Days Out and Trips
Your place for days out and trips can be booked at the Monthly General meetings on the First Friday of each month in the Forest Town Arena.
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Our Social team are working hard putting together a plan of events and trips for 2024,
below is a list of arranged and proposed activities, details will be added as they are completed.
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Rhine in Flames - Wednesday 1st May - 7th May 2024
The Rhine festival is Germany's oldest and largest firework spectacular.
Experience the majestic Rhine River burst into mesmerizing colours as beautifully illuminated boats sail out and firework displays light up the river.
Forest Town & District u3a will be travelling by coach and staying in Kamp - Bornhofen for a 6 night, half board holiday.
We will be visiting the local sights and spend an evening watching the Rhine in Flames event, there will be an optional boat cruise.
The price is £515.00pp with a single supplement of £50.
If you are interested in this holiday a £50 NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT. is required.
For more details please contact either Kathryn Cope Membership Secretary or
Irene Brooks Chairperson
Click on this link: Rhine in Flames
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July 10th 2024, Day: Wednesday.
Once again we will be taking a ride on the River Trent with the Princess River Cruise
Pick up at the Arena at 4.30 pm to board the boat at 6.15pm for a three hour cruise 6.30pm till 9.30pm
The price is £37 per person which includes coach fare to and from the cruise.
2 drinks tickets,
Chicken skewers, potato wedges and coleslaw.
Black forest gateau with fresh cream.
Followed by dancing the night away with a DJ playing our favourite songs,
Back on the coach at 9.30 ish
We only have 50 places, so book now, tickets will be available at April and May meetings.
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July 27th 2024 - Summer Ball.
Because it was such an amazing evening last year we will be holding our 2nd Summer Ball on 27th July.
We have the fabulous Ravenshead Swing Band to entertain us, there will be a complimentary Pimms on arrival and a buffet will be served later in the evening.
This year we are going for a Black and White theme so dress to impress.
Tickets for this event are £15 and will be on sale at our April, May and June General Meetings.
Friends of Forest Town & District u3a are more than welcome to attend, if you can’t get to any meetings just give me a ring on 07711128897 to book your place. Kathryn.
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August
No events planned, due to holiday period.
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October 25th - Halloween Party.
With the sound of the Ready Steady 60's.
hot beef or pork cobs, details to follow.
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Festive Turkey and Tinsel Holiday - 4th November - 8th November.
Clarence House Hotel, Tenby, Half Board, £425pp
We travel to Tenby in Wales for this festive break, included in the itinerary:
Monday "Christmas Eve" - On arrival Sherry and Mince Pies are served.
Tuesday "Christmas Day" - After breakfast we take the scenic route to Picton Castle, with guided tour,
Festive Punch in the Seagull lounge followed by Christmas Dinner, with a visit from Santa.
Wednesday "New Years Eve" - After breakfast we visit Carmarthen Market .
Dinner is served at 6.30pm
Thursday "New Years Day" - We have a day at leisure to explore the beautiful town of Tenby.
Afternoon Cream Tea is served at 3.00pm along with some fun.
There is Entertainment each evening with Happy Hour 8.00pm - 9.00pm
Friday - Depart after breakfast.
If you are interested in this holiday it will be on sale at the next meetings, also you can ring Irene on 07765970751.
There is a non refundable £50.00 deposit.
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December 19th - Christmas at the Hostess.
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An excellent tour round Kent
Around Rochester in Kent, is a landscape of rolling hills, woodlands, interesting properties and bespoke gardens.
Therefore, as summer approached and the diary began to fill up, it was great to join the u3a holiday to the aptly named 'Garden of England'.
Yet this holiday proved to offer so much more.
One particularly interesting visit was to Hever Castle, once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry VIII and mother of Elizabeth I.
Panelled rooms, fine furniture and a collection of Tudor portraits resonated with history. All could have been lost to the nation had not William Waldorf Astor used his fortune to restore and extend the castle and enhance its delightful gardens.
A later visit to Knole, originally an archbishop's palace, impressed everyone with its treasures such as the 3 magnificently ornate state beds, showrooms, elegant ballroom and long galleries which were in such a contrast to the more intimate Gatehouse Tower in one corner of the building. Here we learnt about the life and lovers of former resident Eddy Sackville-West, a well-known cultural figure in the 1930s and 40s, as we climbed the spiral staircase to enjoy the panoramic views of the countryside.
The lovely gardens and grounds of Chartwell House reinforced the beauty of Kent. Chartwell acted as a soothing family home for Winston Churchill. Atmospheric and redolent of Churchill's presence, it reflected his love of landscape and nature, much of which was shown in the largest collection of Churchill's paintings.
Good weather ensured that Emmett's Gardens and Pashley Manor Gardens were full of spring colour - bluebell drifts, cascading wisteria along with vibrant azaleas and rhododendrons. Yet it was the medieval moated Scotney Castle, that revealed the green-winged orchid within a most picturesque setting.
Free time in Tunbridge Wells and Broadstairs meant everyone could 'do their own thing', whether it was walking along the sands or visiting the shops or the towns' museums.
Kent provided a u3a holiday filled with great memories, interest and stimulation; our courteous, expert driver Winston ensured safe, relaxing travel. Yet special thanks must go to Liz Wilson and Denise Whitsed for their careful organisation, thoughtful planning, attention to detail and for leading such an excellent tour.
Report by: Susan Wright - Photos and drawing by: Phil Wright
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