Kew Gardens Trip 2016 in Pictures
Basically Day started at 7.20am after everyone greeted in the car park at Withdean Stadium. Brighton and Hove coaches picked us up and we set off the drive to Cobham services. Had a coffee or tea, had Comfort break and set off to Kew Gardens! It rained but by the time we got there it just stopped. Then after distribution of entry tickets we sat on the Kew Explorer which took us around the Royal Botanical Gardens on 45 minute ride. Then we got off and visited the Hive, Princess of Wales conservatory, Pagoda, Treetop walk and palaces. We explored the plants and trees, ate a grand picnic, and had afternoon teas and coffees before setting off for the Swaminarayan Temple in Kenton. After doing Darshan we ate our lovely Gujarati feast at Pradips in Kenton, Middlesex. On the coach journey home Gopal took over the PA and gave information about future events and the guests were looking forward to them after the success of Kew Gardens trip. Finally Gopal gave a rendition of a few songs from newer and older Bollywood films which everyone seemed to enjoy! Happy Day with a great crowd!
Kew Gardens Day Trip – 20th August 2016
GCS Brighton have organised a day trip to the magical Kew Gardens in Richmond, London via coach. Amazing gardens, palaces and fountains to visit with your friends and families. A tram will transport you around the big grounds and so get less tired. After a fascinating and enjoyable day a sit down dinner will be provided at a popular London restaurant. All of this included in the price for GCS members. The coach pickup will be at 7am and return will be approx 10:30pm Costs / Ticket Prices for Event Member prices £45 for adults £40 for concessions £30 for children upto 16 years Non GCS members add £5 Contact details for buy event tickets Gopal Patel 07748153686 Any further information about the event If any health issues then please consult your doctor before travel. GCS cannot be responsible for guests who miss departures and have the right to refuse entry onto coach if intoxicated or aggressive towards any guests and staff. Food will be served in the evening at a vegetarian restaurant and guests are reminded they can purchase or take food for consumption during the day. All guests must clear after themselves after eating or drinking on the coach or at the gardens. GCS are a charitable organisation and want everyone to enjoy themselves, however please be courteous towards one another and respect each other’s day and privacy. GCS hope that everyone will enjoy themselves but due to the weather, traffic, unforeseen circumstances the day’s program can change and we will keep you informed. GCS recommend bringing waterproof and possibly warm comfortable clothing in case of British weather changes. If you have any question regarding this trip then you can email contact@gcs-brighton.org.uk The closing date for tickets is the 5th August 2016 Itinerary Saturday 20/8/16 Contact : Gopal 07748153686 7:00-7:25 meet at Withdean Stadium 7:30 Coach departs Brighton 8:30 Reach Cobham Services M25 for comfort break 9:00 Leave Cobham Services 10:00 Reach Kew Gardens 13:00 Meet for Picnic Lunch 14:00 Continue Kew Gardens visit 18:00 Meet at Coach 18:15 Leave Kew Gardens 19:00 get to Restaurant/temple 20:45 Finish Restaurant and board coach 21:00 Depart London 22:30 Reach Withdean Brighton Timings subject to change due traffic, weather, sickness, enjoyment etc. Parking at Withdean park and ride is ok for parking all day – safe and free. Entrance is behind the bus stop and there is free parking on the street too. Park and ride site is at Withdean Sports Complex, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD.
