What else is new? – Page 68
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GLT AwardsSimply Groups’ Shauna Potts says Excellence Award win is “icing on the cake”
Shauna Potts, director of tour operator Simply Groups, has described feeling overwhelmed and humbled after winning The Excellence Award 2020.
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InterviewAndy Hine: fun, friends & thrills with the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain
Andy Hine, founder and organiser for the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain, on staying connected during lockdown and the logistics behind organising trips to ride some of the word’s best roller coasters.
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Features6 haunted attractions ideal for a spooky day out
To celebrate Halloween, we’ve picked out a selection of group-friendly attractions which are ideal for those looking to give their members a ghostly encounter all year round.
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NewsFirst new-look Shearings coaches out on the road for UK tours
The Shearings brand was acquired by touring company Leger Holidays earlier this year and has recently started its first coach tours.
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ColumnUnderstanding the tiered system, Covid sniffer dogs and a hint of positivity
Too many tiers and the smell of armpit sweat, Grumpy Group Organiser has their say.
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NewsJohn Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ piano goes on display at Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction
John Lennon’s sister Julia Baird has welcomed the arrival of her brother’s piano, used to compose and record Imagine, to Liverpool’s Strawberry Field attraction.
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NewsNew exhibition to celebrate 800 years since the construction of Bishop’s Palace
Bishop’s Palace in Somerset has opened a special exhibition which runs until the end of 2021, aiming to take visitors on a journey through the site’s 800 year history.
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FeaturesReader club reflections: some of the highlights as we celebrate our 25th anniversary
Group Leisure & Travel has been marking a quarter of a century since its first edition back in 1995. We look back at some of the amazing Reader Club fam trips organised over the years.
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FeaturesMy group’s first Covid-19 holiday abroad to Italy
Chris Taylor, of the Wey Valley Theatre & Travel Club and New Meridian Association member, shares her experience of a trip overseas to Italy with her group.
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NewsAnnual survey reveals England’s most popular attractions during 2019
The annual attractions survey by VisitEngland has revealed the most popular free and paid-for attractions visited during 2019.
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GLT AwardsWatch: GTO of the Year® Christine on her shock at winning and BBC Look North appearance
Christine Bennett of Deaf Group Holidays said she was “absolutely gobsmacked” after winning the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award for 2020.
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NewsTributes paid to Stuart Line Cruises’ ‘Mr Exmouth’ who was “champion of coach travel”
Described as ‘Mr Exmouth’, tributes have been paid to Ian Stuart of Stuart Line Cruises in Devon who has died at the age of 56.
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Features8 of the most beautiful places in… Hampshire
A pick ‘n’ mix selection of beautiful places in Hampshire, including seaside resorts, a national park and coastal ports.
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NewsWindermere Lake Cruises offers extra incentives for groups
Windermere Lake Cruises has announced extra incentives and packages for group travel organisers.
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NewsIsle of Wight Tours ceases trading after 31 years
Tour operator, Isle of Wight Tours has ceased trading and has released details of how refunds can be obtained.
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FeaturesEnjoying the scenery on a group ‘land cruise’ in Wales
We love hearing about where you’ve been able to travel to recently - this time group travel organiser Ian Wilde, Birmingham National Trust, reports back from a ‘land cruise’ in Wales.
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NewsGroup rates for RHS Gardens’ Christmas Glow events
Tickets for Glow at the RHS Gardens are now on sale to group organisers and coach operators as the charity prepares to light up its gardens for the festive season.
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ColumnFacing up to technology and the mother of all coach trips
Grumpy group organiser on his new phone and a huge coach trip which takes in 18 different countries.
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NewsNew ‘rule of six’ does not prevent distanced coach tours
Guidance has been issued confirming that the new ‘rule of six’ restrictions do not affect coach or tour operators in England.
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NewsHarewood House announces Christmas season for group visits
Harewood House in west Yorkshire has announced details of its Christmas season for groups including a festive market and a specially themed display.