Downland Delights and American Supper

Wednesday 2nd July

A country walk culminating in an an American supper.

With the long summer evenings, a countryside walk culminating in an American supper is something a little different. Meet at Beachy Head car park, (by the toilets GR 589957) at 6.45 pm where Graham will lead a 3 mile walk, finished with a supper.

Each person to bring enough food for one person, either savoury of sweet, then pool it and everyone takes what they fancy. There will be places, bowls, cutlery and serviettes available. All the food will be left in the cars as we finish our walk back here. Remember to bring something to drink and perhaps a folding chair and an extra layer of clothing.

If you don’t want to walk then join us at the car park about 8pm for supper.

No booking needed.

Mayfield Secret Gardens

Saturday 2nd August

This is a lovely country village to visit. The five gardens open in aid of the National Garden Scheme for a combined price of £7.00. The gardens vary in stile and some offer fine views. A map will point you in the right direction and as visiting is hard work , home-made teas are available. There is parking in the village.

Alternatively you can get the no.51 bus leaving stop G2 for Tunbridge Wells via Mayfield at 11.05, arriving 12.20/depart Mayfield 15.51,Eastbourne 16.50. The buses run every hour in each direction.

Titsey Place

Wednesday 27th August 2025

A hidden gem in surrey, Come and spend an interesting day exploring the historic manor house and beautiful gardens set against a backdrop of the stunning countryside of the North Downs near Oxted in Surrey.

Our day’s sightseeing starts out from opposite Lidl in Seaside at 9.15 am and The Avenue at 9.30 am, picking up on the route to Hailsham, per the booking form, from where our country coach ride takes us to Notcutts Garden Centre at Pembury for a stop.

Titsey Place is one to the largest surviving historic estates in Surrey and dates back to the mid Sixteenth Century. Once the seat of Gresham and Leveson-gower families. Paintings by Sir Joshua Reynolds and Canaletto, along with fine china are exhibited.

The cost of the outing is £37.00. See the footnotes for details.

Christmas Lunch

Thursday 11th December 2025

A Christmas lunch at the Hydro Hotel.

More details will be available in the Autumn Footnotes.