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2010
Thank you to all who participated in our 2009 programme
– we hope to see you again very soon
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RAIL ALE RAMBLE
BOOKINGS
CLOSED
(TOUR FULL)
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Saturday 11th September
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RAR 141: THE
NEW FORESTER
Red Shoot pub
brewery, Exbury
Gardens & steam
railway, Hythe Pier Tramway, pub beer festival.
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
BOOKINGS
CLOSED
(TOUR
FULL)
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Friday 24th to Monday 27th September 2010
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FYLDE COAST EXPLORER
For trams, beer and the world-famous illuminations.
This weekend sees the start of the official celebrations commemorating
125 years of trams in the town. Many preserved historic trams from
various cities will be operating, as will the famous illuminated trams.
Saturday 25th will feature processions along the promenade. Sunday 26th
is the depot open day, which will give Crookham Travellers a rare
chance to see behind the scenes at Blackpool Transport. In addition
there will be brewery visits and a chance to visit the pubs of
Lancaster.
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RAIL ALE RAMBLE
OPEN FOR BOOKINGS
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Saturday 6th November 2010
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RAR 142: THE PAPER MAKERS
By train from Euston to Apsley for a
canal boat ride to the famous home of Croxley Script etc, to see how
paper is still made by traditional methods. A visitor centre too.
Morning tour starts from a pleasant Fuller’s pub on the Grand
Union canal. Afternoon visit to the newly relocated Tring brewery, then
evening in St. Albans with
opportunities to visit the Alehouse Brewery and pub.
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EXPLORER HOLIDAY
BOOKINGS
CLOSED
(TOUR
FULL)
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Late October / Early November 2010
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HONG KONG
& MACAU
A holiday in a
vibrant, former GB colony which includes many forms of transport
including the HK trams and the ferries which provide great views.
Probably including some beer interest too – Dave Porter of PBC (Brewery Installations) Ltd has just finished
installing a micro-brewery in Hong Kong, designed for production of
British-style real ales! Also visiting the former Portuguese colony of
Macau.
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
BOOKINGS
CLOSED
(TOUR
FULL)
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Thursday 2nd to
Monday 6th December 2010
PLEASE NOTE AMENDED DATES
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CHRISTMAS
MARKETS EXPLORER 9 -
HANNOVER
This
year’s destination is the vibrant city of Hannover, known for the
Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen, the Maschsee Lake and the Old Town
district. We shall stay at the Grand Hotel Maritim. Not far away is the
very attractive town of Hildesheim, with many UNESCO listed buildings.
Visits to Brauhaus Ernst August, HBX and Herrenhauser breweries are
planned during your stay. There are five separate markets with different
themes around the city. It is planned to have a special opening
of the tramway museum in the south-east area of the city. The museum
has the only nationwide collection of tramcars in Germany. Rides on one
of the 40+ working vehicles will be included. An optional cruise on
some of the waterways through the city will be made.
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2011
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RAIL ALE RAMBLE
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February
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LIVERPOOL
BEER FESTIVAL
A
long-awaited return to this popular and long-established beer fest
(this will be its 31st year), held by CAMRA in the unusual
surroundings of the Metropolitan Cathedral’s crypt.
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Details
available later - email now to register your interest (tour will only
operate if sufficient expressions of interest are received)
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
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Thursday 7th to Monday 11th April
2011
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KIEV
(UKRAINE)
This visit, continuing our Eastern Europe theme, takes you to a capital city
astride the Dneiper river. The city has a highly-developed transport
system with a great Russian-style Metro and two tram systems. It was
the third largest city in the former USSR. More
details to follow later.
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Details
available later - email to register your interest
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
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Friday 6th to Monday 9th May 2011
N.B.
replaces the previously advertised tour, postponed from 2010 due to
delayed reopening of the Welsh Highland Railway; it is possible that
the final stretch through the streets of Porthmadog may still not be
available for use by this date.
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THE MOOSE & MOUNTAINS EXPLORER
Based In Caernarfon in a great hotel, for
trips on the Welsh Highland, Llanberis Lake and Llangollen railway
lines, a few
breweries, plus some good GBGs and fabulous scenery.
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Details
available later - email to register your interest
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
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July 2011
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THE
MIDLANDS & MARCHES EXPLORER
Based in Birmingham
with visits to micros in the city and Hereford
& Worcester
regions. Includes a dinner
evening (optional) on the Severn
Valley Railway.
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Details
available later - email to register your interest
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
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September 2011
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Jersey for the Jersey Beer Festival
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Details
available later - email to register your interest
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RAIL ALE RAMBLE
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Saturday 1st October 2011
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A special trip celebrating steam on the main line, marking
25 years since the return of steam to the Salisbury area initiated by
Crookham Travel’s Gerald Daniels. Expect steam of course, together
with beer, dining and good company.
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Details
available later - email to register your interest
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
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Date tba
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North Devon
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Details
available later - email to register your interest
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WEEKEND EXPLORER
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Thursday
1st to Monday 5th December 2011
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS
EXPLORER 10 - BREMEN
Bremen's
atmospheric Christmas market is considered one of the most attractive
in Germany. With the town hall and the Roland statue as its backdrop
and over 170 festively decorated stalls, it is perfect for browsing.
The historical setting, the romantic Christmas lights and the lovingly
adorned booths create a special Christmas atmosphere. Obviously, there
will be the usual treats in store for the Beer Explorer too!
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