The York Guild of Building

President: The Rt. Hon. Lord Mayor of York

Summer Programme2008

Thursday 10 July: Evening tour of Holgate Windmill. Turn up between 7pm - 9 pm (only a few at a time - not everyone at once!). Note that there are no toilets in the mill and access to all floors is by ladder so decent footwear is a good idea.

Wednesday 30 July: Evening Tour of the hidden Minster.  6.30 pm.  Guided tour including the Masons’ Loft and Chapter House roof. Meet in the Chapter House yard at the rear of the Minster. Contact Richard Parkin on 701919 to book a place.  There are lots of steps so sensible shoes should be worn.

Thursday 7 August.  Visit to Kohima Museum at Imphal Barracks, Fulford Road.11.00am start.  Lunch in the cookhouse. Contact John Oakley on 705577 to book a place and for full details.  For security reasons please provide John with car make, colour and registration by 25 July.

Sunday 7 September: Afternoon Barbeque at Manor Farm, Kexby at the invitation of Ken and Sue Garland. Contact Andrew Garland on 414823 for details.

Saturday 13 September:  Morning visit to Howsham Mill.  10.30 am.  Exactly one year on from our last visit since when the granary has been roofed in and lots of interesting equipment installed by the Renewable Heritage Trust.  The Guild took out group membership after our last visit.  Contact Richard Parkin on 701919  to book a place.