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February 2012
- 6th - 10th
- Create and be published£180.00
- with Gillian Henn
- If you enjoy writing prose or poetry, do join us for this holiday. You will explore a Christian theme and we guarantee publication of your work in an anthology. Suitable for writers of all levels; beginners are especially welcome. (Your copy of the finished book is included in the price)
- Also
- "Simply Thornleigh"£175.00
- Enjoy the warmth of a Thornleigh welcome, with delicious food, wholesome fellowship and comfortable accommodation.
- 13th - 17th
- Tracing your Ancestors£180.00
- The popularity of recent television programmes such as the BBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are”, has led more and more people seeking to discover their family history and information about their ancestors – who they were and where they came from. This holiday will help you get started, learning from others and their experiences, picking up tips and ideas to give you the confidence to get started on you own family tree. (Internet access provided).
- Also
- "Simply Thornleigh"£175.00
- Enjoy the warmth of a Thornleigh welcome, with delicious food, wholesome fellowship and comfortable accommodation.
- 20th - 24th
- Knitting for a Cause£175.00
- If you enjoy knitting, bring along your needles and click away with friends – “Knitting for a Cause” – International Aid Trust need woolly hats and knitted scarfs, for all ages, all year round.
- Also
- "Simply Thornleigh"£175.00
- Enjoy the warmth of a Thornleigh welcome, with delicious food, wholesome fellowship and comfortable accommodation.
- Door to Door from £50
- Greater Manchester, M60 and towns along M61, and North on M6.
- 27th Feb - 2nd March
- Develop your Painting Skills£245.00
- with Bill Shone
- An indoor painting course where you will be able to practice different techniques and learn something new.
- Also
- "Simply Thornleigh"£175.00
- Enjoy the warmth of a Thornleigh welcome, with delicious food, wholesome fellowship and comfortable accommodation.
March 2012
- 5th - 9th March
- The Three Pʼs and several more! Penrith, Pooley Bridge, Patterdale£256.00
- You won’t need your passport for this package holiday. We are pleased to present a picturesque excursion with picture postcard and panoramic scenes at every turn. With mountain peaks and peaceful lakes, the views should be just perfect on a full-day excursion.
- Door to Door from £50
- Blackpool and Fylde Coast and towns north on M6.
- 12th - 19th (Mon to Mon)
- Time of Fellowship£417.00
- with Jean Long
- A series of themed Bible Sessions, two full day coach outings and a full programme of events including music, verse and social evenings, Sunday Service at Cartmel Chapel Guest Speaker: Revd David King.
- 19th- 23rd
- The ABC of Lakeland Ambleside, Buttermere, Coniston£276.00
- Two full-day coach outings visiting beautiful Lakeland, an area recognised for it’s outstanding beauty.
- Door to Door from £50
- Leeds, Bradford, Keighley, Skipton and along A65.
- 26th - 30th
- Journey into Prayer£246.00
- with Revd Jeff Thomas
- A short course on developing our Spiritual life as we approach Holy Week and Easter.
April 2012
- 2nd - 5th (Mon - Thurs)
- Pre Easter*£221.00
- Three nights of relaxation before Easter including a full-day coach excursion. Link this with the Easter Houseparty and save £67.
- 5th - 10th
- Easter Houseparty*£395.00
- with Eric and Dorothy Brennand
- The package includes a full-day coach excursion, Good Friday lunch, high tea on Easter Day and a Banquet on Easter Monday.
- 10th - 13th (Tues - Fri)
- Easter Plus*£201.00
- Take advantage of enjoying a few days following the Easter weekend or extending your holiday after the House Party. If you are staying for Easter, book these three extra nights and pay for only two.
- Easter Maxi*£683.00
- Stay for all 11 nights. Monday – Friday.
- 16th - 20th
- Great Little Trains of Cumbria£318.00
- Two full-day coach outings including journeys on Cumbria’s oldest and most scenic railway La’al Ratty and the other on the Lakeside and Haverthwaite Steam train.
- 23rd - 27th
- Maryport and Silloth on Solway£318.00
- with Alan and Margo Skillicorn
- Discover Maryport’s rich history and its link to the tragic Titanic, on a full-day outing. Another will take you to Silloth on Solway, facing the Scottish Hills of Southern Galloway. This charming, unspoilt Victorian town has glorious sea views and has a leisurely peaceful atmosphere.
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- "Simply Thornleigh"£268.00
- Enjoy the warmth of a Thornleigh welcome, with delicious food, wholesome fellowship and comfortable accommodation.
- Door to Door from £50
- York, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Harrogate and towns along A59/A65.
May 2012
- 30th April - 4th May
- Lake, Meres, Tarns and Waters£308.00
- Enjoy two full-day outings visiting the prettiest of the “lakes” in Cumbria.
- Door to Door from £50
- North Wales, Chester, Warrington.
- 7th - 11th
- Walking for Pleasure£304.00
- with David Lamb
- Leisurely walks in beautiful scenery, designed with ease and pleasure in mind. Transport and Packed Lunches included.
- Also
- "Springtime in Cumbria£308.00
- The Spring has sprung, the grass is riz, let’s go find where the flowers is! Two full-day excursions into the beautiful Lakeland at this lovely time of year.
- 14th - 18th
- All things Bright and Beautiful£308.00
- Two full-day outings into the Lake District, enjoy this special time of the year.
- Door to Door from £50
- Liverpool, Southport, Wigan, Chorley, Leyland and Preston.
- 21st - 25th
- Jewish Heritage£323.00
- with Bill and Irene Armstrong
- We are delighted to be able to offer you this holiday. There will be two full-day outings, the first is to Manchester with a visit to the Jewish Museum located in the oldest surviving Synagogue in the city dating back to 1874. The second will be to Princes Road Synagogue in Liverpool, with a guided tour explaining the architectural and religious significance of the building and its Judaica. (Admission included.)
- Also
- "Simply Thornleigh"£268.00
- Enjoy the panoramic views of Morecambe Bay whilst sitting in the garden or stroll on the promenade taking in the air, the choice is yours.
- 28th May - 1st June
- Eastern Treasures£308.00
- Take a tour of the hidden treasures the eastern region of Cumbria has to offer. From Alston, the highest market settlement in England, travel down through the natural beauty of the Eden valley to the “book” town of Sedbergh. Explore the East on two full-day excursions.
- Door to Door from £50
- Greater Manchester M60 and towns along M61, and North on M6.
June 2012
Saturday to Saturday
Summer Holiday Specials
These holidays include two full-day excursions with complimentary packed lunches, Sunday high tea and, each week, there will be a different surprise included: maybe a cruise, or a train journey or a visit to a garden or stately home or maybe a morning coffee or afternoon tea.
- 1st - 8th June (Fri - Fri)
- Diamond Jubilee Celebration*£442.00
- with Eric and Dorothy Brennand
- We are marking the sixty year reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II with a special week of celebrating all things British. The flags will be up at Thornleigh! Share together with friends this special celebration, watch the unforgettable pomp and pageantry of the events taking place in London on our large flat screen television. Watch as the Queen leads the flotilla of a thousand boats on the River Thames, with boats spouting geysers and pyrotechnic barges spitting smoke and dazzling daytime fireworks. Enjoy a full-day outing with a sail on Windermere and a journey on a steam train ending the day with a traditional Cumbrian afternoon cream tea.
- 8th - 15th (Fri - Fri)
- Group booking from Warwick
- Some rooms may be available – please enquire.
- 16th - 23rd
- Summer Holiday Special£410.00
- Door to Door plus £50
- North East, Morpeth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sunderland, Hexham, Carlisle and Penrith
- 23rd - 30th
- Summer Holiday Special£410.00
- (Wimbledon) Complimentary Strawberries and Cream included.
July 2012
Saturday to Saturday
Summer Holiday Specials
These holidays include two full-day excursions with complimentary packed lunches, Sunday high tea and, each week, there will be a different surprise included: maybe a cruise, or a train journey or a visit to a garden or stately home or maybe a morning coffee or afternoon tea.
- 30th June - 7th July
- Summer Holiday Special£410.00
- (Wimbledon) Complimentary Strawberries and Cream included.
- Door to Door from £50
- Leeds, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Skipton and along A65.
- 7th - 14th
- Summer Holiday Special£410.00
- Door to Door from £50
- Greater Manchester M60 and towns along M61, and North on M6.
- 14th - 21st
- Summer Holiday Special£410.00
- Door to Door from £50
- Greater Manchester M60 and towns along M61, and North on M6.
- 21st - 28th
- Painting for Pleasure£437.00
- with Bill Shone and Ruth Calcott
- This holiday, for watercolour painters, provides instruction and advice for beginners, but is also suitable for those that are more proficient at painting. Shared transport arrangements.
- Also
- Enjoying Music£424.00
- with Andrew Lane
- A relaxing week listening to music of various styles to suit the discerning ear. Coffee breaks are included.
August 2012
Saturday to Saturday
Summer Holiday Specials
These holidays include two full-day excursions with complimentary packed lunches, Sunday high tea and, each week, there will be a different surprise included: maybe a cruise, or a train journey or a visit to a garden or stately home or maybe a morning coffee or afternoon tea.
- 28th July - 4th August
- Summer – Fun and Faith Week£410.00
- with Revd Philip and Gill Gascoigne
- Door to Door from £50
- Blackpool and Fylde Coast, Preston and Lancaster.
- 4th - 11th
- Summer Holiday Special£410.00
- Come and relax in beautiful surroundings. Enjoy the fellowship, the fun and the famous Thornleigh food!
- 11th - 18th
- Singing and Walking Week£414.00
- with Musical Maestro Alan Amoss
- Host: David Wisdish
- Take the high roads and the low roads, the high notes and the low notes. Enjoy good exercise then sing for your supper with old, new and neglected gospel songs. (Shared transport arrangements for walks).
- Door to Door from £50
- North Wales, Chester, Warrington.
- 18th - 25th
- Onward Christian Soldiers£422.00
- with Major Carol Lockhart and Captain Penny Sullivan
- Hosts: Bill and Irene Armstrong
- Come and share a great holiday with Salvationists, and anyone else committed to William Booth’s principle of “Heart to God and Hand to Man”. Two full-day coach excursions into the Lake District included.
- Link the Onward Christian Soldiers Holiday with the Summer Bank Holiday Special and save 50% on your second week. Prices from £627 for 14 nights.
- 25th August - 1st September
- Summer Bank Holiday Special£410.00
- Door to Door from £50
- Colne, Burnley, Blackburn, Accrington and Clitheroe.
September 2012
- 3rd - 7th
- Walking for Pleasure£304.00
- with Edmund and Anne Park
- A series of leisurely walks in beautiful scenery designed with ease and pleasure in mind. Packed Lunches and transport included to walking locations.
- Also
- Simply Thornleigh£268.00
- Enjoy the panoramic views of Morecambe Bay whilst sitting in the garden or strolling on the promenade taking in the air, the choice is yours.
- 10th - 14th
- To the Manor Born£324.00
- Two full-day excursions to Cumbrian Manor Houses, with guided tours and morning coffee, come and see how the other half lives! (Admissions included.)
- Door to Door from £50
- Liverpool, Southport, Chorley, Leyland and Preston.
- 17th - 21st
- Lakes and Chocolate£313.00
- Two Lakeland coach excursions with a luxury morning hot chocolate break (or coffee) and a Chocolate dipping experience included!
- 24th - 28th
- Where the Lakes meet the Sea...£293.00
- Enjoy a most delightful day exploring the coastal route towards Barrow-in-Furness on a full-day outing.
- Also
- Simply Thornleigh£268.00
- Enjoy the panoramic views of Morecambe Bay and stroll on the promenade taking in the air.
- Door to Door from £50
- York, Wetherby, Knaresborough, Harrogate and towns along A59/A65
October 2012
- 1st - 5th
- Itʼs all about the Quakers£318.00
- Cumbria is the birthplace of the Quaker Movement, the Religious Society of Friends. Visits will be made to Swarthmoor Hall, Brigflatts, near Sedbergh, one of the most famous Quaker meeting houses and the world famous Tapestry in Kendal. Two full-day outings (Admissions included.)
- Door to Door plus £50
- Blackpool and Fylde Coast, Preston and Lancaster.
- 8th - 12th
- Autumn Tints 1£308.00
- Two lovely coach excursions into the Lake District, to view the onset of Autumn and to see the countryside changing colour.
- Door to Door plus £50
- Leeds, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Skipton and along the A65.
- 15th - 19th
- Autumn Tints 2£308.00
- The popularity of this holiday requires us to offer it twice – please see above for details.
- Door to Door plus £50
- Greater Manchester M60 and town north on the M61 and M6.
- 22nd - 26th
- What is God Really Like?£273.00
- with Revd Dr W R (Bill) Davies
- (Ex President of the Methodist Conference and Former Principal of Cliff College)
- A series of thought provoking Bible Studies.
November 2012
- 29th October - 1st November
- FREE HOLIDAY FOR ACTIVE MINISTERS
- Yes, you have read it correctly! An opportunity to spend a few peaceful days relaxing at Thornleigh.
- 5th - 9th
- Friends of Thornleigh Week£175.00
- Bring a new Friend or just come and enjoy a break with other friends of Thornleigh. A full-day excursion is included.
- 12th - 16th
- Bargain Break£190.00
- Hosts: David and Thelma Lamb
- What a way to end our holiday season – ward off those winter blues a little longer! Enjoy the warmth of a Thornleigh welcome, with good food, great fellowship and comfortable accommodation. A full-day excursion and packed lunch included.
December 2012
- 21st - 28th
- CHRISTMAS HOUSE PARTY*£624.00
- with Philip and Gill Gascoigne
-
The Festive Season is a wonderful time to be
away on holiday. Our programme is particularly
attractive as, apart from the excellent cuisine
(it is full-board – all meals), there is something
special each evening.
Bookings commence on 3rd January 2012.
- 29th Dec - 3rd January 2013
- NEW YEAR HOUSE PARTY*£484.00
- Hosts: Bill and Irene Armstrong
- Another full programme, with Celebrations to bring in the New Year. As with Christmas, bookings commence on 3rd January 2012.
