Do come along and join other Forum members at these social events, which are arranged by volunteer organisers. We make a special effort to welcome new members and singles. If you are not a member of the Forum, do join up. See our Membership page.
Bingo Club — Every Monday except bank holidays
See our Bingo Club page for details.
Friday 4 October and Friday 8 November — Simmer Down
Dancing to Reggae and Jazz at London Southbank Centre Between 1.30pm and 3.30pm. Come along and meet other Forum members for an afternoon of dance, drinks and maybe a walk by the river. Meet there about 1pm or travel together from Enfield – meeting about 12 noon. Simmer down is intended for older adults and parents with young children but all ages are welcome. This will be our second and third visit. Contact Jan on 07748 264 735 or eternalechoes2002@yahoo.ie
Friday 18 October — A Friday afternoon autumn walk – the Oak Trail in Epping Forest.
This is a 7 mile circular walk – from Theydon Bois tube station, walking along footpaths, a road and field tracks through Epping Forest and passing a deer sanctuary and an Iron Age Fort along the way. We will have a couple of stops – perching on fallen logs. There are also pubs and cafes at the end of the walk. This walk is weather dependent and will be cancelled if there is heavy rain. Meet at Theydon Bois tube station at 12 noon. Theydon Bois is on the Circle Line (from Liverpool Street). We are likely to arrive back at Theydon Bois about 4.30pm. To book please contact Jan on eternalechoes2002@yahoo.ie or phone 07748 264 735.
5-15 November — Argentina
This will be an epic bespoke Forum adventure with Wendy Wu tours so contact me for possibly the best itinerary we have ever offered at the Forum. Bookings are open now and nine of us have already paid our deposits and are ready to tango!! All details available from Olivia at oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or 020 8447 8841
Wednesday 20 November — Tour of the Wallace Collection
Join us for this amazing collection arranged in 30 galleries of fine art. This tour is for a maximum of 12 people and there is a small charge of £5pp for Forum funds. We will meet at Oxford Circus Tube station at 10am on the day. To book your place, please contact Roy Barrows on roycar1939@btinternet.com
Monday 9 December — Annual Christmas Hot Buffet Lunch
Delicious food, great company and live music with dancing by Mark James. £24.50 per person. Don’t dance? Enjoy the food, people watch, chat and make new friends. A warm welcome awaits new and unaccompanied members. 12 noon – 4pm. North Enfield Conservative Club, Baker Street,EN13LD.Buses 191 and W8. £24.50 per person.
Booking tickets: To give everyone a fair chance, bookings will be taken by telephone only on Monday 14 October from 9am. Jacky alone will be taking calls, so no dawn calls please. No emails or texts will be actioned, so please call her landline only for this event. She will be available all day on 020 3724 4287.
Important – dietary needs must be declared at the time of booking.
Looking ahead to 2025…
We are busy finding the best holiday/trip destinations for our members for 2025/6 and here are some of the likely destinations to whet your travelling appetites.
28 April – 2 May 2025 — Norfolk Gardens
Bookings now being taken now and it’s filling up quickly. For a detailed itinerary and prices etc, contact Olivia on oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or 020 8447 8841.
1-8 June — Sardinia and Corsica
Itinerary and booking forms ready now! Bookings already being taken. For details contact Olivia asap on Olivia on oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or 020 8447 8841.
19-27 Sept — Greek Island-hopping
itinerary and booking forms ready now. This will be amazing so book early to avoid disappointment. Contact Olivia for details. Think Athens, three-night cruise, Corinth Canal, small islands etc.
12-16 November 2025 — Prague: The Crown of Bohemia
Open for booking now!! Join us on this long overdue city break to beautiful Prague. To ensure your place, please contact Olivia for further details of itinerary, prices (which depend on the number who book) and a booking form. This may seem a long way off but it is really important to book and pay your deposit early to avoid disappointment, ensure that your holiday price is fixed and especially for those wanting a single occupancy room.
With 4* hotel accommodation and breakfast and dinners, flights included, a tour guide throughout and a wealth of wonderful excursions on offer, this is a fabulous opportunity to have a pre-Christmas break with great company guaranteed. For a detailed itinerary and /or to ensure your place, please contact Olivia for further details and prices (which depend on the number who book) and a booking form.
Email oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or 020 8447 8841 or 07881 832783.
May 2026 — Istanbul city break
Definitely happening. Details to follow.
Llandrindod Wells, Wales
Planning stage All details to follow, but you can leave expressions of interest with Olivia from now onwards on 020 8447 8841 or oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com
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