Tandem and walking 22-23 April saw the Tandems r¢surning with access to Bowling club and Dart bw3¢s running back to nomal. Unfortunately du¢ to council stiike with the park closing we were unable to have the last night chippy. Non- the less it was good to be back. April 27 start¢d with meeting in Gilford community hall then on for a walk at Tannaghmore Gardens before finishing the day with lunch in café Incredible. May 18 Was our amiual outing with a guided tour of Belfast. First stop was M&S on the Boucher Rd. for tca break, from there the guide boarded the bus for a very interesting tour of Belfast. To finish the day we had lunch in Boyles in Dromore which we all enjoyed. June 22 Started in Gilford Hall for tea coffee then on for a nice walk along the Bann. Lunch was in Ryans tea- rooms which was a little small for our needs, but overall a good day. nd July27th This saw our annual AGM meeting which was held in Gilford Hall followed by a nice walk along the Bann then of for a lovely lunch in the Banville. 22° Aug. We went to Newcastle for the day and we could not hav¢ had any better a day for the weather. Every-one did their own thing, with either coffee ice-crcam or the shapping as Dorecn would say, th¢n on it was on to Enniskeen House for lunch. Every-one seemed to have a great day. 4 Sep. All of us off to Scotland. After a stop at Dobbi¢s Garden Centr¢ in AYT It was off to thc Hilton by Hamilton which was just beside the horse racing course. 5 Sept. This morning it was off to GaTrion Bridges Garden and Antiques Centre for some retail therapy ice cream and coffee. In the afternoon we paid a visit to Chatclherault County Park and Gardens for a lovely tour of the house and gardens. 6 Sept. Today it was off to the Bo'ness and Kinncil Railway for a ride on the steam train. Then it was a short hop to South Quecnsferry for a river cruise under the three Forth bridges. On board we were trcated to a crcarn tea of scones and strawbeny jam. 7 Scpt. This morning it was off to Leith for a tour of the Roya] Yacht Britannia and shopping centrc. In the afternoon we paid a visit to Portobello B¢ach for some icc cream. 8 Sept. Today it was time to set off for home so after a stop in Ayr it was time to catch the aftcrnoon boat for Belfast. 28 Sep. The day started in Gilford Hall for refreshments then on to Pointzpass for our sponsored walk which was a great success. Ending with a lovely lunch in Rices in Pointzpass. This was our ft tirne having lunch in Pointzpass. so I would say we will use it again in the future. 26 Oct. Saw the day starting at Gilford Hall for refreshrnents, then on to Madden for a walk along the tow path, and ending with lunch in the Banvill¢ Hotel.
Tandem and walking 22-23 Nov. Was our Christmas outing to Warrenpoint, wh¢re some went for a walk and others headed straight to the Whistledown Hotel for Christmas dinner and a bit of music. It was a lovely day to rin8 in Christmas. 18th Dec. Gilford hall was the first stop for the usual refreshments th¢n on to Rushmere, 01 for the brav¢ few a walk around the Lakes as it was a very frosty day. Most hit the shopping centre for a few Iasi mimrtc prez7i¢s or another ffee. We finished the day with a lovely meal in the Ashbum Hotel. 25th Jan. A quick stop of for teA Lffee in Gilford then on to Lurgan Park for a good walk and ending in Lurgan golf club for dimier. 22nd Feb. Gilford Hall was the usual first stop foT refrhrn¢ts, followed by a walk along the Bann River at Madden.The day fJnish¢d with lunch at the B8nnville Hotel for a lovely meal before heading home. March. Partytim¢ for St. Patricks day took us to the Belmont Hotel in Banbridge for a lovely meal follow by music and dancin& 22Dd March. As usual Gilford Hall for tea and biscuits the off to Banbridge for a nice walk and followed by lunch in Banbridge L¢isure centre, b¢fore we all headed horne. HeatheT Whiteside 26 July 2023 Settetsry