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.

Monday 6th July - Scarborough day trip

The coach will leave the Arena bus stop at 08.00 and return from Scarborough at 16.00.

Unfortunately you cannot leave your car in the car park at the Arena, you will have to make other arrangements.

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

Saturday 18th July - Summer Ball

Don’t miss this year’s Summer Ball on Saturday, 18 July at the Forest Town Arena. Doors open 7.15 pm.

This will be our 4th Summer Ball - tickets still available.

There’s a Fire & Ice theme with a buffet and a complimentary drink on arrival, and all for just £15.
  
Tickets will be on sale at July's General Meeting, 
Friends and family of u3a members are most welcome.

“Fire & Ice” and “Under Cover Sixties” will be back to entertain with their 60’s and 70’s show,

Kicking off proceedings will be Worksop u3a’s fabulous guitar group followed by the incredible 'Undercover Sixties' with their 60's and 70's show.

Friday 21st Aug - Tavern Day

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.

The coach leaves MORRISON'S MANSFIELD WOODHOUSE at 9.30 am, and returns from Matlock at 3.30 pm.

A booking list will be available at the August general meeting, so get your name down then.

October – Silver Screen, Date to be confirmed.

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

1st July – 6 days to Isle of Wight

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)