Outings
Welcome to the Outings Group!
We would love to have your company on our interesting and enjoyable outings. We usually arrange one every two months e.g. February, April, June, August, October and December and details will be publicised in the Monthly Newsletter and on this website. Bookings are open to all u3a members and may be made at every Open Meeting and we ask that payments are made by debit card or cheque payable to "Burnley & District u3a"
Previous outings have included a Cruise on the Manchester Ship Canal with lunch, Christmas at the Dunkenhalgh, Lytham Hall and the Snowdrop Trail, Astley Hall and the Mormon Temple, the City of Liverpool, Titus Salt's village at Saltaire, Port Sunlight and Christmas through the decades at Harewood House..
We have a varied programme planned and we look forward to the pleasure of your company!
Anne, Howard and Nancy, your friendly outings organisers
| Dates for your Diary | |
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| Wed Jun 19th | RHS GARDEN BRIDGEWATER Join us for a mid-summer visit to the widely-acclaimed RHS GARDEN BRIDGEWATER on the former site of Worsley New Hall in Salford. The masterplan created by Tom Stuart-Smith and brought to life by award-winning garden designers features "gardens with a garden" blending history with world-class horticulture. Highlights include: Worsley Welcome Garden, Paradise Garden, Blue Peter Discover Soil Garden, Chinese Stream Garden and Jewel Borders, Kitchen Garden, Middle Wood, Orchard Garden and Windrush Garden. We expect the flowers to be in full bloom and we have booked Guided Tours to ensure that everyone makes the most of their visit. £33 per person (RHS Members on production of their card on arrival £20) INCLUDES travel by 49-seater coach, admission and a guided tour. Burnley Bus Station depart 0930, Padiham Town Hall depart 0950 Please note the later departure times to coincide with our timed entry. We leave the Gardens at 1600 hrs |
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