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Weekends & Holidays

Weekends & Holidays co-ordinator, Sue Pinder

The Group organises weekends away staying in Youth Hostels, Bunkhouses, Chalets, Hotels and campsites.  At Youth Hostels, evening meals and breakfasts are provided at reasonable prices by the hostel, however, self-catering facilities are also usually available.

If you wish to book on any weekend break or holiday organised by SWAG, please be aware that the availability of places will be limited. If you request a place, you are not only reserving your place, but you are making a financial commitment, often many months, even up to a year in advance of the break. In doing so, the following rules apply when reserving a place on a holiday/weekend break: 

  1. A minimum deposit of 50% of the full cost of the holiday will be payable to the organiser at the time of booking. This deposit is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of your place if a replacement cannot be found.
    1. The organiser will request the balance due at least 3 months prior to the holiday taking place, but in any event prior to the date when any cancellation costs become payable to the provider. In the event that you wish to cancel your place and no replacement can be found, any cancelation costs due will be payable by you.

    The holiday/weekend organiser is responsible for group conduct and damage. Participation in such breaks is at the discretion of the organiser with committee approval and he/she may request moderation of inappropriate behaviour.

    DateLocationOrganiser
    13 Feb – 16 Feb 2026Portmeirion x3 nightsHelen B.
    18 Apr – 25 Apr 2026San Telmo, Majorca. Fully Booked – waiting list.Eva K.
    22 May – 24 May 2026Coppermines Valley, ConistonChris S.
    07 Aug – 09 Aug 2026Arnside, Morecambe BayEric B.
    18 Aug – 21 Aug 2026Newcastle-upon-TyneBrian G.
    28 Aug – 04 Sept 2026Cornwall.Helen B.
    24 Sept – 26 Sept 2026CambridgeshireBrian G.
    25 Sept – 27 Sept 2026CotswoldsRose M.
    19 Oct – 21 Oct 2026BlackpoolBrian G.
    29 Oct – 06 Dec 2026Liverpool (Leonardo Hotel)Brian G.
    04 Dec – 06 Dec 2026Ingleton Christmas WeekendHelen B.
    22 Jan – 24 Jan 2027Burns Weekend – Haworth YHAJo E.
    16 Mar -18 Mar 2027Betws-Y-CoedBrian G.
    13 Apr – 20 Apr 2027Sierra de las Nieves, SpainEva K.
    27 Aug – 30 Aug 2027RhayaderHelen B.

    If members of the group are preparing meals for other members, the group does not take any responsibility for the meals prepared, including any cross contamination that may occur in the preparation of meals.

    If any member suffers from allergies from certain foods, eg. Gluten, Crustaceans, Dairy, Eggs, Fish, Nuts etc., the member is responsible for ensuring their own safety regarding their allergies and the possibility of cross contamination. The same applies with regards to food preferences such as vegetarian or vegan preferences.

    Please bring food and drink for making packed lunches. Transport may be pooled in order to share costs.  Proper walking equipment is essential for walks.