Archive for the ‘themed 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.

I know you might think I am mad said Lesley but I would like to take the kids to see the illuminations in Blackpool. My mum took me when I was a kid and I still remember it now… I think it is a great idea and we can put you up in  our great choice of bed & breakfasts in Blackpool, so it won’t cost you the earth. Fab she said lets do it….Do you have a chlldhood memeory you would like to re-live  with your kids  - post back…

My clothes mad mate Kate called …..have you seen the amount of great clothes and bargains in the summer sales !! I fancy a trip to hit Oxford St do you have any hotel deals available? Absolutely how about The Cumberland - quite the coolest hotel in the area, right at The Marble Arch end of Oxford St and on special offer you can SAVE 25% at weekends or there is The Royal Lancaster only a few minutes walk away from Oxford St. with weekend savings of over 20%.

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?

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 mate SJ has not had a man since the start of the millennium according to her! So imagine my surprise when she called me today to arrange a dirty weekend in Edinburgh. I have finally found a chap I want to do it with  she enthused and he works and lives in Scotland. Convenient I said when you live in Leeds but hey !  I want a really swish hotel centrally located with funky themed rooms in case we want to get kinky - too much information - handcuffs and whips whirling through my brain. I sorted her out with The Scotsman - one of the nicest central hotels I know and gave her the address of the nearest adult gifts shop and wished her well. Do you have advice for SJ to make her dirty weekend go with a bang? Do post back but keep it clean.!!

Jules rang - now rather than the usual cigars and whisky i want to do something different for dad for Fathers Day! He is into guns and the paranormal - so either some kind of haunted thing or clay pigeon shooting would be good. I thought the three of us would make a break of it - Dad, ( obviously) my bro and me, ideally any of the weekends in July / August. Well says I Murder, Mystery weekends are still really popular and “Good Fun” or I can do Clay Pigeon Activity Breaks - in a range of places. Why not do the Edinburgh/ Perthshire Activity Break and then you can combine it with some time in Edinburgh - perfect said Jules see what you can do. If you have some great ideas for something different for Fathers Day then reply back I would love to hear them

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.

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.