Interesting Places
A variety of trips to Interesting Places are organised on a regular basis - usually monthly. Details can be found in the Monthly Bulletin and on the Events Page on the website.
With local trips members might travel independently and on other occasions coach travel may be involved.
On those occasions where "car sharing" is involved there is a suggested contribution of 25p per mile - shared between the occupants of the vehicle.
Reports on recent trips
NORTH WALES HOLIDAY22-26 MAY
Finally after 2 years the group of 33 members finally achieved our U3A holiday of 4 nights in Llandudno. The location of our base for the holiday, the Imperial Hotel, was perfect being on the promenade not too far from the pier. Many took advantage of a morning stroll before breakfast or after dinner to walk off the three course meal.
Our first full day took us to Bodnant Gardens and the beautiful Laburnum Arch had just come into full bloom. It certainly is impressive as is the view from the descending gardens to the mountains although the tops were shrouded in cloud. From Bodnant Gardens we spent the afternoon in Conwy to enjoy this lovely town.
On Tuesday morning we were met at Portmeirion by Susan and Peter Sloan who are familiar with the village and its attractions. Peter led one group for a walk along the hills and stunning coastline whilst Sue showed another group around the village. Their time was much appreciated which enabled us to make the most of this fascinating village. We finished of the day with a visit to Caernarfon with some members tackling the castle with its many steps.
Wednesday we travelled to Anglesey and enjoyed a morning at Plas Newyd. The gardens and situation of the house overlooking the Menai Straits makes it special and, of course, inside is the famous Rex Whistler Mural. We were fortunate with the sunny weather which made it the best day weatherwise. After lunch we finished the day with a stop at Beaumaris where some took advantage of shopping or having tea on the sea front.
On the morning of our departure there was some time for seeing more of Llandudno. Quite a number of the party took the tram to the top of the Great Orme. On reaching the top the wind was so fierce most had tea in the café and came straight back down. One member, Roy, walked both up and down – or more likely blown down.
It is obvious that this holiday took a considerable amount of organising – not just once but two/three times. It all worked perfectly all due to the time and effort given by Veronica Dennison and Sue Hales with support from Gill Feildon and Pam Ward. Members were able to show their thanks to Veronica, Gill and Pam at the end of the holiday and send a signed card for Sue.
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