Social Programme 2019

In order to take part in these events, you should be a current Forum Member. If you are not, you can join the Forum for £10 per annum by phoning the office at 020 8807 2076. We make a special effort to make new members and singles very welcome on these events: so don’t be shy!

Thursday 22 August. River Cruise and Cream Tea. Enjoy a leisurely two hour river cruise on the Lady of Lee valley, leaving at 14:00 from Broxbourne Riverside Mooring to Dobbs Weir and return. A scrumptious afternoon tea, two homemade scones, butter, strawberry jam and cream with tea or coffee will be served during the cruise. Cost is £16 per person. Parking is free. Suitable for members with disabilities and wheelchair users. Contact Heather on 020 8362 7286 to book.

Tuesday 3 September. Day at the Seaside. Meet Lidl/ Iceland Enfield Town 8.45am. Return approx. 7.30pm. Cost £45. Morning Tea at Bexhill-on-Sea where we will meet our guide for the day. on to admire the views at Beachy Head, followed by a two course lunch with tea/coffee at the New Wilmington Hotel near the seafront in Eastbourne. After lunch our guide will take us to the heart of Eastbourne where you may like to walk along the recently restored pier, or browse the shops on the quaint Victorian streets of Little Chelsea. Sound good? Ring Jacky Pearce 020 8482 3575 for details and to secure your place.

Thursday 5 September. Beautiful South Forum Lunch.
Supporting local, family run restaurants in our diverse borough.
Join us for a scrumptious lunch at 12pm at the delightful Beautiful South restaurant. For just £21.89 (2 courses) or £26.29 (3 courses), this set menu meal will definitely tempt your taste buds. The price includes service charge. Drinks are additional for those who want them. The restaurant at 25a Windmill Hill, Enfield EN2 7AE is easy to get to by train, bus or car. It is almost opposite Enfield Chase rail station. Telephone 020 8367 1414. For a copy of the menu, so you can preselect your dishes, email Olivia at oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or call her on 020 8447 8841.

OR ... come out for dinner to the same venue... Thursday 19 September. Beautiful South Forum Supper.
Join us for a delicious supper at 7.30pm at the delightful Beautiful South restaurant. For just £32.89, this set menu meal consists of a choice of starter, main course and dessert, to tempt your taste buds. The price includes service. Drinks are additional for those who want them. See address details above. For a copy of the menu, so you can preselect your dishes, email Olivia at oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or call her on 020 8 4478841.

Monday 9 September. Indian Meal at Taste of Raj.
76 Aldermans Hill Palmers Green N13 4PP. Near the Triangle. 6.30pm. £12.50 per head, drinks extra. We know we will get a warm welcome and delicious food with Anwar and the team. You’ll have to preselect three dishes. Either 1) Naan bread or chapati bread. 2) Either plain rice or pilau rice. And 3) choose one from the following: chicken korma, chicken masala, lamb tikka korai, chicken tikka korai, lamb tikka jalfrezi, chicken tikka jalfrezi. Phone Jacky Pearce 020 8482 3575 to secure your place. Please note you will be required to send the meal choices for all your party with your cheque.

Thursday 17 October. Billingsgate Roman House & Baths.
Approximately 40 people have already expressed an interest in this tour! I have booked 25 places, the maximum allowed, for a private group tour at £15 per person. The private tour lasts twice as long (approx. 1.5 hours), is exclusive to our group, the site will not be opened to anyone else and the weekday tours guides are archaeologists. The venue is near Monument, 101 Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6dL, opposite the Customs House in a non-descript 1970s office bloc. There is a large aerial view of Roman London in the window. Please be aware, the monument is in the basement of the office block and is accessed by three flights of stairs of two steps, nine steps and three steps; there is no lift. If Cheryl confirms your place, meet at the venue at 10.45am. Please make your cheque payable to Enfield Borough over50s Forum. Priority will given to those who have already expressed an interest and as the cheques are received. Contact Cheryl on 020 8363 0732 or email her at birthday58@googlemail.com

ADVANCE NOTIFICATION CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

Monday 2 December. Annual Christmas Lunch Party at North Enfield Conservative Club Enfield 12 noon – 4pm with the Myra and Terry duo. details will be in the October/November newsletter. Phone calls only will be taken by Jacky Pearce on 020 8482 3575 on Tuesday 8 October from 9am.

Wednesday 11 December. A Private Christmas Lunchtime Schmooze Fest Mystery Trip.
21 booked already, so why not join us for a festive treat... Book in early for another Forum festive mystery treat.A private delicious three course Christmas lunch and sublime musical entertainment to serenade you while you eat and maybe dance! Arrive at 12.30 for superb lunch and entertainment. depart for home 3.30/4pm. Cost £49.50 per person if 40+ attend. Cost £66.50 per person if 30+ attend (so spread the word and let’s have a wonderful time!). Please note that this private event is limited to 50 people and will be on a first booked, first served basis. This trip is a freedom pass event in the Kings Cross area and is not a coach trip. There are options to meet at the venue or travel together. up to you. To book your place and find out a few more not so secret details, please email Olivia on oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or phone 020 8447 8841.

Thursday 12 December. The Christmas Beatles Show Party Lunch. Enjoy coffee and mince pies on arrival, a delicious three course festive meal with tea/coffee then ‘Twist and Shout’ to the Fab duo – yer, yer, yerrrrr !! Prize for the best dressed – get the mini skirts out girls or boys! Venue: the Prince Regent Hotel Chigwell. Includes return coach to Enfield Town. Please note: This is not a tribute band. Approx. cost subject to numbers £45. Meet Lidl/Iceland Enfield Town 10am, return approx. 4pm. To reserve your ‘Ticket to Ride’ ring Jacky Pearce 020 8482 3575. £10 pp deposit required. Book now to secure your place and ensure this event takes place. This is the last opportunity to book!

Even further in advance – 2020

9-16 May 2020. Bulgaria’s Hidden Heritage. Explore the hidden delights of beautiful Bulgaria. From the bustling capital Sofia, you will be introduced to many wonderful sites which tell the story of the country’s rich history. discover Plovdiv’s Roman amphitheatre, the incredible city of Nesebar, UNESCO-listed and home to many ancient churches. Highlights include varna’s oldest gold treasures in the world, Madara’s medieval rocks, the famous Rila Monastery, see ancient artisans at work and visit a rose oil distillery. Cost from £936. For more details and a booking form, contact Chrissy: chrissy15911@hotmail.com or call 07885 047 453.

9-16 October 2020. Historic Cities of the Danube River Cruise

February 2021. Highlights of Sri Lanka

June 2021. Channel Islands Explorer
To express an interest and for more info please contact by email: oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or call 020 8447 8841.