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MEMBERS
The Group arranges a number
of events throughout the year. These include visits to notable sites and
social occasions. Members are always welcome at these events and those
wishing to attend any of those planned should contact the Secretary. Visits
to towns and to individual buildings of interest are organised regularly
for the benefit of members. The annual programme includes guided visits
to little known historic buildings, or areas. There are some half dozen
well attended events a year.
| MEMBERS SOCIAL EVENTS |
Such
events may include lecture or dinner evenings, events organised
at the houses of members, a dinner each November and an annual
meeting each Spring.Members may be asked for a contribution
towards the direct cost of outings or events, which, unless
they include a meal or travel, may vary from £1.00 to £5.00.
Sunday
6 June 2010
Following on Mr Kelly with open the church.
This church was noted by Bishop Bronscombe in 1259.
Tuesday
6 July 2010 Sunday
19 September 2010 Leave King Edward mine
for a tour of the Great Flat Lode led by Ainsley Cocks (world
heritage site research officer). Sunday
3 October 2010
Visit to local house of interest in the afternoon TBC. Booking details Mr S Tyrrell |
11.00AM
tour of buildings with Eric Berry including the English and French
garden houses (part of research project with University of Pennsylvania)
and recently restored service buildings. 
Getting
there - From Torpoint road A374 at Treulefoot roundabout (A38
Liskeard to Saltash road) follow brown signs to Mount Edgcumbe.
Turn right into country park and park at the plants sales car park
which is 25 yards from the stables restaurant and shop. Disabled
car parking is below the plant sales or beside the house. Members
can be driven to the garden houses but prior notice would be appreciated. 
Meet
in the stable yard for introductory talk by Stephen Tyrrell. This
property may well boast the longest single occupancy of any house
in Britain. It is noted for its 15th century roof timbers, Great
Kitchen dated 1600 on frieze, 17th century extensions, later Palladian
style block dated 1742 and Victorian wing. 
Cost £10.00
to include tea in the Great Kitchen. A collection will be held
in the church to support its maintenance. 
Getting
there to be confirmed 
11.00AM
tour of mine with expert Tony Brooks and volunteers. Some
walking required. The mine is suitable for wheelchair users. Coffee
is available on arrival. 
Cost £5.00
includes coffee. Picnic lunches can be eaten on site or under cover.
The nearest pub is the Countryman at Piece approximately 2 miles. 
Getting
there - Follow brown signs from A30 at Pool. At Cambourne
take road to Beacon and Troon over railway line for about 1.5 miles
- brown sign for King Edward mine just before Troon. 
11.00AM
meet at Abbey Warehouse, Penzance, (adjoins inner harbour) for
walk around Penzance to look at properties renovated by the Town
Heritage Initiative. Walk
led by Nick Cahill, CBG Chairman 
Bring
a picnic or use the town's restaurants or pubs. 