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Dear Fellow intrepid travellers,

The Zoom link to our Peru presentation that was not working properly yesterday which unfortunately prevented many members from attending so we have decided to repeat the event on Sunday (11th) at 18.30.
If you are still interested please 'Take Two' .

Once you have RSVP'ed, you should find the link in the main description on the right hand side of the event page however I will also send it to you in an email, just in case that doesn't work.

We invite you to join Dee and I online for a Zoom presentation where we will share an illustrated journey of our exciting itinerary from the buzzing capital city of Lima to the wilds of the Amazon Rain Forest.

In advance of the adventure we are about to confirm we are proposing to give you an armchair version, hoping to whet your appetites to join us for the real thing next year (May 2026).

All members welcome, all questions, queries and comments welcome.
Please RSVP and we will send you a link to enable you to log on………

Lits: lits1@aol.com / 07710 217902

Stephen’s House is a wonderful Grade II listed Victorian mansion surrounded by beautiful, landscaped gardens in East Finchley – a hidden gem!

It takes its name from Henry ‘Inky’ Stephens, former MP for Hornsey & Finchley whose father built the family fortune by inventing Stephens’ Ink. Henry purchased the house and its 10 acres of gardens in 1874 and gifted it to the public upon his death.

Once commandeered as a RAF hospital during World War 1, today it is operated by a trust and access to the house is for groups only by prior arrangement. I have organised a private guided tour to discover this fascinating property and to gain an insight into the interesting life, work and philanthropy of ‘Inky’ Stephens.

The gardens remain true to Robert Marnock’s original late Victorian designs providing a mixed landscape; including an arboretum, a rockery, a bog garden, large park areas to play in and wooded areas in which to walk and are free to wander.

And here’s a spoiler alert – it is a soon to be location for the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow…..!

The tour will commence at 11.00 with tea/coffee and biscuits being served on our arrival. The visit will last approximately ninety minutes with the opportunity afterwards to take lunch together in their onsite café.

Cost: £25.50pp places limited to 14 people

Please contact me directly on RSVP to receive payment details.
lits1@aol.com / 07710 217902
Your place will be released if I don’t hear from you within 24 hours of your RSVP

JOIN US ON THE TATTERSHALL CASTLE BOAT MOORED ON THE THAMES NEAR EMBANKMENT

17.00 - 21.00 We have a space reserved for us and a chance to meet with others in a fabulous atmosphere ......overlooking the London Eye and other stunning London sights!

Come and met our new Leader Jo....

Its informal
There is a good menu to chose from if you fancy supper and plenty to drink...so come along and just enjoy the evening.

We are between Embankment and Westminster on the river...looking over the river towards Waterloo and the Eye.

We will be inside, down one flight of steps near the bar.

Just ask or phone but the staff know who and where we are.

Lits 07710217902
Dee 07976 069922