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Itinerary

Day trip to Manchester by coach

Sunday 5th April 2009

Times

9.15 am	Northwich Road / Lime Avenue shops	Pick up point
9.20 am	Withens Lane - Community Centre	Pick up point
9.25 am	Hanging Gate	Pick up point
9.30 am	"The Hayes" & depart Weaverham	Final pick up point

10.15 am	Arrive Victoria Baths, Longsight for morning coffee / tea & biscuits.
10.30 am	Commence guided tour

	The guided tour will include a look at the normally hidden parts of this
	Edwardian gem as well as its public face. The baths were originally
	opened in 1906 & closed in 1993. They then became well known when
	they won the BBC's Restoration competition.

12 noon	Complete guided tour & depart Victoria Baths.
12.30 pm	Arrive John Rylands Library on Deansgate
	Lunch in "Café at the Rylands" (not included in cost)
	The café describes itself as "fresh - local & ethical" and is
	located in the magnificent surroundings of the Library.
	(SAMPLE MENUS ARE BEING SENT TO ME)
1.15 pm	Commence guided tour by Blue Badge Guide -
	(probably two groups, depending on numbers)

	John Rylands Library, Deansgate, houses some of the most significant
	books & manuscripts ever produced. The magnificent neo-gothic building
	has undergone a significant restoration since our last visit several years ago.

2.45 pm	Depart Deansgate
3.00 pm	Arrive Manchester Museum on Oxford Road
	As we only have an hour here suggest we concentrate on looking at
	Lindow Man exhibition (it closes in Manchester on 19th April)
	Café Muse is also available for teas etc. (not included in cost)
4.00 pm	Depart Manchester Museum as it closes at 4pm
5.00 pm	Arrive Weaverham

Cost: £22 - it may be cheaper if well supported

Please let Robin (854957) or Roger (851578) know ASAP if you wish to go on this trip as we have to finalise numbers. All - members, guests and their friends - are welcome to join the trip.

Payment in full at the 10th March meeting please.