Stratford-upon-Avon
Decorative and Fine Arts Society

SADFAS arranges several day visits and other social events during the course of each year. Members have priority in booking and this normally opens two months before the day of the event. Payment can only be made by cheque payable to SADFAS.

Reports on visits are on the News page.

Visits

• Wednesday, 5 May 2010: A guided tour by Tim Bridges, an expert on church architecture, of six churches in the Cotswold area.
  
  
  

  St George's Church, Brailes
  Courtesy of Victoria Roberts

  
  
  
  The ticket price of £30 includes coach, services of the guide, morning coffee, tea and biscuits at Tredington Church, buffet lunch at the George Hotel, Brailes and afternoon tea at Burton Dassett Church.
  
  Departing Stratford Race Course 9.30 am. Returning approximately 5.30 pm.
  
  The churches to be visited are:
  • Tredington – a fine large Saxon and medieval church with a landmark spire and a wealth of furnishings and brasses.
  • Barcheston – a medieval church with fine memorial and curious leaning tower, plus interesting associations with the Sheldon family and their tapestries.
  • Brailes – St George's, 'the Cathedral of the Feldon', a splendid medieval church with magnificent east window.
  • Brailes – the hidden 18th century Catholic chapel.
  • Warmington – a pretty medieval church with 14th century priest's room.
  • Burton Dassett – an atmospheric church on the edge of the hills with medieval wall paintings and carvings.

Tickets will be on sale at the February, March and April lectures.

• Thursday 8 July 2010: Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire
  
  
  

  Hardwick Hall
  Source: Wikipedia

  
  
  
  Our summer outing will be to Bolsover Castle and Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire. The Cavendish family created Bolsover Castle for its entertainment and pleasure and the stunning views and wall paintings are not to be missed. Hardwick Hall, home of the remarkable Bess of Hardwick, arguably the second-most powerful and wealthy woman in Elizabethan England, boasts beautiful architecture, furniture, textiles and historic parklands.
  
  Details of cost and timings to follow.


• Before Christmas 2010
  
  
  
  
  

  Christmas at Chatsworth

  
  
  
  We shall visit Chatsworth House in Derbyshire to see the spectacular Christmas lights and decorations in the main house. There will also be the opportunity to buy Christmas presents in Chatsworth’s selection of stylish shops.
  
  Details to follow.

Extended Tours

Each year a tour lasting several days is arranged to places of interest to SADFAS members. The tours alternate each year between a British and a European destination.

• The Lakes, Glasgow and Edinburgh 20 - 24 June 2010
  
  We have organised a 5 day, 4 night tour with Brookland Travel based mainly in Glasgow but which will include visits to Blackwell House in the Lake District, the major art galleries, museums and houses in the Glasgow area and a visit to Edinburgh’s National Gallery and Parliament.
  
  Please download details and photographs of the itinerary as well as a booking form:
  

  Flyer page1	.. as a Word document	.. as a pdf (Adobe)
  Flyer page2	.. as a Word document	.. as a pdf (Adobe)
  Booking form	.. as a Word document	.. as a pdf (Adobe)
  Terms and Conditions	.. as a Word document	.. as a pdf (Adobe)

  Please contact Susanne Eastwood, Extended Tours Organiser on 01789 295687 if you need further information.

Visits during 2009

Barber Institute of Fine Arts and Birmingham Botanical Gardens - Tuesday 19 May 2009

Shugborough Hall – Thursday 2 July. See report on the News page

The Birmingham Royal Ballet - Tuesday 8 December. See report on the News page

Extended Tour in 2009

Amsterdam – 23rd-27th March 2009 See report on the News page