All Interview articles – Page 6
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InterviewCarol Dixson-Smith: the group’s heart & soul
Group organiser Carol Dixson-Smith on why diversity of trips is the key to successful outings and how she’s training members to become life-savers.
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InterviewInterview: The Original Tour’s Barry Watson on being an Excellence Award finalist
We talk to Barry Watson, group sales and customer service supervisor at The Original Tour about what it meant to be nominated for the Excellence Award as part of the 2019 Group Leisure and Travel Awards.
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InterviewMonica Sado: a new lease of life
We speak to Monica Sado about her time organising for the NHS Retirement Fellowship – Brent Branch and the challenges faced with trips for the elderly.
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InterviewInterview: Anita Harris on her latest role in Cabaret the Musical
The actress speaks to GLT about her take on Fraulein Schneider in Cabaret the Musical which is touring the UK.
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InterviewVanessa Hurdle: overcoming hurdles together
We speak to Vanessa Hurdle, secretary of Reading Borough Council’s Staff Club about socialising and expecting the unexpected.
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InterviewInterview: Joe Thomas on his new role in What’s In A Name?, awkward dinner parties and his love of comedy
Joe Thomas is enjoying making a meal of What’s In A Name?, the international hit play centred around a Moroccan supper.
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InterviewSharron & Geoff Cox: husband & wife team
The couple make quite the organised team; we caught up with Sharron to find out about where they go and why they love what they do.
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InterviewPenny Hodgson: gardens galore & a special royal recognition
Not only does New Meridian member Penny Hodgson organise trips for two clubs, she was given a British Empire Medal for her services to the community.
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InterviewInterview: David Williamson is “living his childhood dream” in Circus 1903
GLT’s Harry Rogers talks nostalgia, elephant puppets and near-disasters with Circus 1903’s Ringmaster, David Williamson, ahead of the production’s new UK tour.
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InterviewJackie Ames: keep calm and laugh
Harry Rogers speaks to group organiser Jackie Ames about coming up with new ideas and how she ensures that all of her members, no matter what their disability, enjoy her trips.
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InterviewDenise Piddington: holidaying with friends
Laura Sexton speaks to Denise Piddington about her ambitions as an organiser and choosing trips that all her members enjoy.
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InterviewInterview: Kate Robbins on her part in the new Club Tropicana musical
Michael de Burća meets Kate Robbins to talk about her role in the new musical Club Tropicana the Musical.
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InterviewInterview: Layton Williams on his lead role in the musical Everybody's Talking About Jamie
GLT speaks to the actor about performing his dream part in the hit musical which is currently playing at the Apollo Theatre in the West End.
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InterviewJoy Matthews: join the club
As one of 12 committee members for a retirees club in Winchester, Joy Matthews shares with GLT what her life as a group organiser is like.
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InterviewLiz Cawdell: an invitation to view
Laura Sexton speaks to Liz Cawdell about her experience in the group travel industry and how it inspired her to become a group organiser.
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InterviewInterview: The Cast of The Girl on the Train
Simon Button speaks with Samantha Womack and Oliver Farnworth on their intense roles in The Girl on the Train.
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InterviewThe face of Excellence: Ian Pearson
Shannon Clark talks to Ian Pearson, group travel manager at Harry Shaw Group Travel and finalist for The Excellence Award 2018.
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InterviewThe face of Excellence: Tracy Cullen
In the first of a new series which catches up with our Excellence Award 2018 finalists, Laura Sexton talks to Tracy Cullen, group sales and friends manager at The Alnwick Garden in Northumberland.
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InterviewDouglas Spencer: a good year for trips
Laura Sexton speaks with Douglas Spencer about his experience organising travel for his group which stemmed from a visit to watch The Beatles play.
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InterviewOlivia Goodfellow: there’s no limit
Olivia Goodfellow tells us about the reaction from her group after she won the 2018 Group Travel Organiser of the Year Award® at the Group Leisure & Travel Awards.


