http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/ 2012-01-20T13:33:28+00:00 http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/ http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2012-01-16T15:42:50+00:00 CA Senior http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/events?rev=1326728570&do=diff This is just a taster of what we do, if you would like more information contact our Membership Secretary Date Type Description Mon 30 Jan TalkDonkey Sanctuary 40 years on by Dean Hancock Mon 27 Feb TalkHow to be a tourist abroad: Stourhead & the Grand Tour by James Grasby Thur 1 MarchSocialSpring Lunch at Highlands End Leisure Club Mon 26 March AGMSpeaker - Helen Mann, West Dorset NT Property Manager Wed 18 April VisitPetworth House Fri 27 April SocialSoup & Sweet Lunch at Marsh Barn Mon 3… text/html 2012-01-16T15:33:14+00:00 CA Senior http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/membership?rev=1326727994&do=diff You must first be a member or accredited volunteer of the National Trust, the National Trust for Scotland, or another overseas affiliated organisation before you can join the Golden Cap Centre. [Our members enjoying a walk led by a NT Warden] Our annual membership rate is £6.00 per person or £9.00 for two people living at the same address. In return for their subscription members can attend talks (with a small additional charge), join in our programme of visits and other social activities and w… text/html 2011-11-03T19:11:04+00:00 CA Senior http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/sidebar?rev=1320347464&do=diff * Welcome * Membership * What We Do * Upcoming Events 2012 * News and Reports * Off Site Links * Contact Us Latest News * Is fish good for brain power? * Hearing about the Manor Houses of Dorset * We return to the Salway Ash village hall for our Autumn meal * Visit to the Bishop's Palace & Wells Cathedral * Salads & Sweets served at Marsh Barn * Visit to Highclere Castle * A walk on the Golden Cap Estate * West Somerset Railway, Cleeve Abbey & Lynmouth - all in a day * … text/html 2011-11-03T19:10:17+00:00 CA Senior http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:is_fish_good_for_brain_power?rev=1320347417&do=diff It has become a popular annual event in our calendar - the Fish (or chicken) 'n' Chip meal which accompanies a relaxed couple of hours testing our skills at answering general knowledge questions and cryptic clues. As always our question master was Margaret Harrington who never fails to make us think and to groan in anguish when she tells us the answers to the questions which completely fogged us. text/html 2011-10-25T10:03:15+00:00 CA Senior http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:hearing_about_the_manor_houses_of_dorset?rev=1319536995&do=diff Our winter talks programme got off to a resounding start in September with an absorbing and entertaining talk ‘The Manor Houses of Dorset’ by authors Una Russell and Audrey Grindrod who regaled a packed hall with tales of murder, mystery, ghosts, love and intrigue as they unveiled the rich history of our manor houses. Equally, they recounted the stories of those who had achieved greatness in areas as diverse as archaeology, philanthropy, the military and government. text/html 2011-10-14T18:02:59+00:00 CA Senior http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:we_return_to_the_salway_ash_village_hall_for_our_autumn_meal?rev=1318615379&do=diff What has become an annual event took place this year in mid October. Over 70 members enjoyed a three-course meal cooked and served by members of the Social Committee and friends. Included in this year's menu were Carrot & Coriander Soup; Liver Pâté; Somerset Apple Juice; Chicken, Bacon & Cheese Bake; Burgundy Beef; Salmon Fillet; and Vegetable & Lentil Casserole. Followed by a choice from Sherry Trifle; Fruit Pavlova; Blackberry & Apple Tart; and Winter Fruit Compote. text/html 2011-10-14T17:36:53+00:00 CA Senior http://www.goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:visit_to_the_bishop_s_palace_wells_cathedral?rev=1318613813&do=diff The magnificent Bishop's Palace lies in the heart of the City of Wells, just a stone's throw from the busy market place and famous Cathedral. Our visit started with a guided tour of the Palace followed by time to wander in the lovely picturesque grounds.