Your Time to Shine Retreat Days

The programme of 10 retreat days for older people will take place at Chetham Farm Retreat in Chapeltown, starting on 25 November 2025, when participants will make a floral table decoration and 4 December, where Christmas chocolates will be made. 

 

There will also be mindful and relaxing activities to promote positive mental health at each one with a healthy lunch and then an afternoon activity like time in the hot tub or a walk in the beautiful countryside around Chapeltown.  

 

Please read the FAQ sheet which also advises about what to wear and access to the spa at Chetham Farm Retreat

Details of Retreat Days

Location: Chetham Farm Retreat, High St, Chapeltown, Bolton BL7 0EZ Click here for map

Timetable:

Day will run 10am – 4pm; max of 20 people; max 10 people in hot tub at a time.

Typical day format:

10.00 – 11.00 Meet & Greet, Introductions to all & any issues

11.00 – 13.00 Planned activity e.g. floral decorations

13.00 – 14.00 Lunch

14.00 – 16.00 Relaxation/Mindfulness/Hot Tub 

16.00 Depart

Dates for Retreat days, activity and £ charge:

2025

Tues 25th November :  Make floral decoration:  £25 pp inc lunch

Thurs 4th December :  Make Christmas chocolates  £25 pp now reduced to £10pp inc lunch

2026

Mon 19th January 

Fri 13th February

Thurs 19th March

Tues 28th April

Fri 5th June

Tues 15th September

Mon 12th October

Thurs 12th November

How to book

Payments should be made to:

Get Up And Keep Going CIC, ac no. 73468398, sort code 01-30-99

If an event is oversubscribed, then a lottery for places will be held.

Funds paid in for an event are non-refundable, unless returned due to being oversubscribed. 

Only u3a members can book these events

If you have any queries, first see the FAQs sheet.

If you still have a question, use the contact button on https://www.trybooking.com/uk/events/landing/97225