SOUTHEND OVER 40s (singles) NIGHTS OUT and TRIPS AWAY

Please join us for a spectacular evening of entertainment, drinks and dancing at the Genting Casino to see the amazing Take That tribute 🥂🍷🥳

I've reserved our usual booths at the end of the bar near the dance floor. 😊

All members of our group, including new members and those who've not been along for a while, are welcome to RSVP and join in. Come and meet us and enjoy a great Friday night out 🍷 There's plenty of time to chat, meet others, and get the drinks in before the entertainment begins.

This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades - from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days, Rule The World and more.

The show also features the one and only "Robbie Williams" who performs fan favourites Rock DJ, Candy and of course the iconic song that launched his solo career, Angels.

This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget... they give you The Take That Experience.

For those who've not been here, don't miss out, come and join us! It's smart, glitzy, has a large bar area, stage and dance floor, and a good mixture of ages.

Their resident DJ will be performing afterwards with favourite hits from the 80s, 90s plus a bit of pop and rock, Soul, Motown and much more so we can continue partying into the early hours 💃🕺

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✪ WHO CAN JOIN US HERE? ✪

To join in with our group at this event, you must be a member of our meetup group with an RSVP. Everyone who is a member of our group may attend, including couples who met in the group. No guests or non-members (but see below).

If you are not a member of our group (Southend Over 40s), simply apply to join us and then you can RSVP. Click here to join our group: https://www.meetup.com/southend-over-40s-nights-out/?action=join

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✪ ENTRY TO THE CASINO ✪

Please make your way to entrance on the far left of the building as you look at it. Reception will ask if you are a Casino member, (it's free to join but see requirements below).

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✪ ABOUT THE GENTING CLUB ✪

A new style red membership card is required (issued from 2021). If you do not have one then you need ID to enter. It is best to join, and registration is quick and easy at the reception desk. It takes under 5 mins but you MUST bring some photo id (eg: passport or driving licence).

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✪ MEETING SPOT & TIME ✪

We'll meet on the right hand side of the large bar which is closest to the dance floor and stage, (not the tiny bar by the main entrance). We have our booths reserved, at the end of the bar before you reach the second exit, which will be in my name, (Pippa).

Your host/s will be standing around here from 8:30pm, ready to meet and greet everybody. If you'd like to have a chat and get to know others, then please arrive soon after 8:30pm. as conversation and introductions can be difficult once the entertainment begins.

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✪ NEWER MEMBERS ✪

For newer members, don't worry about your first few visits as everyone is here to have a good time, meet new people, and socialise, so you're pretty much guaranteed to enjoy the evening.

Your host will be Pippa. If you don't know us, take a good look at our photos, come and say hello (no matter what we're doing), and we'll introduce you to the others.

We'll do our best to look out for you based upon your profile picture (hope its a good one?).

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✪ PARKING ✪

There are ample public spaces along the seafront either side of the casino (usually free after 6pm - please check). The spaces directly outside the casino are free for any casino member visiting after 7pm (but not overnight).

Phone the casino on 01702 352919 to double check their free parking terms & conditions.
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TRIP TO BENIDORM FOR **5 DAYS** visiting Alicante and Calpe, (exact dates within the week tbc).

For those who have not been with us before, many of us have been on amazing summer holidays to Benidorm for the last 11 years- and they are great. Not sure you want to go? Well take a look at the feedback people left....

"An epic fun filled unforgettable week, made some lovely new friends, we had soooo much fun and belly laughs round the clock"

"A truly unforgettable 5 days, I will always remember this holiday"

"Whey hey! Groovy time was had by all! What a bunch of funsters!"

"Fab holiday 😃 just gotta love Benidorm 😍 highlights for me being the rooftop bars....Altea....and Benidorm Palace"

"My 3rd year with the group in Benidorm, enjoyed them all but this one was a bit special saw different parts of Benidorm"

"Totally awesome group, every one of you totally made the holiday such a fab fun time"

"Thank you for an amazing holiday enjoyed it so much. Thank you Benidorm gang xx 😍"

"I had an absolutely wicked time with you all, some great memories. Saw some magnificent shows, a lot of fun and laughter."

"We had such a fantastic fun and memorable holiday in Benidorm, everybody's still talkin about it!!! Mike, the general consensus is we want more! 😉😉 hint hint"

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😎 COME AND JOIN US! 😎

So who's up for another fun-filled break in Benidorm?

We'll be able to laze on the beach, sip cocktails around the pool, visit the sights or watch the world go by in one of the many promenade bars.
We also go on a day trip to Alicante and to the island of Calpe, (if you'd like to join us). Not to mention walks around the old town, and eating in the traditional restaurants it has to offer.

Benidorm really has something for everyone. Fantastic beaches, loads of resort shops, bars, nightlife and daytime activities too. Evening entertainment throughout Benidorm is lively, varied and FREE.

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😎 DAYTIME & EVENING PLANS 😎

For those who would like to join in, we'll suggest meeting places and times every day and evening. Or you can do your own thing, no problem. Most of us tend to hang around together but break into smaller groups depending on hunger, thirst, entertainment, walking, shopping, sightseeing, cultural or sunbathing needs.

✪ ITINERARY ✪

Arrival day: After booking in to our Hotel, we'll relax for the afternoon around the pool, and then head off for dinner, and later, spend the night exploring some of the free entertainment, bars and music to be found in the new town.

Day 2: Day trip to Alicante. We'll take the train and explore the amazing waterfront and bars, and there's plenty of time for shopping.

Day 3: Time to relax while touring around the old town, new town, and promenade on foot and enjoy some lunch along the way. We'll probably take the land train guided tour if it's running as it's a great way to see everything with ease before heading out for dinner and some nightlife.

Day 4: Day trip to Calpe - more details to follow.

Day 5: We'll have a fair bit of the day to do some shopping, relax around the pool, eat, drink, and be merry. Later, we leave the hotel to return to the airport.

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😎 WHO CAN JOIN US 😎

It's more comfortable when we know other people on trips away. For this reason, you must have attended at least 4 events in the 6 months prior to the trip, where you have met me (Pippa) at each, before you can join us on this holiday. Sorry, no guests, strangers, couples, or friends.

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✪ FLIGHT DETAILS ✪

These will be confirmed once you e-mail us your interest.
Approx. cost is £100 return.

We're keeping our exact flight details private amongst our members who are genuinely interested, rather than publish them here for potential stowaways to see. Unfortunately in the past people have turned up unannounced.

If you're a member and would like to receive our exact flight details and booking instructions then please click on and we will send you a message once they release the flights, with details.

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😎 AIRPORT TRANSFER 😎

Our Hotel includes free transfers from Airport to Hotel (and return) when booked direct through their website. Other booking sites may offer the same.

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😎 ABOUT OUR HOTEL 😎

We've chosen a centrally located 4* Hotel, 5 mins to the beach and around 6.5 mins to both the old and new towns.
The Hotel has a pool, bar, buffet restaurant, cafe and restaurant on site.

We'll be staying for 4 nights costing around £300-400 total including breakfast for a single room and free airport transfers. We'll be eating out every night.

We're keeping our exact hotel details private amongst our members who are genuinely interested rather than publish them here as we have had people turn up unannounced on prior occasions.

If you want to join us we'll send the exact hotel details so you can look at photos, prices, rooms, and make your booking.

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😎 READY TO KNOW MORE? 😎

Please click on and we'll keep you updated !!!

We hope you'll join us... 😎 😎