Alnwick Club Weekend 5th / 7th May 2012

Most Picturesque Market Town In Northumberland, Country Life Magazine.

The Northumberland coast is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The Cheviot Hills, coastal paths, castles of Bamburgh and Dunstanburgh, Farne Islands and Holy Island, the historic town of Alnwick all offer the potential for a great Bank Holiday weekend to suit all tastes.
According to Country Life, October 2002, "Alnwick is the most picturesque market town in Northumberland, and the best place to live in Britain". The town's greatest building is Alnwick Castle. It is popular with film-makers, Harry Potter, Blackadder, and Robin Hood Prince of Thieves are some of the films shot here. The YHA hostel was newly refurbished when it reopened in Spring 2011. It is in the centre of Alnwick and housed in the Old Court House. It is fully licensed and has its very own "Archers Ale".
The restaurant provides a full breakfast and evening meals service. For those using Bed & Breakfast accommodation the town of Alnwick is well served with places to eat.
Because this is a Bank Holiday weekend, the Youth Hostel wants details of numbers well in advance so please help by booking early and BEFORE SATURDAY JANUARY 14TH 2012.
Maps: 332 Alnwick & Amble, 340 Holy Isle & Bamburgh, OL16 Cheviot Hills.
Transport Details: Coach will depart JAK at 08.30 hrs., picking up at Bingley, 08.35 hrs. Saltaire at 08.40 hrs. Departing Bradford Nelson St. at 09.00 hrs. Please allow time for loading luggage. Members leaving a car at JAK and those not getting on in Bradford, must inform Frank. Accommodation: At the YHA or your own choice of B&B. Youth Hostel Charges: Bed &Breakfast
£24.00 pppn. Bed &Breakfast + Dinner £30.00 pppn. Bed only £18.50 pppn. self catering available Coach Cost £29.00 YHA packed lunches available if required , to be ordered and paid on the weekend.

Wednesday 4th July 2012

No. 662 bus at 18.20 to Bingley Market Place
Delights of Bingley Circular walk, drinks and meal:
Leader Frank Starr
Order on arrival at The Myrtle Grove
Names to Frank by 27th June please