Wednesday 1 October

6 and 7pm

Leeds Book Group 

at Harewood Arms discussing The Essex Serpent by Sarah Perry. 

Thursday 2 October

10.30am onwards

Coffee Morning at The Tiled Hall Cafe, Leeds Art Gallery

Meet Peter at the Tiled Hall cafe for drinks and cakes and chat. 

If the cafe is closed as sometimes happens we will be in Browns at the corner of Cookridge St and The Headroom. 

Friday 3- Monday 6 October

IVC Weekend Away Cober Hill 

Cober Hill is a hotel in Cloughton, nr Scarborough adjacent to both coast and N.Yorks Moors. 

Close to the Cleveland Way & Cinder Track for walking and on Scarborough – Robin Hood’s Bay – Whitby bus route. 

Sunday 5 October

No “Stuart's  Walk” today

Saturday 11 October 

7-9pm

HELIOS - ILLUMINATED SCULPTURE AT FOUNTAINS ABBEY

Fountains Abbey, North Yorkshire HG4 3DY (Click for Map)

Price: £12 Admission evening only (NT members free)

Book By: (Booking essential (incl NT members))

Sunday 12 October

10.30am

Stuarts walk will be at Spofforth. 

Park on the roadside near the village hall ready for a 10.30 start. 

Optional lunch afterwards, contact Stu for further details 07929451904.

Monday 13 October

10.30am

Visit to Harlow Carr

Rosemary and Sue are planning to visit Harlow Carr and would like people to join them.

Thursday 16 October

From 10.30am

Third Thursday Coffee/Brunch/Lunch at Wetherspoons in Knaresborough from 10.30am.

Thursday 16 October

2pm

Harrogate Royal Hall Open Day and Tour. 

Come along and find out about the history of this fabulous building. 

Friday 17 October

2pm

The Harrogate Book Group for October 

is meeting at Rosemary's in north Leeds. 

We will be discussing the book 'Piranesi' by Susanna Clarke. 

Saturday 18 October

2.30pm

Charity Sustainable Fashion Show 

supporting local and national charities. Tickets £10 includes a glass of 'fizz' and cakes. 

At St Wilfrid's Church Hall in Harrogate.. 

Monday 20 October 

10am onwards

Coffee in Bramhope

Meet Clare and Brian in The Bramhope Deli at the bottom of Tredgold Avenue LS16 9BU. If it's packed we might move across the road to the Iron Tiger Coffee Co. 

Tuesday 21 October

2pm

The Central Leeds Bar Afternoon 

will be held at the Scribbling Mill (Wetherspoons).  

The Scribbling Mill is at White Rose Centre, Dewsbury Road, Leeds LS11 8LU which has free parking and a good bus service. 

Thursday 23 October

10.30am onwards

Coffee Morning at The Tiled Hall Cafe, Leeds Art Gallery

Meet Peter at the Tiled Hall cafe for drinks and cakes and chat. 

If the cafe is closed as sometimes happens we will be in Browns at the corner of Cookridge St and The Headroom. 

Friday 24 October

11am

A visit to Saltaire Mill

Meet 11am at entrance.

Bring lunch or eat in cafe.

Sunday 26 October for 4 nights

Liverpool River of Lights Weekend

Tricia, Rachel and a few others are going to Liverpool again,  

River of lights is said to be a lovely experience as well  as exploring the city etc.

Staying at Travelodge Haymarket Lane near Lime St Station, Sunday 26th October for 4 nights( optional), rooms will sell out fast as this is an Annual event in Liverpool.

Wednesday 29 October

7pm

Leeds Book Group 

at Harewood Arms discussing Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. 

Friday 31 October

5.30pm

'Fountains by Floodlight'

Join Linda at Fountains Abbey for a guided tour of the abbey followed by live music in the cellarium. 

"Wander through glowing ruins, under shadowed archways and hear haunting choral music ringing through the cellarium this autumn"  

Food & drinks available. Free for NT & EH members, £12 non members. Booking essential. 

Thursday 6 November

12 noon

Discover Harrogate with a Free Walking Tour. 

Meet Harry at his spot by the Cenotaph, (opposite Betty's) for a walk around Harrogate, takes about 1hr 20 mins. (tips are expected) 

We will lunch afterwards somewhere central. 

Monday 10 November 

6.45pm

Sue is organising a meal at The Olive in Chapel Allerton 

Please contact Sue if you would like to come

Thursday 13 November

12.30 and 1.30

IVC Committee Meeting

to be held at The Harewood Arms. The meeting will start at 1.30pm but some of the committee members may take lunch at the pub beforehand at 12.30 and members would be very welcome at both events.

Monday 17 November

12.30 and 1pm

Ideas meeting at the Lord Darcy, Leeds

Meet 12.30 lunch, 1pm meeting 

Please text Tricia if you are coming.

Friday 21 November

IVC AGM Proposed Date of AGM in the Garden Room of the Harewood Arms - details to be confirmed later

Friday 12 December

7.30pm

Pre Christmas meal at Imperial Palace, Harrogate. Save the Date!

Saturday 20 December

Proposed date for IVC Christmas meal, which is to be held at the Lamb and Flag in Leeds Details to be confirmed later