What else is new? – Page 96
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ColumnLessons learned from tragic Notre-Dame fire
Grumpy Group Organiser gives his thoughts on the devastating blaze in Paris.
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ColumnSort out the trolleys, Luton Airport
Grumpy Group Organiser talks about getting trolley-ed at Luton Airport.
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NewsAs seen on screen: Hever Castle display includes period costumes and unique items
Visitors to Hever Castle have the chance to see posters and costumes from films the attraction has appeared in as part of a new temporary exhibition.
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NewsBorde Hill Gardens' sculpture exhibition celebrates 20th anniversary
More than 100 sculptures are now on display across Borde Hill Gardens in West Sussex as part of its summer events programme.
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NewsNew Travelsphere tours to Australia, Africa and the Middle East
Tour operator Travelsphere has launched a new collection of tours including a 14-day Namibian Adventure and a trip to Jordan’s Ancient Wonders.
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NewsWinchester Cathedral opens major new exhibition
Winchester Cathedral has opened a major new exhibition (21st May), showcasing the role that the city has played in shaping early British history.
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NewsDreamWorks’ The Prince of Egypt to run in the West End
Based on the DreamWorks Animation film, The Prince of Egypt will open in the West End for a 32-week run in February 2020.
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NewsOne for the kids: Peppa Pig latest tour is the 'Best Day Ever'
Stuck for ideas that will appeal to families with young children? Fear not as Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever will tour from the 18th October, opening at the Dartford Orchard Theatre.
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FeaturesInterview: How Zizi Strallen landed her dream role as Mary Poppins
With the Mary Poppins stage musical returning to London’s West End in October, we talk to Zizi Strallen about what it will be like stepping into familar shoes, and whether she can actually spell supercalifragilisticdocious.
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NewsKynren adds Viking drama to epic outdoor performance
The annual spectacle will return at the end of June for what is billed as the UK’s biggest outdoor theatre performance, with a 1000-strong cast adding The Year of the Viking to this year’s Kynren - an epic tale of England in County Durham.
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NewsBack to the Future the Musical to debut at Manchester Opera House next year
Back to the Future the Musical will debut on a 12-week run at Manchester Opera House on Thursday 20th February 2020, before moving to the West End.
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FeaturesWhy I love... Strawberry Hill House & Kew Gardens
In the second part of this new series, featuring group travel organisers’ recommendations, Geoff Allen reports back from a trip to Strawberry Hill House and the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
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NewsBBC Gardeners' World presenter Adam Frost guest at Woburn Abbey's Garden Show
The presenter will appear at Woburn Abbey’s annual garden show next summer along with BBC 4 Radio Presenter Gardeners’ Question Time expert Pippa Greenwood.
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Features5 reasons why the Houses of Parliament are great for groups
It may have been a place of uncertainty in recent times for politicians, but we’re sure that the Houses of Parliament are great for your group to visit. Here are 5 reasons why.
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NewsGroup Leisure & Travel Awards 2019: voting, nominations & entries open
You can now take part in the 2019 Group Leisure & Travel Awards which reward the best destinations, attractions, providers and individuals across the industry.
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NewsGroup discounts for Blenheim Palace's Summer of Speed events
Blenheim Palace is hosting a series of motor vehicle events to entertain groups throughout the summer
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NewsFirst sighting of Saga Cruises' Spirit of Discovery ship in Germany
Saga’s newest cruise ship, Spirit of Discovery, was unveiled for the first time on Sunday (12th May), floating out of the Building Hall at Meyer Werft Shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
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NewsFurther cast announcements made for Big the Musical
Who will be joining Jay McGuiness in the West End musical version of the hit 80s film?
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NewsThe RPO announces a series of group-friendly concerts for 2019 and 2020
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra has a huge amount of concerts in the pipeline, with groups benefitting from big reductions.
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NewsWendy Wu Tours looks to expand its groups offer
Glen Thomas has joined Wendy Wu Tours as head of group sales & partnerships, a new role created to help expand what the operator offers groups.