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Jodrell Bank: activities and key information for group visits
We speak to Juliana Gutierrez, group bookings officer at Jodrell Bank in Cheshire, about what to expect from a group trip and the best times to visit.
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Lynda Mead: making a difference
We spoke to Lynda Mead of Tadley U3A, to find out why the Isle of Man was her most memorable visit and the regular challenges she faces as a group organiser.
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Simon Calder on the EU Waiver, tourist tax and his travel highlights
Harry Rogers sat down with experienced journalist Simon Calder to find out more about the main stories he’s covered in 2024 and what the new EU Waiver could look like for groups travelling to Europe.
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Daish’s Holidays: what groups can expect on a short break
We speak to Paul Harper, commercial director at Daish’s Holidays, about what groups can expect when booking a break with the team.
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Patsy Steadman: a focus on wellbeing
Patsy Steadman of Force Club Avon and Somerset Police was a finalist in the 2024 GTO of the Year Award®. Here she tells us why she loves what she does, and why members’ health and wellbeing is the priority.
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GTO of the Year 2024: a lifeline for her members
Joyce Cook talks to us about winning the 2024 GTO of the Year Award®, the reaction from her group and her biggest success story.
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Jilly Goolden on wine, food and travel
As a speaker at the GLT Show so we thought it was a good excuse to talk to wine expert, Jilly Goolden about where she’s had the best wine and her most unusual travel experience.
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Stranger Things’ Dr Brenner on why the West End show is such a hit
Patrick Vaill on why he thinks the show has done so well in the West End and how he built his own version of the iconic character.
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Beamish Museum: what's new and group booking advice
Brenda Alexander at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North in County Durham on what’s new for groups and booking advice.
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What are the most popular shows for groups from Nimax Theatres?
We spoke to Sophie Dart at Nimax Theatres to find out more about what shows are popular with groups and what sets the team apart.
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Mike Potts: single supplements and popular group trips
Mike, who runs a group in Hereford, about what he has learned being a group travel organiser and what he’s got coming up.
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Aladdin interview: a show of “glitz, glamour and magic”
Yeukayi Ushe describes his love of Aladdin, his favourite songs in the show and the inspiration behind a fantastic career in musical theatre.
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Margaret Thorpe: sell-out holidays and fantastic feedback
Group organiser Margaret Thorpe about arranging visits for her U3A group after spending her career in travel.
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Group highlights and fun facts about Kynren
We caught up with Wendy Wilshere, head of volunteer casting and engagement at Kynren, to find out how groups can make the most of a trip to the huge open air show in County Durham.
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Mamma Mia! playwright Catherine Johnson on its 25th year
We speak to Catherine Johnson who wrote the book for the ABBA-inspired musical and screenplay for the movie adaptation.
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Allison Udy: bucket-list Lapland trip, coach drivers and more
GTO Allison Udy on the uniqueness of her group and how a coach driver can make or break a trip.
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Wakehurst's head of horticulture on its appeal for groups
We caught up with Iain Parkinson, head of landscape and horticulture at Wakehurst, to find out what groups can expect from the gardens in West Sussex.
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ALVA director: making sure attractions cater for groups is a priority
We speak to Bernard Donoghue, OBE, from ALVA about how important group tourism is and what attractions are doing to be more appealing to coach groups.
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Andrea Golder: ensuring members get value for money
Andrea Golder on 45 years of taking groups around the world, how she comes up with new ideas, what her ‘musts’ are, and where’s still left on the bucket list.
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What to expect from Raby Castle’s major transformation
We hear from Raby Castle’s head of leisure and tourism Claire Jones about The Rising project and what groups should look out for when it opens this spring.