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The first of our Autumn talks was given by Sue Beacon on the National Garden Scheme (NGS) The first part of the talk was on the history of the NGS followed by a series of illustrated slides showing the large range of gardens involved. A booklet of local NGS gardens -
On Wednesday 09 September, once the Don Fraser coach had picked up all the SoFA members, we made our way to Bury Market by way of the M66. This bustling town has an award-winning market, that dates back to the 1440’s. We left the coach at one of the entrances -
The routine of local pickups was completed and 45 SoFA members set out to enjoy, over the next five days, the delights of North Yorkshire on SoFA’s 2026 holiday. Harlow Carr Following a well timed, relaxed break at Barton Grange Garden Centre, we made our way to the impressive Coniston
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With an outside temperature of 34 Degrees Centigrade, I was pleased to have chosen an air- conditioned coach journey to Stockport. Our destination was the cool comfort of the Plaza Cafe and the equally pleasant surroundings of the Stockport Hat Museum – the only museum of the hatting industry in
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Forty-Four members attended our summer Tea and Coffee event. Although a smaller number than normal, the ‘chatometer’ still maintained a high register! While the record-breaking heatwave and Wimbledon Ladies Final were significant distractions, our members made the most of a time together in the cool, open surroundings at St John’s
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Mayor of Burnley cuts ribbon with Mayor of Pendle The re-opening ceremony for the Great Barn at Gawthorpe Hall took place place on 15th July 2026. This was a significant moment in the history of the 420 year old barn as it had been closed to general access since 2008.
