All Interview articles – Page 3
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InterviewJacky Oakley: organising river cruises and more for her Surrey-based group
Jacky Oakley, organiser for Camberley & District u3a in Surrey tells us about the group’s river cruise experience of Budapest and the challenges she faces as a GTO.
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InterviewManchester Museum’s director on what groups can expect from a visit
Esme Ward, director of Manchester Museum, tells GLT about her favourite items on display at the new-look attraction and what she hopes people will take away from a visit.
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InterviewRay Spiller: how he and wife Jan set up Broomfield Coach Trips
Ray Spiller speaks to GLT about why he and wife Jan decided to form Broomfield Coach Trips in a bid to bring the local community together.
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InterviewGwen Wright: 25 years of bringing people together
Group travel organiser Gwen Wright tells us how she first got into it and why she loves creating experiences through The Arts Society (Cranleigh) group.
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InterviewRobert Coleman: unusual London visits and a love of history
We spoke to Robert Coleman, creator of The London Cultureseekers Group, to find out how it all began and his quirky tips for groups in London.
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InterviewPotters Resorts’ Dan Pocock on his love of GTOs and what the team can offer them
We sat down with Dan Pocock, sales development team leader at Potters Resorts, to find out more about the provider’s all-inclusive breaks at its flagship Norfolk site, and the Five Lakes Resort in Essex.
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InterviewGareth Snook on his version of Willy Wonka for new Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical
Gareth Snook, who leads the cast in the extraordinary role of Willy Wonka, talks about his new musical adventure and how he has adapted the character.
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InterviewSimon Calder: where’s left on his bucket list and group travel optimism
Travel journalist and broadcaster Simon Calder talks travel ‘firsts’ and we find out if there’s anywhere left on his bucket list.
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InterviewLouise Thomas: escaping normality and the magic of theatre
We spoke to GTO Louise Thomas about finding time to organise theatre trips and outings for two different groups.
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InterviewBlue Badge Guide Roger Bailey on what makes the Heart of England so special
Roger Bailey tells us what groups may be surprised to learn about the area as well as his personal highlights of places to visit.
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InterviewDave Hartle: ‘grandad holiday’ on GTO of the Year win
We asked Dave Hartle, known to his loved ones as ‘grandad holiday’, about what it meant to win the Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® and why he loves the role.
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InterviewLin Wilson: the sun is always shining
What GTO Lin Wilson doesn’t know about group organising isn’t worth knowing. Having celebrated 31 years, we caught up with her to find out why she still loves what she does.
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InterviewBeaulieu’s head of visitor experience talks exhibitions, group highlights and landmark milestones
We caught up with Jon Tee, head of visitor experience and operations at Beaulieu to discuss what groups can expect on a visit and the National Motor Museum’s 50th anniversary exhibition.
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InterviewTrevor Gent: raising the curtain with new friends
We caught up with group organiser, Trevor Gent to talk all things theatre, including his favourite ever performances and top venue for groups to visit.
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InterviewBecky Chikaura: here come the girls!
We spoke to Becky Chikaura, creator of Ms Bee Group Travel, about why she decided to create a group dedicated to getting mums out and about, plus her top tips for newbies.
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InterviewHow group visits bring history to life at the King Richard III Visitor Centre
We spoke to Lisa Harrison, sales co-ordinator at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester, about the highlights to look out for on a visit and why groups are important to the attraction.
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InterviewComedy star Lesley Joseph says the “magic of theatre can change peoples’ lives”
Veteran entertainer Lesley Joseph will star in this year’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs pantomime at Milton Keynes Theatre. We went along to the official launch to find out what audiences can expect and talk about some of her career highlights.
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InterviewNeil Edeson: always on the go
We spoke to Neil Edeson, organiser for Surrey Trips, about what he’s got coming up, essential items while travelling and why he loves the job.
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InterviewJulia Passmore: organising for a friendly bunch
Julia Passmore, organiser for the Association of Friends, tell us how she fell into the role, her favourite visits and what’s in the diary at the moment.
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InterviewLiving the dream: Jersey Boys star Ben Joyce on the pressure and joy of playing Frankie Valli in London
Ben Joyce made his West End debut in the role of Frankie Valli in Jersey Boys. Here he tells us how it’s going, what it’s like to be in The Four Seasons and his unusual pre-show ritual.