MEMBERSHIP
Everyone is asked to join as a member before they take part in anything.
We don’t offer free taster events to non-members.
To join, we need you to complete and sign a JOIN FORM, and post this to us, along with 2 passport style photos. Payment can be made by card via the telephone or by cheque via the post.
HOW TO BOOK:
BOOKING BY TELEPHONE
To book for events by telephone, please have your DEBIT CARD or CREDIT CARD to hand, and call 08456 121 770 between 12noon and 7pm. Calls to this number are charged at low cost local rates from any UK landline.
Telephones are open most days, 7 days. We are not open every single day all year round, as sometimes we are out hosting events, running holidays,doing research, or simply taking some time off.
Please note – we are not open for calls about bookings in the morning or late at night.
If you call and get the answer machine, please leave a message, telling us what the call is about, and stating your name and Social Group Member ID. If you leave us a landline phone number, we will call you back as soon as is possible.
If at any time you are unable to reach us by telephone, please book by post.
BOOKING BY POST
To book for events by post, please send a CHEQUE or POSTAL ORDER, with a completed EVENTS BOOKING FORM to the central Social Group office address.
Please use normal 1st class post. Please do not send by registered mail or recorded delivery.
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL BOOKING PAYMENTS ARE WITH US WELL BEFORE THE STATED BOOKING DEADLINES, THANK YOU.
To avoid disappointment, we always recommend you BOOK EARLY and don’t leave booking until the very last day.
Generally speaking, standard dining out and drinks events need to be be booked at least 4-5 days before, outdoor activities need to be booked at least 7-10 days before, our bigger parties need to be booked at least 7-10 days before, and holidays are best being booked at least 3-6 months in advance in order to secure the cheapest flights. It’s first come, first served, and some things do sell out – so to avoid disappointment, please book as early as possible!
Once you have booked a place on an event (unless otherwise stated), if you don’t hear from us, you can assume you have a place and everything is fine – we’ll see you out with us on the day!
If there is a problem, we will contact you. If it turns out your 1st choice of event is not popular with other members and does not get enough interest to go ahead, or if we have late cancellations due to illness, transport problems, or other genuine reasons, and we contact you with alternative events, it is appreciated if you can be flexible, thank you.
FOR FULL DETAILS OF EVENTS, PLEASE SEE THE CURRENT ISSUE OF SOCIAL GROUP MAGAZINE!
All Social Group members are sent out a current issue of Social Group Magazine free of charge when they first join. Social Group Magazine is usually around 150-ish pages long and lists the entire events programme for the local area, with plenty to suit all ages, all tastes, and all pockets, with lots of choice. What we organise changes from seasonally, and is varied from month to month, offering lots of variety. For full information on WHAT’S ON, including a write up of the event, plus detailed directions and sat nav post codes, and to be able to benefit from special offer discounts, members are advised to refer to their current issue of Social Group Magazine.
If you need any help with finding what are the best things for you to book for, please contact our team in the office.
If you are at work or away from home and don’t have your copy of Social Group Magazine with you, you may find it useful to view our recommended selected events in all areas on our main web site for THE SOCIAL GROUP UK at http://www.thesocialgroup.uk.com
