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Social Breaks 2021-22 GUIDE & Holidays GROUP BREAKS ORGANISED BY MEMBERS, FOR MEMBERS YOUR 2021-2022 BREAKS 2021 AUGUST 23 – 27 Derbyshire by Design p6 SEPTEMBER 3 – 6 Scenic Snowdonia Fully Booked; see 2022 break on p34 10 – 13 Kynren, an Epic Tale of England p8 24 – 26 Bletchley Park and the City of Cambridge p10 OCTOBER 1 – 4 Cheltenham Chase Hotel Autumn Break p12 17 – 21 The Beautiful Lake District p14 NOVEMBER 29 Nov – 3 Dec Potters Midweek Festival Break p16 2022 MARCH 18 – 20 Oxford, City of Dreaming Spires p18 APRIL 25 – 29 Historic Chester NEW p20 MAY 2 – 6 Springtime in Bournemouth p22 11 – 13 Elegant Harrogate NEW p24 26 – 30 The Beautiful Lake District p26 JUNE 6 – 10 South Devon and the English Riviera p28 10 – 12 Windsor and the Royal Castle p30 27 Jun – 1 July Lovely Llandrindod, Heart of Wales p32 AUGUST 1 – 5 The Royal Victoria Hotel, Snowdonia p34 14 – 18 The Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern p36 SEPTEMBER 12 – 16 Blissful Bournemouth NEW p38 To find out more and see any new breaks and getaways that are added through the year, make sure you check out boundless.co.uk/social YOUR 2021-2022 BREAKS Welcome! We’re pleased to be able bring you our latest guide, featuring a host of fantastic breaks to fill your 2021/22 calendar. There’s something for everyone so we’re sure that you’ll find something to interest you. For the latest updates and to keep an eye on what new breaks we’re adding, visit our website regularly at boundless.co.uk/social We hope to meet you on one of our breaks soon. Trevor Rudderham, Leader – Boundless Social Committee Introducing the Social Committee TREVOR RUDDERHAM [email protected] ALAN MURRAY [email protected] KAREN MURRAY [email protected] BILL BROOK [email protected] PAUL BACHE [email protected] STEPHANIE BACHE [email protected] Keeping in touch! We know last year was a very unpredictable time and the majority of our 2020 breaks had to be cancelled. We want to make sure we keep you up to date so, once you’ve booked on any of our breaks, we’ll let you know what’s going on should we have to make any further changes over the next year or so. When you book a break, please follow one of the steps below to let us know so we can send you a welcome letter and contact you with any updates. Fill out a short form at boundless.co.uk/socialform Or email us with the break you’ve booked, including your name and contact number, on [email protected] Or send a letter with the break you’ve booked, including your name and contact number, to Social, Member Communities, Boundless by CSMA, Britannia House, Brighton BN1 4DE Join our online group All Boundless members are welcome to join our online communities and connect with other members who share your interests. We have a fantastic dedicated Social Breaks and Holiday Facebook Group just for members – you can ask questions, discuss tips and advice, enter competitions and share your stories and experiences. We also have fun quizzes to take part in and giveaways to enjoy. Find us at: facebook.com/groups/BoundlessSocialGroup What do our breaks include? All breaks are organised by members, so you know they’re put together with you in mind. And, so you can see at a glance what’s included in each break, we’ve added some handy icons to make your planning that little bit easier. Welcome drink Porterage Free parking Free WiFi Use of spa facilities Admission tickets Swimming pool Return coach trip Use of leisure facilities Evening entertainment Find the perfect room Many of the hotels we’ve booked have a range of room options, so you can choose the one that suits you best. These are all subject to availability at the time of booking, and different hotels have different options. Feel free to give them a call and find out more. Accessible Room Single Additional Pet-friendly rooms upgrade occupancy night rooms Many hotels Some of the Most of our stays With some A few of our offer accessible breaks have have single- breaks you hotels have or adapted a selection of occupancy can add an dedicated pet- rooms. Contact upgrades that double rooms additional night friendly rooms. the hotel direct you can choose available. These if you’d like Rules and to make sure when you book. incur a single to extend restrictions vary they can fulfil supplement – your stay. – please ask for your booking details on each details when requirements. listing. you book. Derbyshire by Design 23 – 27 AUGUST 2021 AVAILABLE TO BOOK 4-star Hallmark Hotel Derby Mickleover Court ON REQUEST Accessible rooms Room upgrade NO OF NIGHTS: 4 PRICE: £249pp* Single occupancy TYPE: Half-board INCLUDES: Four days of relaxing and exploring the dive into Tudor history with a visit to Haddon county of Derbyshire await you here when Hall. A stop at Chatsworth will be essential for you book into the 4-star Hallmark Hotel Derby fans of BBC’s Pride and Prejudice, as it was used Mickleover Court, a great base for checking out as Pemberley, the residence of Mr Darcy. the Peak District National Park. Take a drive through the Peak District National Buffet breakfasts are included each morning, Park, not forgetting to test the waters in the ensuring you’re ready to make the most of famous spa town of Buxton. the day ahead. Got a sweet tooth? Then an *Price from £249pp based on two people essential stop for coffee and a Bakewell tart sharing on a half-board basis. is the picturesque market town of Bakewell on the River Wye. And, if you’re thinking of Single-supplement rooms available on request living the high life, it’s a short drive to the at an additional £70. Heights of Abraham in Matlock for a cable car to the dramatic hilltop park. To book, please call Greatdays Holidays on 0161 928 3242, quoting ‘NBUA114311 History buffs will be entranced by Hardwick Derbyshire by Design’. Hall, a fine 16th-century house. The Grade I listed house of Calke Abbey in the village For more information, visit of Ticknall makes for a beautiful morning boundless.co.uk/derbyshire exploring, and you can continue your 6 Do more in Derbyshire Take a trip out to the Derwent Valley Mills on the River Derwent, the only World Heritage Site in the East Midlands. The site contains fascinating mill complexes, the watercourses that powered them and the settlements that were built around them for the workers. The Derwent Valley Heritage Way passes through the valley’s beautiful and historic landscapes – explore on foot or on a cycling tour. Crich Tramway Village, with more than 60 trams built between 1873 and 1982, is a real journey back in time. Many of the buildings in the village have been rescued from elsewhere in the UK – the Red Lion Pub, for example, came all the way from Stoke and was rebuilt on site, brick by brick. With a wide range of attractions, historic sites to explore, country walks and outstanding local food and drink, don’t miss out on this opportunity for the full Derbyshire experience. 7 Kynren, an Epic Tale of England 10 – 13 SEPTEMBER 2021 AVAILABLE TO BOOK 4-star Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel ON REQUEST Single occupancy Room upgrade NO OF NIGHTS: 3 PRICE: £259pp* TYPE: Half-board INCLUDES: Ready to be part of an unmissable experience? Day 3: Spend the day as you wish. History buffs Join us at the Mercure Darlington Kings Hotel for will enjoy exploring Durham, and those with an a three-night stay and a chance to see the award- interest in art and design won’t want to miss a winning show Kynren, an Epic Tale of England. trip to the Bowes Museum in Barnard Castle. Legends come to life in this action-packed 90- Day 4: Time for one more leisurely breakfast at minute live outdoor show, as a cast of over the hotel before you say your farewells. 1000 performers take you on an amazing *Price £259pp based on two people sharing on a journey through 2000 years of history. Plus half-board basis. your days will be free to explore other nearby attractions, such as the Beamish Open Air Single-supplement rooms available on request Museum and the cathedral city of Durham. at an additional £15 (£45 for three nights). Limited room upgrades available at £30 per Day 1: Make your way to the hotel and join your person per night. Limited on-site parking – fellow Boundless members and hosts for a chargeable parking nearby at £5 per night. welcome drinks reception and dinner. The chefs pride themselves on their excellent To book, call Just For Groups on 01603 menus, which feature an abundance of local 886740, quoting ‘Boundless by CSMA Kynren’. produce. Day 2: Enjoy a buffet breakfast and a free day For more information, visit before an early dinner at the hotel. Tonight we boundless.co.uk/kynren experience the unmissable Kynren. 8 SEE P4 TO FIND OUT HOW TO KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ANY BREAK YOU BOOK Out and about in the North East No stay in County Durham would be complete without a visit to the city centre. Explore the museum and gallery spaces of Durham Castle (above) and, if you have a head for heights, a climb to the top of the cathedral’s central tower will reward you with spectacular views.