30s-40s Weekend, Huntingdon - Friday 11th - 13th June 2010
This drew a great crowd last year … and it’s going to get even better with the new venue the Huntingdon Marriott. It’s 4 star giving you plush rooms and better food and it’s also easier to get to with free parking and good public transport links. What’s more it’s close to the wonderful city of Cambridge. So it’s an altogether classier weekend for you to enjoy!
Look forward to … punting on the River Cam, a leisurely stroll around a fascinating museum or maybe a walk with friends around the city’s many historical sights. Then again, you might like to visit the beautiful city of Ely to see it’s inspiring cathedral and stroll along it’s river.
Then get “dressed to kill” for the evening meal & late night Disco till 1 a.m. with DJ David Johnson. Tim Lovejoy will be joining us again as host and will bring a spiritual dimension to our weekend.
Venue: Marriott Hotel , Huntingdon, PE29 6FL.
Start: Friday 6.00 p.m. Finish: Sunday 3 p.m. Age range: 30 to 49
Travel: Train to Huntingdon Station (Less than 1hr from London) & taxi to venue. Ample free parking.
Price per person includes fully organised hosted event, half board & Sunday lunch, disco, and 4 star accommodation.
Single en-suite £260
Twin en-suite £239
Booking and further information: Call Network Christians on 01584 876116
Mention friendsfirst to get your £5 discount
Leeds Day - Saturday 26th June 2010
Leeds boasts breathtaking architecture such as the Leeds Town Hall and the Victorian Quarter plus plenty of heritage with world-class museums and galleries.
We meet in the beautiful Art Gallery & Library for lunch and then have our own intriguing 'Yarnspinner' private walking tour of Leeds. Afterwards there's time for a coffee before venturing together to discover other gems in this vibrant city. Later share tales of the afternoons highlights over dinner with us.
Price includes: Organised hosted event, Professional Guided Tour, Dinner plus VAT:
Network Members £32 Non-members £35 Age range: 30s-60s
Severn Valley Railway Day, Bridgnorth - Saturday 24th July 2010
A beautiful Shropshire market town split into High Town built on the rocky outcrop over looking the valley below and Low Town, at one time, a bustling port along the River Severn. Despite it’s many historical connections and buildings it is now best known for being the home of the Severn Valley Railway.
Join us for lunch, a magical steam train journey and then wander through the old streets of Bridgnorth before our evening meal.
Start: 11.30 a.m. Finish: 8 p.m. Age range: 30s-60s
Travel: By Rail - The nearest/most convenient main line station is Wolverhampton from where buses connect regularly with Bridgnorth. Car preferable.
Price includes organised hosted event, lunch, walking tour and Steam Train Journey.
Network Members £34 Non-members £37
(exc. Dinner and drinks)
Cambridge Day - Saturday 14th August 2010
Cambridge is full to the gunnels with historic buildings, museums, beautiful parks and waterways. So whether you are a culture vulture, a fan of retail therapy or just want to chill and chat …there will be something for you!
This is going to be a fantastic event! We have a great place for us to meet and chat over lunch, loads to do on the afternoon and a evening meal to round off our day.
Start: 11.30 a.m. Finish: 8 p.m. Age range: 30s-60s
Travel: Good train and bus links. Park & Ride. See LINKS for useful travel websites.
Price includes fully organised hosted event (exc. food/entry fees).
Members £12 Non-members £15
York Weekend - Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd August 2010
If you are looking for a cultural getaway … then visit York and be inspired. Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster, York is a place that you will want to return to, again and again.
Enjoy its vibrant café culture, cruise along the Ouse or step back in time and discover its historic secrets. Wander through it’s many alleyways and the famous Shambles. Marvel at the interior of Fairfax House, a fine Georgian town house. Step into the Merchant Adventurers Hall, the finest preserved guild hall in Europe. Experience life in primitive Jorvik or go to the Treasurer's House for tales of ghostly Roman Legions.
For the girls...Betty’s Tea Rooms & unique shops.
And for the boys...the National Railway Museum.
In & around York: Our coach will collect us on Saturday morning to drop us in York. Choose from a range of interesting visits & activities. Return by coach to our hotel for our evening meal. Sunday morning coach into York . Luggage delivered to those travelling by train at 2 p.m. Coach to return drivers to hotel.
Venue: Burn Hall Hotel, Tollerton Road, Huby, York YO61 1JB. This is a great 3 Star hotel just outside York. All rooms are en suite with plasma TVs. Good restaurant food. Sunny terrace and gardens.
Start: Friday 6 p.m. Finish: Sunday 2.30 p.m. Age range: 30s to 60s
Travel to York: Regular direct trains from London then 20 minutes by taxi to the hotel. If you would like to share a taxi let us know when you book. If you’re coming by car there is plenty of free hotel parking.
Price per person includes hosted event, organised activities, 2 nights half-board (breakfast and dinner), accommodation in 3 star hotel, Sat & Sun coach to York.
Twin en-suite £215
Single en-suite £250
Bristol Day - Saturday 11th September 2010
Bristol is a city with a long history, full of interesting buildings and old churches. The famous old harbour is now a splendid leisure area but boats still abound. Meet us for a late morning coffee / lite bite before setting off on a new city centre stroll & guided tour that takes in many of Bristol’s famous as well as secret gems. Join us later for an early evening dinner.
Start: 11.30 a.m. Finish: 8 p.m. Age range: 30s-60s
Travel: Temple meads Train Station then 10 min walk. City Parking. See LINKS above for useful travel websites.
Price includes organised hosted event, and guided historical walking tour
Members: £14 Non-members: £17
Chester 1 night Weekend - Saturday 18th September- Sunday 19th September 2010
Stand on Chester City walls … and you are standing on 2000 years of history. Romans patrolled these walls to protect their fortress, Dewa.
Today’s Chester still has essentially the Roman street plan with an eclectic mix of buildings from the Middle Ages to the modern times.
Taking in the sights… After lunch in our hotel we will take a guided walk along the ancient walls and streets of Chester to see its many interesting sights. Having taken a break at the Cathedral you’re then free to join us on a stroll to the riverside or explore with others the famous Chester Rows, amphitheatre, Cathedral, Grosvenor Museum or the Dewa Roman Experience. There are also loads of interesting and unusual shops too. All return to our hotel for dinner.
On Sunday join us for a stroll or head to a local church service. Then return for our Sunday lunch before heading home.
Start: Sat 11.30 a.m. Finish: Sun 3 p.m. Age range: 30s-60s
Venue: The Holiday Inn South, Wrexham Road, Chester, CH4 9DL. All rooms en-suite with TV. Large heated swimming pool.
Travel: By car easily accessed off the A55. By train direct 2-hour service from London Euston.
Price per person includes lunch, 1 night accommodation, breakfast, Sunday lunch, hosts, guided tour and organised activities (exc. entrance fees).
Rooms from £135
Dance Fever 2 night Weekend - Torquay - Friday 15th October – Sunday 17th October 2010
Our reputation and numbers are growing for this event…
With our 2009 guests booking for our 2010 event before they even left our venue!
So what’s so good about it?
· Swing Jive Championship Tutors
· Top Jive DJ
· Not one, but two dance floors!
· Variety of dance styles & classes
· Great hotel, great food & great facilities
· Ah! And the location ain’t bad either!
Tell me more about the classes…
The ever-popular Jo & Tricia Sewell and the Jiveswing team will be taking us through our paces. With a choice of different lessons on our two dance floors you will be spoilt for choice. So come along to develop your jive moves, have a go at Salsa, Lindy Hop, Cha Cha Cha or even a bit of Tango. Our Friday night dance survey will ensure we have just the right mix of styles for you. Each day we will have a dance style recap to help you remember your new steps too.
Party Fun...After a day of dancing, dress up and relax over a delicious candlelit dinner. Then head to our party with our top jive DJ, to try out your new moves or simply to dance like your dad — anything goes, really!
Venue: Our 3 Star Hotel has an award-winning restaurant, heated in door swimming pools, sauna & Jacuzzi, spa treatments and much more.
Location: Torquay right next to Torr Abbey so It’s only a stroll to the sea and 5 minutes walk to the town centre.
Travel: Our hotel is within walking distance of Torquay Train Station. Ample parking on site. We know that Torquay is a fair distance for most of our members. However, the hotel and its facilities are really the best we have found for a dance weekend so it’s really worth the effort.
Age range: mainly 30s to 60s
Price per person includes all dance tuition, 2 nights half board plus Sunday lunch in 3 star hotel, tutors, Jive DJ and discos.
Twin en-suite £270
Single en-suite £290
Tower of London Day - Saturday 2nd October 2010
Dozens of amazing sights ...and activities at the Tower of London. Its White Tower is an iconic symbol of Britain and one of the most important historic buildings in the world. See the 23,578 gems that make up the Crown Jewels, the famous Tower ravens, the sumptuous interiors of the Medieval Palace and Tower Green where many famous historic figures meet their demise.
Meet our group for a wonderful Spanish lunch. Spend the afternoon together exploring the Tower and then enjoy an evening meal (excluded) together.
Start: 12 noon Finish: 8 p.m. Age range: 30s-40s
Travel: Tower Hill Underground Station (Zone 1) on Circle & District Lines Fenchurch Street or London Bridge Train stations. Please see LINKS for useful travel websites.
Price per person includes organised hosted event, Spanish lunch, and admission to Tower.
Members £37 Non-members £40
Willersley Castle 2 night Weekend - Cromford, Matlock
Friday 12th to Sunday 14th November 2010
With its dramatic gritstone edges and vibrant limestone valleys…
Derbyshire is a full of geological gems like the show-caverns at Castleton and the imposing cliffs of Matlock Bath. The area is steeped in history, from the grandeur of Chatsworth House to the rich industrial heritage of Cromford, and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site.
Whether you want to enjoy our weekend of guided walks, kick your heels up at our barn dance, take a dip in the hotels indoor heated pool or explore the area in a more leisurely fashion you will find this area has a lot to offer.
Start: Friday 6.30 p.m. Finish: Sunday 2.30 p.m. Age range: 30s to 60s
Venue: Willersley Castle Hotel, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5JH.
Willersley Castle is a 200-year-old Grade II listed building, commissioned by the great industrialist Sir Richard Arkwright. Now a comfortable Christian Hotel with additional annex bedrooms and heated indoor swimming pool. Set in 60 acres of grounds with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley.
Travel: Ample Parking. Trains are available to Cromford on the Derby – Matlock line but limited services available on Sunday. The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Cromford station.
Price per person includes hosts, 2 nights full board plus Sunday lunch, barn dance, guided walks, activities (exc. entrance fees).
Single en-suite room £220
Single standard £210
Twin en-suite £215
Twin standard £205
For all events - Booking and further information:
Call the Network Christians friendly team on 01584
876116.
Office hours Monday to Friday between 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m. or leave a message for them outside these
hours.
E-mail: info@networkchristians.co.uk or visit www.networkchristians.com
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