10/06/2026
Our outing this year will be a guided walking tour of the historic village of Gracehill on Thursday 25 June 2026, followed by a meal in the Millside Restaurant in the village. The fee for the tour and meal is £20 per person. Places on the tour is limited to 25 people, which will be allocated on a ‘first come, first served’ basis. Early booking is, therefore, advised. The fee for the outing will be collected on the night.
Gracehill, located near Ballymena, is a unique and interesting village. Founded in 1759 by the Moravian Church, the village contains many beautiful Georgian buildings in a very peaceful setting. Recently, Gracehill was declared a UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, the first place in Northern Ireland to receive this highly acclaimed recognition.
The walking tour will be led by a member of the Gracehill community, who will be able to give a local’s insight into this special place. The tour will start at the Old Schoolhouse at 6pm sharp, and will last between 1 hour and 1 hour30 minutes. This is a wonderful opportunity to see, appreciate and learn about Gracehill’s history and buildings in the company of a knowledgeable local guide. Parking is available near the Old Schoolhouse and, conveniently, the Millside Restaurant occupies part of the Old Schoolhouse. Those attending should assemble at the Old Schoolhouse from 5:45pm.
Following the guided tour, we have arranged to have a meal together in the Millside Restaurant in Gracehill. The restaurant occupies part of the Old Schoolhouse building.
The menu choices are, as follows:
CHICKEN GOUJONS, breaded chicken strips served with a choice of garlic, bbq or sweet chilli sauce
MILLSIDE CHICKEN SUPREME, breaded chicken fillet served with bacon & mushroom sauce and to***co onions
PEPPERED SIZZLING STEAK STRIPS, with onions, mushrooms & pepper sauce
HONEY GLAZED GAMMON STEAK, served with peas, pineapple and parsley sauce
VEGETABLE FAJITAS, pan fried cajun spiced vegetables served with tortillas and dips
All served with a choice of one side dish: skinny fries/chips/champ/garlic cubes/garlic bread/mash/side salad
Followed by Regular Tea or Coffee.
Booking Your Place
Should you wish to attend the outing, please let Robert Corbett know by Monday 22 June 2026, by sending him email or speaking to him on the telephone. Robert’s email address is [email protected] his mobile telephone number is 07543 068920 (you can also text him on this number) and his home telephone number is 028 7083 2689 (on which you can leave a message if he is not available). Please ensure that you include the name of each person for whom you wish to book a place and each person’s meal choice, including side dish. When making your booking, please also make Robert aware of any special dietary requirements
