What else is new? – Page 57
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NewsWicked returns to London’s Apollo Victoria Theatre and extends dates for groups
The cast of Wicked have resumed performances at the West End’s Apollo Victoria Theatre with an extended group booking period until November 2022.
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NewsWine expert Oz Clarke to appear at Group Leisure & Travel Show
The popular Seminar Theatre programme at the annual exhibition has added well known wine expert and television presenter Oz Clarke OBE to its 2021 line-up at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes on 7th October.
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NewsCarbon neutral coach tour operator releases its first holiday collection
The inaugural tour portfolio from Toureasy has been announced with more than 50 holidays including weekend getaways, heritage and culture tours, city breaks and seaside escapes.
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Features6 of the best days out on the water
A relaxing journey along some of England’s top waterways is a way to enjoy the outdoors and take in some impressive views. Here are six to inspire you.
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NewsOld Royal Naval College extends welcome to coach groups with new initiative
The Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich has announced a new Coach Tourism initiative which allows coach operators and groups to pre-book entry and drive onto the historic site for the first time.
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FeaturesBack to the theatre: the show goes on
The thrill of seeing a live performance on stage is back. So, what can you and your group can expect on your first visit back to the theatre?
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ColumnFlashing in Sherwood, cowboys prosper and a rebellion hurting tourism
Protesters in London are harming tourism, argues our regular columnist, who also discusses rip-off Covid tests and how nudists in Sherwood Forest are baring all in the wrong places.
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InterviewSheila Furniss: making a difference to the lives of the group members
We speak to Sheila Furniss about her time as organiser for the Rolls-Royce Retired Employees Association and how her love for the job has grown over the years.
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NewsWoman in Black favourites return to the West End production
Susan Hill’s haunting The Woman in Black, which has now returned to London’s Fortune Theatre, has revealed that two of the show’s former actors have returned to the line up.
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FeaturesHow a guided tour explores the delights of the Royal Albert Hall
Full of charm, character and history, my tour of the Royal Albert Hall was a special experience that your group can enjoy too. The venue is stunning to look at both inside and out, and if you look closely, you can also uncover some of its hidden wonders.
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Features“Keeping safe on board” - GTO Robert Coleman shares his coaching experience
Robert Coleman, group organiser for The London Cultureseekers Group, was able to get his group back out on their first day trip since March 2020. He reports back on how he kept his members safe on the day.
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NewsGroup rates and cast announced for West End’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Tickets are now on sale for the return of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at London’s Palace Theatre, with producers announcing the official cast and the production’s first rate for groups of 10 or more.
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Destination GuidesBristol is still ship shape
A short break in Bristol for Graham Yandell revealed the delights of going back on-board Concorde and a visit to SS Great Britain.
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NewsEmerald Cruises launches two voyages with new group benefits aboard its latest superyacht
In the run up to the launch of Azzurra, Emerald Cruises has unveiled two new itineraries in the superyacht’s 2022 schedule, both taking guests on a voyage which includes Saudi Arabia.
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NewsHoliday bundles unveiled as National Express enters UK leisure travel market
National Express has launched National Express Leisure, a new business focusing on the UK holiday and leisure travel market.
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NewsCanterbury Festival announces programme of events for October’s celebration
Canterbury Festival has announced a “bigger and bolder” programme for its fortnight of festivities across the city at venues including Canterbury Cathedral.
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NewsWatch: Oxford New Theatre shares heartwarming video to celebrate reopening
The team at Oxford New Theatre has posted a feel-good video on its social media channel which shows staff and performers preparing to welcome back visitors having been shut for several months throughout the pandemic.
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NewsNew musical to celebrate The Osmonds to kick off tour in Leicester
The Osmonds: A New Musical will receive its world premiere at Leicester’s Curve Theatre as part of a UK & Ireland tour, telling the true story of the five brothers from Utah who were pushed into the spotlight as children and went on to create many well-known hits.
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FeaturesCovid passports: how to prepare for visiting the theatre
Although plans to roll out a Covid passport programme for large events have now been put on hold, they are still required for entry into some theatres. What does it mean for group travel organisers and what do they need to make their members aware of?
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NewsVirgin Voyages reveals plans for UK debut of new ship
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady, the cruise line’s second ship in its ladyship series, will set sail from Portsmouth in March 2022.