Yorkshire Philosophical Society

Event Information

We are planning to spend the day at Ampleforth Abbey. The morning will focus on the Orchard and Cider Mill.   The Orchard is over 100 years old and the monks still provide the workforce for what is England’s northernmost commercial orchard.  It extends to more than two hectares with some 2,000 trees and more than 40 varieties of apple. The tour of the Orchard will be followed by a visit to the Cider Mill where we will be able to view the cider making process and, hopefully, this will include the apple pressing.  We shall also include a tasting. Lunch, which will consist of soup, sandwiches, apple cake and tea or coffee, will be taken in the Abbey’s very own pub – ‘The Windmill’. Following lunch we will have a guided tour of the Abbey with one of the Fathers.Ampleforth Abbey is set in over 2,000 acres of land in the Howardian Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  If you would like to arrive early for this visit or indeed linger afterwards you would be able to walk in the grounds.

Transport
Transport to Ampleforth Abbey will be individual Member’s responsibility.   If you are willing to offer transport or would welcome the offer of a lift please complete the relevant section in the booking form.

Booking
The cost for the day will be £19.00 per person which will include the tours and lunch.   Spaces are limited and bookings will be taken on a ‘first-come-first served’ basis.   NO REFUNDS CAN BE MADE AFTER THE 31st AUGUST.  
Booking forms should be returned with your payment and a stamped addressed envelope to: Mrs Christine Biglin, Coverdale House, Long Marston, York, YO26 7LN by Tuesday 31st July 2012.
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