Days out - Forest Town & District

Our Social team have worked hard arranging days out and trips for 2026.

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.

Please note - Places cannot be reserved unless full payment or deposit is paid at time of booking.

Unfortunately you cannot leave your car in the Arena car park without paying the parking fee when not using the Arena.

If you are being picked up from the Arena car park, please remember that you only have around 10 minutes free parking.

Our 4th Summer Ball with the theme "Fire & Ice" was again a great success, the room was set and on arrival a complimentary glass of Prosecco was served and many of our guests joined in the theme and dressed in red or white.
Undercover 60's returned to play for the evening and it wasn't long before the dance floor became full.
A fabulous evening was had by all with people asking what next year's theme will be.

RAMSDALE ADVENTURE GOLF

On the hottest day of the year in June 29 members Teed Off for Ramsdale Pirate Adventure Golf, with the heat beating down only 11 finished the course whilst others one by one retreated to the Club House for cooling drinks.

At lunchtime we all came together for our 2 course meal, have to say the steak in the pie was absolutely delicious.

We all agreed we enjoyed the golf and would like to do it again but perhaps in weather that is not too hot!!

We will be holding a second Forest Tavern at the Forest Town Arena on Friday 21 August from 11.00 until 13.00. Come along to play cards, dominoes, or just for a chat.

Test your knowledge with the pub quiz and try your luck at bingo. The bar will be open and there will be either a cheese and onion, or a corned beef and pickle cob with a packet of crisps.

It’s only £4.00 a ticket. Please state your choice of cob when purchasing your ticket.

Tickets on sale at the July and August General Meetings.

Tuesday 22nd Sept – Matlock Day Trip

We will be off to Matlock, Derbyshire on Tuesday 22 September. This coach trip will offer plenty of time to look round Matlock and is only £12.

There are a couple of places left on the coach at £12 each. This is a 'please yourself day' to enjoy a few hours wandering
around Matlock.

The pick-up point is now outside FOREST TOWN ARENA at 09.30.

Apparently Morrisons car park is now being managed by a parking company so we don't want issues with fines.

The return pick-up is 15.30 from Matlock.
Marilyn Redfern

Our next Silver Screen is on Friday 23 October 11.00 to 13.00 at Forest Town Arena.

The film is Mrs Henderson
Set in London in 1937, Judi Dench is at her brilliant best. She plays a woman of wealth and connections who has just buried her beloved husband. Now at a loose end, she buys The Windmill Theatre. When the bombing of London begins, she has a new idea to keep the theatre open and
introduces nude, immobile girls on the stage. It’s a true story, funny and sad.

Angelina Taylor

Turkey & tinsel - Christmas 2026 here we come!

Our social group has reserved a four-night break in Mold on the North Wales Border for 23-27 November 2026.
We will be staying at Beaufort Park Hotel if you want to check it out online. https://www.beaufortparkhotel.co.uk/

There are single, twin and double rooms available. The singles will carry a surcharge of between £18 - £40 for the stay, dependent on how many single rooms are booked.
The cost, apart from supplements, is £409 per person.
Liverpool, Chester and Llangollen are optional visits at no extra charge.

Deposits of £50 will be taken at the meeting. No reservations can be made without a deposit.
Some ground floor rooms with step-in showers are available but carry a further surcharge of £80 for the stay.

Friday 4th Dec – Christmas Party

Thursday 10th Dec – Hostess lunch

Christmas is coming - It’s back to The Hostess for our Christmas lunch.

Price to be confirmed.

The list for the Hostess will not be open until the August meeting . The cost hasn't been confirmed yet but this will be by the August meeting. In the meantime no reserve list will be started.

Looking forward to 2027:

Wednesday 13th January – Fish and Chip Lunch

ISLE OF WIGHT HOLIDAY 2027 - 1st July – 6 days to Isle of Wight.

There are still 2 single rooms available for our holiday next year.

1st July, 6 days, half board staying in Sandown with trips included to Osborne House, Sailing along the Solent from Cowes to Yarmouth and a trip around the island. £649 pp. (but there will be a small discount with 40 people paying) £100 deposit.

If you are interested in this please give Kathryn a ring on 07711128897

10th July – Pontefract Festival

Proposed trips:

· Buckingham Palace

· Theatre Trips

· Afternoon Tea

· Floral Media

TAVERN AT THE ARENA (click on or touch image to see larger image and slide show)