u3a

Bedale & District

SOCIAL GROUP

Status:Active, open to new members
Group leader:
When: Dates as arranged

The Social Group is open to all Bedale & District u3a members. A number of “Outings” will be organised during the year, with a view to providing interesting, educational, fun trips - things you might not do on your own.

We will:

  • endeavour to keep the costs as low as possible
  • organise a main event for each outing but choose destinations which allow individuals flexibility to put together their own itinerary should they wish
  • operate on a first come first served basis
Thornton Hall Gardens
Social Group Committee at Work
Norton Conyers

Once you sign up for a trip you are committed to the cost. The trip will be organised and booked on the basis of those signatures. Should you be unable to go at the last minute, you will have to find someone else to take your place or take the financial “hit”.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure the safety of our members, individuals are required to do their own personal risk assessment for each activity and decide whether they can manage with the arrangements.

Forthcoming events

13th August 2026
9:30 am
Outing/trip
Trip to Keswick with a theatre visit to see a production of Calendar Girls. Two tickets still available. We have pre-booked 26 seats and have booked both Community minibuses for […]
Cost: £48 - to be paid as soon as possible. There are two tickets left. Contact Sheila asap to book.
Booking Required
13th November 2026
Outing/trip
Either 10-12 or 2-4
Booking Required
2nd December 2026
Social
We have chosen the first Wednesday of December (2nd) which would normally be the Meet 'n' Chat, There will be a Christmas Carvery consisting of Turkey/Ham with the trimmings, mixed vegetables  […]
Cost: £25 includes £10 deposit payable on booking
Booking Required

Recent Events

  • Thornton Hall Gardens

    14 members attended the trip to the gardens, 12 went in the Community Mini Bus, which was their new one and John was…

  • Trip To Ripon Walled Garden & Norton Conyers

    We had a very successful visit to Ripon Walled Garden where we had a lovely lunch and a tour of the walled garden.…

  • Cheltenham Gold Cup Day at Tennants

    14 members went on the trip to the Cheltenham Gold Cup Day at Tennants in Leyburn. This was very much enjoyed, especially by…

  • Social Group Lunch at The Reubens

    21 members enjoyed a fish or scampi and chips lunch at The Reubens in Leeming Bar.

  • Harewood House Christmas

    Members spent a lovely afternoon at Harewood House near Leeds.  The subject for their Christmas display this year was ‘A Grand Christmas Ball’,…

  • Lime Tree Observatory, Grewelthorpe

    25 members attended this trip on the evening of 3rd November. Unfortunately it was cloudy and it wasn't possible to use the telescope.…

  • "Teesside Princess" River Trip

    A few snaps of our 3-hour trip on the Teesside Princess Afternoon Tea Cruise. We left the dock at 2.00pm and once away,…

  • Green Dragon at Exelby

    The Fish and Chips Lunch at the Exelby Green Dragon went well and was enjoyed by those who attended.