Our Summer Event was the very successful Summer Picnic on the July 1 at the Bookham Scout Centre. Wow, what a hot day! A marquee was supplied with open sides to enable us to keep out of the sun, others sheltered under the large oak trees. The food was served in the very cool area… Read More »Summer Picnic

Our visit on July 5 was to Dungeness Nuclear Power Station. 21 intrepid, suitably dressed, according to the strict rules of the Station, boarded the Haines coach at 7.45 a.m. at Lower Shott for this very eventful drive to Dungeness, which due to a rather severe accident on route meant that our driver Tony had… Read More »Visit to Dungeness Nuclear Power Station

I have put together a series of London Walks which other members of U3A may enjoy. All of these walks have been carried out over the last two years by Exploring London Group 6.Walking is the only way to get to explore London and it is cheap and good for the environment. Each walk is… Read More »London Walks

Trip to Kent and East SussexHaving had to cancel this trip more than once we now have a firm date of 15th August and the cost was fixed at £90 per person which remains valid.If you cancelled because of changed dates or would like to join us please let me know as we have a… Read More »Ellen Terry Museum and Kent & East Sussex Railway

This is a proposed Holiday waiting for sufficient interested Members before being booked. Based in Torquay, this tour features a ride on the Dartmouth Steam Railway, and a cruise on the River Dart. The tour also includes visits to Kents Cavern and Bygones, and a day out to Dartmoor and Plymouth. There is also the possibility of stops at Exeter Cathedral on the outward… Read More »Devon’s Rivers, Railways and Relics

Tuesday 3 May 2022 Come and join Brenda on a visit to Artists Village and have a tour of ‘Limnerslease’, The Arts and Crafts Home.   The group rate for entrance to the village is £11, with an added £6 for the tour making a total of £17.00 The Tour will be at 10.30am.  If we have… Read More »Watts Gallery – Artists Village

Monet's Garden, Honfleur, Bayeux13 May 2022 for 3 NightsWe have agreed a deal with Mistral holidays, who have experience with U3As, to take a coach on their trip to stay in Rouen for 3 nights from 13 May 2022. We will visit Monet’s Garden at Giverny, have a trip to Honfleur and also visit the… Read More »Monet’s Garden – CANCELLED!

Wednesday, 15 June 2022 Visit to Sissinghurst, Kent and Lunch We are organising a visit to Sissinghurst Castle Garden, followed by lunch at a pub in Sissinghurst. There are many changes of levels, steps and slopes around the garden, please take care and be aware that the visit may not be suitable for those Members… Read More »Sissinghurst Trip

Thursday, 7 July 2022 Visit to Shell Grotto in Margate, Lunch and Ramsgate Tunnels Hidden underground, the magnificent Shell Grotto of Margate held its secrets of the past, until it was discovered in 1835. Approximately 4.6 million shells line the walls, ceilings, an altar, and a dome that opens to the sky. The entire grotto… Read More »Ramsgate Tunnels Trip

4 Day Trip to the Peak District £419pp in a twin/double (£70 Single supplement) Itinerary DAY 1 - TRAVEL TO YOUR HOTEL DAY 2 - CHATSWORTHIn the morning, we visit Chatsworth, the family home of the Dukes of Devonshire. Our visit starts with a 90-minute private guided tour that includes the magnificent Painted Hall, regal… Read More »Peak District Short Break