45 members of Hayle u3a enjoyed a coach trip to Buckfast Abbey, home to a community of Benedictine Monks, on 15th May 2025.
In glorious sunshine we were able to tour the gardens and view the magnificent Abbey Church and some of its treasures.
A Monastic Way Exhibition provided a presentation of Benedictine Monastic life from its origins to the present day and included an informative recording of a question-and-answer session with the Abbott and other members of the community.
The food in the restaurant and cake shop was enjoyed by many of us too.
(Photographs kindly provided by Mike Stuckey)
