Bedford

Travel Club

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TRAVEL CLUB MEMBERS

Sheila Newman - 07801 550414 or 01234 358180 - Email: Sheila Newman
Teresa Hills - Email: Teresa Hills
Janet King - 01234 313946 or 07733172436 - Email: Janet King

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Wednesday 23 October 2024 - National Arboretum. Stafford

FULL

Visit the National Arboretum where we will hopefully enjoy some lovely autumnal colours. Cost includes a 50 minute land train tour showing the highlights of the arboretum and a two course lunch with tea/coffee (3 choices including a vegetarian option) served in their restaurant. Depending on arrival time there should be an opportunity to attend the daily remembrance service at 11am. There will be time after lunch to look around the exhibition and displays or take a walk around. There is mobility scooter hire and free wheelchair hire if required

Cost: £49.50

Organiser: Teresa

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Friday 8 November 2024 - Lakeside Shopping Centre

Large shopping centre with well known brands including the newly opened large M&S store. Lots of restaurants and cafes to choose from. Start your Christmas Shopping early.

Cost: £20 payment with booking please

Departure Times: Tesco, Riverfield Drive, 9.00am. Sainsburys, Kempston, 9.15am. If you park at Tescos please remember to register your car at the customer service desk.

Departure from Lakeside 4.30pm

Organiser: Sheila

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Wednesday 20 November 2024 - ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ at Dominion theatre. Matinee performance

Unfortunately The Theatre has cancelled this performance and Teresa is arranging a new date. She will update you all when she has further news.

Circle seats.

FULL Please contact Teresa if you want to be added to the waiting list

Cost: £39.50
+ Cost of coach: £15.50

Organiser Teresa

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Thursday 5 December 2024 - Twist & Shout Christmas Daytime Party at Wicksteed Park

Due to cancellations there are 2 seats available

Cost: £57.50 which includes the coach, 2 course Christmas dinner and afternoon entertainment. 11am to 4pm
Booking now open. Payment with booking please

Limited number of seats available.

Organiser Sheila.

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Wednesday 21 May 2O25 - ‘Oliver’ at the Gieigud Theatre. Matinee performance

FULL Booking now closed.

Grand circle seats (rows B, C and D). £52.50. This is a small theatre so no lift.

Prices for stall seats are £82.50 and rear stalls and dress circle are £67.50. Please advise Teresa when booking which price seats you prefer.

Please book asap as theatre requires confirmation and payment within the next couple of weeks

Organiser: Teresa

WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED ……..

In a proposed trip in 2025 to Crossness Pumping Station , Near Abbey Wood, London.

Following the recent interesting talk about Joseph Bazalgette and the London sewers and pumping stations, Janet would like to know how many members would be interested in a visit on a “steaming day” next year. These take place on various Sundays but next years dates have not yet been advertised.
Janet has enquired and there is provision for the coach to park near to the entrance. This years entrance fee is £18 and Janet estimates the coach cost would be approx.. £25, There is a very interesting website which gives you more details.
Please let Janet know by email, text or at an open meeting if you would be interested.
Janet on 07733172436 or Janet King

ALSO WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN

A trip to the TV sets of Emmerdale and/or Coronation Street which may incur an overnight stay. If interested please email Marjorie Gardner

Should you have any ideas for future day trips please let the travel team know.

If you wish to be put on Teresa Hills' list for details of upcoming theatre trips please email: Teresa Hills