There is no discount for group bookings so could you make your own online booking on the Batsford Arboretum website for the 11 a.m. to 11.30 starting time slot. The concessions cost is £11.00 with gift aid (£9.95 without). There is no need to complete a club booking form but can you let Ray know that you plan to come so we can meet up near the arboretum entrance and go around in 2 or 3 groups. Ray’s email is ray.chris.bradshaw@gmail.com or text or ring mobile number 07979 302793.

There is plenty of free parking at the arboretum and also electric car charging points are available on the top-level car park.

If you would like to come but do not have your own transport we may be able to arrange for members to pick you up if you live locally in the Warwick, Leamington and Stratford areas. Ray will endeavour to arrange this for you.

You may wish to get there earlier to have a coffee before starting the tour at 11 a.m.

After touring the arboretum, we can have lunch together in their restaurant or on the terrace if the weather is good. After lunch there will be plenty of time to visit the garden centre and shop.

The MIRC (Midlands IBM Retirees Club) is pleased to announce this year’s Christmas Lunch, which will be held at The Malt Shovel in Bubbenhall on Wednesday 10th December.

The Malt Shovel, Lower End, Bubbenhall CV8 3BW.

Meet from 12:00, and sit down at 13:00.

The price for this event, which includes a 3-course lunch plus gratuities, is just £33 per person, including guests. A two course option is available with a £5.00 reduction. Please make your choices from the following menu, and note that drinks etc. are not included in the quoted price.

Please complete the attached booking form and return it to Gary Wooding as soon as possible.

Word document     Printable Booking Form

Refer to the document Event Booking Conditixons for Terms and Conditions.