Sculpture by the Lakes - Coach Trip

Thursday 11th September

Booking closes 2nd September, scroll down to see how to book

Coach trip to the Sculpture by the Lakes in Pallington, Nr Dorchester followed by a visit to the charming St Nicholas Church in Moreton.
Cost will be £36.50.    

Sculpture by the Lakes
This is a beautiful 26 acre botanic garden set around lakes and the river Frome which gives a tranquil oasis to enjoy a symmetry of nature and art. There are about 120 sculptures, many by the owner Simon Gudgeon, and they complement the setting so well. It is one of the eight UK botanic gardens.

It is a lovely example of how nature and art can combine, the focus being on conservation of unusual trees and shrubs. The owner took it over in 2007, when over 1,000 trees and shrubs were planted.

The walk is quite level and paths are well maintained. The kitchen garden is well worth visiting too.

There is a very nice café for coffee or lunch, a fine gallery where you can see further works of art, and the Makers’ Yard to visit and maybe even purchase some special items?

You are very welcome to bring a picnic for lunch as there are many pleasant seating areas around the lakes.

From here we will visit St Nicholas Church in Moreton, about 10 mins away. It is a very lovely historic church and a short talk is available to us. In the graveyard is the grave of T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia).

The cost to include: the coach travel by Westrings, entry to the Sculpture Lakes on a group ticket, short talk at the church, and driver’s tip is £36.50.

N.B. Some members have already expressed an interest which is great, but remember you will still need to make a firm booking.

To Book

1. Email Diana Faithfull stating the names and membership numbers of those you wish to book for.

2. You will receive an email to confirm whether spaces are still available and if your place has been reserved. If you have not received confirmation within 48 hrs please call.

3. Once you receive this confirmation, please send a follow-up email including:

• Your method of payment, either BACS or Cheque and when payment was made. See below for payment details.
• A mobile number for each person
• An emergency contact number (ICE) for each person, for use on the day of the trip.

4. You should then make payment asap. Your reservation will be held for 48 hours if paying by BACS and until next post if cheque.

5. You will then receive a ‘receipt of payment’ confirmation email.

To Pay by BACS (preferred payment option)

• Account Name: Emsworth Horticultural Society
• Sort Code: 52-41-20
• Account No. 87039869
• Reference: Your Surname (& Trip name if space)

To Pay by cheque

• Please, make the cheque payable to “The Emsworth Horticultural Society.”
• Include a note with your contact details and the names of those being paid for.
• Please date your cheque the day you send it, as we make payment to the venues in advance.
• Post to: Diana Faithfull
  Click on the link here for EHS Bookings’ Terms &Conditions