EVENTS
Please note contact the group leader for further details:
Tours & Visits. Stephen House, Finchley 7th May Stephen House and gardens is the form home of Inky Stephen (Stephen Inks), now a Grade II listed Victorian building that has been bequeathed to the people by the Stephens family. A tour of the house and gardens is planned. Please contact: Alison Harvey Southwark Household Reuse and Recycling Centre 19th June 2024 A visit for 15 people has been arranged to the centre. Veolia's innovative facility in Southwark is a model for what sustainable waste management should be. The waste and recycling brought onto the site is further processed and turned into a new resources. There is no disabled access arrangements at the site and is not suitable for with a pacemaker. People undertaking this visit and must be able to climb up to 30 steps independently as there are no lifts. Flat shoes must be worn and Veolia will provide protective clothing which must be worn throughout the visit. Coach leaves Morrison at 12:30 to arrive at the Recycling Centre by 2:30. Visit will be take two hours. Cost for trip is £28 which includes the cost of coach travel and gratuities. Please contact: Theresa Murray-Bates Sustainability & Climate Change Group Monday 13th May 10 am Cannon Room, Harrow Art Centre We would like to invite you to the next group meeting. Representatives of Harrows recycling Team will be telling us more about waste recycling by Harrow and answering questions. This will be a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have. Country Walks Thursday 16th May The walks are between 6 to 8 miles in the lovely countryside within easy reach of Harrow, or occasionally in London, using public transport to get to the start and to return home. Lunch is in a pub or café. Walks take place monthly on a Thursday. Please contact for further details: Vivienne Gould The Sunday Group May 19th The Charles Dickens Museum trip has been cancelled. 16th June Cruise to Greenwich A leisurely cruise on the River Thames would be a good way of spending Sunder afternoon. We admire the the views of London's iconic sights from the river, listen to the commentary as we are sailing, or head for the open deck for panoramic views of London' landmark. On arrival we will explore Greenwich; visit Greenwich market, the Cutty Sark, the National Maritime museum, wander around Greenwich Park or visit the Royal Observatory. Sunday Group Leader – Judy Loffman Monthly Speaker May 30th Mary Smith - A Schoolgirl's War Thus talk tells the story of school life during World War 2 arising from two fascinating and recent discoveries. The first was the uncovering of an extensive set of tunnels used as underground classrooms and the second was the discovery of an exquisite set of paintings created as the war unfolded. Talk last for 45- 60 minutes and are followed by refreshments. In the interest of the environment, you are kindly requested to bring along your own cup. Join us in the Hatch End Suite 1, Harrow Art Centre. |