We woke that morning to a dull and very wet day. The weather forecast to say the least was extremely poor with much rain expected to last all day.  We left Carterton on time and our coach driver (Keith) had much rain (very heavy at times) to contend with  en-route. Nevertheless, we arrived a few minutes… Read more

48 members boarded our coach on a sunny but chilly morning for an outing to Weston, a Victorian era resort in Somerset. Arriving at the sea front it was sunny and still chilly, but it soon warmed up and was a very pleasant day. Donkeys were giving rides on the sand. Amazingly the sea was… Read more

Wow what a day to choose for an outing, the hottest day of the year so far.  Hats, sun cream and sunglasses all at the ready. Our coach was early and so we were able to depart from The Beehive on time.  The journey was comfortable and without any hold ups we arrived early.  This gave us time… Read more

The day started good with everyone being on time for our coach. Our coach arrived with a very nice young driver and we are on our way, the journey being about 1 ¾ hours.  We alighted the coach and made our way to Reception. Pam went and paid for our entrance and returned with wristbands and… Read more

We were so lucky to have a glorious morning and indeed a day of sunshine with temperatures rising as the day progressed. Hampton Court Palace is a Grade I listed palace and is vast and steeped in history throughout with its winding and long corridors.  The Palace, the gardens and grounds were extremely well kept. They… Read more

Sunday February 11th Birmingham Tattoo     Tuesday April 30th Hampton Court Palace     Wednesday June 26th Black Country Living Museum     Tuesday July 30th Kennet & Avon Horse Drawn Boat Trip     Not yet confirmed:       Thursday August 29th Day at Seaside     Sunday September 22nd Hampton Court… Read more

Kennet and Avon Horse Drawn Boat Trip, and then free time in Newbury Wednesday 30th July 2024 : £30.00 Pay By March 26th (monthly meeting) by cheque made payable to Carterton u3a, or by card. Black Country Living Museum Wednesday 26th June 2024 : £33.00 Pay by 23rd April (monthly meeting) by cheque (made payable… Read more

Our coach party left on a pleasant journey to The Resorts World Arena, Birmingham. On arrival it was a short walk from the coach to the entrance which went very smoothly. Inside the Arena were numerous eateries with plenty of table and chairs. A number of Toilets were situated all around without any queueing.   The signage… Read more

On a bitterly cold evening 23 members were escorted on RAF Brize Norton to watch Rapunzel. Rapunzel was born a princess and was snatched by Gothel a sorceress who raises her in an isolated tower so she can use Rapunzel's long golden hair to stay young. Then, one day a prince arrives to the area and… Read more

There was a full coach for this outing.  Our coach arrived in good time with the driver dressed for Christmas and the coach decorated with tinsel and lights etc. Our journey to Worcester was smooth and without any holdups. The Christmas Fayre was held on several streets throughout this medieval city. Worcester has many listed buildings,… Read more