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Coach Trip to Portsmouth & Southsea

September 7, 2016
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The Good Neighbours Club is running a coach trip to Portsmouth & Southsea on Sun. 11th Sept. 

There are a few seats left. Anyone interested please ring Nick on 01225 704114 or 07760 240232.

The coach will leave Rowley Place at 8.00am

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