Contact role for this group is shared.
Group Contact 1:
Contact 1 webmail:
Group Contact 2:
Contact 2 webmail:
Denise Phipps
Outings Organiser webmail
Ian Phipps
Outings Coordinator webmail
| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| When: | As advised below |
Please note that this "Activity Group" is not strictly a Special Interest Group but is meant for all Benfleet u3a members. Its placement in the Special Interest Group lists allows for enhanced features not available elsewhere.
Photos and write-ups
These are available on the right hand column on this page.
Details of earlier activities can be requested at Webmaster webmail
Future Outings
As the coach Outing to Deal on 19 June 2025 is now completed, there are no further Outings planned.
As most members know Denise and Ian are coming to the end of their 4 year appointment and have decided to step down from the their Outings roles at the September AGM.
On behalf of all members we would like to thank Denise and Ian for their ceaseless work on the outings from researching destinations, booking and managing the Outing on the day. With the diversity of members interests and capability that is not easy. Thank you.
Recent Outings
WE NEED A NEW OUTING ORGANISER(S)
Without someone/two people coming forward for this role the Outings will cease!!
IT'S TIME FOR MEMBERS TO STEP UP!
Aims
Our aim is to make our outings as enjoyable and varied as possible, with consideration to learning, fun and friendship whilst keeping the costs affordable.
Sometimes we have late cancellations in which case you may receive a call if your name is on the waiting list, so do not give up if you think the list is full, you may still have a chance. It is sometimes worth contacting me to check.
If you find that you are unable to keep a booking you have made let me know, as it will free the place for someone else. Remember to write what you are paying for on the back of your cheques and, if you have them ready at the general meeting, it will speed things up.
Do not hesitate to contact me at Outings Coordinator webmail if you have any ideas you wish to share.
Important Notices
When booking a place on any activity, your place is not guaranteed until you have paid in full and you have received your ticket. If you have not paid in full by the specified date, your place may be given to another person. Please note that in future we will not be taking deposits for outings. The full payment will be due at the time specified for the specific outing.
All travellers MUST be Benfleet u3a members. If seats remain unsold they will be offered to other local u3as only.
Pick-up and drop-off points will in future be Victoria House Corner, Kenneth/Kiln Road Junction, Kents Hill Road, Tarpots, (Romsey Road), and Pitsea.
Due to the road changes around Basildon Town Centre there will be no pick-up/drop-off in Basildon. The coach company has found that the road changes and the location, relative to some routes, can add more than twenty minutes to both pick-up and drop-off. The last pick-up and first drop-off will be Pitsea.
If any trip includes food please advise Denise of any dietary/allergy requirements when booking.
Photographs: will be taken by members on outings and may be used in our Bulletin and website. If you do NOT wish any photos of you to be included please advise Denise when booking.
Please see Treasurers Notices regarding cheque amendments.