Winter 2004

We will be taking a break as from the 10 December so this is an ideal time to wish all our Members & Patrons a merry Christmas time and a wonderful New year.

We look back to a very constructive and enjoyable year. We welcome Don.Antonio & Don Pedro who have added their super first class taxi service so that the Society can now include a VIP extra for private tours to Avila, Segovia, El Escorial, Chinchon & Toledo.

Once again both Hemingway & Bloody Madrid topped the Theme Tours in 2004.Also our Sunday Jaunt (11Am start) through Old madrid, flea market included proved a great hit as Madrid on a Sunday morning is amazing with stalls & vendors selling a whole host of things. Segovia was the number one site for day excursions this year. With the new walk-ways and restoration work finished it really is a delightful place to go with us.

In the New year we shall have the web pages updated and will include some exciting new tours including visits to Wellington's battlefields (chance to sample local cuisine & wine!).

We must lament the passing of one of our Patrons, Dr. David Chandler, lecturer at Sandhurst and one of the most famous Napoleonic historians of the 20th century. A Tribute from our Chairman will be published soon. Our thoughts go to his dear wife Gill.