News Story Archives – Page 38
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NewsIn pictures: stunning butterflies bred at Stratford Butterfly Farm
While the country is in national lockdown, the team at Stratford Butterfly Farm in Warwickshire are busy preparing for when the Farm can reopen again, by carefully breeding hundred of tropical butterflies.
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NewsVideo: Robert Shaw, the new CTA chairman, on coach tourism and hopes for rise in demand
We spoke to Robert Shaw about his new role as chairman of the Coach Tourism Association and why he remains optimistic about coach tourism post-pandemic.
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News“Light at the end of the tunnel” as tour and coach operators report rise in group booking enquiries
Tour and coach operators have said they are starting to receive more enquiries from group organisers who want to plan ahead and have trips to look forward to.
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NewsPicture gallery: staff carry out annual animal count at Marwell Zoo during lockdown
Dedicated zookeepers caring for animals at Marwell Zoo in Hampshire throughout the national lockdown are busy completing the yearly animal stocktake.
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NewsSecret World of Plants exhibition announced at Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is set to host a summer programme exploring what plants really mean to us through unique art installations and activities.
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NewsSaga requires holidaymakers to be vaccinated against Covid-19
Over 50s tour operator, Saga says it will be writing to all cruise and holiday customers informing them that they must have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 before they can travel.
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NewsImages: Salisbury Cathedral transformed into Covid-19 vaccination centre
NHS staff have been working with those at the 800-year-old Salisbury Cathedral in Wiltshire along with volunteers to offer the Covid-19 vaccination jab to patients.
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NewsDiscover the intriguing history of Waddesdon Manor’s kitchen in a new online exhibition
The history of Waddesdon Manor’s kitchen and the people who worked there is explored as part of a new free online exhibition.
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NewsNever-before-seen Hidden London underground tours available online
London Transport Museum is offering groups exclusive London underground online tours to disused stations, with two sites available that are never open to the public.
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NewsJet2 releases summer 2022 holidays early ‘in response to customer demand’
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have released their summer 2022 programme so that groups can now book earlier than usual, with a range of new destinations also on offer.
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NewsHF Holidays’ UK trails and island hopping itineraries for groups
HF Holidays has launched its 2021 UK tours for groups including special interest holidays and a variety of guided trails and island hopping trips.
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NewsEuropean Waterways announces return of foodie cruises in France
The luxury hotel barge company will be offering future culinary themed charter cruises in France.
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FeaturesFantastic walking routes for small groups this winter
Travel may be restricted at the moment but there is still the option of staying local and heading out for some glorious walks, adhering to the rule of six. Here are some top picks to blow off the seasonal cobwebs:
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NewsDisney’s classic Bedknobs and Broomsticks to make world stage premiere in UK
Disney’s Academy Award-winning film Bedknobs and Broomsticks will make its world premiere as a stage musical from the summer of 2021, featuring classic hits from the original 1971 motion picture.
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NewsCoventry unveils initial programme of events for City of Culture 2021
The Coventry City of Culture Trust has revealed the first events that will form part of the year-long programme which will kick off on 15th May 2021.
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NewsNew land and UK-first ride set to open at LEGOLAND® in 2021
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort has unveiled plans for its new themed land in 2021 and there is the chance for one lucky person to create a creature to feature within the attraction.
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NewsPrincess Cruises announces its longest ever UK season of sailings
The season will include cruises on Sky Princess, which will be sailing from Southampton for a total of 215 days between March and October 2022.
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NewsNew star and dates revealed for Sister Act tour in 2021 & 2022
Producers Jamie Wilson and Whoopi Goldberg have announced that Jennifer Saunders will reprise her role as Mother Superior in select performances for the UK tour of Sister Act the Musical, which also includes a range of new venues.
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NewsBowes Museum to host exhibition dedicated to the region’s quilts
The Bowes Museum at Barnard Castle in County Durham will host an exhibition showcasing some of the remarkable North Country quilts it has added to its collection over the last 20 years.
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NewsCoach tours are permitted under Covid restrictions in tiers 1 and 2
Guidance has been issued confirming that coach tours are still able to take place in parts of England in either tier 1 or 2.