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.
Coffee and Cake — Friday mornings
Our fortnightly coffee and cake mornings are running again – fortnightly on a Friday. Just come along and join us 11am – 12 noon. Bring a cake/biscuits/yummy treat if you like and enjoy a cuppa with other Forum members. Venue is Millfield House (where the Forum office is), Silver Street, Edmonton N18 1PJ.
Next dates are: Fridays 9 and 23 August; 6 and 20 September.
The 20 September event will be a fund-raiser for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Friday 23 August — The London Loop from Enfield Lock to Chingford
This is a 5.5 mile moderate walk though very muddy in parts with two steepish hills. So only for those who are reasonably fit and with walking boots. It crosses rough paths, tracks and grass but is surprisingly green and beautiful in large parts, crossing Sewardstone Marsh Nature Reserve and parts of Epping Forest. Walking time is 2.5 hours but we will leave 4 hours and have two breaks on the way. Please bring a packed lunch and water. We will finish at the café close to Chingford Railway Station, from where you can get a train or bus back to Enfield Town. This walk is weather dependent and will be postponed if there is too much rain or a heatwave. Between 12noon and 4.30pm. To book a place please contact Jan on eternalechoes2002@yahoo.ie or 07748 264735
Friday 13 September — Simmer Down – Dancing to reggae and jazz
Come along to London’s Southbank Centre between 1.30 and 3.30pm to meet other Forum members for an afternoon of dance, drinks and maybe a walk by the river. (Meet there at about 1pm or travel together from Enfield – meeting about 12 midday). Simmer Down is intended for older adults and parents with young children but all ages are welcome. Free (donations to the Forum are welcome). Contact Jan on 07748 264735 or eternalechoes2002@yahoo.ie
27 September – 4 October — Danube River cruise
Flying to Budapest then visiting Budapest, Esztergom, Bratislava, Durnstein, Melk, Salzburg or Linz and Vienna. Just one twin cabins left now. For further information contact Olivia on oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or 020 8447 8841.
Wednesday 23 October — Lunch and dancing in the country
Pop along for a short scenic coach ride through the Hertfordshire countryside to the Hunter’s Meet Hatfield Heath. We’ll arrive around midday to be treated to a delicious three course lunch including tea/coffee. Then relax and enjoy music and dancing with Debbie till 4pm. Alternatively, take a little wander around the Heath. Around 4pm we will make our way back arriving around 5.15pm. £55 per person (drinks not included).
PLEASE ADVISE DIETARY/ALLERGY REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF BOOKING
Meet 10.30 Outside Lidl/Iceland Enfield Town. If you fancy it – give Jacky Pearce a ring to book asap as she has to gauge the interest to ensure the trip goes ahead. Contact Jacky Pearce on 020 3724 4287
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 eight 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
Monday 9 December — Forum annual Christmas Lunch Party 12-4
NECC Enfield-SAVE THE DATE-booking from October/November newsletter-not before please-Jacky Pearce
Some plans for the rest of this year to be advertised soon….
- Battersea dogs’ home and lunch out before a wander round Battersea Power Station’s luxurious shops
- Guided Tour of The National Gallery
- And much more to come….
Looking ahead to 2025 and 2026…
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.
12-16 November 2025 — Prague-The Crown of Bohemia
Join us on this long overdue city break to beautiful Prague. 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.
Others still in the planning stage…
28 April – 2 May 2025 — Norfolk Gardens
Details available shortly. Definitely happening.
1 – 8 June 2025 — Sardinia and Corsica
1-8 June. Details now available for booking. Contact Olivia (oliviagoodfellow19@gmail.com or 020 8447 8841 or 07881 832783) for the booking form and itinerary. If you book now your holiday price is guaranteed.
7-14 July and 14-21 July (Book one or two weeks) and 6-13 October — Turkish Delight
Definitely happening and details will be ready soon direct from Olivia.
September 2025 — Greek Island-hopping mini cruise
Athens, Mykonos, Santorini, Paxos.. Details almost ready. Definitely happening.
April 2026 — Madeira
In the planning stage.
May 2026 — Istanbul city break
Definitely happening.
June 2026 — The best of Italy, Austria, Germany and France.
In the planning stage.
Llandrindod Wells, Wales.
Planning stage.
October 2026 — Peru
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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THE FORUM IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY/ACCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR DURING ANY OF ITS ACTIVITIES OR EVENTS