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Visits in 2024/25

Please note that non-members are NOT eligible on any visit. External u3a members are eligible.

Wednesday 21 August 2024 - Chavenage House, Tetbury, Gloucestershire

A privately owned Elizabethan manor house that in its 400 year history has been owned by two families. It is still lived in by the second family today and our tour will be taken by a family member. From Edward The Confessor, Henry VIII, King Charles I and Oliver Cromwell, what tales are we in for?

Many TV dramas' and Films have been shot here the latest being Poldark. There will be time to explore Cirencester after.

Cost to be confirmed. Booking open at the Open Day on 17 April.

Booking: Contact Carole Matthews. visits@fleetu3a.org.uk

Thursday 26 September 2024 - Visit to "Mama Mia" the musical

Visits are pleased to announce that we have managed to get special rate tickets for Mamma Mia the Musical that most of us are familiar with. A real treat and feel good show at the Novello Theatre in London which is on until the end of September. BOOKINGS TAKEN AT THE MONTHLY MEETING - WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY AT THE HARLINGTON. Limited Seats available!

The show is on Thursday 26th September 3:00pm matinee performance. Cost - £53pp

Leaving Sainsbury bus stop 9:00am, Leaving Cody 9:30am. Hopefully we will have time to browse around Covent Garden before the show.

Update 23 March - there is currently a long waiting list for this sold out event.

Booking: Contact Carole Matthews. visits@fleetu3a.org.uk

Tuesday 10 December 2024 - Xmas party and lunch, Holiday Inn Sheperton

Visits are pleased to announce a "Magic of Motown" 3 course festive lunch at Shepperton Holiday Inn. Come and join in the fun and be entertained with all your favourite songs from Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & Michael Jackson, to name a few. Singalong, a mega raffle & quiz. Prize for the best 60's or 70's outfit so let's do Fleet U3A proud and enter into the spirit of the day.

Booking from enrollment day 28th August. Price £65

Booking: Contact Jenny & Nick Andrews email njandrews@ntlworld.com

Friday 2 May 2025 - Beaulieu Gardeners World. Price TBC

After a sell- out 2 years ago, we are returning to Beaulieu. There was so much to see, and not possible to see it all in a day. The home of Lord Montague, and founder of the wonderful National Motor Museum. A Mono railway will take you the furthest corners of the estate. There is the Abbey to visit along with numerous attractions and history to explore, and then of course ‘Gardeners World,’ stalls selling gardening related things along with plants and art. Show gardens and talks from celebrity gardeners. Loads of food outlets and of course Beaulieu’s café/restaurant with a raised deck to enjoy a welcome cuppa. Come and enjoy a return visit or if you missed it last time make note in your diary.

On sale February /March at the Monthly meeting.

Organiser TBC

Tuesday 10 June 2025 - Chartwell & Emmett’s Garden (National Trust) Price TBC

Chartwell, was the family home of Winston Churchill from 1924 until his death in 1966 and is full of his memorabilia. His love of painting helped him through many turbulent times and records of this can be seen. Military uniforms, medals and records of the many awards he achieved along with his world-famous cigars are on display. The house is set out as it would have been in the 1930’s, but in 2020 the secretary’s office was opened to the public, and is furnished how it was in the 1950’s.

The gardens at Chartwell at this time of year will be lovely, but we have another treat as the Rose Gardens at Emmett’s are magnificent and are classed as one of the best in the UK. Ten minutes away from Chartwell this is a really good double trip not to be missed, especially if you have NT membership. Set at the highest point in the Kent weald this Edwardian Garden has far reaching views to enjoy on the many benches and seating areas.

On sale March /April at the Monthly meeting.

Organiser: Jenny & Nick Andrews njandrews@ntlworld.com

Please refer below to booking details, conditions and other information.

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BOOKINGS:

Usually taken two months in advance of the visit (there are occasional exceptions to this) at the monthly meeting from 10.15am. Email or telephone booking enquiries will not guarantee a place, but will be added after the meeting if there is availability. A waiting list will be maintained for popular visits. Inform us if your circumstances change and you wish to be taken off the list. Contact details and membership numbers are required on booking. Non-members’ are NOT eligible on any visit; external u3a members ARE eligible

PAYMENT:

Bank transfer, cash or cheques (payable to ‘Fleet & District U3A’). Driver’s tip and parking included in the price.

REFUNDS are made ONLY IF places can be sold on. This applies to all visits unless cancelled by Fleet u3a.

TRAVEL INSURANCE IS HIGHLY RECCOMMENDED for all overnight stays.

DEPARTURE: by coach from Cody Sports & Social Club, Old Ively Rd, GU14 OLP or Sainsbury’s bus stop in Fleet Rd 30 mins before the departure time from Cody, request this when booking. Departure time and organiser’s contact details will be given on booking.

LIABILITY: U3A members participate at their own risk and must be responsible for their own ability to attend a visit; check the suitability of the visit for you with the Visits Team Fleet U3A does not accept liability for any personal accident, loss or damage to members’ possessions. Members to ensure ICE details are on the reverse of the membership card, in the purse/wallet or mobile, (which needs to be kept on for the visit)

Please note, Dates, timings, cost & locations are liable to change, along with bookings. All information and updates are available on the Visits web page at fleetu3a.org.uk, or in Monthly Meetings and Newsletters. Any queries can be answered by the visits team as below.

Contact Organisers by phone Mon – Fri 9.30- 5.30 ONLY

ORGANISERS

Contact Organisers by phone Mon – Fri 9.30- 5.30 ONLY

Group leader: Carole Matthews (visits@fleetu3a.org.uk)

Susan Dalton - (susanmdalton@icloud.com)

Anne Morley - (annemmorley63@gmail.com)

Jenny & Nick Andrews - (njandrews@ntlworld.com)