SOLENT AREA - A visit to Exbury Gardens on Sunday 4th September 2022

We are pleased to post that Patricia & John Wheeler have stepped in, as we are away on holiday at this time and arranged this excellent visit for Solent Area :+1:

John has said: A ‘group’ discount of £9 per person (normal prices is £11) for a minimum of 15 people, this will include ‘Club Reserved’ parking for your MX5’s :+1:

Train Rides have a ‘Group’ discount and cost £4 per person (normal £5.50) for
a minimum of 15 people. So, please add this to your total payment if required.

Payment is to be made in advance and no later than 22nd August 2022, or sooner via
PayPal to: fj.wheeler46@gmail.com, PLEASE send payment using the option as paying
**friend or family, otherwise we will have to pay a commission to PayPal :roll_eyes:

As per previous drives and events this event is based on a first come first served basis!!!

The plan is to meet at Rownhams Services on the Westbound M27. Meeting time will
be 10:00am, so we can be ready to leave no later than 10:30am.​
We look forward to you joining us for this great day out.

Some background info on Exbury for you;
Now celebrating more than 100 years, Exbury Gardens is a spectacular collection of
woodland, herbaceous, contemporary, formal and wildflower gardens. At over 200
acres, these impressive gardens (created and managed by the Rothschild family)
border the Beaulieu River and boast a narrow-gauge steam railway, plus a newly
refurbished restaurant and an outdoor cafe. For garden lovers: Capture Exbury’s
hidden beauty and escape the cares of the world as you explore a myriad of
pathways lined with rare trees and shrubs at your own pace. Seasonal highlights
include Rhododendrons and Azaleas in spring, herbaceous borders and hydrangeas
in summer and Acers and Nyssa in autumn. For families: Feed giant Koi Carp and
Golden Orfe fish at Top Pond, complete a range of free activity sheets for children
aged 3-11 and let off steam in the adventure play area.

Best Regards

Patricia & John

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Are the months getting longer down south now. lol
Cheers Dave

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Look again😁

List has started…
John & Patricia
Pat & Ash
Chris & Jue
Josie & Brian
Roger & Lynn
Chrystianne & Bill
Doug & Christine

Hi John and Mal,
Please book Lynn and I on this trip. Question: asa RHS member I receive free admission during September so can I include that when paying our share please?
Best wishes
Roger and Lynn

Good news Roger, I have sent an email to Louise Cooper at Exbury to her answer, however I feel it should be no problem just pay for the train ride if required. regards John & Patricia.

Looking very good, there are now 10 members for this event…Thank you all

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Just heard from Chrystianne, she will be bringing her husband, so that makes 12, all we need now to make the minimum group 15 is 3 more members.

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Hi John and Patricia, count Chris and Doug in for Exbury and the train ride. Will sent £26 by aypal as directed. Rgds Doug

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Again thank to all who so far booked for Exbury Gardens, should more members wish to join us all, you are very welcome.
LIST so far…
John & Patricia … PAID Garden & Train
Pat & Ash
Chris & Jue
Josie & Brian
Roger & Lynn
Chrystianne & Bill
Doug & Christine … PAID Garden & Train
Ron & Angela … PAID Garden & Train
Christine & Richard …PAID Garden Only
Geoff & Lyn … PAID Garden Only
Jo & Colin … PAID Garden Only

Hi John,

Put Angela and myself on the list please.:sunglasses:

Regards,

Ron & Angela

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Hi. Sorry, won’t be able to do this one as we are away on holiday in Devon. Nigel & Linda

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Please add myself (Christine Baird) and my Husband Richard to the list for Exbury

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Add Geoff & Lyn to the list please. Payment sent👍

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Wonderful news, now upto 20 people, could it be the same as last year when there were 29.

Hi Mal can you please add Jo and myself to the list for this event. Will send payment as requested.

Thanks Jo and Colin

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Hello to you all, thanks to all who have paid for either the Garden or Garden and Train, Patricia and I were hoping that more would take up the Special Offer of just £4 pp (normal £5.50 pp) for the Train journey around the Garden, it takes you to parts which you may not see when walking round, plus it has the benefit of ‘Hop on Hop off’ at various stations.
LIST as at 13th August 2022
John & Patricia … PAID Garden & Train
Pat & Ash … PAiD Garden & Train
Chris & Jue … PAID Garden & Train
Josie & Brian … PAID Garden & Train
Roger & Lynn … Garden & Train
Doug & Christine … PAID Garden & Train
Ron & Angela … PAID Garden & Train
Richard & Clare … PAID Garden & Train
Howard & Julie … PAID Garden & Train
Christine & Richard …PAID Garden Only
Geoff & Lyn … PAID Garden Only
Jo & Colin … PAID Garden Only

Hi John,
Just to clarify that Lynn and I will also do the train as any trip to the garden is not complete without that.
Best wishes
Roger

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Hi John
Just to confirm I have just sent payment for Exbury Gardens
Entry & Train
Many thanks
Ash & Pat Chance

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Should more members wish to join us all, there is still time to book your space. regards Patricia & John