The Senior Citizens’ Excursions usually take place in June and July each year. The Excursions are free of charge for people living in the Parish (i.e. Newton Aycliffe, Aycliffe Village, School Aycliffe)
In 2012 there will be a choice from six destinations; Blackpool, Dumfries, Skipton, Scarborough, Windermere and South Shields. The Committee based their decision on the result of the previous year’s customer survey suggestions.
A three course lunch with tea or coffee is normally provided free of charge. Additionally, on the trips which are further afield, eg to Blackpool and the Lake District, morning refreshments will be supplied. Afternoon tea is normally provided at Gisborough Hall on the return journey from Scarborough.
To be eligible for our Senior Citizens’ Excursions, you must live in the Parish of Newton Aycliffe (eg Newton Aycliffe, Aycliffe Village, School Aycliffe) and be aged 60 or over on 1st April in the current year.
Application forms for the Senior Citizens’ Excursions will be available from this website, the Leisure Centre, Oakleaf Sports Complex, Newton Aycliffe Library and the Council Offices from Wednesday 9th May.
One coach with a wheelchair lift is provided for people who need to travel in a wheelchair. All other excursions have limited stowage available for folding wheelchairs. If you bring a motorised wheelchair, it must be able to fold into the space of a car boot. You must arrange for it to be dismantled for stowage, and reassembled, our staff are not permitted to do this for you.
Once the application forms are available you can apply by post or in person. You must provide us with proof of your age and residency with your application form. Applications by e-mail accompanied by scanned proof of residency and age will also be accepted.