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A Morning of Special Interest

Wednesday 8th July 2026

Join us and enjoy

A ROYAL MORNING

IN CELEBRATION OF THE 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF QUEEN ELIZABETH II

Presented by Barbara Askew

There will be 2 lectures

The development of Windsor Castle from an 11th Century Fortress to the Magnificent Palace it is today

And

The Artistic Tastes of King Charles I, King Charles II and King Charles III.

Join us for registration at 9.30am

The first lecture will be at 10.00am followed by

Coffee and delicious cakes

Second lecture will be at 11.45am

Cost £27.00

To Book either at the April and May lectures

or by emailing Julie Griffiths at juliedgriffiths@btinternet.com

Payment by Bank Transfer to:

The Ashridge Decorative and Fine Arts Society

Sort Code: 30-92-93 Account Number: 66041960

Payment Reference: Your Name 

This wonderful 5 day tour includes some of the most beautiful houses and world-renowned gardens of Devon and Cornwall. We will be visiting Lanhydrock and Pencarrow Houses and will have private guided tours of the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan.  Our luxury coach departs from Potten End/Berkhamsted. We will be based in a 4* hotel with half board in Plymouth. 

Full details can be found in the brochure  in the Documents section under the Our Society drop down, or from Barbara Mitchell on 077714 721364