Free AI Website MakerWednesday 20 May - Revised Outing – Kent & East Sussex Railway - Tenterden and Bodiam – 8.30am departure from Husseywell Crescent – Cost £40.00 – (Coach plus Tenterden to Bodiam and return) – To book this Outing contact David Smith on 07762 708549 or at david.dl.smith@btinternet.com , or sign up at the May meeting.
NOTE Bookings need to be made by 6 May so we can give numbers to the Railway.
The plan is to arrive at Tenterden by approximately 9:45 which should allow time for a quick tea or coffee before our train. We are booked on the 10:20 steam hauled service which will have a section reserved for our party so we can all sit together. Arrival at Bodiam will be 50 mins later after a trip through the picturesque countryside. The station is a 5-10 min walk from Bodiam Castle which is run by the National Trust. The Castle has its origins in the 14th Century, was built to defend the local area from French invasion with its extensive views over the local valley. It is a classic moated castle sadly now largely in ruins. This is free to NT members or about £12 to non-members.
Those who don’t wish to visit Bodiam or the Castle can return by the same train to Tenterden. Otherwise return by the 12:45 train to Tenterden. This is an attractive Kentish town with numerous places to eat and drink along with the Town Museum and the Colonel Steven’s museum. We plan to return at 16:15 to Hayes.
Wednesday 17 June - Outing – Shuttleworth Collection and Swiss Garden – 8.00am departure from Husseywell Crescent – Cost £35.00 (Coach and hot drink voucher at the venue) – To book this Outing contact 07886 680546, at tonysarcher@hotmail.com or sign up at the May meeting. NOTE Booking and payment need to be arranged by 17 May.
The Shuttleworth Collection was established by its founder, Richard Ormonde Shuttleworth and is now maintained and cared for by the Shuttleworth Trust. It is a treasure trove of airworthy vintage aircraft from 1909-1950, as well as historical agricultural and steam exhibits, veteran cars, classic motorcycles, bicycles, vintage buses and carriages.
Swiss Garden is a unique example of a Regency garden in the ‘Swiss Picturesque’ or ‘Alpine’ style forming part of the Grade II* registered Old Warden Park. An RHS Partner Garden, this stunning space is home to a range of quirky structures, resident peacocks and Champion trees.
It may also be possible to gain access Shuttleworth House if there are no bookings and the house is not in the middle of a re-set for the next event. The House is like an Edwardian time capsule with a magnificent collection of works of art by well-known painters. Availability won’t be known until a couple of weeks prior to the outing; cost is £10 and a minimum of 10 people are needed book this. If you wish to visit the house please let Tony know at time of booking the outing.
Catering: Tables will be reserved for us and to save time queuing meals may be pre-ordered (and paid for!). Shuttleworth need at least two weeks' notice of menu choices and advance payment for food. The menu will be available at the May and June meetings and on the HMF website. A full menu may viewed at https://www.shuttleworth.org/media/11kn20zu/runway-cafe-weekday-menu-spring-26.pdf .
Accessibility: There is step-free access into the Visitor Centre, the main entrance for the Collection and garden. There are accessible toilets in the following locations across the site: Visitor Centre, Runway Café, between Hangars 4 and 5 and Swiss Garden. Service animals are welcome across the site.
The coach is expected to return to Husseywell Crescent at around 18:45.
If you want to place an advanced order for food, please choose from the menu below:
LUNCH 12:00 - 15:00
Brunch
One free-range local pork sausage, two rashers of dry-cured bacon, one free-range fried egg, baked beans and skin-on fries. Vegan or vegetarian options available. £14.50
Vegetable Curry
Served with basmati rice and plain naan bread. £13.50
Burgers £16.00 Add cheese £1 Add bacon £2
All burgers served in a brioche bun with salad and choice of cajun or salted skin-on fries
- Halloumi or Vegan Burger with sweet chilli sauce
- Smashed Beef Burger with burger sauce
- Southern Fried Chicken Burger with siracha mayo
Jacket Potatoes served with salad & coleslaw
- Tuna Mayonnaise with spring onion £9.95
- Cheese & Beans (Baked beans and mature cheddar) £8.95
- Vegan option available £8.95
Ham, Egg & Chips
Two slices of honey-roasted ham, two free-range fried eggs and skin-on-fries served with homemade coleslaw and side salad. £14.50
Vegetable Curry
Served with basmati rice and plain naan bread. £13.50
Fish Finger Sandwich
Fish fingers in a brioche bun served with salted crisps and side salad. £9.50
Soup of the Day
Served with cream and buttered roll. £7.50
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