We spent a lovely, sunny and warm afternoon at Coolings hearing the inside story of one of our favourite garden centres. Ian was a friendly and informative guide introducing us to his colleagues as we toured the glass houses and learned how the business developed into the business… Continue reading
Category Archives: Trips & Visits
A visit to Bexley Brewery – April 2025
As a contrast to our annual vineyard pilgrimage, a group of us journeyed to Bexley Brewery to learn more about brewing and to sample some beers. Despite the inauspicious surroundings (industrial estate in Erith), we had an excellent time in the company of our fine hosts, Cliff and Jane, who run the brewery. … Continue reading
A trip down memory lane – March 2025
We had a lovely trip to the Museum of Brands and their exhibition Adwomen in March. Following an introductory talk about the museum and exhibition we were left to explore. Highlights were the exhibition which linked nicely to the the talk given at the April 2024 meeting by Lizzie Broadbent, and the Time Tunnel where… Continue reading
An evening at City View restaurant – February 2025
We had a lovely evening at City View restaurant at Shooters Hill Sixth Form College. The final year students treated us to their fine dining menu while first year students demonstrated their front of house skills. Good food and service and excellent company in a restaurant with a truly spectacular view. The Jerusalem artichoke veloute… Continue reading
All’s Well That Ends Well – November 2024
We had a wonderful afternoon at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at the Globe Theatre, taking time out of busy December days to enjoy the atmosphere of a candlelit performance of All’s Well That Ends Well. We all enjoyed the production eventually getting our heads around the twists and turns of the plot as Helen contrives… Continue reading
Lunch with a view – October 2024
A group of 12 members of Lee Green WI and two friends visited City View Restaurant at Shooters Hill College. We had a wonderful meal prepared and served by the students who all doing their NVQ levels 2 or 3. The food was divine – a lovely lunch menu to choose from which included soup,… Continue reading
Our visit to Oastbrook vineyard – September 2024
After a dreadful week of pouring rain 34 Lee Green WI members and friends set off on another vineyard trip, and we were blessed with glorious sunshine! This year our destination was to Robertsbridge, just inside East Sussex and close to Bodiam Castle. Oastbrook Estate is in the Rother Valley, which has become a hugely… Continue reading
A trip to Chislehurst Caves – August 2024
And no they’re not really caves! We had a fascinating tour with our guide Peter in the chilly depths of Chislehurst Caves, a local tourist attraction since the early 20th century. He explained that the caves were originally carved out over many years by hand for chalk used in lime burning and brick making… Continue reading
Wild swimming at Beckenham Place Park – July 2024
A rather select group of our hardy and brave members dipped more than their toes in the water at the lake in Beckenham Place Park on a warm but overcast morning in July. Our morning began with an introductory talk to help reassure us about our fears which ranged from cold water, being out… Continue reading
Mud, Mud Glorious Mud – June 2024
Putting theory into practice following on from our June meeting, a group of us spent a very happy afternoon mudlarking on the banks of the River Thames close to the Millennium Bridge. After a brief introduction from our expert guide, Christine, we set off on a lovely sunny… Continue reading
Return visit to the Migration Museum – June 2024
The Migration Museum in Lewisham shopping centre invited us back to see their latest exhibition called ‘Heart of the Nation – Migration and the making of the NHS’. About a dozen of us went to see the exhibition which tells the personal stories of people who came from around the world… Continue reading
Walking around Kings Cross – June 2024
Our wonderful guides Jenny and Elaine took us to Kings Cross for this year’s London Walk. It was a fascinating trip to this incredibly vibrant area much changed from yesteryear. Gone are the days when the hinterland of Kings Cross was a seedy, dangerous area after dark –… Continue reading