SHELL TRAVEL CLUB

Frieda's next day trip is to the Society of Apothecaries.  Dating back as far as 1180 when the Guild of Peppers was first recorded, it became a City Livery Company by Royal Charter in 1617 (James 1). It has an incredible history what with the Great Plague (1665), the Great Fire Of London (1666), the acquisition of the Chelsea Physic Garden in 1673, the NHS introduced in 1948 and in 2017 celebrating it's 400th Anniversary.

Famous people to pass through it's doors include John Keats, Elizabeth Garrett (1865), Sir Ronald Ross (Nobel Prizewinner and Malaria pioneer) -1915, and Agatha Christie (1917) amongst many.

If interested please contact  Frieda  Boase on friedaboase@gmail.com for a booking form. application form.

Following the success of recent mystery tours to Worcestershire, Cornwall and Gloucestershire, next year we're off to Shropshire!  We've booked a Grade 1 listed hotel with ensuites with walk-in showers and an AA Rosette restaurant.  If you're genuinely interested in joining us, contact Rob at robert.jenkins@hotmail.co.uk.

We're heading back to Effingham Golf Club for another wonderful Festive Lunch!  There's the option of choosing a two or three course meal, followed by tea/coffee and mince pies.  A great chance to catch up!

Don't miss out.  To secure your place, contact Bruce at brucestc75@gmail.com for a Booking Form.  To view the menu, please visit the home page.

Fancy a seven night cruise on a five star ship with your drinks package and return flights from a choice of Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham or Gatwick all included?  Then look no further!  This trip also includes 

• 11 included experiences

• Full board dining

• Complimentary on-board tea & coffee

• Free on-board Wi-Fi

• Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge

• All port charges & airport taxes

Lower deck cabins exclusively for sole occupancy at £2,873.75pp, Middle deck £2899pp, Upper deck ££3149

These prices are being held until 26th March 2025 only.  If you are interested in joining this cruise, contact Bruce ASAP at brucestc75@gmail.com. 

Our next AGM will be held at Tyrell's Wood Golf Club, home to one of the finest golf clubs in Surrey.  The Club is located in Leatherhead within easy reach of the M25 and the A3.

More information on this event to follow but for now please get this date marked in your diary.

7 days “headline price” * see last paragraph is £2,399 per person as at October 2025, ‘dynamic’ pricing may be applied by Great Rail, in common with many travel companies

Luggage transfer service is an available extra.

Single supplement from £600

Set on the banks of the River Aude is our Five-Star Hotel, du Roi & Spa by Sowell. This luxurious hotel boasts excellent facilities and beautiful views of the fortress and its ramparts.

Highlights include:

· Guided walking tour of UNESCO World Heritage fortress town of Carcassonne.

· Explore the fascinating Châteaux de Lastours

· Experience a stunning panoramic view of four historic Cathar fortresses perched among rugged hills, with the option of walking up the hills to see the ruined castles

· Indulge in lunch and a wine tasting in the grand 17th-century Château de Pennautier

· Discover historical Narbonne and Mirepoix market

Expertise of a UK Tour Manager from start to finish

Eurostar Plus and First Class rail travel, coach travel throughout

6 nights' 5-Star hotel accommodation

All guided tours and excursions

Eurostar Light Meals, Breakfast each day, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

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* Bookings would be made directly with Great Rail, this makes individual requests etc easier to handle and removes any ‘contact lead booker only’ restrictions. Great Rail are be aware that there is an STC trip booking for this date, and we now have sufficient numbers for there to be a 5% discount applied to the ‘headline price’ (Other discounts may apply at the time you make your booking). Please do contact Dave Lee via email on home38@outlook.com to advise your interest, or with any queries.