FREE Eastbourne Breaks on offer to Folkestone over-60's

7.02.46pm BST (GMT +0100) Mon 18th Aug 2008

The National Benevolent Fund for the Aged have announced that Folkestone will be one of the pick-ups points for their Eastbourne 2008 Autumn Break. To qualify for a free break, the applicant must be over 60 years old, on a low income, not had a holiday for at least 3 years, able to get on and off a coach, manage steps & care for themselves.

The Eastbourne break runs from 9th - 15th November, with the full NBFA Autumn 2008 programme being:

• LLANDRINDOD WELLS: 27 September - 3 October. Pick-up points: Swansea, Bridgend & Cardiff.

• DUNOON: 5 - 11 October. Pick-up points: Arbroath, Dundee, Stirling, Carlisle & Glasgow.

BOURNEMOUTH: 26 October - 1 November. Pick-up points: Milton Keynes, Watford, Slough, Orpington, Croydon & Woking.

• EASTBOURNE: 9 - 15 November. Pick-up points: Maidstone, Ashford, Folkestone, Kings Cross, Whitechapel and Elephant & Castle.

• SCARBOROUGH: 16 - 22 November. Pick-up points: Doncaster, Scunthorpe, Hull, Manchester & Leeds.

• TORQUAY: 29 November - 5 December. Pick-up points: Bristol, Taunton & Swindon.

Each holiday includes coach travel, half board accommodation in a hotel, entertainment and some excursions.

NBFA provides six nights accommodation in a quality hotel. Holiday-makers will stay in twin-bedded rooms, with en-suite facilities with either a bath or shower and WC. Rooms are comfortable, with tea making facilities, central heating and colour TV. There is a wide choice of menu at breakfast and for the evening meal.

There are full details, dates, pick-up points and an application form at www.nbfa.org.uk/index.php?page=index or phone 020 7828 0200 for more information.

Lib Dem Councillor Tim Prater has welcomed the news that Folkestone was a pick up point for this years NBFA holidays, saying:

"The NBFA have given breaks to residents from Folkestone before, and were pleased with the take-up they got then.

"I'd really encourage local residents who qualify to apply for a holiday - it's a great chance to get away, make new friends and enjoy a change of scene."