Coach Trip to

 FORDE ABBEY GARDENS

 on Sunday 22nd September 2019

Unfortunately this has now been cancelled as a result of too few bookings (only 22 which will not cover cost of coach)

Forde Abbey was originally a Cistercian abbey, founded in 1141. The gardens have had extensive work on them since the 18^th century and the most recent addition is a powered fountain, the biggest in the country. There are formal and informal garden with herbaceous borders, topiary lined walks, a walled garden, fish pond and an arboretum to mention but a few of the opportunities to enjoy on this trip. Additionally, over 350,000 trees have been planted. There is also a tea room and a plant sales centre. The gardens are mostly flat and accessible. 

Cost: entrance £8.50 (or free if you are a member of the Historic Houses  Association)                           
           Coach transport £10

Making a total of £18.50 unless you are a HHA members (remember your card) when you will pay £10 only for transport If you are registered as disabled (bring your registration card) your carer will have free entry. Please advise the Trips secretary if this is the case.

Meeting the coach at:

9..am The Ship Inn, Fordingbridge 
9.15 am  Ibsley Village Hall
9.30am White Hart Inn, Poulner

Time –pick up as above.  Return time by negotiation according to weather etc (probably approx 6pm)

Cancellation - whilst cancellation is not expected, if you have any doubts please ring  the Trips Sec       ( Sue Hooper) , Chair ( Alleyn Wilson) or Speaker Sec ( Bren Ings). 
All tel numbers are on your 2019 membership card. 
This will be YOUR responsibility and members of the committee will NOT be able ring you. Refunds are only paid at the discretion of the committee to whom a written application is necessary.
Please Note: you are not booked until this form is handed in and you have paid
Please keep this section safely for your information about the trip, times, date etc.                               
Please fill in the form below, complete appropriate sections, tear off and give to the Trips Secretary (Sue Hooper) with your payment

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IDHS DAY TRIP TO FORDE ABBEY GARDENS     SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 22^nd 2019

Name	Coach transport £10	Entrance £8.50	Free entrance (member of HHA)	Total paid	I would like to meet the coach at Fordingbridge	I would like to meet the coach at Ibsley Village Hall	I would like to meet the coach at Poulner