What else is new? – Page 59
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ColumnQuarantine-free travel, space tourism and a face mask disaster
Our columnist gives his thoughts on quarantine-free travel, face masks and holidays to space.
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NewsBirmingham Museums Trust launches flexible tailor-made packages for groups
Birmingham Museums Trust has announced that groups will be offered flexible visits across nine venues including Aston Hall, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Weoley Castle Ruins.
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InterviewLis Bird: creating memories with the Yatton Outings Club in Somerset
We speak to Lis Bird of Yatton Outings Club about her time as a group organiser and her positive outlook on the future.
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NewsVisitors can explore Buckingham Palace Garden on self-guided tours for the first time
The garden at Buckingham Palace opens for self-guided tours for the first time tomorrow, Friday 9th July, until September.
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NewsDavid Livingstone museum to reopen following major transformation
The David Livingstone Birthplace museum in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, is to reopen this month following a three-year regeneration programme including a new interactive exhibition, a refurbished shop and café and a children’s play park.
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NewsHF Holidays unveils UK and overseas group destinations for 2022/23
The Group Organiser’s Guide, released by tour operator HF Holidays features UK destinations including St Ives and Glen Coe as well as tours further afield in Norway and Slovenia.
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NewsNew images released to celebrate Prince of Egypt’s West End return
The new photos were taken as the Prince of Egypt reopened at London’s Dominion Theatre on 1st July under Step 3 guidelines.
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NewsRoyal Philharmonic Orchestra celebrates 75 years with special performances
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) is celebrating 75 years of music-making with a range of shows and concerts throughout this year and next.
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NewsFull cast announced for Mamma Mia! West End return
The hit musical Mamma Mia! will return to London’s West End at the Novello Theatre on 25th August, with some of the show’s previous stars returning to their former roles.
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NewsNew city walks on offer for groups in London
A network of walking tours around London have been revealed for groups, with the help of an expert tour guide to point out key sights and tell stories along the way, as well as self guided options.
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NewsBritish Motor Museum’s latest exhibition will uncover the stories of the motor industry
A new exhibition, which has opened at the British Motor Museum, aims to uncover the stories behind the motor industry and the people who worked and lived around it.
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NewsGroups can descend 42m from the top of Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has added a 42m controlled descent over the edge of its stadium’s Dare Skywalk experience - what is thought to be the first of its kind at any stadium across the UK.
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FeaturesIan Wilde reflects on a day trip to Chavenage House and Newark Park
Ian Wilde, group travel organiser for the Birmingham National Trust Associations, shares his experience of their first group outing since September last year.
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FeaturesGLT Show 2021: what GTOs are most looking forward to
The Group Leisure & Travel Show returns to the Marshall Arena at Stadium MK in Milton Keynes on Thursday 7th October and free visitor registration is now open. We’ve spoken to some of our readers who have told us what they’re most excited about.
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FeaturesGTO Gwen Wright reports back from trips to Champs Hill and Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens
You have been telling us where you have been getting back out to after the easing of restrictions. We hear from Gwen Wright about The Arts Society’s outings to Champs Hill & Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens.
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NewsExclusive group tours of Rothschild family’s Eythrope Garden on offer
Groups can book exclusive private tours of Eythrope, the private walled garden of the Rothchild family in Buckinghamshire, near to their Waddesdon Manor home.
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NewsGroups can book private virtual experiences with West End theatre stars
West End Your Way, set up by actor Alasdair Harvey and theatre director Hannah Chissick, allows groups to host private Q&A sessions as well as performances from their favourite stars.
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Destination GuidesIn pictures: head off the beaten track with these 7 scenic railway lines
Planning your next group adventure? How about travelling by rail and offering your members something a little bit different with these lesser known railway lines.
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VideoVideo: WeLoveCoaches campaign launched by Coach Tourism Association
The Coach Tourism Association (CTA) has launched a new WeLoveCoaches campaign to promote coach tours and excursions.
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NewsWindsor Castle & Palace of Holyrood House to host exhibition celebrating the life of Prince Phillip
The Royal Collection Trust has revealed that Windsor Castle in Berkshire and the Palace of Holyrood House in Edinburgh will run companion exhibitions on the life of Prince Phillip, exploring his interests, passions and more.