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SUMMARY:Visit to Nicholson Organs
DESCRIPTION:Guided tour of this 200 year old company’s latest pipe organ facilities. Nicholson products are to be found in the Witley Court Chapel St Mary’s Madresfield and Malvern Priory. \n\n\n\nNumber of places 15 \n\n\n\nOwn transport or car share \n\n\n\nLed by Katharine Barber
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/visit-to-nicholson-organs/
LOCATION:Nicholson Organs\, Lower Interfields\, Malvern\, WR14 !UU
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185434
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SUMMARY:Visit to Sky Garden and Pershore Abbey\, Pershore
DESCRIPTION:Sky Garden is the Uk’s leading independent supplier and installer of green roofs\, sedum roofs and eco roofs. \n\n\n\nPershore Abbey is some 1300 years old\, a former Benedictine Abbey with Anglo-Saxon origins. It is a very fine example of Norman and Early English architecture\, and its history reflects the religious and political turbulence of its times. Judy Dale\, the President of Pershore Civic Society\, will take us on a guided tour. \n\n\n\n1030 at Sky Garden\, Wick\, Pershore (detailed location instructions to be supplied to participants). Finish time 1130. \n\n\n\nLunch under own arrangements in the attractive town of Pershore. \n\n\n\n!400 Pershore Abbey\, Pershore WR10 3PA. Visit ends  c1530. \n\n\n\nNumber of people 20 \n\n\n\nOwn transport/car share. Car share is particularly requested by Sky Garden as their car park gets full. \n\n\n\nThe Sky Garden site is a working farm\, where care needs to be taken when walking around. Toilets but no refreshments. \n\n\n\nVisit Leaders : Jenny Cowpe aided by Ann Bartlett.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/visit-to-sky-garden-and-pershore-abbey-pershore/
LOCATION:Pershore Abbey Church Walk Pershore WR10 1BL\, Church Walk\, Pershore\, WR10 1BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260317T150000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185434
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: Eastnor Castle and Forge
DESCRIPTION:Our visit to Eastnor Castle and Forge will encompass the Forge in the morning\, with a short talk and demonstration by Andrew\, who has been running the forge since 1994\, and a private visit and tour of the Castle in the afternoon\, with time for leisurely lunch in local cafes or nearby Ledbury. For the Forge  the party will be divided into 3 groups. For the Castle  the groups will come together in one party. \n\n\n\nVisit Leader: Andrew Huntley aided by Ann Bartlett. \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 30 \n\n\n\nStart: at the Forge 10. 30\, 11.05 and 11.40 in three groups. At the Castle arrive 1.30 for a prompt start at 1.45 in one group. \n\n\n\nFinish: Approx 3pm \n\n\n\nTransport: car share encouraged because of limited parking space at the Forge. \n\n\n\nDetailed directions will be provided for attendees. \n\n\n\nThe Forge is old and crowded inside\, so extra care must be taken while visiting the premises. \n\n\n\nBookings open 14 February.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-eastnor-castle-and-forge/
LOCATION:Eastnor castle\, eastnor\, HR8 1RL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T153000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185434
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: Alcester and Coughton Court.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for what promises to be fascinating tour of the old roman town of Alcester led by Alan Godfrey\, chairman of the Alcester History Society. After the tour there will be time for lunch in one of Alcester’s many fine cafes and restaurants before an afternoon visit to Coughton Court. Details of the Coughton Court visit to be confirmed nearer the time as the venue is currently being transferred from the National Trust to the Throckmorton family. \n\n\n\nVisit Leader: Elaine Tomlinson. \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 25 \n\n\n\nStart: 1100am in Alcester \n\n\n\nFinish: to be confirmed but later in the afternoon. \n\n\n\nTransport: own car/car share encouraged. \n\n\n\nBookings open 14 February.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-alcester-and-coughton-court/
LOCATION:Coughton Court\, coughton\, B49 5JA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185434
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: The Three Counties Equine Hospital.
DESCRIPTION:The Equine Hospital was established in 1989. We will hear all about the fabulous facilities from the two clinical directors\, Mark Georgetti MRCVS and Andrew Harrison MRCVS. Then we will visit the arena and see the different treatment rooms. \n\n\n\nVisit Leader: John Chugg aided by Ann Bartlett. \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 30 in two groups. \n\n\n\nStart: 545pm \n\n\n\nFinish: 7pm approx \n\n\n\nTransport: own car/car share strongly recommended. \n\n\n\nPrice £6 plus booking fee. Bookings open 14 February.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-the-three-counties-equine-hospital/
LOCATION:Three Counties Equine Hospital\, Stratford Bridge\, Ripple\, GL20 6HE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T235959
DTSTAMP:20260526T185434
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: BerringtonHall.
DESCRIPTION:Berrington Hall is a Georgian house sitting within Capability Brown’s final garden and landscape. Explore the Hall at leisure\, being sure to see the court mantua dress – an exemplary example. There are many NT guides who are extremely informative and answer many questions. Our very own Nick St George will provide a garden history and architectural tour outside\, including a special talk entitled “Berrington\, Brown and the Backlash”. This will examine the background to Berrington’s internationally significant late “Capability” Brown landscape and its neo-classical house\, designed by Brown’s son-in-law\, Henry Holland. \n\n\n\nThe venue has a tea room serving cakes and sandwiches. \n\n\n\nVisit Leaders: Carole and David Entwistle. \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 35 \n\n\n\nStart: 1100 am \n\n\n\nFinish: at your leisure. House and gardens close at 5pm. Last entry to the house is at 4pm. \n\n\n\nGarden Tours.  12.45 to 2.15 and 3 to 4.30. \n\n\n\nTransport: own car/car share. \n\n\n\nPrice £5 plus booking fee for NT members. £!8.15 plus booking fee for non-NT members.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-berringtonhall/
LOCATION:Berrington Hall\, Leominster\, HR6 0DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185435
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: Kilpeck Church.
DESCRIPTION:The parish church of St Mary & St David was originally in Wales and first mention of it was in the book of Llandaff which was given to that diocese in about 650. The church you will visit is about 850 years old and was built in the Romanesque style in about 1140. The carvings around the south door\, the 85 corbels\, the west window and the monster heads are in a fine state of preservation.  We are extremely fortunate that our own John Dixon\, a great lover of churches\, has offered to guide us around the church.  \n\n\n\nThe Kilpeck Inn offers a good selection of meals and sandwiches. If you wish to eat there\, please contact the leader at least 14 days before the visit to choose from the menu. \n\n\n\nVisit Leaders: Katharine Barber \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 30 \n\n\n\nStart: 10.45 \n\n\n\nFinish: 12.30 approx \n\n\n\nTransport: own car/car share. \n\n\n\nPrice £6 plus booking fee. Bookings open 14 February.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-kilpeck-church/
LOCATION:Kilpeck Church\, kilpeck\, HR2 9DN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260814T160000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185435
CREATED:20260123T174117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T075416Z
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SUMMARY:Local Visit and Talk: Beauchamp Almshouses and St Leonard's Church.
DESCRIPTION:Talk by Duncan Filer and visit to the Almshouses and Church. Learn how this landmark of Malvern’s history is a thriving community. \n\n\n\nVisit Leader; Elaine Tomlinson. \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 25 \n\n\n\nStart: 2.30 pm \n\n\n\nFinish: 4.30 approx \n\n\n\nTransport: own car/car share encouraged because parking is limited. \n\n\n\nPrice £6 plus booking fee. Bookings open 14 February.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-and-talk-beauchamp-almshouses-and-st-leonards-church/
LOCATION:Beauchamp Community\, Malvern\, WR13 5AX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260918T163000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185435
CREATED:20260123T105353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T075113Z
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: Marlbank Vineyard.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a visit to the Marlbank Vineyard and discover how the marl soils washed down from the Malvern Hills contribute to the unique characteristics of their award winning Blanc de Noirs sparkling white wine\, from the best possible Pinot Noir grapes. There will also be an opportunity to taste the wine! \n\n\n\nVisit Leader: David Woodward \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 20  \n\n\n\nStart: 2.30 pm \n\n\n\nFinish: 4.30 approx \n\n\n\nTransport: own car/car share encouraged because parking is limited. \n\n\n\nPrice £22 plus booking fee. Bookings open 14 February.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-marlbank-vineyard/
LOCATION:Marlbank Vineyard\, Marlbank Farmhouse\, Welland\, WR13 6NB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261015T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185435
CREATED:20260123T101828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T074748Z
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: Javelin Park. Gloucestershire Energy from Waste
DESCRIPTION:Do join us for a private visit to this fascinating waste management facility that burns household waste to generate electricity to power about 25\,000 homes. We will have an explanatory talk followed by a tour of the main production area. \n\n\n\nVisit Leader: Sheila Wallett \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 15 \n\n\n\nStart: 10am. Please arrive by 9.30 to allow for registration and allocation of protective clothing. Finish: around 12.30. \n\n\n\nTransport: car share necessary because there is space for only 10 cars to park. \n\n\n\nNB. Health and Safety Advice. There are several flights of mesh type stairs up and down and you must be able to walk for at least 45 minutes without rest during the tour\, which may not be suitable for anyone suffering from vertigo. Wheelchair users and those with mobility issues are welcome to attend the talk and view certain parts of the site through a window. \n\n\n\nBookings open 14 February
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-javelin-park-gloucestershire-energy-from-waste/
LOCATION:Gloucestershire Energy from Waste\, Javelin Park\, Bath Rd\, Stonehouse\, Gloucestershire\, GL10 3ET\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20261111T123000
DTSTAMP:20260526T185435
CREATED:20260123T104057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260215T214512Z
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SUMMARY:Local Visit: The Secrets of Croome Court.
DESCRIPTION:Perhaps you know the Court\, but maybe not as well as John Chugg! John attended the last Coventry family party when he was 4 years old\, and has memories of two liveried footmen. John and Eileen will take us behind the scenes of the Court. We hope for access to the attics\, where interesting furniture is stored\, but this can’t be guaranteed. What’s guaranteed is a fascinating morning \n\n\n\nVisit Leaders: John Chugg and Eileen Clement\, aided by Ann Bartlett. \n\n\n\nMaximum number: 20 in two groups of 10. \n\n\n\nStart: 1100am. \n\n\n\nFinish: 1230 approx. \n\n\n\nTransport: own car/car share encouraged. \n\n\n\nPrice £5 plus booking fee for NT members. £!9.10 plus booking fee for non-NT members.
URL:https://www.malverncivicsociety.org.uk/event/local-visit-the-secrets-of-croome-court/
LOCATION:Croome Court\, high green\, worcester\, WR8 9DW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Visits
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