Planned visits for late 2012

Wed 18^th July   Our visit to Prittlewell Priory and Southend Museum. Please note that there is a small alteration to the itinerary to make travel between the venues more convenient for those sharing a car. At 11.00am we meet at Prittlewell Priory which has been totally refurbished and has only just reopened. There we have a talk on the monastic building and immediate site and look round the exhibition. There is car parking and toilets in Priory Park. The Priory building itself has toilets and improved access. However, not all of the building is wheelchair accessible. There is a cafe in the Park.  After a lunch break those who wish can visit the Southend Museum in the old Library building near Victoria station . There is car parking next to the new library building.

£2 per person.

On Wednesday 15^th August we visit Mersea Island. At 10.00am we meet at the Museum next to the church in West Mersea. Then at 11.00 a guided walk along the front, possibly including the church if there is no wedding or funeral. There is an ancient barrow or burial mound on the island which we could visit on the way home, It is on the road to East Mersea. Free and it is possible to enter it.

£2.50 per person.

Coach Visit to Lavenham and Sudbury on Wednesday 19^th September 2012

Our coach trip is now fully booked.

Our annual meeting at the WI Hall with the Social History Group is now scheduled for Thursday 18^th October, 10.00am to 12.00, £2 per person.