Trips and outings
Dorchester and District u3a Trips and Outings 2023/4
**New trips for January to May 24 below ~ all bookable now**
**New trips for January to May 24 below ~ all bookable now**
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As you are probably aware, Crossways Travel have introduced a new booking system. Each month, I will select a couple of their day trips which they will offer to u3a members at a discount. If you would like to go on any of these selected trips, you will need to book directly with Crossways Travel - making sure that you give them your Dorchester and District u3a membership number. At the moment, you can also book family or friends on these trips for the reduced rate. Below are the selected trips for the Autumn Term 2023 and Spring Term 2024. The prices quoted are with our u3a discount.
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** I have now set up a contact group emailing list ~ if you’d like to be included on it so that you can receive regular updates please let me have your email address **
NEW **Because of the new direct booking system you are now able to book any of these trips from now till 2 weeks before the trip goes ahead ~ subject to availability of course**
NEW **Because of the new direct booking system you are now able to book any of these trips from now till 2 weeks before the trip goes ahead ~ subject to availability of course**
Below is the list of trips that I have selected with Crossways Travel for the next two terms. They are offered at a 10% discount for all D&D u3a members ~ please remember that this 10% discount only applies to the trips selected below ~ not to Crossways’ other day trips.
- To book directly with Crossways (01305 851697)
- Look through the trips and if you’d like to book one, or more, ring Crossways Travel direct.
- Say that you are ringing to book one of the trips selected for D&D u3a members and give them your membership number.
- At this point you can select your pick up point, and which seat you would like on the coach ~ if you would like to take a non~u3a friend, or friends, with you you can book them in at this stage and they too will be eligible for the u3a discount ~ but you, the booking u3a member, will be responsible for arranging pick up points, coach seats and payment.
- You will be asked for payment at the time of booking.
** REMEMBER ~ to claim the 10% discount you must give your u3a membership number at the time of booking ~ you can’t do it at a later date! **
AUTUMN TERM 2023
- Lymington on Market Day ~ Saturday 9th September ~ £31.50 ~ starts booking 1st February
- Prior Park Gardens (House not open to the public) ~ Thursday 21st September ~ £40.50 ~ (there is an £8 discount for National Trust members) ~ starts booking 1st February
- St Fagans ~ Welsh National Musuem ~ Saturday 14th October ~ £31.50 ~ starts booking 1st February
- Or, Cardiff Christmas Shopper ~ Saturday 14th October ~ £31.50 ~ starts booking 1st February
- Autumn Splendour at Stourhead ~ Wednesday 25th October ~ £47.50 (there is an £18 discount for National Trust members) ~ starts booking 1st February
- Taunton Christmas Shopper ~ Saturday 11th November ~ Adults £27, Children £1 ~ starts booking 1st February
- Winter Lights on West Somerset Railway ~ Friday 24th November ~ £54 ~ starts booking 1st February
- Celebration of Christmas at St Paul's Cathedral ~ Friday 15th December ~ £40.50 ~ Date to be confirmed
- Romsey Abbey Carol Service and High Tea ~ Thursday 21st December ~ £45 ~ Date to be confirmed
SPRING TERM 2024
- January Sales ~ Festival Place Basingstoke ~ Saturday 13th January ~ £36.00 ~ Children £1
- Battersea Power Station or London Museums ~ Saturday 3rd February ~ £45 ~ Children £20
- Snowdrop Spectacular at Thenford Arboretum ~ Saturday 10th February ~ £54 ~ Children £50.50
- Spitalfields and Petticoat Lane Markets ~ Saturday 23rd March ~ £42 ~ Children £10
- Marwell Zoo ~ Easter Saturday Special ~ Saturday 30th March ~ £45 ~ Children £25
- Dartmouth Steam Train ~ Thursday 11th April ~ £63 ~ children £58.50
- Christchurch College Oxford ~ Tuesday 16th April ~ £54 ~ Children £40.50
- or Oxford Sights or Shopping ~ Tuesday 16th April ~ £36 ~ Children £32.50
- National Trust ~ The Vyne ~ Tuesday May 2nd ~ £49.50 ~ Children £47.50 (NT discount of £12)
- Morwellham Quay ~ Saturday 25th May ~ £54 ~ Children £34
Crossways’ new Day Excursion leaflet till May 2024 and their Holiday Tour brochure 2024 will be posted shortly to all those on their mailing list. Copies will also be available at the u3a First Monday Meeting on September 4th.
If you have any suggestions for Trips or Outings I’d love to hear what they are and I can pass your suggestions on to Crossways for consideration for future outings ~ please also let me know if you book any of the above outings ~ I’ll be interested to see what sort of trips you are most interested in ~ it will help me plan future u3a selections.
I really hope there is something here that appeals to you and I look forward to seeing you on one or more of the trips.
Best wishes
Libby
If you have any suggestions for Trips or Outings I’d love to hear what they are and I can pass your suggestions on to Crossways for consideration for future outings ~ please also let me know if you book any of the above outings ~ I’ll be interested to see what sort of trips you are most interested in ~ it will help me plan future u3a selections.
I really hope there is something here that appeals to you and I look forward to seeing you on one or more of the trips.
Best wishes
Libby
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