With Two Optional Walks Led by Liz & Ian Backhouse

Join us for a brilliant late‑summer outing to the Flower Pots Brewery Festival in Cheriton — a day of great beer, good company, fresh food, and now an added treat… two guided walks led by our very own Liz and Ian Backhouse.

💷 Cost & Booking

Cost: £20 includes coach travel and Gratuity for driver.

Places:  — early payment is strongly recommended to secure your seat.

To register your interest and confirm your preferred pick‑up point, please contact: Fiona Meredith Email: meredithfiona@btinternet.com

Payment details: GOSPORT UNIVERSITY OF THE THIRD AGE U3A

Sort code: 08‑92‑99 Account number: 67480139 Please reference: Flowerpot

Or you can pay by cheque or cash at the Thorngate meeting on July 1st

🚌 Pick‑Up Points

Please arrive at least five minutes before your allocated time.

• Brockhurst Fort bus stop (same side as fort) – 10:15am
• Ferry (Castle Tavern lay‑by) – 10:25am
• Waitrose, Stoke Road – 10:35am
• War Memorial Hospital bus stop (opposite hospital) – 10:45am

The coach will drop us at Cheriton Recreation Ground, right beside the festival site.

🍺 Flower Pots Beer Festival

Enjoy:

• 18 Flower Pots home‑brewed beers
• 54 cask ales from around the UK
• Fresh food prepared by the pub’s chefs
• A relaxed, friendly atmosphere in the Hampshire countryside
• Late‑afternoon live music (we may miss this depending on start time)
• Soft drinks and non‑alcoholic options will also be available

How the festival works: Drinks are purchased using a token system. On arrival you buy a festival beer glass (or bring your own) and a set of tokens; each drink is “paid for” with the appropriate number of tokens. 2026 glass and token prices will be confirmed nearer the time.

🚶‍♀️🚶 Two Optional Walks

1. Cheriton Village History Walk (45–60 mins)

A gentle, fascinating wander around the village, taking in:

• The Church
• The pub
• Thatched cottages
• The old school
• The saw mill
• Stories of the Battle of Cheriton

You can leave at any point and return to the festival if you prefer.

2. Cheriton to Hinton Ampner Circular Walk

2.5 miles • 1hr 30–2hrs

A beautiful countryside route along:

• Footpaths
• Gravel tracks
• Grassy stretches with a few easy “ups”

Includes a quick coffee and loo stop at Hinton Ampner before looping back to Cheriton.

Please wear appropriate footwear if you plan to join either walk.

💛 Choose Your Perfect Day

You can:

• Join either walk
• Or simply stay at the brewery to enjoy the beer, food and atmosphere

It’s your day — make it exactly what you want.

🕓 Return Journey

The coach will depart at 16:00 or 16:30. The exact time will be confirmed on the day.