Trips for All

To make booking easier and fairer for all, we're moving to a new, first-come, first-served system, starting with the trip to Rochester Christmas Market on 6 December. Here's how it will work from now onwards:

• Details will be made available one month before booking opens. We'll share them in the journal and via email to members on Beacon.

• In the following month’s journal, when bookings open, you'll find an online application link and the cut-off date.

• But bookings will close automatically as soon as the coach is full, which may be before the cut-off date, so don’t leave it to the last minute as the online booking form will no longer be active.

• If this happens to you, and you would like to go onto a waiting list, please contact the organiser.

• This means that there will be no need for a ballot, and no unnecessary waiting to know whether you have a place.

Updated Booking and Payment Information

To ensure a fair and efficient booking process, we ask that online applications be submitted and paid for at the same time via BACS.  Your booking date will be recorded as the date your payment, with your unique reference, is shown on our bank statement.

However, if you're not comfortable with the BACS system, we will of course still accept cheques or contactless payments, if absolutely necessary.

We hope these changes make it easier for everyone to join us for many more fun adventures. We can't wait to hear your ideas for 2026!

Sue Terry trips@tonbridgeu3a.uk