Co-ordinators: Pat Cooper and Barbara Matthews
e-mail: outings@newmillsu3a.org.uk
Please use this email address for all messages regarding outings. Thank you
Meetings: various monthly - all outings are open to the full membership

When possible information will be printed in the news letter, and during monthly meetings can be found on the notice board at the back of the hall.	Places are limited therefore we recommend checking at the beginning of each meeting.
Members are requested to join outings at New Mills bus station unless the journey passes through your area and pick ups have been arranged in advance with Barbara or Pat.
The co-ordinators Barbara Matthews and Pat Cooper are always happy to answer any queries and take your booking by phone.

2025 OUTINGS

Please pay the month before for any outing that you book as we have to buy tickets in advance.
 
Barbara has to keep chasing people for money.

10 September 2025

Southport

Wednesday 10 September 2025
Southport

Depart: 9.15 am

Coach: £12

6 October 2025

Kedleston Hall

Monday 6 October 2025
Kedleston Hall (National Trust)

Depart New Mills: 9.15 am

Non members: £19

Coach: £12

19 November 2025

Haddon Hall
Mercatum Christmas Market

Wednesday 19 November 2025
Haddon Hall
Mercatum Christmas Market

10 December 2025

Golden Oldies Festive Lunch

Sorry to talk about Christmas so early but places are going fast, we need to check if we have enough interest to book a place. 

Wednesday 10 December 2025
Norton Grange Hotel, Rochdale
Golden Oldies Festive Lunch

Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere followed by entertainment including lively music and a sing along. 

12.30 Arrival

13.00 Lunch

• Home made butternut squash soup with warm roll
• Hand-carved turkey with stuffing, pigs in blankets
• Roasted carrots, roast potatoes, tender stem broccoli
• Gravy
• Christmas pudding with brandy sauce
• Tea/coffee and mince pies

14.30 Entertainment

16.30 Party finishes

Cost: £42 (including transport)

26 January 2026
(5 day break)

Join with High Lane U3A

Potters Five Lakes Resort, Essex

Monday 26 January 2026 (5 day break)
Potters Five Lakes Resort, Essex

All inclusive - Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner - Drinks (excluding premium brands)

Half day Excursion to Maldon
Half day Excursion to Colchester

Executive coach & driver throughout
Cost: £529.00 per person (some room supplements)

Speak to Barbara for contact details to Ellen Smith Tours Ltd.

Bolsover Castle

Photo and video
by Roger May

https://youtu.be/BELnGjQ9oHE

Liverpool Bay
A short video by Roger May

https://youtu.be/awRLc962cAc

Show Gardens at Bridgemere Garden Centre
photos taken by Elaine

Chirk Castle - a splendid day out
A short video by Roger May

https://youtu.be/1ZPw4d73N0Q

Outings Group trip to Lytham Hall
A short video by Roger May

https://youtu.be/h41AOA_nAoQ

The Workhouse, Southwell
March 2025

<click here for Roger's video link>

2024 Outings
Photo Gallery

previous years
Outings Photo Gallery