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The Jan/Feb
issue of The Pass magazine is out and includes some great features on:
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Also
on our website this month we have some fantastic new offers from:
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Visit The Big Dance
at Gretna Green
Gretna Green is one
of Scotland's most popular visitor attractions and is ideal for group
visitors. The World Famous Blacksmiths Shop has been designed to offer
groups the utmost in comfort and convenience, and you’ll find plenty of
benefits, including free coach parking and the Group Travel Club
membership for drivers and group travel organisers. New for 2010 is The
Big Dance, an impressive 13ft sculpture of two hands clasping in the
centre of the Sculpture Garden. An official event centred round the
theme of dance will take place this spring to celebrate the
introduction of The Big Dance at Gretna Green. To find out more call 01461 337893 or
visit www.gretnagreen.com
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Have a corking day out at Ascot
Enjoy
an action packed day at Ascot
Racecourse on Saturday 8 May, where groups can experience
the Totesport Victoria Cup featuring the 4th Annual Festival of Wine.
You’ll find over 55 wines to sample, including sparkling, white, red
and desserts from across the globe with tasting notes and advice from
the experts at Hardys. All these wines compete for the ‘Wine of the
Festival’ award voted for by customers. You can purchase a £5
participation voucher which entitles you to 5 samples of approximately
50ml each and receive a plastic glass and a copy of the tasting notes.
The accompanying tasting notes will help you choose the wine to best
suit your taste and mood. There will also be live Jazz music on the
bandstand throughout the day. Grandstand tickets start from just £10
per person and coach and minibus parking is free of charge. For more
information and to book call 01344
878536 or visit
www.ascot.co.uk
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Celebrity chefs in full bloom
This year’s Shrewsbury Flower Show
takes place on the 13 and 14 August and promises to be bigger and
better than ever. Lending their support are celebrity chefs Si King and
Dave Myers, better known as televisions ‘Hairy Bikers’. The chefs will
be appearing in the Marches Food Hall, where their infectious
enthusiasm and natural charm will be in evidence as they present three
cookery demonstrations in the purpose built Cookery Theatre each day.
Also at the show you’ll find outdoor show gardens, a large
horticultural section, a large events arena featuring equestrian
competitions and displays, plus a variety of exhibitors - from arts and
crafts to home baking and even a traditional bees and honey section for
the growing number of people establishing their own apiaries. For more
information and advance ticket sales call 01743 234050 or
visit www.shrewsburyflowershow.org.uk
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See
you next time.
Stacey
Wright
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Diary Date
New
farmers market
Take your group down
to the new Hamstreet
Farmers Market at Victory Hall, Ashford, and sample the
delights of local traders and their produce. Starting on Sunday 14
March, and then continuing on every second Sunday of every month, doors
open from 9-2pm and events include a Mother’s Day raffle where you
could win a special hamper. For more information contact Mary or Julian
on 01233 732 965
or email farmersmarkets@hotmail.co.uk
London
attractions
Millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussauds
since they first opened over 200 years ago and it remains just as
popular as it ever was. Today’s visitors are sent on a unique,
emotionally-charged journey through the realms of the powerful and
famous. The museum-style ropes and poles have gone so you can get up
close and personal with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, political
heavyweights and historical icons. Groups of 10 or more can start their
evening in style with an exclusive after hours VIP tour, where you can
walk down the red carpet for your very own Champagne reception, before
starting your exclusive tour of the attraction. Visit www.madametussauds.com or call 0871 222 0177 to find out more.
Enter…if you dare!
The London Dungeon
is turning the temperature up with its latest experience - Bloody Mary:
Killer Queen - featuring one of England’s most feared rulers – Mary
Tudor, the deadliest daughter of Henry VIII. This Killer Queen was
nicknamed Bloody Mary for ruthlessly burning 300 Protestants as
heretics and the famous scare attraction’s new feature lets guests
literally feel the fire of her wrath. For those who emerge unscathed,
there’s a whole dungeon full of frightening fun bringing centuries of
history’s horrible bits to life. Situated in the dark heart of the
Capital, just a stone’s throw away from the River Thames, The London
Dungeon is open seven days a week, from 9.30am to 6.30pm. Visit www.thedungeons.com
for more details.
Feel-good celebration
Billy Elliot The Musical
will celebrate its 5th birthday on 31 March, having had its most
successful year yet. The smash hit show which opened in London in 2005
at the Victoria Palace Theatre, has now been seen by over 3.9 million
people worldwide including HM The Queen, Hilary Clinton, Bill Gates,
Anna Wintour and the late Michael Jackson. The production is an
adaptation of one of the most adored British films of the last decade.
Set in the North East of England, the show is a funny, heart-warming
and feel-good celebration of one young boy's dreams. Group rates are
available by calling 0207
580 6793 or visit www.billyelliotthemusical.com
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