The FoBC Committee has a number of things to celebrate at the moment; the recent arrival of new brochures from the printer and the launch of this new website being but two of them.
Thanks to a lot of help from one of our volunteers, the new brochures look very smart. We hope that visitors to the Castle (for a tour or a wedding) will pick one up and join us.
The Committee is also grateful to Vicky Parr, the General Manager, for allowing us to become part of the Castle website. We hope this will result in more visitors to our site and to an increase in support.
Visit to the Berkeley Hunt Kennels:
Henry Berkeley gave members and guests a wonderful insight into the workings of the Hunt Kennels on 10th July - thank you, Henry. Afterwards, the more energetic members went on one of three walks through the mediaeval Deer Park and through the Vale.
Charity Reception & Beating Retreat:
On Friday 9th July the ABF The Soldiers' Charity ( http://www.soldierscharity.org/ ) held a fund-raising reception, followed by Beating Retreat by the band of the Royal Regiment of Artillery and The Chilli Piper. The band members were magnificent in their impeccable uniforms (on a very warm summer evening) and the sound of the pipes from the Castle roof will remain an abiding memory for many guests. A number of members of the FoBC Committee were present to help make the evening a success.
Our next event is a talk by Charles Berkeley, on 8th August:
Charles will tell us what it was like growing up in a mediaeval castle, that was open to the public, but was also his family home and 'playground'. Drinks will be served in the private Keep Garden, not usually open to the public, from 4.30pm onwards. Tickets cost £10 (£14 for non-Friends) and are still available by telephoning 01453 - 810 332 or by e-mailing friends@berkeley-castle.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
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