Each year, the Council organises a series of free excursions for the senior citizens who live in our Parish. It is one of the most popular events organised by the Council.
We have places left on several dates for South Shields and Blackpool. Sorry but this only applies if you have not already been allocated an excursion this year!
To be eligible, you do not have to be drawing your pension or have a bus pass, but you do have to be a resident of the electoral parish and 60 years old with a date of birth on or before 31st March 1956 (applies to both men and women). If you are in any doubt, please telephone 01325 300700 and we will check your eligibility.
A three course meal with tea or coffee is provided free of charge at the Sea Hotel in South Shields or the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool. A comfort stop with refreshments is also provided on the way to Blackpool.
The coaches provided are 49-53 seater executive coaches with toilet facilities.
Applications will be dealt with on a first come, first served basis. Application forms are available from the Council Offices, School Aycliffe Lane, Newton Aycliffe, or from the Council’s website www.great-aycliffe.gov.uk. The website also gives full details of the excursions.
Please telephone us on 300700 if you have any queries, but we regret we cannot take telephone bookings.