Our visit on July 5 was to Dungeness Nuclear Power Station.

21 intrepid, suitably dressed, according to the strict rules of the Station, boarded the Haines coach at 7.45 a.m. at Lower Shott for this very eventful drive to Dungeness, which due to a rather severe accident on route meant that our driver Tony had to take the “scenic route” of bumpy and narrow roads before we finally arrived at our destination, just a little bit later than had been planned. But thanks to John, the organiser, all was well.

On arrival we were taken into the safety area where we were told what would happen next. We were all kitted out in a bright orange jacket, a pair of goggles, a hard hat fitted with ear defenders and a radio to enable us to hear what our guide was telling us about. After proving who we were with our I.D. cards, the next test was to walk through the scanning machine. Unfortunately, those who have Titanium knees caused some concern, but soon we were through to the next step. The level of security was tremendous, and our guide was superb. What we learnt in those one and a half hours was excellent.

After our visit was over, our trusty driver took us to the Hythe and Dymchurch steam train for our next epic journey of 1 hour 40 minutes to Hythe. The carriages were so low down and so tiny we all had to turn sideways to board successfully. What a great ride with the steam whistle blowing.

Our final destination was our late lunch at the fish restaurant, pre booked, where we tasted some of the finest fish and chips known to mankind.

Well satisfied and a wee bit weary we boarded our trusty coach and made it safely back to Bookham in record time.

Thanks must go to our Vice Chairman John Edgcumbe for such a wonderful day out, full of excitement, adventure, education and fun.

Thanks JOHN