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Stoke Albany June 2025
On one of the hottest days of the year a small group ventured out to enjoy the beautiful gardens at Stoke Albany House, not far from Desborough. The gardens cover 4 acres and include a woodland walk, a splendid long herbaceous border, a peaceful white garden, roses everywhere (including all over the tennis court fences)… Read more
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Visit to Dyrham Park
A gloriously warm and sunny day saw 55 members of the Garden Group (and friends) arrive at Dyrham Park – the NT property outside Bath – for the Tulip Festival. Joined there by Chris & Colin Rowe, many headed straight for the coffee shop, while others went to view the tulips and the magnificent gardens… Read more
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11 September 2024
The morning of Wednesday 11th September dawned fair after a cooler night than of late preceded by heavy rain on Tuesday evening. However, five members of the group met at The George, Brixworth, in bright sunshine - regulars Paul, Jim and Colin plus two new members John and James who we welcomed for their first… Read more
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8th October 2024
WALKERS & STROLLERS – Tuesday 8th October reports and photos from Margaret, Joan & Colin At first light the weather had not been promising with rain falling. But as the Walking Group arrived at The Stag public house in Maidwell to order their lunches, there was brightness in the sky and the rain had stopped.… Read more
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Trip to Redhill Lodge
The Gardening Group’s final visit of 2024 was to Redhill Lodge, the home of Designer Susan Moffitt and Landscape Designer Richard Moffitt. Redhill Lodge is situated in a prominent position on the northern side of the Welland Valley close to the village of Barrowden in Rutland and approximately 11 miles north east of Corby. Susan… Read more
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Visit to Brighton
On the 10th August the Weekend Group enjoyed a day in Brighton. Six of us were all ready and waiting for the departure of the coach from Kingsthorpe at 8.15 am, enjoying a Bucks Fizz en route. Having arrived at about 11.30 am, and having all had a very early breakfast, we decided to start… Read more
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St Peter's Church, Northampton
On Thursday 26th September – a rather damp morning, although the sun came out later – 22 members of the Local History group visited St Peter’s church in Marefair for a guided talk from one of the Friends of St Peter’s – a very knowledge guide, Mary. She explained that the church, in the Norman… Read more