http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/ 2010-07-21T13:33:48+00:00 http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/ http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/lib/images/favicon.ico text/html 2010-07-19T20:48:28+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/events?rev=1279572508&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 26 JulyTalk'Biological evidence for Climate Change' by Professor Sir Ghillean Prance FRS, Scientific Director, Eden Project & Former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. This is an 8.00 pm start. Wed 18 AugVisitBarnstaple & Marwood Hill Gardens Fri 20 AugSocialSalad & Pud Lunch in Marsh Barn Thur 16 SeptVisitWinchester Cathedral & Mottisfont Abbey Mon 27 … text/html 2010-07-19T20:43:33+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/sidebar?rev=1279572213&do=diff * Welcome * Membership * What We Do * Upcoming Events 2010 * News and Reports * Off Site Links * Contact Us Latest News * A Cruise on the Tiverton Canal * Members' Stonebarrow Walk * Coffee Morning for New Members * Flour at Gants Mill as well as flowers * Glastonbury Abbey on a sunny May Morning * Visit to the American Museum, Bath * Soup & Sweet in Marsh Barn text/html 2010-07-19T20:42:48+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:a_cruise_on_the_tiverton_canal?rev=1279572168&do=diff If you're looking for a relaxing way to enjoy the countryside then there's nothing better than a sunny summer afternoon cruise along the Tiverton Canal sitting on a horse-drawn barge. Prior to the cruise members enjoyed a lunch at Bickleigh Mill - Devon's shopping, eating and recreation destination housed within a 18th century historic working water Mill. text/html 2010-07-19T20:19:38+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:members_stonebarrow_walk?rev=1279570778&do=diff A glorious June morning was the ideal setting for our annual Members' walk around the Golden Cap Estate guided by the Head Warden, Rob Rhodes. text/html 2010-06-10T15:13:12+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:coffee_morning_for_new_members?rev=1276182792&do=diff On a coolish June morning some members of the committee met some of those who had joined the Golden Cap Centre during the past 12 months. Tea or Coffee and biscuits were enjoyed along with a chance to chat and make friends. The morning also included a talk by West Dorset's Visitor Services Manager, Caroline Richards, when she introduced the various NT properties in the local area. text/html 2010-06-05T21:46:39+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:flour_at_gants_mill_as_well_as_flowers?rev=1275774399&do=diff The second venue on our May outing was to Gants Mill - a watermill on the River Brue near Bruton, Somerset. Hidden in the depths of Somerset down winding country lanes with sharp bends proved to be a challenge for our coach driver, one he met successfully. text/html 2010-06-05T21:11:06+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:glastonbury_abbey_on_a_sunny_may_morning?rev=1275772266&do=diff Our coach arrived at Glastonbury Abbey to find that the car park was full! Undeterred George, our driver, quickly rearranged his plans and advised members of where he would be found after completing our tour of the ruins. We were thrilled to find that two medieval guides were waiting to conduct us around the grounds pointing out places of interest as well as relating fascinating historical stories about the area. text/html 2010-05-04T15:13:09+00:00 CA Senior http://goldencapcentre.org.uk/doku.php/news:visit_to_the_american_museum_bath?rev=1272985989&do=diff [Sightseeing in Bath] After sightseeing and lunch in Bath, 50 members visited the American Museum. The beautiful gardens of the museum are set in the historic Claverton Manor house with extensive views across the Avon Valley.The American Museum is the only one of its kind outside America, with exhibits detailing the history and culture of the people; including the lives and customs of the North American Indians. At present the main focus is on 150 Historic Patchwork Quilts which are on disp…