Venue: The Garrison Estate, previously known as MOD Shoeburyness, is described by Historic England as “constituting a complete mid – 19^th century barracks”.  After the closure of artillery ranges in 1998, the old garrison land and buildings were sold and converted to housing. During our walk, we will spy out listed               19^th century buildings and distinguish them from additional modern housing!  Lunch will be in the Serendipity Café and Museum at around the mid – point of our walking tour.  The café offers plenty of choice including, eg omelettes, sandwiches or toasties, jacket potatoes, shepherd’s pie, lasagne, and a choice of desserts. As an example, soup and bread, shepherd’s pie with mash and veg, and a drink, cost about £17.

 Time to meet, and Meeting point, for those coming from central Southend: at 10.50 am at Bus stop at back of Marks and Spencers for No. 9 bus going to Shoeburyness East Beach at 10.58. Our walk itself will start when we reach the No.9 terminus at about 11.30 am, and finish when we return to the terminus, about 4.00 pm (including the leisurely lunch on our way).

How to book so we do not miss you: Please complete the booking form at the end of your group newsletter, and post to Betty Anderson so that it arrives by 30th April .  She is at 15 Cromer Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 2DU.    Alternatively you can Email: her at  iandbanderson@btinternet.com, or phone 01702 466335.

How to book a place on tour and on the lunch afterwards: Please complete the booking form at the end of your group newsletter, and post to Betty Anderson as soon as possible and definitely by Friday 2 May.  She is at 15 Cromer Road, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS2 2DU.    For later bookings Email:  iandbanderson@btinternet.com, or phone 01702 466335.