Beccles

If you are interested in any of the outings below, please contact the Events Secretary as soon as possible giving the following details:

1 - Name
2 - Beccles u3a Membership Number
3 - Contact phone number.


You can either book a trip online or download the printed booking form and post it to the Events Secretary.

11th January 2026
As the home of World Bowls since 1999, Potters is to bowls what The Crucible Theatre is to snooker, and the Ally Pally is to darts. In January 2026 Potters Resort at Hopton-on-Sea will host the prestigious Ambassador Cruise Line World Indoor Bowls Championships for the 28th time
Cost: £30 per person
Booking Required
24th June 2026
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
12 members of Beccles u3a have the opportunity to sail on the historic Wherry Albion for the day, while she is based in Oulton Broad. Experience travelling along the river on this historic Wherry, learning from the crew as well as viewing wildlife, taking photographs and taking in the majesty of this unique vessel.
Cost: £49pp
Booking Required

Please Note - Outings and Events are only open to members of Beccles u3a. Existing rules are in place to cover situations where a member needs to be accompanied by a carer who need not be a member.

Booking an Outing

Before booking a place on one of the outings, it is a requirement that you read the Outings Terms and Conditions.

Details on how you can make payments are as follows:

  • Payment by Bank Transfer to :
    Account - Beccles u3a / Account Number - 49232468 / Sort Code - 30-99-50 / Ref - Name + Trip Title
    .
  • Payment by cheques, made payable to 'Beccles u3a', please include your Name + Trip Title on the reverse, and send to :
    'Events Secretary, 5 The Walnuts, Worlingham, NR34 7EL (contact telephone: 01502 716994)'.
    .
  • Payment in cash or by cheque can be made at a monthly meeting.
    Please ensure you get a receipt at the time of payment.

Impaired Mobility

If you require a wheelchair or have a problem walking, please contact the Events Secretary before booking any of the trips. Whilst all the trips are booked with disabled access in mind, there may be some that include uneven terrain, steps or getting on and off coaches and minibuses.

Pickup Points

Pick-up Points

  • Lowestoft
  • Worlingham
  • Beccles
  • Gillingham
  • Bungay

We will attempt to pick up enroute if possible.

Please will anyone booking a trip be aware they will need to be physically able to board and alight the coach. The coach company is willing to take scooters on a prearranged basis.

Exact pick-up points will be confirmed nearer the time of the trip. You can view this information on the Beccles u3a Website and Beccles u3a Facebook page. We will contact you prior to the departure date of the trip to confirm your required pick-up point.

Gallery of past outings

Have you recently been on an organised trip anywhere with Beccles u3a?
Did you have a good time and take photos?

If the answer is YES, please send a comment to the Events Secretary and let us know how it went, otherwise we'll never know if our trips are successful and worth considering again for the future.

And, if you have a couple of photos, all the better.
Contact the Events Secretary

11th January 2026
As the home of World Bowls since 1999, Potters is to bowls what The Crucible Theatre is to snooker, and the Ally Pally is to darts. In January 2026 Potters Resort at Hopton-on-Sea will host the prestigious Ambassador Cruise Line World Indoor Bowls Championships for the 28th time
Cost: £30 per person
Booking Required

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