Keen travellers Vic and Angela proposed and lead this group “Talking Travel” where holidays and trip advice can be shared.
The group is always happy to hear new stories and accounts.
Talking Travel Dates 2026-2027
Friday 16th October 2026 - A family trip to New York and Washington 5th to 13th September 2001: A presentation by Alan Watkinson
Friday 20th November 2026 - Berlin: Louise Schwartz explores this vibrant capital and largest city in Germany
Friday 15th January 2027 - Cruise along the Bhramaputra River: A talk by Neil Skinner about his journey along the Brahmaputra River in northeast India, offering a unique insight into an unforgettable expedition through Assam.
Friday 19th February – Inter railing through France, Switzerland & Austria: talk by Louise Mather.
Friday 19th March – Working as a Cruise ship enrichment speaker. talk by Sarah Jones. / Followed by "Gaudi" talk by Chris Jones.
Friday 16th April – TBC
Friday 21st May - TBC
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Previous meetings
Friday 18th September 2026 - Magic of Northumberland and the Farne Islands - A talk by Yvonne Lewington / Followed by Exploring the high Arctic a talk by Stephen Davies
Last years programme:
Friday 19th September 2025 " The Stave Churches of Norway "
Shena gives a talk on Viking built churches with Dragon heads
Friday 17th October 2025 "Trip round the World" part 1
Alans first part of his recent cruise recounted
Friday 21st November 2025 " Two days in St. Petersburg "
Alan from Congleton give us a tour of this now forbidden Russian city
December 2025 no meeting planned due to closeness to Christmas
Friday 16th January 2026 "Burma"
Neil Skidmore of Alsager U3A holds the talk
Friday 20th February 2026 "Trip around the World" part 2
The 2nd part of Alan's cruise
Friday 20th March 2026 "My Life in Travel"
A talk from travel consultant Paula Izzard followed by an interactive discussion
Friday 17th April 2026 "Trip around the World" part 3
The 3rd part of Alan's cruise
Friday 15th May 2026 "Ireland's West coast"
Mike O'Connor revisits his homeland