THE EARLY MEDIEVAL HISTORY GROUP OUTING
On Monday 28 April, 2025 MEMBERS of the Group enjoyed visiting places of historic interest in the Worthing area. First stop Bramber 11c Castle & Church, then St. Mary’s at Sompting with its magnificent 10c Saxon Tower. Next visit the English Martyrs Church at Goring, where the whole ceiling has a reproduction of Michelangelo ceiling in the Sisten chapel - an amazing piece of art work.
The group finished the trip with lunch and a walk around the lovely Highdown Garden whilst enjoying glorious April sunshine.
GROUP LEADERS AFTERNOON TEA - April 16th 2025
IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, LONDON
On the 26th March 2025 members of HORLEY & District Out & About Group visited the IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM, London.
Organised by
Elizabeth Skaer & Angela Vickers.
Large photo shows British fighter planes.
Smaller photos show Remains of Japanese Fighter plane and Inside a Lancaster Bomber.
GATTON PARK OUTING
On Wednesday 19th February 2025,
19 members of HORLEY & District U3a
Out & About Group visited GATTON PARK.
Beryl Waters organised this Event.
Report provided by Jill Jilani
We were guided by the very knowledgeable Paul Fletcher. He gave us comprehensive information about the history of the house and garden.
The views, from the parterre at the back of the house, across the main lake to the North Downs, are impressive.
This was a primarily a ‘SNOWDROP WALK’ and whilst walking in the beautifully landscaped Rock Garden we saw varieties of snowdrops.
From there we walked over to the other side of the house, to the Japanese Garden. Apparently, some years ago, Monty Don & Team had a hand in re-designing and landscaping this area.
We then walked up to the church. The exterior is a ‘mish-mash’ of styles and building materials, some as early as 13th century, but mostly restored much later.
The interior is very unusual as it has been largely covered with dark wood, carved panelling, acquired by one of its owners, from Belgium in the 19th century.
Although it was a bitterly cold day, the sun did come out. We were all grateful for hot tea and cake at the end of the tour.
A very pleasant afternoon was had by all.