All Interview articles – Page 6
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InterviewJames Silvester: keeping people active
We get to know James Silvester, chairman of the Kent branch of AGTO and organiser for the Hartley and District Active Retirement Association.
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InterviewSue Shapland: preparing for the unexpected
Group Travel Organiser of the Year® Sue Shapland shares her adventures and advice from more than 20 years of planning trips.
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InterviewMD Graham Yandell on how GLT magazine has changed over the years
An interview with Graham Yandell, the managing director of Yandell Media Group, who launched Group Leisure & Travel magazine 25 years ago and created its portfolio.
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InterviewInterview: Brian Conley on Strictly, school life & lying about his age to join Pontins
We interview renowned entertainer Brian Conley who’s currently starring in 9 to 5 the Musical in London.
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InterviewInterview: Garden designer and broadcaster Toby Buckland
Toby talks about the upcoming BBC Gardeners’ World Live show and what he expects groups to be making a beeline for at this year’s event.
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InterviewInterview: Eric Potts talks about hope and determination in By The Waters Of Liverpool
Eric Potts - who audiences might recognise from pantomime and Coronation Street, where he played Diggory Compton - chats to us about the play’s tour, its roots in reality and what audiences can expect from the moving production.
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Chris Behrendt: making memories
Chris Behrendt - joint group leader of Milton Keynes U3A Outings Group, alongside Czesia Eales-Johnson - talks about her trips and advice for other organisers.
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InterviewInterview: Lead stars of Once on the romantic musical’s first UK tour
Daniel Healy and Emma Lucia are taking on the roles for a second time.
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InterviewCarol Dixson-Smith: the group’s heart & soul
Group organiser Carol Dixson-Smith on why diversity of trips is the key to successful outings and how she’s training members to become life-savers.
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InterviewInterview: The Original Tour’s Barry Watson on being an Excellence Award finalist
We talk to Barry Watson, group sales and customer service supervisor at The Original Tour about what it meant to be nominated for the Excellence Award as part of the 2019 Group Leisure and Travel Awards.
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InterviewMonica Sado: a new lease of life
We speak to Monica Sado about her time organising for the NHS Retirement Fellowship – Brent Branch and the challenges faced with trips for the elderly.
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InterviewInterview: Anita Harris on her latest role in Cabaret the Musical
The actress speaks to GLT about her take on Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret the Musical which is touring the UK.
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InterviewVanessa Hurdle: overcoming hurdles together
We speak to Vanessa Hurdle, secretary of Reading Borough Council’s Staff Club about socialising and expecting the unexpected.
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InterviewInterview: Joe Thomas on his new role in What’s In A Name?, awkward dinner parties and his love of comedy
Joe Thomas is enjoying making a meal of What’s In A Name?, the international hit play centred around a Moroccan supper.
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InterviewSharron & Geoff Cox: husband & wife team
The couple make quite the organised team; we caught up with Sharron to find out about where they go and why they love what they do.
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InterviewPenny Hodgson: gardens galore & a special royal recognition
Not only does New Meridian member Penny Hodgson organise trips for two clubs, she was given a British Empire Medal for her services to the community.
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InterviewInterview: David Williamson is “living his childhood dream” in Circus 1903
GLT’s Harry Rogers talks nostalgia, elephant puppets and near-disasters with Circus 1903’s Ringmaster, David Williamson, ahead of the production’s new UK tour.
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InterviewJackie Ames: keep calm and laugh
Harry Rogers speaks to group organiser Jackie Ames about coming up with new ideas and how she ensures that all of her members, no matter what their disability, enjoy her trips.
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InterviewDenise Piddington: holidaying with friends
Laura Sexton speaks to Denise Piddington about her ambitions as an organiser and choosing trips that all her members enjoy.
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InterviewInterview: Kate Robbins on her part in the new Club Tropicana musical
Michael de Burća meets Kate Robbins to talk about her role in the new musical Club Tropicana the Musical.