2015 Pick-up points for York and Cabaret Evening
Burnley Bus Station
Burnley Casterton Avenue
Brierfield Centre
Nelson
Walton Lane Bus Stop
Crown Hotel Colne
Colne Centre
Four Lane Ends Colne
Foulridge
Craven Heifer Kelbrook
Station Hotel Earby
Earby Bus Station
Thornton
Salterforth Bus Stop
Barnoldswick Centre
Barnoldswick Fosters Arms York only
RR Leisure Centre York only
Skipton Bus Station
REA NEWSLETTER 2015
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Thursday
May 14th
York & York Races
Tuesday
June 16th
Settle/Carlisle Railway
Friday
July 17th
Manchester Ship Canal Cruise
Thursday
September 3rd
Beamish
Friday
November 13th
Cabaret Evening
Wednesday November 25th
Liverpool Christmas Market
Wednesday December 2nd
Christmas Party
Thursday
February 11th 2016
AGM @ 2pm
Contact number for Rolls-Royce Leisure 01282 818826/7
Contact Address
Rolls-Royce Leisure Office
PO Box 3
Barnoldswick
BB18 5RU
Dear Association Member
It is my pleasure, once again, to introduce our programme of events for 2015 as agreed
at the AGM held at the Leisure Centre on 5th February 2015.
This year’s subsidised trip will be free and will be to York. We will be picking up at
the usual pick-up points for this trip. (See the list of pick-up points in the brochure)
All other trips will start from the Leisure Centre where there is ample parking. It
would be helpful if members would park immediately on the right at the back of the
Gymnasium to allow visitors to the Gym and club to park in the other areas.
An extra event is being held this year in the form of a cabaret. For this event free
transport will be offered from Burnley and Skipton through to Barnoldswick, and
return, for full members and one guest using the normal pick-up points. Any extra
guests will be charged £5 each for the return journey. It is hoped that by providing
this transport it will encourage more people to attend from out of town and enabling
them to have a drink without having to drive home.
The trip on the Manchester Ship Canal costs more than our usual trips, therefore we
need to see how many are interested in booking. We have therefore put an early date
for bookings of Friday 3rd April to see how many are interested. If it fails to get the
minimum number we will organise a trip to The Anderton Boat Lift, Northwich in its
place. Around the same time a further mailing will be sent in early April if the boat lift
trip is taking place.
I would again like to take this opportunity to thank the staff of Rolls-Royce Leisure
and the committee members for their help and support during the past year and also
thank members who attended last year’s events. I would also like to thank the Union
for their very generous donation of £1827.58 at the Christmas Party. How they
continue to do this is beyond belief.
At this point in time RR Leisure are not informed of employees leaving the company or
members of the REA passing away. We are trying hard to resolve this situation but
are being continually blocked by The Data Protection Act. Please accept our apologies
if you receive a mailing for someone who has passed away, or you have not been
invited to join REA on your retirement
It is hoped that this brochure will appear on the RR Leisure web site
We look forward to meeting you again this year.
Peter Elgie
Association Chairman
Tel: 01282 812357 Mob:07805156996
SPECIAL GUIDELINES FOR COACH TRIPS
The following details are for your information when booking our excursions. Please note that
items 6, 7 & 13 clarify the position regarding additional guests.
1
Members and one guest only bookings will be taken up to the date stated in the
brochure. This will usually be three/four weeks before the actual trip.
2
Any bookings made after this date will only be accepted subject to availability.
3
Refunds will not normally be given in respect of a cancellation made after the members
only deadline, unless we are able to re-allocate the places. Exceptional circumstances
may be considered. Two days notice gives us the opportunity to re-sell the tickets.
4
Any journey under two hours will normally be direct. Longer trips may require a
comfort stop on both the outward and return journeys.
5
Members should be aware that the Association, on each trip, pays for all gratuities.
6
Members are always allowed to take one guest on any of our trips.
7
If details of an excursion states, “Open to non-members” members are permitted to
book additional guests.
8
The Christmas Market trip in November will be open to non-members.
9
The front 4 seats on either side of each coach (eight seats in total) are reserved for
disabled people and the stewards. The steward will advise, on the day, if any of these
seats are available to able bodied persons.
10
When returning your booking forms please indicate any disabilities that warrant the
allocation of these seats.
11
All the remaining seats to be available as people enter the coach. On no account can
seats be reserved for people who have not yet arrived.
12
No one must board the coach until asked to do so by the steward.
13
After the members only date the trip will be opened up to additional guests, nonmembers and members of the public, providing seats are available.
14
If the trip is oversubscribed by a small number, the places will be
allocated on a first-come basis.
15
The return time on the ticket will be strictly adhered to. The coach steward does not
have the authority to alter the time, except in an emergency.
Open to members and 1 guest only, until Friday April 17th
Open to non-members and additional guests after this date if places are available
Cost per Member – Free
Guest - £11.50 each
Depart from Local pick-up points, see attached list.
Time to be advised with tickets
Return 5-30pm from York, 5-45 from Racecourse
The cost does not include entrance to the racecourse
Be enriched in one of Europe's most inspiring
cities...
York
Renowned for its exquisite architecture, tangle of
quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster,
York is fast developing a flourishing, cutting-edge
scene. Delve into the city's vibrant café culture, take
time out to enjoy some of the country's most talented
street entertainers or simply watch the world go by
while sipping a drink by the river. A city of contrasts
and exciting discoveries.
York Races Betfred Dante Stakes
Gates Open: 11:15am
First Race: 14:10 , Last Race: 17:20
It is the third biggest racecourse in Britain in
terms of total prize money offered, and
second behind Ascot in prize money offered
per meeting. It attracts around 350,000
racegoers per year and stages three of the
UK's 31 Group One races – the Juddmonte
International Stakes, the Nunthorpe Stakes and the Yorkshire Oaks.
Booking Form for York & York Races Thursday May 14th 2015
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel. No. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Number in party Member . . . . Free
Guest . . . . . £11-50
Please choose pick-up point from attached list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total enclosed £. . . . . . . . . . . Please make cheques payable to Rolls-Royce Leisure
Open to members and 1 guest only, until Friday May 23rd
Open to non-members and additional guests after this date if places are available
Cost per Member & Guest - £27 each
Depart from RR Leisure 8-45am, (9-50am train from Settle)
Return from Carlisle on the 4-18pm train
Strictly limited to 50 people
The cost of the trip will include coach transport from The Leisure Centre in Barnoldswick to
Settle station and return.
The 72 miles of the Settle-Carlisle line, ranked as one of the
most well-known, spectacular railway journeys in the world.
Through the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales, into the Eden Valley
and Appleby, through to Cumbria's vibrant capital city - Carlisle.
A great day out.
Ribblehead viaduct is
the most famous and
well photographed point along the line. Standing
feet a ove Batty Moss , it has
ar hes and
has been completely renovated, Ais Gil summit is the
highest point at 1169 above sea level. The line was
built by over 6,000 navvies, who worked in remote
locations, enduring harsh weather conditions. Large
camps were established to house the navvies, most of them Irish, with many becoming
complete townships with post offices and schools. They were named Inkerman, Sebastapol
and Jericho. The remains of one camp—Batty Green—where over 2,000 navvies lived and
worked, can be seen near Ribblehead.
Booking Form for Settle/Carlisle Railway Tuesday June 16th 2015
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Number in party . . . .
Guest . . . .
Cost per guest £27
Member . . . .
Cost per member £27
Total enclosed £………….. Please make cheques payable to Rolls-Royce Leisure
Last date for booking Thursday April 2nd 2015
Cost per Member & Guest/s £45 each. Open to non- members
Depart from Rolls-Royce Leisure 8-15am prompt,
return 5-30pm approx. from Liverpool
You’ll tra el for 6 hours on the 35-miles of the canal,
enjoying spectacular scenery and a lively commentary
alo g the ay. We’ll tell the story of ho this
magnificent waterway shaped the city of Manchester
and the North West of England; take you through locks
and bridges that have remained largely unchanged
since their construction over 100 years ago; plus show
you so e of the regio ’s ost stu i g architectural
and natural sights. Download this map of the route and
look for the items of interest on the journey.
To make your journey even more enjoyable our licensed bar and servery are available on board, selling refreshments
and snacks throughout the cruise. On arrival at Liverpool we will visit the U boat experience. Here you will be
able to look into the U-boat, now in four sections with glass viewing partitions, view its amazing interior and discover
many well preserved artefacts. U-boat Story is a fascinating look back into history.
Because of the cost of this trip it is envisaged that it may not attract a great number of people, although it was
voted in second place at the AGM. So, in order to make the necessary arrangements for this trip an early
closing date (April 2nd) is needed and a minimum of 24 people will need to book to make it viable.
Booking Form for Manchester Ship Canal Cruise Friday July 17th 2015
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Number in party
Member . . . . @£45
Postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Guest/s . . . . . @ £45 each
Total enclosed £………….. Please make heques paya le to Rolls-Royce Leisure
Open to members and 1 guest only until Friday August 7th 2015
Open to non-members and additional guests after this date if places are available
Cost per member & guest £23.50 each (including entrance)
Depart RR Leisure Centre at 8.00am Depart Beamish at 4-30pm
Beamish is the first English museum to be financed and
administered by a consortium of County Councils
(Cleveland, Durham, Northumberland and Tyne and
Wear) and it was the first regional open-air museum in
England. The museum was first proposed in 1958 and
the collections were established on the Beamish site in
1970 under director Frank Atkinson.
Beamish is home to half-a-dozen electric trams, some of
which operate daily on the track which makes a circuit of
the museum site forming an important element of the visitor transportation system.
Dig for victory, a special event on this day - War is
upon our 1940s farm, this event will give an amazing
insight into the need to “dig for victory”. Learn all
about land work on the farm during the war time, get
involved with loads of activities and help us dig for
victory!
A guide book souvenir is available on arrival at a cost of £4-95.
On return to the Leisure Centre at around 7-30pm we are offering the option of a pie, chips and
peas supper at a cost of £5-50 each. These need to be booked and paid for when booking the trip
using the form below.
Booking Form for Beamish Thursday September 3rd 2015
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Number in party . . . .
Member . . . .
Cost per member £23.50
Guest . . . .
Cost per guest £23.50
Pie, chips and peas suppers required at £5-50 each . . . .
Total enclosed £………….. Please make cheques payable to Rolls-Royce Leisure
A special Cabaret Evening is being arranged this year in the Merlin Suite
with artists from the North of England.
This will be held on Friday November 13th
from 8pm until 11pm Entrance by ticket only
The entrance will be free to Retired Employee members and £5 for guests
There will be transport available from Burnley and Skipton through to
Barnoldswick and will be free for members and one guest. After
September 30th extra guests can take advantage of this transport, if seats
are available at a cost of £5 each
It is anticipated that this will be a well attended event and it will limited
to 200 people. To give members the first opportunity to obtain tickets they
will only be available to members and one guest until the end of
September. After this date, if any tickets are still available, they will be
opened up to extra guests and members of the public
Booking Form for Cabaret Evening Friday November 13th 2015
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Number of tickets required Member . . . . . . free
Guest . . . . @ £5 each
Please note – Members only plus one guest allowed until September 30th Please contact the
Leisure Office after this date if you require more tickets (If available)
Total enclosed £………….. Please make cheques payable to Rolls-Royce Leisur
Pick-up point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
see back of the brochure( if you require transport)
Cost per member & guest £ 10 each Open to non-Members
Members, please get your bookings in early to avoid disappointment
Depart RR Leisure Centre at 9-30am
Depart Liverpool 5-30pm
Please book by Friday 30th October
Lord
Street
and
Paradise
Street
Travel the world this Christmas on just one street!
Featuring more than 50 of the finest craft and food stalls
from across five continents. Li erpool’s ne and
improved Christmas Market is offering treats from as far
as China and South America, also a Food & Craft Village
in Williamson Square.
Liverpool ONE is the huge open-air shopping and
leisure district at the heart of the city. It offers a
multitude of high-profile stores with more than 160
famous high street shops, ultra-hip fashion brands and
cool independent boutiques. Expect famous names like
John Lewis, Debenhams, Apple, Hollister and the only
Harvey Nichols Beauty Bazaar in the country. When you
have finished exploring the shops, try the Leisure Terrace
overlooking Chavasse Park. The restaurants, cafes and cinema are the perfect way to relax.
Booking Form for Liverpool Christmas Market Wednesday November 25th 2015
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Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Number in party . . . .
Guest . . . .
Cost per guest £10
Member . . . .
Cost per member £10
Total enclosed £………….. Please make cheques payable to Rolls-Royce Leisure
In the Merlin Suite at
The Rolls-Royce Leisure Centre
Members Only Function
Free admission, by ticket only
Closing date for bookings
Friday 13th November 2015
This year’s Christmas Party will follow the same format as
previous years and will be meat & potato pie and peas, drinks
vouchers and free tombola. The start time will be printed on
the tickets. Members should be aware that, due to the
increased number of last minute bookings for this event, it
has become essential to control the problem by having a last
date for booking on the booking form. This will enable us to
organise this event more efficiently. Bookings will not be
taken after Friday 13th November – NO EXCEPTIONS
Booking Form for The Christmas Party Wednesday 2nd December 2015
Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tel: ………………………………………..
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Postcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Members Only - Free admission by ticket only
Last date for bookings Friday 13th November 2015 – NO EXCEPTIONS