lunch will be provided including sandwiches, sausage rolls, quiche, crisps, homemade brownies and flapjacks. We then travel to the River Severn for a cruise with tea, coffee and biscuits provided. (A licensed bar will Read more

Thursday 25th June 2026Trip to BUXTON CRESCENT EXPERIENCE.Pickups.      Lees.      9.00am                     Oldham  9.15am                     Royton.  9.30amWe will have tea and biscuits on arrivalUsing Virtual Reality we will experience the history of the town and its Read more

Start: Hollingworth Lake Visitors Centre Littleborough Rochdale OL15 0AQ. 10:15 for 10:30 start. Walk: Hollingworth Lake and Smithy Bridge. Fairly easy walk along mainly flat paths and canal tow paths. Approx. 4 miles. Additional Info: Toilets and cafe at the visitors' centre, parking £3 for 3 hours. Read more

Sunday 10th May 2026TRIP TO LYTHAM TO THE FYLDE CONCERT ORCHESTRA PLAYING MUSIC FROM SCREEN AND STAGEPickup. Lees.          9.15am              Oldham    9.30am              Royton.    9.45 amAfter pickups we travel to Lytham leaving us plenty of free time before we Read more