For all those people out there that are Over 60 we have a club on every Wednesday, it is free to join and you will get 10% off your purchases (excludes concessions and items already discounted, Special Offers or Trips). We also organise coach trips with Johnsons (an award winning coach company) to popular destinations all over the UK and you can book your place on any Wednesday. Come along and see Jennie, Alison or Lynette who look after the Bookings and Renewals desk they will happily enrol you on our club, renew your card if it has expired or take your booking if you want to come on one of our trips. We have around 7,000 members to our Over 60's club and keep in contact with all our members around 5-6 times a year, sometimes it might just be a new trip list that we send our members but more often than not it is Exclusive Offers that are just for our Over 60's Club Members. So if you're Over 60, hurry down to our Garden Centre Remember it's free to join and you could start saving straight away. TRIPS 2013 Gloucester Quays Tall Ships Festival  SOLD OUT Saturday 25th May £30.00 Today we take you by coach to Gloucester Quays where they are holding their bi-annual Tall Ships Festival. Gloucester Docks will be transformed to give visitors a taste of the sights and sounds of the docks as it once was. You will have around 7 hours free to enjoy the events of the day as throughout the day there will be live music, shows and street performers, fine food, drink and craft market, museums and living history characters.  Wristbands can be purchased from the dockside on the day to allow entry onto the boats and into the museums. Leaves Planters:  8.15am Back at Planters approx: 6.30pm   Haworth and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway SOLD OUT  Friday 7th June £46.00 We start our day with a visit to Haworth, a fine Yorkshire hill village with a cobbled main street famous for its connections with the Bronte sisters. We continue to nearby Oxenhope where we join our train on the superbly preserved Keighley & Worth Railway. Throughout your journey there is lovely countryside. *Please note on arriving in Haworth your coach will drop you near to shops and eating places, however, if you wish to venture further into Haworth there is a steep hill. Leaves Planters:  8.00am Back at Planters approx: 7.30pm Haworth and Keighley & Worth Valley Railway    Friday 21st June £46.00 We start our day with a visit to Haworth, a fine Yorkshire hill village with a cobbled main street famous for its connections with the Bronte sisters. We continue to nearby Oxenhope where we join our train on the superbly preserved Keighley & Worth Railway. Throughout your journey there is lovely countryside. *Please note on arriving in Haworth your coach will drop you near to shops and eating places, however, if you wish to venture further into Haworth there is a steep hill. Leaves Planters:  8.00am Back at Planters approx: 7.30pm Swansea & the Gower Peninsula:  SOLD OUT Friday 14th June £40.00 We begin our day in Swansea’s Maritime Cultural Quarter. Here you can choose to visit the National Waterfront Museum, the Swansea Museum or the Dylan Thomas Centre. Or you may prefer to simply just soak up the atmosphere of the marina. With plenty of places to eat and drink as you relax. We spend around 3 hours in Swansea before we rejoin our coach and continue on to see part of the beautiful Gower coastline, designated an area of outstanding natural beauty. Leaves Planters:  7.30am Back at Planters approx: 7.30pm   1940's Day at Severn Valley Railway   Saturday 29th June £42.00 Step back to the 1940’s for the day with this light-hearted journey back to wartime Britain. A lovely opportunity for a day with a difference as this annual event features a nostalgic look at life in the 1940’s. Period vehicles, costumes and re-enactments, a wedding and even a battle. An action packed day out. Price includes a “Freedom of the Line Ticket” to hop on/off the trains throughout the day. Leaves Planters: 8.00am Back at Planters approx: 6.15pm   York/ York National Railway Museum York / or both   SOLD OUT Thursday 4th July £34.00 Take your pick today from free time in York City or stay on the coach and we will drop you at the National Railway Museum.  Or, you can choose to do both as York centre is only approx 15 minutes walk from the museum. York City is renowned for its exquisite tangle of quaint cobbled streets, the iconic York Minster and fabulous shopping. Alternatively visit the National Railway Museum in this the 75th anniversary of “Mallard” which on the 3rd July 1938 raced down Stoke Bank at 126mph to set a new steam locomotive world record. Leaves Planters:  8.30am Back at Planters approx: 9.00pm   Whitby   SOLD OUT Friday 19th July £36.00 With its charm and character Whitby is a lovely place to visit with its ancient port and fascinating history, a ruined abbey, a working harbour, donkey rides and rock pools, not to mention some of the best fish and chips in the world. The pretty harbour, overlooked by the ruins of Whitby Abbey, is surrounded by picturesque narrow streets. Popular year after year with Planters members. Leaves Planters:  8.00am Back at Planters approx:  9.00pm   Scenic Cotswolds with afternoon tea SOLD OUT  Friday 26th July £36.00 We take in some of the best scenery and pretty villages of the Cotswolds as we travel to the historic town of Cirencester where there is time to explore and have lunch. We stop during the morning at the charming village of Broadway. After time for lunch we continue on to the picturesque Tortworth Court Four Pillars hotel where we enjoy an afternoon tea of tea, scones cream and jam. Leaves Planters:  9.00am Back at Planters approx:  6.30pm   Scenic Cotswolds with afternoon tea  SOLD OUT Thursday 1st August £36.00 We take in some of the best scenery and pretty villages of the Cotswolds as we travel to the historic town of Cirencester where there is time to explore and have lunch. We stop during the morning at the charming village of Broadway. After time for lunch we continue on to the picturesque Tortworth Court Four Pillars hotel where we enjoy an afternoon tea of tea, scones cream and jam. Leaves Planters:  9.00am Back at Planters approx:  6.30pm Hampton Court Gardens, Hereford and Worcester    Thursday 8th August £40.00 Before we arrive at Hampton Court Gardens we make a stop off in Worcester for some free time.  Whilst in Worcester you could pay a visit to the Cathedral, take a stroll along the river or simply browse the shops and pick up some lunch before our afternoon visit to the exquisite gardens of Hampton Court, Hereford.  Restored to their former glory they include an ornamental Kitchen Garden, a Dutch Garden and a maze with over 1,000 yew trees. Climb to the top for a panoramic view of the gardens or descend underground to a tunnel that leads to a waterfall in the sunken garden. We will spend around 3 hours in Worcester and around 3 hours at the gardens  *Please do not confuse these gardens with Hampton Court Palace Gardens London*. Leaves Planters: 9.00am Back at Planters approx: 5.15pm Houses of Parliament   Friday 23rd August £46.00 We take a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament and discover 1,000 years of British history. Discover the fascinating blend of history and politics within one of the most instantly recognisable buildings in the world.  Our guided tour takes in some of the most important areas of the Palace of Westminster. Stopping at Covent Garden’s where you have time to purchase lunch or to just browse around. Leaves Planters: 8.00am Back at Planters approx:  8.45pm   Anglesey Abbey & Gardens and Lode Mill SOLD OUT Friday 30th August £44.00 *NT £34.00 Before arriving at the Abbey we spend a little time in the peaceful historic city of Ely with beautiful Georgian buildings and the magnificent cathedral. Anglesey Abbey is an early 20th-century luxury home lovingly created from the remnants of 800 years of change. Step into this elegant home and experience the warmth and comfort. There is all-year-round floral interest in the garden with herbaceous borders and dahlia gardens in the summer. Lode Mill has been in operation for a couple of centuries. Leaves Planters:  9.00am Back at Planters approx: 7.00pm Buckingham Palace and River Cruise  SOLD OUT Friday 6th September £78.00 (staggered payments can be made) A day of pure indulgence as we visit the home of Her Majesty the Queen and enjoy lunch whilst sailing on the River Thames. Arriving in London we board our lunch cruiser for our cruise along the River Thames. During this time you will be served a 2 course lunch whilst taking in some of the iconic buildings and views of the capital city. (The main course is either chicken or a vegetarian option). Following your lunch cruise we re-join our coach and make our way to Buckingham Palace the most iconic royal building in the country. It is the London residence of Her Majesty the Queen and is one of only a few working royal palaces left in the world. Leaves Planters: 7.00am Back at Planters approx:  9.30pm Murder Mystery afternoon at Bridges Worcester   NEW TRIP                                 Friday 25th October                       £40.00 Are you a budding Miss Marple or maybe a seasoned Sherlock Holmes, either way it really doesn’t matter because the emphasis of the afternoon is fun. Watch the evil deed committed on screen then see the suspects interrogated live before you decide WHODUNNIT!!!!.  You can take part as little or as much as you want or simply sit back and enjoy the murderous antics. The afternoon includes a 2 course carvery (main and sweet).  Please note we need 49 people for this trip to take place. Leaves Planters: 11.50am                                                                                                      Back at Planters approx: 5.30pm Billy Elliot the musical       SOLD OUT   Victoria Palace Theatre London (2.30pm matinee)                                                                     Thursday 14th November 2013                          £62.00 One of the most celebrated, award-winning musicals on stage today, Billy Elliot has been dazzling London’s West End since 2005, and has gone on to captivate audiences around the world. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/’85 miners’ strike, Billy Elliot is the inspirational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true. Follow Billy’s journey as he stumbles out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.With unforgettable music by Elton John, sensational dance and a powerful storyline, this astonishing theatrical experience will stay with you forever. Leaves Planters: 8.30am                                                         Back at Planters approx: 9.00pm Classical Spectacular NIA Birmingham    NEW TRIP Saturday 7th December                               £52.00 Join us for an amazing evening as we visit the NIA Birmingham for the very best of Classical Spectacular. Celebrating  25 Years of the UK’s most popular Classical Extravaganza featuring thundering cannons and indoor fireworks, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture and such greats as LAND OF HOPE AND GLORY, JERUSALEM, RULE BRITANNIA, NESSUN DORMA. Also featuring the latest choreographed light show, a specially created display of stunning effects and the famous thundering finale now bigger and more explosive than ever! Seats are top price and are in a raised area enabling you to see the stage fully. Therefore there will be some steep steps to encounter. Leaves Planters:                 5.30pm                                                                                         Back at Planters approx:  11.00pm Contact Us If you would like more information click here to contact us. Download Trip List click here to download our latest Trip List. NT = National Trust Members BOOKING CONDITIONS Arrival Time For Day Trips: Can we kindly ask that for any day trips which depart earlier than 9.00am (store opening time) that you arrive no earlier than 20 minutes before the departure time as stated on your booking receipt. This will enable traffic to flow freely on the busy road outside, our staff to be able to access the garden centre to open the gates and for your coach to gain ease of entry. Seat Reservation Please note that we operate a strict no seat reservation policy on all of our trips. We are therefore unable to reserve seats for anyone. Payment & Cancellation Coach trips can be booked on any Wednesday at our Over 60�s desk. All seats can be secured for any trip by placing a �5.00 non refundable deposit per person per seat. If we do not receive full payment of the due balance either by the date stated on your receipt or as advised to you at a later stage, then your place on the trip will be cancelled. Day Trips Outstanding balances will become due by no later than 4 weeks before the date of the trip. However, in some circumstances the balance may be due earlier and you will be advised of the date either when booking your trip or at a later date. Should you wish to transfer your �5.00 deposit from one trip to another before the due date of the balance then we are happy for you to do this. However, we regret that no refunds can be made for cancellation less than 4 weeks prior to the excursion date. On your behalf we will endeavour to resell your ticket(s) and if we are successful then we will refund your payment. Theatre Trips The balance for theatre tickets will be due at a date earlier than the usual 4 week. Whenever possible you will be advised of this date on booking. If a balance due date is not known at the time of booking you will be advised of this date in due course and full payment should be made by no later than the date as advised to you. We regret that no refunds can be made for theatre ticket cancellations. However, on your behalf we will endeavour to resell your theatre ticket(s) and if we are successful we will refund your payment. Changes to Excursions We reserve the right to alter excursions and prices or cancel any excursions listed on the itinerary.