What else is new? – Page 58
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InterviewPhil Vaughan: all aboard the Community Group Travel bus
We catch up with Phil Vaughan about organising trips for 40 years plus, running a group with his son and get his top tips for other group travel organisers.
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Interview“We have so missed our groups” says Discover Newmarket’s manager
Tracey Harding, manager of tourist board Discover Newmarket, has explained to Group Leisure & Travel how important group organisers are for the area and what makes Newmarket unique.
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NewsColdharbour Mill announces group deals for heritage highlights tour
The team at Coldharbour Mill in Cullompton, Devon, has revealed its new group offer for 2021 which includes a highlights tour that aims to showcase industrial heritage at its very best.
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Features7 ideas for a festive day out to remember
We know how tough it can be to decide on where to go to celebrate the Christmas period, so here are seven day trip options to offer some festive inspiration
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NewsHow to book free coach travel to the 2021 Group Leisure & Travel Show
Visitors are being invited to take advantage of free coach travel to the 2021 Group Leisure & Travel Show which takes place on Thursday 7th October at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
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NewsDancing on Ice winner Jake Quickenden to join touring cast of Footloose
Former Dancing on Ice winner and I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! contestant Jake Quickenden is set to play Willard in the upcoming UK tour of Footloose The Musical.
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ColumnA loss for Liverpool, quirky artefacts and a woeful tourist attraction
Our columnist reflects on Liverpool losing its World Heritage status, quirky treasures in the Yorkshire Museum and the Marble Arch Mound.
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NewsSwan at the Globe launches Romeo and Juliet afternoon tea
The Swan at the Globe restaurant, situated at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre on London’s Bankside, has launched a Romeo and Juliet inspired afternoon tea for groups of up to 70 people.
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FeaturesGroup organiser Geoff Allen on his eventful visit to Chartwell
Geoff Allen, group organiser for Travallen Travel & Events, reports back from a “wonderful” outing to the National trust property of Chartwell in Kent, the family home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill… even if there were a few hurdles along the way.
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NewsP&O Cruises’ new ship Iona sets sail marking ‘a momentous milestone for travel’
Iona sets sail on its maiden voyage from Southampton to its namesake island in Scotland, with a fireworks display the highlight of the celebrations.
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NewsWatch: new video of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Cinderella released
A new video has been released to tease Andrew Lloyd Webber’s newest musical, Cinderella, which will officially launch in London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre after being postponed for nearly a year due to the pandemic.
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NewsRe-start of international cruises welcomed by the industry
Although in the short term, it won’t be plain sailing, the cruise industry has welcomed the news that international sailings have been allowed to restart.
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NewsI’m a Celebrity… Jungle Challenge opens its doors in Manchester
Groups can now book their space at the new adventure at Quayside, MediaCityUK in Manchester, which offers a series of challenges based on the ITV show I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here.
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NewsWest End cast of Hamilton announced
Producers of the West End production of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton have revealed the full cast for the musical which resumes on 19th August at the Victoria Palace Theatre.
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Destination GuidesCelebrate Yorkshire by visiting some of its most beautiful places
Having celebrated Yorkshire Day, we’ve put together a list of some of its most beautiful spots that you can enjoy all year round to truly appreciate the historic county.
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NewsExhilarating new tower climb unveiled at Brighton’s British Airways i360 attraction
The British Airways i360 Viewing Tower in Brighton is taking heights to the next level with a new experience which sees small groups climb to the very top of the attraction, beyond the 138 metre-high viewing pod, for panoramic views over the city.
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NewsThe 51st edition of Who’s Who in the Bus & Coach Industry is out now
The 2021/22 edition of the number one reference tool for the bus and coach industry is now available to buy in print or you can view the digital edition online.
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GLT AwardsActress and presenter Julie Peasgood will host the 2021 GLT Awards
She has explored the best of Britain, has more than 80 cruises under her belt, and travelled around the world, and this October Julie Peasgood will be hosting the Group Leisure & Travel Awards ceremony.
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VideoWatch: emotional reunion of West End’s Lion King cast
A video showing the moment that The Lion King cast reunited for the first time since lockdown has been released, with cast members clearly emotional while singing the first rendition of Circle of Life in months.
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NewsNew experience dedicated to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein opens in Bath
Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein, said to be the first ever visitor attraction dedicated to the author’s work, has now opened in Bath.