Holidays and Travel Group

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The purpose of this group is to facilitate and organise holidays and travel opportunities for our members.

This works in two ways –

The bringing together of like minded people to arrange their own holidays so that if someone has an idea of a holiday they want to go on, and seeks one or more companions to go with, they ask for details to be circulated around the group.
That person will then be the contact point for anyone else who would like to go.
It will be up to that group of people to do their own research and make their own bookings.
These holidays will not be official U3A holidays but a group of friends going away together.
An organised trip for members to book into such as the 4 night coach visit to Northumberland and the two night visit to Bletchley Park, Cambridge and Duxford.

Important - here is the serious stuff !

The Group Leaders Handbook contains certain rules which must be adhered to. In particular -

Personal Travel/Accident/Cancellation Insurance is obligatory for trips abroad, and advisable for UK Trips and must be arranged personally by individuals going on any of our trips/holidays. The Organisers are not responsible for your insurance nor for any losses incurred by you if you fail to take out insurance before paying your deposits.

Cancellations – no refunds will be given unless a replacement can be found. Refunds will be limited to the amount paid by the replacement and cancellation charges imposed by the tour/coach company may apply for which you will be liable.

As organisers we cannot accept cash payments or cheques made out to us.

Free places given by the tour /coach operators are shared amongst the participants or used to defray incidental expenses such as the drivers’ gratuity.

General meetings – are for members to socialise and share holiday ideas and experiences - 6pm at The Owl, Hambleton – normally every 2 months.

YAHR Travel - This is the website of the Yorkshire and Humber Region’s travel network. The aim of the travel network is to-

Provide Travel Group Leaders the opportunity to offer their events to other U3A members outside their own U3A
Offer U3A members in Yorkshire and the Humber a wider range of travel opportunities.

Click here to check out the latest destinations on offer

Forthcoming Events -

Saturday, 11 November 2017 - Thursford Spectacular - Norfolk

Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas show in the UK if not Europe!

Dancers

The show is set in the magical surroundings of fairground carousels and mechanical organs.

With a cast of around 130 professional, dancers, musicians and singers – many of whom are West End performers.

The performance lasts for 3 hours with a non-stop fast moving extravaganza of dancing, music, singing, humour and variety.

This is a celebration of the festive season featuring a mix of both year-round and seasonal favourites, along with traditional carols being sung alongside famous and much-loved chart toppers.

Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Preview Video

Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Preview Video 2016

Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Dancers from 2015

Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Dancers from 2014

Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Stage Building and Rehearsal

Click to see 40 years of The Thursford Spectacular

The Dates: Saturday 11th November - Monday 13 November 2017

The Hotel: 4* Le Strange Arms Hotel Hunstanton Best Western

The Cost: 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, including superior show tickets:

£229 each in twin/double room
£249 single room.
Deposit, payable now £50.00.

There are a limited number of rooms left.

Reserve yours now by emailing lorna@sherburnu3a.org or junesams@talktalk.net

Thursford Spectacular

11-11-2017 00:00:00 11-11-2017 02:00:00 Europe/London Holidays And Travel - Thursford Spectacular Thursford Christmas Spectacular is the largest Christmas show in the UK if not Europe! The show is set in the magical surroundings of fairground carousels and mechanical organs. With a cast of around 130 professional, dancers, musicians and singers – many of whom are West End performers. The performance lasts for 3 hours with a non-stop fast moving extravaganza of dancing, music, singing, humour and variety. This is a celebration of the festive season featuring a mix of both year-round and seasonal favourites, along with traditional carols being sung alongside famous and much-loved chart toppers. Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Preview Video Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Preview Video 2016 Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Dancers from 2015 Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Dancers from 2014 Click to see The Thursford Spectacular Stage Building and Rehearsal Click to see 40 years of The Thursford Spectacular The Dates: Saturday 11th November - Monday 13 November 2017 The Hotel: 4* Le Strange Arms Hotel Hunstanton Best Western The Cost: 2 nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast, including superior show tickets: £229 each in twin/double room £249 single room. Deposit, payable now £50.00. There are a limited number of rooms left. Reserve yours now by emailing lorna@sherburnu3a.org or junesams@talktalk.net Thursford Spectacular Norfolk

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Friday, 23 February 2018 - Scotland Again! - Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie

There are only a few twin, double, and triple rooms left. Book now to avoid severe disappointment

Kingussie Duke of Gordon Hotel

Why not treat yourself and come and enjoy the unique "Cairngorm Experience"

This will be our third group visit to the Duke of Gordon Hotel at Kingussie in the Cairngorms

It must be good if we are going back for the third time!

There are opportunities for photography, walking, bridge, whiskey tasting, visiting interesting places and dancing in the evenings.

The hotel boasts a very friendly atmosphere, with log fires, great food, fabulous buffet on the final evening and a piper to lead us into dinner on one evening.

The dates: Friday 23rd to Tuesday 27th February 2018

The cost: £130.00 per person sharing a twin or double room and £162.00 for a single room.

Deposit: £30.00, payable now. Cheques MUST be made payable to "Cairngorm Travel" and given or sent to June Sams.

There is limited availability as rooms are selling out fast.

Reserve your room now by emailing either: lorna@sherburnu3a.org or junesams@talktalk.net

Take a look at the fun we had during the past two visits at these links.

Cairngorms 2015

Cairngorms 2014

23-02-2018 00:00:00 23-02-2018 02:00:00 Europe/London Holidays And Travel - Scotland Again! There are only a few twin, double, and triple rooms left. Book now to avoid severe disappointment Why not treat yourself and come and enjoy the unique "Cairngorm Experience" This will be our third group visit to the Duke of Gordon Hotel at Kingussie in the Cairngorms It must be good if we are going back for the third time! There are opportunities for photography, walking, bridge, whiskey tasting, visiting interesting places and dancing in the evenings. The hotel boasts a very friendly atmosphere, with log fires, great food, fabulous buffet on the final evening and a piper to lead us into dinner on one evening. The dates: Friday 23rd to Tuesday 27th February 2018 The cost: £130.00 per person sharing a twin or double room and £162.00 for a single room. Deposit: £30.00, payable now. Cheques MUST be made payable to "Cairngorm Travel" and given or sent to June Sams. There is limited availability as rooms are selling out fast. Reserve your room now by emailing either: lorna@sherburnu3a.org or junesams@talktalk.net Take a look at the fun we had during the past two visits at these links. Cairngorms 2015 Cairngorms 2014 Duke of Gordon Hotel, Kingussie