MY ANNUAL TRIP TO DARTMOOR NATIONAL PARK
Saturday, 29. November 2008, 15:19:10
Every year (last 10) my wife & I, host 20 to 30 members of the Phoenix Friday 50+ Sports & Social Club from Worthing Leisure Centre. We travel to Oakhampton and stay at the Manor Hotel. It is situated on the edge of Dartmoor with stunning views and the opportunity for scenic guided walks. It has a warm & friendly country house atmoshphere, with numerous activities including: Archery, Billiards, Snooker, Tennis, short Tennis,Table Tennis, Badminton, Bowls, Ten pin bowling and Lazer Clay shooting. It has a comprehensive Arts & Crafts Centre offering the opportunity for glass etching, pottery, candle making, picture framing,textile designing, jewelery making, painting classes and many other activities. There are 2 swimming pools with another one in progress - theraputic pool, jacuzzi, steam room & sauna. The Tariff includes buffet breakfast & lunch with an excellent evening menue - all of the food is outstanding! There is a social programme every evening to round off the day..
My wife Jeanie welcoming this years group.
Myself & Graham Price at Ten-Pin Bowls
Dartmoor prison - if you have to be banged up, at least you get a view! Maybee that is not so good on second thoughts!
The East Oakment river valley is really beutifull - especially the mases of exposed granite rock.
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