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SEPTEMBER9 Full-day walk: North Stainley to Masham13 Short Walk: Hole of Horcum, Blakey Topping and Marlow Cross20 Visit: Patrington and Holmpton Bunker27 Drop-in lunch, Walmgate Ale House & Bistro from 12 noon

OCTOBER 3 Visit: Mystery Tour6-9 Holiday: Cardiff and South Wales10 Short Walk: Appleton Roebuck12 History Workshop at St Edwards’ Community Hall, 7.30pm21 Talk: “A Year at Sea” by Mererid Hunt at Friends’ Meeting House, Friargate, 2.30pm25 Pre-holiday meeting at Walmgate Ale House, 10.00am25 Drop-in lunch, Walmgate Ale House & Bistro from 12 noon

NOVEMBER 2 Short Walk: York Flood Defences8 NT Shop evening for YANT members 6pm to 8pm11 Coffee Morning, Goddards 10am to 12 noon 18 Talk: “Yorkshire Place Names” by Alexander Wilson at Friends’ Meeting House, Friargate, 2.30pm29 Drop-in lunch, Walmgate Ale House & Bistro from 12 noon30 Shepherd Concert Band, St Andrews, Bishopthorpe, 7.30pm

DECEMBER6 Christmas lunch at York College at 12 noon5-7 Holiday: Glasgow Christmas Special13 Christmas Lunch at Tennants 28 Short Walk: Around the University

Please send contributions and photographs for the December Newsletter to Catherine Brophy newsletter@yant.org.uk by Wednesday 8th November. September 2017 Number 182

An Association of

National Trust Members

and Supporters

York AssociationNewsletter

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“Visit to Belsay Hall, Castle and Gardens 18th July 2017 Arriving at Belsay the large stable block/entrance was undergoing extensive roof repairs and the first thing we saw was a building shrouded in plastic-covered scaffolding, which made for some interesting manoeuvres for our driver in the car park! The present, rather outwardly austere, Hall was built from adjacent quarried rock in 1817 after Sir Charles Monck, the then owner of the 14thC castle, was inspired by the elegant “Greek Revival” style seen on his honeymoon. All the gutters and fall pipes are enclosed within the stonework to preserve the simplicity of line, which characterised the style. Inside almost everything is symmetrical including a staircase, which goes nowhere! When our volunteer guide, who clearly loved the place, told us that there was nothing in the house it seemed as if we might have a somewhat disappointing tour. However she asked us to use our imagination as her enthusiastic commentary brought each room to life for us. The family had moved out in the early 1960s, selling the furnishings to pay crippling taxes. The Hall then stood empty for eighteen years, until English Heritage took it over on the condition that it remained unfurnished. The head gardener told us of the battle they have had with rabbits, which are now largely excluded by rabbit-proof fences and gates, though the latter do depend on visitors closing them! The gardens are a credit to the hard work of her team. They include a palm tree, which is the furthest north in England of its species. The ruined castle, which is separated from the Hall by the impressive rock-faced Quarry Gardens with many exotic species due to their microclimate, has the largest Peel tower in the country. The spiral staircase in the tower leads to fine views of the surrounding countryside.

Celia Rutt

Members’ Discount Evening at the National Trust Shop, Goodramgate, York

Wednesday 8th November 6 – 8 pm

The shop has again kindly agreed to open late exclusively for YANT members and is offering a 30% discount on all items bought on the night. We hope you will take advantage of this excellent opportunity to do some early Christmas shopping and benefit the National Trust.

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Contents Page

Chairman’s Letter 3 Membership 4 Mystery Tour 4 Social and Fundraising Events 5 History Wardrobe 6 Talks 7 Day trips 8 Country walks 9 Holidays 11 Holiday reviews: 12 Day Trip Reviews 16 Dates for your Diary Back cover

Enclosed with this Newsletter are the 2018 Holidays Programme and booking forms for Social Events, Mystery Tour, and two Christmas lunches (4 pages)

Please contact the Newsletter editor if any of these are missing.

Chairman: Roger King chair@yant.org.uk 01904 761274

Secretary: Jean Haywood secretary@yant.org.uk 01904 702402

Treasurer: Roger Mortimer treasurer@yant.org.uk 01757 268118

Membership: Elinor Bailey membership@yant.org.uk 01347 821262

Day Trips: Colin Sherwood trips@yant.org.uk 01904 640915

Walks: Alison Rutter walks@yant.org.uk 01904 703430

Holidays: Peter Drew holidays@yant.org.uk 01904 702285

Events: Christine Truman social@yant.org.uk 01937 541163

Website: Mike Morrow web@yant.org.uk 01904 654546

Talks: Roger Armistead talks@yant.org.uk 01904 622989

Newsletter: Catherine Brophy newsletter@yant.org.uk 01904 331273

Cover: Yant visit to Easton Walled Garden

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Visit to Macclesfield and Gawsworth Hall 28th June 2017 It was a very rainy day when the coach driven by Craig left York on our journey to Macclesfield. Due to traffic problems and the bad weather we arrived at our destination an hour late. It was therefore decided we would visit the Silk Museum and Paradise Mill without a guide. Fortunately the two buildings were only a few yards apart. The Silk Museum housed in the original Macclesfield School of Art was a fount of information about the silk weaving trade, which moved from weavers cottages to the mills in the industrial revolution. Most of the silk was imported from India and China and woven into material for the making of elegant gowns and furnishings such as wedding dresses, curtains and suite coverings. Attention was particularly drawn to the silk parachutes, which were made during the last war saving the lives of thousands of British airmen. There was also the opportunity to watch a DVD about the history of silk weaving which also highlighted the hardship experienced by the weavers in the early 19th century, when some of the mills were forced to close down causing mass unemployment in the area. Paradise Mill had many looms, some of them restored Jacquard looms, displaying silk threads of various colours and we were given a brief demonstration of how the looms were operated manually before the introduction of electricity. The mill workers had very long days and the work was extremely arduous and noisy; children as young as six worked 60 hours a week. From the museum and mill we made our way to the Heritage Building formerly the Old Sunday School where we enjoyed an excellent buffet lunch of sandwiches and cakes. We then joined the coach for the short journey to Gawsworth Hall, a lovely Tudor home now owned by the Richards family. Elizabeth Richards, together with her son Rupert arranged for us to be seated in the pavilion overlooking the gardens. Together they gave us a potted history of the Hall and some of its colourful inhabitants, one of whom was Mary Fitton believed to be the “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s sonnets. This was followed by a self-guided tour of the house, which contained many valuable paintings and some wonderful antique oak furniture. Of particular interest were the William Morris stained glass windows in the chapel. Finally, most of our group enjoyed the hospitality of the tearoom before joining the coach and making our way back to York.

Janet Harper

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Chairman's Letter

Like so many of the conversations we have when we meet someone, this letter starts with reference to weather because I am writing this the day after the garden party at Goddards, which because of incessant rain, became a house party. A daylong downpour also marred our first day trip of the year in April, to Southwell Minster and Workhouse. Irrespective of where we visit or what we see, most of our holiday memories are probably weather related - a wet week in Wales, a sunny sojourn in Sorrento (I've had both!). Autumn is a very busy period for YANT and what it offers its members, as you will discover in the following pages and enclosed booking forms. Among many highlights are three more visits - in September, October (the ever popular mystery tour) and in December (to Tennants for Christmas lunch) as well as Christmas lunch at York College and the Coffee Morning at Goddards. Social events include a return visit by the ever-popular History Wardrobe and for this year's musical evening we have teamed up with the superb and popular Shepherd Group Concert Band to provide, from my own several experiences of it, an excellent entertainment. The 2017/18 talks season starts with two very contrasting topics, details of which are outlined on page 7. Mererid Hunt is a YANT member who achieved a lifelong ambition with her round the world sailing adventure. Alexander Wilson, grandson of former chairman Jim Wilson, is almost certainly the youngest speaker we have invited and you will learn from his current researches that he is especially well qualified to talk to us on Yorkshire place names. I hope our speakers will be rewarded with good attendances. The position of Talks organiser is still vacant. It is not particularly onerous insofar as it is not his/her sole responsibility to find speakers. Assistance with this is provided by Colin Sherwood's committee and can also be helped by any member of YANT who has heard a good speaker elsewhere (U3A, YPS, Civic Trust, etc.) and would recommend him/her to us.

I look forward to seeing you at one or more of the above offerings. Roger King

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Visit to Southwell Minster and the Workhouse 17th May 2017 Although the coach apparently left Easingwold on time, it was late arriving at Memorial Gardens due to heavy traffic, probably exacerbated by local rain showers. As a result, we arrived in Southwell somewhat behind schedule, although The Hearty Goodfellow was duly expecting us for tea/coffee. Unfortunately the heavens opened as we made our way to Southwell Minster, which was a long five-minutes walk, especially in pouring rain. The group of 45 people was divided into three groups for the Minster tour, which was very interesting and much enlightened by the knowledgeable guides. The Minster is no doubt well worth exploring, both inside and outside, and a return visit would be well worth consideration. After the guided tours, we then made our way back to the Hearty Goodfellow for lunch; luckily the rain had largely stopped for this walk. The fish and chips with mushy peas were excellent, the vegetarian option was apparently fine and lunch was clearly well received by everyone. After lunch we boarded the coach for a short fifteen minute drive to The Workhouse, for our self-guided tour of this interesting National Trust property which provided plenty of interesting information on how the treatment of ‘the poor’ had been managed, and the important distinctions drawn between the deserving poor, who should be helped to get back on their feet, and the undeserving poor, who were clearly considered the lowest of the low and to be treated as such and to be discouraged as far as possible. I found it most interesting to see the quantities of different foods provided, according to a weekly menu, with more food for the healthy workers as compared to the infirm and women. Most if not all of the vegetables available were homegrown in the gardens provided and intensively worked by the able-bodied men living there. It is also notable that men and women were totally separated, there was no idea of keeping a family together. We had good time exploring the workhouse, even in the open as the rain had moved away, and we left on schedule for a safe journey back to York.

Colin Sherwood

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MEMBERSHIP At present we have 622 members, and are pleased to have welcomed the following to membership over the past three months. We look forward to meeting you all at some of the events advertised in this Newsletter. Carrie Akass Bev & Val Taylor Stephen Baker Keith Hamilton Sue Painter Jennifer Dixon The recruitment leaflet is being reprinted at present, so please encourage your friends and family to join us. It is no longer necessary to be a member of the main National Trust in order to become a member of YANT. Thank you. Elinor Bailey, Membership Secretary

Mystery Tour

Tuesday 3rd October Mystery Tour This is an interesting route ending in an area we have never visited before, travel by Stephenson's coach: Easingwold Co op 08.45 (free parking in the area suitable for Haxby and Wigginton members) Memorial Gardens 09.25 Middlethorpe Drive 09.45 Drop offs in reverse order. We should return to Memorial Gardens by 17.00. Coffee in a Farm Shop with a lovely view at approx. 10.45, and the shop is well stocked, so bring a shopping bag! Lunch is in an old seventeenth century coaching inn. With a choice from the “Carvery”, of beef or pork, or vegetarian option, autumn fruit crumble, or cheesecake, with tea or coffee. There is no need to choose in advance. Please complete the booking form before 22nd September. Elizabeth Hjort

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Day Trip Reviews

Visit to Saltaire and East Riddlesden Hall 25th April 2017 "Oh to be in England now that April is here" could only be written by the poet when safely abroad, not having to endure the blast of icy wind that assailed us awaiting the coach (Once we were aboard, it was a first class coach, comfortable and warm.) It took us a while to get out of York, with traffic being denser that we had expected, but then a smooth ride took us to Saltaire and the "Don't tell Titus" restaurant for a very welcome refreshment pause (the coffee was some of the best we have tasted for quite some time). Titus was no doubt pleased with our abstention though no doubt spinning in his grave at some of the other items on sale. Off next to the village church, also built by Sir Titus for his workers; inside it felt more like a chapel than a church. After all, he was a non-conformist. a benefactor whose faith underpinned his charity, the liberal MP for Bradford when Lord Palmerston was prime minister. Here two ladies treated us to the best history lesson I can remember, in the form of highly animated address: Mrs Hill and Mrs Dooley, one conscious of her social superiority the other more outspoken and only occasionally "knowing her place". Substantially laced with humour it felt like a very successful transplant for Victorian Music Hall, certainly we learnt more about bloomers in half an hour than we learnt in a lifetime. We were each given a bookmark with our name for the day from a character of the period. Then off on our windswept walk around the village, led by the same two ladies with their wit and prodigious memories before returning to the "Don't tell Titus" for a most enjoyable lunch. After lunch, on to East Riddlesden Hall, built in the turbulent mid 17th century by James Murgatroyd, a clothier and royalist. The house is a real time capsule; all the furnishing is of the same period. Among royalist symbols, you come across a louring portrait of James LInd; you get a sense of the haughtiness that pointed to the "glorious revolution". But on the lighter side the kitchen boast a feathered pie, elsewhere, there is what looks like a teapot but is not and some beautiful ceiling plasterwork. The Hall is well worth a visit, deep gleaming polished wood has a charm all its own.

Claudine and Alan Purvis

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Social and Fundraising Events The St Crux Summer Fair was a great success and raised £840 for the NT wish list of projects. We were delighted to see many new faces supporting us with this event and our thanks go to all those who helped, both on the stalls and with refreshments. Despite the heavy rain the Goddards Summer Garden (House) Party was a most convivial occasion over afternoon tea. Clare Alton-Fletcher, Goddards Manager, led tours of the house showing some of the new additions. We are grateful to Clare and her staff for their support. Our next fundraising event is on October 12th the History Wardrobe presentation on “Agatha Christie and Art Deco”, more details on the next page and a booking form is enclosed. Join us on The Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November from 10am to 12pm at Goddards. We will hold a minute’s silence at 11am so do wear your poppies with pride. No need to book but please note due to health and safety issues with the entrance road there is no parking at Goddards. Buses 4, 12, 13, 14 and Coastliner stop nearby.

This year the Winter Concert is with the Shepherd Group Concert Band on Thursday 30th November at 7.30pm in St Andrew’s Church, Bishopthorpe, York, YO23 2QG. Tickets: £10 each. Booking form enclosed. We do hope to see many of you at these events.

Christine Truman, Chairman Projects Group

York College Christmas Lunch

This popular event will take place on Wednesday 6th December at 12 noon. The three-course meal costs £23 per person and includes a welcome drink on arrival, tea or coffee and mince pies after the meal and tip. The full menu is shown on the enclosed booking form, which should be returned by post after 1st October.

Parking at the College is difficult and expensive, but Coastliner/City Zap buses and Connexions bus 13 stop close to the College. Erica Barnes

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The fifth day included an excursion by boat to one of the oldest towns in Europe, Stari Grad on the beautiful Dalmatian Island of Hvar, with its fine harbour, traffic-free marble streets, 13th century walls, Renaissance architecture, ornamental Gothic palaces and seafront Franciscan Monastery with its collection of religious art. Hvar has been inhabited since pre-historic times, the ancient Greeks founded a colony here. Its location at the centre of the Adriatic sailing routes has long made this island an important base for commanding trade up and down the Adriatic, across to Italy and throughout the wider Mediterranean bringing with it prosperity in arts and culture. On the final day our holiday came to a fitting end with a visit to Trogir, an island settlement connected to the mainland by bridges with an orthogonal street plan dating back to the Hellenistic period and Romanesque churches including the imposing triple-naved Cathedral of St Lawrence beautifully complemented by outstanding Renaissance and Baroque buildings from the Venetian period. The holiday was well managed by Michael Gill with his boundless energy and amusing daily anecdotes, the itinerary meticulously planned by Peter Drew in conjunction with Brightwater Holidays was varied and interesting and the local guides were excellent. We returned to York all the better for this and for seven days of glorious sunshine, and last but not the least for the scintillating company of our fellow travellers. (See photo below). Anne Richardson

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History Wardrobe Presents: AGATHA CHRISTIE & ART DECO Thursday 12th October 2017

7.30pm at St Edwards Community Hall, Tadcaster Road, York YO24 1GG.

Seductive, sensational and chic, this stunning presentation celebrates The life and times of the Queen of Crime... with the added twist of a mystery to solve.

Characters from Christie's era are brought to life through dramatic readings and dazzling Deco fashions from the 20s & 30s - dainty day dresses, beaded 'flapper' frocks and sweeping evening gowns. Agatha Christie was born into a world of Edwardian elegance but after her experiences of service during World War One she embraced the streamlined modernity of life, finding fame as a prolific writer and creator of two enduringly popular sleuths, Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Discover just why Mrs Christie's life was as interesting as any novel, from her work in the world of archaeology to the drama of her eleven-day disappearance. Booking form enclosed with this newsletter. Tickets, including wine or juice, £15.

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Holiday Review: Dubrovnik and Split, 7th - 13th June On a balmy evening in June twelve members arrived in Croatia. On our first day we entered the ancient walled seaport of Dubrovnik through the Pile Gate built in 1537 and were struck by an attractive view of the Stradun, the lime-stone paved pedestrian street running through the old town to the port. Its current uniform appearance of shops and restaurants on the ground floor with living accommodation above owing much to the 1667 earthquake which destroyed most of the original 13th century thoroughfare. With its many historic buildings and monuments it serves as a popular esplanade for tourists. The peace and tranquillity of the Franciscan monastery and cloister and the Dominican Priory provided a refreshing break from the heat and bustle. Some of us visited the local churches and museums whilst others took the ferry to the nearby Island of Lokrum, with its beautiful scenery and wildlife. The next day we were treated to spectacular views of the Adriatic coastline on an excursion to Montenegro and the coastal medieval fortress town of Kotor, characterized by winding streets and squares with several Romanesque churches, including the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon. In the Piazza of the Arms, the old main square, we observed the stone clock tower and the beauty of the small stone houses with their colourful Venetian blinds and balconies decorated with flowers. On the third day we travelled northwest passing through Bosnia and Herzegovina to our new base in Seget on the Trogir Riviera, near Split stopping in the coastal town of Makarska along the way. The dramatic coastal mountains provided a perfect backdrop to the turquoise waters of the Adriatic. The following day we embarked on a walking tour of Split stepping inside the Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace, a most impressive monument built in the 4th century. We descended underground to view the Roman foundations, which still support much of the city and visited the Cathedral of Saint Domnius, which contains Diocletian’s mausoleum. This atmospheric city which has seen thousands of years of Dalmatian life has just the right balance of tradition and modernity with medieval houses interwoven with the many shops, bars and restaurants thriving within the old city walls.

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Talks Next talk at the Friends Meeting House. Saturday 21st October

'A Year at Sea' by Mererid Hunt Mererid Hunt returns to give us an exciting account of her adventure of a lifetime, when from October 2011 to July 2012 she completed the “Round the World Clipper Race”, founded by Sir Robin Knox-Johnson. Mererid’s boat “Singapore” was one of 10 in the race, and she was one of 10 crew who went all round the world, with another 41 crew members, comprising 11 nationalities, completing various legs. Join us for Mererid’s talk starting at 2:30pm. Tea and Coffee are available, and entrance is £4. Saturday 18th November at 2.30pm at Friends Meeting House “Yorkshire Place Names” by Alexander Wilson More details shortly on the website at www.yant.org.uk

Roger Armistead

Drop-in Lunches Drop-in lunches for members will continue on the last Wednesday of the month at the Walmgate Ale House & Bistro. The price remains at £7.50 for one course and £10.50 for two; both options include tea or coffee. Dates are on the back cover of the Newsletter.

Do come and join the friendly YANT group here.

Roger King, Chairman

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Our first full day involved four museums, the largest being the Uffizi with all its wonderful paintings. Our excellent Italian guide pointed out the highlights as we fought our way through crowds of Chinese tourists taking selfies! The most moving part of the day was the Accademia Gallery which houses Michelangelo’s stunning sculpture of David. We approached it from one end of a long room, which made it so imposing. The next day there was the Duomo, the Palazzo Vecchio, and residence of the infamous Medici family. Again the most intrepid were rewarded with lovely views from the tower after a stiff climb. To end the day we visited the church of Santa Croce with its tombs of Rossini, Michelangelo, Dante and Galileo. Such amazing people all buried in one church! On to Padua by high-speed train-a new experience for some and slightly disappointing as the early part of the journey was through tunnels so no good views. When we emerged the weather had changed to cold and misty where it stayed for the rest of our trip but luckily no rain! A short trip around Padua ending with the stunning Scrovegni Chapel one of the artistic wonders of the Renaissance with its frescos by Giotto completed in 1305! In Vincenza we visited the Villa Rotunda. Built in 1570 it was revolutionary in its day and very influential on architecture coming after it. Perched on a hill it is a majestic sight .We saw real ‘tourism’ when we visited Juliette’s balcony in Verona, very popular with the young and would be in love! Our trip finished with a day in Venice. Despite the weather it was exciting as the carnival was on and there were lots of masked people in fabulous costumes walking around to be admired and photographed. We travelled the length of the Grand Canal with all its wonderful buildings. Some of us squeezed in a tour of “La Fenice” the opera house –beautifully restored after its latest fire. Then time to fly home, tired but having had a thrilling few days in a wonderful country. Our Italian guides were informative and spoke excellent English. Michael Gill coped with us all very well and Peter Drew, our homegrown tour leader, was endlessly patient. They helped make the trip really enjoyable, as did our fellow travellers!

Gill Jones

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Day Trips

Wednesday 20th September 2017: Visit to Patrington and Holmpton Bunker Our autumn trip takes us into the East Riding of Yorkshire to visit the beautiful church of St Patrick, Patrington, and the historic RAF Command Centre and Cold War Bunker at Holmpton. Booking form and further details online and sent with the June newsletter.

Wednesday 13th December 2017: Christmas Lunch at Tennants A couple of years ago we organised some successful and popular visits to Tennants, Auctioneers, in Leyburn. A number of people have expressed a desire for a return visit to again enjoy the excellent fayre they provide. So this year we have chosen Tennants as the venue for our Christmas Lunch day trip. In addition to the meal, we will enjoy some seasonal entertainment from Chris Cade who will be performing his own inimitable version of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”. Your Christmas meal will consist of a welcome drink followed by a 3-course lunch. Wine/drinks with the meal will be on an individual basis. You will find the menu on the Booking Form and you are asked to make your choices for each course when filling in the sheet. Please note that this visit to Tennants is for Christmas Lunch only and does not include a tour. Ingleby’s coach will pick up at Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, York, at 10.30am, Middlethorpe Drive, Dringhouses, York, at 10.45am and Easingwold, Long Street (by the Co-op) at 11.00am. The journey time is about 1½ hours. We will leave Leyburn around 3.45pm to arrive back in Easingwold at 4.45pm and York around 5.15pm. The cost of the trip is £40, which includes coach hire, 3-course lunch, entertainment and gratuities. The day trip leader will carry mobile phone no. 07960 710975. Please call this number on the day if you are delayed or cannot attend. We have tight schedules and we try not to delay our departures.

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2018 Holidays

Wednesday 25th October, 10 am

Walmgate Ale House, 25 Walmgate, York

Andrew Sharples from Brightwater Holidays and Peter Drew, YANT tours organiser, will discuss and show slides of the holidays planned for 2018. Whether you have already booked or are thinking about booking, do come along and find out more about the holidays.

Space is limited to 40 members, so please let Peter Drew know if you are coming.

Phone: 01904 702285 / 07510 673599 Email: holidays@yant.org.uk

Holiday Reviews Editor’s note: All reviews are available online in full, however because of space limitations they may be edited for inclusion in the printed newsletter. There are also many photographs of holidays and day trips on the website at www.yant.org.uk Review: Florence and The Veneto February 2017 Nineteen of us set off from York with our tour guide Michael Gill. Straight off the flight to Pisa we headed for the Duomo area. It looked stunning in the late afternoon sunlight. Four intrepid members of the group headed straight for the leaning tower and after a tough climb were rewarded with wonderful views across the city. Then we travelled on to Florence, and two days of wonderful architecture and art, in good weather. A lovely C19th hotel not far from the centre was our venue –all wood and painted ceilings. It was such a contrast to the second hotel- the usual modern block on a busy road.

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Country Walks Full-day walks with coach transport and afternoon tea

There is just time to book for our last full day walk of the year:- Saturday 9 September: North Stainley to Masham. 8 miles. The walk, along the Ripon Rowel, starts at North Stainley and passes through Mickley, West Tanfield and Hackfall Woods to Masham, following the River Ure. The path undulates through the woods, with some gentle ascents. No stiles. Tea – ham salad and trifle/apple pie – provided by the WI at Masham. Standard moderate: stout footwear and walking poles are recommended. Leader Philip Mander. Stephenson’s coach leaves the Memorial Gardens, Leeman Road, at 9 am and Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride at 9 15am The cost is £21, which includes travel, tea and all gratuities. To book please contact Celia Rutt by telephone (01904 627384) as soon as possible, giving details of any dietary requirements e.g. a vegetarian option. NB. Walkers participate at their own risk and must be capable of completing the distance in open countryside over uneven ground, with some ascents and descents in a variety of weather conditions. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn and a packed lunch and drinks carried.

Circular half day walks using own transport. Wednesday 13 September: Hole of Horcum, Blakey Topping and Marlow Cross. The walk starts at Saltergate Brow car park, opposite the Hole of Horcum, at 10.30 am. Toilets and pre-booking of lunch at the Fox and Rabbit Pub on the Whitby /Pickering road at 10.15 am. The walk crosses Moor and farmland in the opposite direction to the Hole of Horcum, and is easy apart from one optional steep climb. The heather is usually in flower in September. Walk leader Sally Mayo can be contacted on 01904 490374 for further details. Tuesday 10 October: Appleton Roebuck. 3.5 miles. An easy circular walk, via Holme Green, along good tracks and minor roads, with 3 stiles. Meet at 10am outside the Roebuck Inn, park at the roadside in the village.

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Holidays Just two holidays remaining this year, still needing a break?

Both holidays have spaces available, just ring up Brightwater on 01334 657155 or use your booking form in your brochure or print off the form from the website’s Holidays page to make a booking, remember you can view the full itineraries of these holidays and view all the previous holiday reviews and photos in the Holiday Section. Cardiff & South Wales 6-9 October: - Visiting Coughton Court on our way. Day Two, we have a guided tour of Cardiff highlighting its many recent changes, as well as visiting The National Museum & Gallery and Cardiff Castle. Day Three, We visit St Fagans Castle and the Museum of Welsh Life, with the popular Tredegar House in the afternoon. On our return journey we visit the ever-changing vistas at Hidcote House. Glasgow Christmas Special 5-7 December:- We travel by coach to Glasgow with Lunch on the way at Garfield House Hotel. On reaching Glasgow we have a sightseeing tour to show all the places available to visit the following day, all within easy walking distance. That evening we have an early high tea to allow time for us to take our seats for the ever popular, wonderful John Wilson & His Orchestra, playing music from the MGM movies. The final day we sit back on the coach, remembering those haunting melodies as we tour the Trossachs & Loch Lomond prior to a seasonal meal at the Winnock Hotel, Drymen. When fully sated we return to the coach for our journey home and perhaps a nice nap on the way.

Peter Drew YANT Tours Organiser

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To reach Appleton Roebuck turn off the A64 at Bilbrough Top Services and follow the signs for Appleton Roebuck. Lunch available at the pub or at the services at Bilbrough. Leader Dorothy Pope, tel. 07985 553523. Thursday 2 November: A guided walk to see York’s flood defences. Approx. 4.5 miles. The walk starts from Blue Bridge at the junctions of the rivers Foss and Ouse. Meet there at 10am. Either leave your car at Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride and take the no. 2 bus into town or park in St George’s field car park. We observe the Foss Barrier works, then walk along the north side of the Ouse, cross Ouse Bridge and walk to Scarborough railway bridge. We cross the railway bridge and walk along the north bank of the river to Clifton Ings, then follow the flood bank next to the river and under the Ring Road to the Riverside Farm pub for (optional) lunch. From the pub it is a short walk along the A19 to Rawcliffe Bar Park and Ride, for car or bus as appropriate. The walk is level, with good surfaces and no stiles. During the walk the leader will describe the various types of flood defences seen, and the principles of their operation. Leader Andy Burnard (tel. 01904 651218 or 07505 293781). Thursday, 28 December: ‘A stroll around the University’ Leader Joyce Costello. Details will be in the next Newsletter. Please park with consideration where roadside/village parking is involved. NB. Walkers participate at their own risk and must be capable of completing the distance in open countryside, over uneven ground with some hill ascents, in a variety of weather conditions. Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn and light refreshments carried. If you would like a lift for any walk or can offer one to others, please contact Colin Sherwood (details on page 2) An administration charge of 50p.will be collected on each walk. NB. As from January 2018 this will be £1. 2018 walks details in next newsletter but first date to note: January 16th Tuesday: Knavesmire Woods, leader Jenny Nicholson. Eileen Wishart