PAST CLUB EVENTS

PAST CLUB TRIPS AND EVENTS

ISLE OF WIGHT FLY OUT

Club members have made several sucessful & enjoyable one day fly-outs to the ISLE OF WIGHT,

landing at both Sandown and Bembridge Airport

SANDOWN AIRPORT BEMBRIDGE AIRPORT

The Isle of Wight is one of the most idyllic, yet exciting parts of Britain.

The island measures only 23 miles by 13 miles and with over half the Island designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a network of footpaths that stretches over 500 miles its easy to get close to nature.

Wherever we went on the Isle of Wight we saw evidence of a fascinating past, historic houses, Roman villas,

medieval castles.

Those more interested in indulging themselves were spoiled for choice in the Isle of Wight's fine restaurants, art galleries and shops.

Just as enjoyable were the wonderful beaches and coastline. A day was not enough to appreciate what the Isle of Wight has to offer and more trips are planned in the future.

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KILKENNY � IRELAND

On our trip to Kilkenny we received a typically friendly Irish welcome from the owner of Kilkenny airport, who organised a taxi to take us into town, and recommended a local restaurant where we had an excellent and filling meal of traditional Irish stew.

A trip around this beautiful medieval city on an open-topped tourist bus was enjoyed by all.

kilcas

Kilkenny is situated inland in the 'sunny south-east' of Ireland, known as the medieval capital of Ireland it has been

a market town since at least the fourth century. It is steeped in history and bears the marks of Celtic, Viking,

Norman and English invaders.

Today, it combines the intimacy of a large village with the attractions of a bustling

entertainment and craft-orientated city.

The pubs are a major source of entertainment in Kilkenny. The choice is wide rangingfrom traditional Irish bars, unchanged for a century, to modern "super pubs" Many serve food and there is a vibrant lunchtime trade where an average pub lunch will cost between £5 - £8. The tradition of Irish pub-culture (conversation, music and story-telling) is alive and well in Kilkenny

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