Archive for the ‘event weekends’ Category

My somewhat loopy 60’s friends looking for a themed break to take in the autumn. We like some entertainment they said over dinner, what do you have going on in October.. Inspired I said how about Basil, Sybil and the team? Perfect they said ” we promise not to mention the war ! “. They are now happily trotting off to see the Fawlty Towers Tribute evening on 24th October at Garforth near Leeds. A bargain at only £89 each including one nights stay, dinner and entertainment. Fawlty Towers Tribute Break.

My neighbour and newly appointed parish councillor rang me very serious…now that I have entered the world of politics I really think I need to understand more about the country’s political system, Houses of Parliament Tour package deal which includes and overnight stay and the tour or just get you some Houses of Parliament Tour tickets I said, which do you prefer?

Our steam mad friends rang up again from deepest Kent. When is the steam rally at Duncombe Park, we want to come up for it if possible? Only this time we are not going to drag the caravan up the motorways we are going to stay in style in a hotel or guest house in Hemsley or close by, can you recommend somewhere? Well you have a wide choice from the stylish chic boutique style hotels to cottages and bed and breakfast’s - how rich are you feeling Iventured ? i acme up with a 17th century inn The George and Dragon , Kirbymoorside -only a short scenic drive from Helmsley yet away from the rally chaos.

My very educated archealogist  friend Richard rang me on skype hot from his latest dig excavating ancient toilets in deepest Peru. The disjointed skype delayed words finally filtered through ” I know you are going to think me crazy but I want to go and see the Tutankhamun Exhibition before it finishes at the end of August. I believe it is at the O2 Arena, could you sort out a deal for me, with rail tickets, hotel etc. No problem I said I have a deal already in place with a choice of hotels from £ 80 per person including a night in a hotel and tickets for the exhibition, just choose a  hotel and I will sort it out - Tutankhamun Exhibition Hotel Package.

My ex work colleague Lorraine lit up my phone this morning before I had even finished my muesli…I have got to see him, I have still got a crush on him after all this time and despite his “history”. I take it you mean George I ventured - with flash back images of her boogieing round the handbags to ” wake me up before you go go”. Absolutely I know he will never be mine but I can still dream. He “George Michael”  has announced his final 2 concerts at Earls Court in August. Now when Lorraine had this crush she was a mere child herself, now almost a gran I did have to wonder about the enduring power of the teenage crush. I presume there will be a gang of you and you will want rail tickets and an overnight in a hotel as well I asked, cereal spoon poised to take down all the details. Have you had a ridiculous teenage crush you still harbour - do let let me know I might even tell you about mine … a clue it involved lots of tartan !

I would like to take mum away for a break said my sister in law Denise. She fancies Edinburgh and I wondered about going to the Tattoo too, what do you think? i think it is a fab idea, Edinburgh is a great place anytime with lots to do but in a smallish area and the tattoo is really spectacular - gran will love it!

I recommend you sort out a weekend break deal which includes hotel, rail and tickets for the tattoo - hotels tend to be expensive and it will be the best way to get a good deal and everything you need in one place. Denise is checking with mum - watch this space. Have you been to the Edinburgh Tattoo - share your experiences, reply back.

My husbands car mad mate rang me in a flat spin - get it!. I want to go to the British International Motor Show at ExCel the last weekend in July - where in gods name is Excel… Well think Docklands and then keep going I joked although not entirely, as ExCel it is pretty much out on  a limb. Your best bet is to stay over in London I said. I can sort out a break which includes rail travel to London, a night in a decent hotel and entry to the Motor Show itself. Fab he said let’s do it I’ll probably take the boys too if you can get me a triple room. Have you got experience of the do’s and dont’s of taking kids to the British International Motor Show ? Do reply back, it would be good to have some advice to share with him before his trip.

The lads have decided to go to the grand Prix at Silverstone said Sally and I thought of you… It is taking place on the weekend of the 4-6th July, I can get tickets for the Grand Prix but they need somewhere to stay close by - they are too old for roughing it in a tent. Have you any idea how hard this is going to be I murmured weakly - accommodation is booked up  a year in advance there will be nowhere close by trust me!

If you have any hints and tips where to stay for the next Grand Prix do let me know- reply back…

My chum better known for her social standing and dare I say it her “B” list royal acquaintances most unusually asked for help. Now you know how  I always go to Ascot with Ursula she said…Mmm says I. Wee…l she paused for dramatic  effect to cut a long story short sweetie its all gone  wrong and I am now left high and dry without a ticket…Now I know you can pull strings daarling and I simply cannot miss one of the highlights of the social calendar…I have to be at Ladies Day. a few phone calls and grovelling promises of undying gratitude later I managed to secure the much sought after ticket. To be fair to my chum she was eternally grateful and I await the hamper from Fortnum’s with relish. Share with me your experiences of Ascot or other similar high profile events on the social calendar…it will be the nearest I ever get to going.