Winter 2009-2010

Highly Commended

Great Value Days Out • Top London Shows from only £45pp • Spring Scenery • Shopping & Sightseeing • Top Visitor Attractions • Great Gift Ideas • Concerts, Entertainment, Special Events and much more!

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE FROM THE DEEPINGS, BOURNE, STAMFORD & PETERBOROUGH (with some tours also picking up in Buckden, Huntingdon, Oakham, Oundle, Spalding and Uppingham)

A Shaw’s Day Tour will take you miles more for your money – look out for our SPECIAL OFFERS including some great £stretchers, half price fares & 2 for 1 deals!

Welcome to Shaw’s Winter Day Tour brochure!

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here’s never been a better time to travel by coach for a great value, stress-free day out. Inside, you’ll find lots of great new tours, some amazing special offers and a superb selection of West End shows from just £45pp including travel and show ticket – see page 13 for our full listing! A day out on one of our tours, or a gift voucher, will make a lovely surprise for a relative or friend on Christmas morning. We’ve more tours picking up from either Oakham or Uppingham for our Rutland customers plus see page 15 for all our departure points (you’ll find a route code against each tour).

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FREE ‘LEISURE DAY’ OFFER!

Book a selection of our ‘Leisure Day’ tours for shopping, sightseeing or visiting friends and you’ll save even more! You just need to book and pay for 3 (or more) ‘Leisure Days’ all at the same time and we’ll give you a fourth consecutive ‘Leisure Day’ completely FREE! Look for the special ‘Leisure Day’ symbol – we have a great choice on offer!

FREE SEAT FOR GROUP BOOKINGS!

You can enjoy a FREE lucky 13th seat on any of our day tours by booking 12 places for any one tour at the same time! Our tours make the perfect get-together for any club or organisation (or just a group of friends) which is too small to arrange its own outing programme. NB For concert and theatre tours, your free place will be for the coach seat only. Don’t forget, too, that we also welcome group bookings, booked direct, on our holidays – you only have to book 10 places on any one tour to claim a FREE holiday).

‘FARE ONLY’ PRICES

Do you have your own tickets for an event – or wish to visit friends or family somewhere? ‘Fare Only’ prices are available on many of our all-inclusive packages, including most of our day trips to London, and for National Trust, English Heritage and RHS members on any tours that include visits to properties belonging to these groups (but don’t forget that you will need to take your membership card with you)!

LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA TOURS

Our all-inclusive lunch and afternoon tea tours normally include a set menu. Vegetarian options are usually available by prior arrangement – please don’t hesitate to ask for further details.

A ONE-WAY TICKET?

Visiting friends or family for a holiday? We’re always happy to offer one-way travel – although you do have to pay the full fare.

KEEP IN TOUCH – NEW TOURS

We often put new tours on sale between our brochure publication dates. You can have priority booking by letting us have your e-mail address for our occasional E-newsletters giving details of new tours as they go on sale. NB If there is a particular show or event in which you are specially interested, why not give us a call to check whether or not we are intending to feature it? If it’s not already on sale, we can then let you know if we add it later!

‘DOOR-2-DOOR’ HOLIDAYS

For value, comfort and pleasure, book one of our ‘Door-2Door’ coach holidays! You’ll find some great ideas for winter breaks in our Autumn ‘09/Spring ’10 Brochure and we’re delighted to announce that our Summer 2010 brochure is now available! Phone 01778 342224 for a copy (or you can leave a request at any time on our 24hr brochure hotline) or e-mail us at [email protected]

If you would like further information about timings for any of our tours before you book them please ask – our friendly, helpful, office staff are only too happy to help!

KEEP IN TOUCH – MEET THE TEAM e’re delighted to announce that we’ll be returning to the Marriott Hotel, Lynchwood, Peterborough for our ‘Open Afternoon’ on Sunday 17th January 2010 to which all customers, old and new are invited. Come along any time between 12.30-3.30 pm and you’ll find members of our team on hand if you need any information or advice about our holiday and day tour destinations. Exchange photos, catch up with old friends over a cup of tea; watch our holiday destination DVD’s and take the opportunity to look round the hotel and see the type of accommodation that

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Marriott offers – and the excellent leisure club facilities available for local residents! Further details of the event are still being finalised but you can be sure that there’ll be some easy-to-enter competitions with prizes and give-aways. Why not have lunch at the hotel too and make a special day of it? Make a note of the date in your diary now and call us on 01778 342224 if you would like us to post you further details – or watch out for our adverts in the local press or check on our website www.shawscoaches.co.uk. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Please refer to the tour routes on page 15 for your nearest departure point

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Tue 1 – Market Harborough & Christmas at Rockingham Castle All fares £25pp inc. admission & a cream tea.

This morning in Market Harborough (with the added bonus of market day) you’ll find a surprisingly pleasant selection of shops and a choice of eating houses for lunch. Then, at Rockingham Castle, you’ll be whisked back to Christmas 1849 with costumed staff getting the Castle ready for the family’s Christmas celebrations! Under the Butler’s direction, the table is laid, the silver is polished and the candles are lit, whilst the kitchen is a hive of activity! Enjoy the tales of days gone by and see the Castle decorated in Grand Victorian style as you wander round. You’ll find gifts galore in the Shop and we’ve included a Cream Tea in the Castle restaurant to round off this delightful day. 1a

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Thur 3 – Shopping and sightseeing in Nottingham Adult £15.00 Senior/Child £12.50 £STRETCHER

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Thur 3 – Calendar Girls OR War Horse – see page 13.

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Fri 4 – ‘Norfolk Christmas Trees, Shopping & Lights’

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Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £17.50 £STRETCHER

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Spend time in Fakenham, where the parish church will be holding its annual Christmas Tree Festival, with 80 beautifully decorated trees. (Entry is free but visitors are asked to bring a bag of coins to place at the charity tree of your choice.) In the afternoon, we move on to the delightful, Georgian town of Holt. There are some lovely shops here and the town is renowned for its pretty Christmas lights.

BRING IN THE NEW YEAR! Join our 4 day tour to the popular Trouville Hotel on the Isle of Wight. Departs 30 Dec • £395

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All fares £45pp inc. admission ticket and a reserved seat for one of the Fashion Theatre shows. Fare only also available if you are visiting another show, e.g. The Motorcycle Show.

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Tue 8 – ‘Loose Women’ at London TV studios All fares £25pp. NB Under 16’s not allowed. Fare only also available today – set down point on South Bank.

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Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £17.50

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You’re sure to find lots of great gifts at the one of the UK’s largest shopping centres!

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Tue 8 – Christmas shopping at Milton Keynes

Wed 9 – Christmas Lunch Cruise All fares £39pp inc. 2 course Christmas Lunch and tea/coffee, entertainment and a gift from you-know-who!

Enjoy the festive atmosphere on board the ‘Trent Lady’ during our 21⁄2 hr cruise from Nottingham. NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham so that our Rutland customers can join us today!

Sat 5 – Lincoln Christmas Market Adult £18.00 Senior/Child £17.50

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Wed 9 – Oliver! – see page 13

The Cathedral and Castle create an atmospheric backdrop to this hugely popular event, with over 300 stalls and street entertainment. You’ll find fresh local produce in the ‘Lincolnshire Larder’ and gifts and treats on sale will include unusual presents from Lincoln’s German twin town of Neustadt.

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Thur 10 – Christmas shopping in Norwich.

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Special Christmas £STRETCHER only £20pp!

Adult £15.00 Senior/Child Only £10 £STRETCHER

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With street entertainment, costumed characters, festive food and drink, and lots of high quality stalls, this charming local event is well worth a visit. Pick up a tasty pork pie or Stilton cheese and be sure to visit the Christmas Tree Festival in St. Mary’s Church and the Crib Festival in Sage Cross Church.

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Fri 11 – Downtown & Boundary Millshop, near Grantham Adult £10.00 Senior/Child only £7.50 Take advantage of our special £STRETCHER fare to pick up a bargain!

Sun 6 – Rochester’s Dickensian Christmas Adult £23.00 Senior/Child £21.00

The townsfolk of Rochester dress up in Dickensian costume to create the festive spirit of Christmas past during this popular annual event, with carol singers, bell ringers, street theatre, children’s shows – and lots more. 4d H

Sun 6 – Clothes Show Live at the NEC – the ultimate ‘Girls’ Day Out’!

Sun 6 – Christmas shopping at Bluewater in Kent Adult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00

Sun 6 – Melton Mowbray Victorian Christmas Fayre

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING? There’s still time to book one of our pre-Christmas weekends to the German or Belgian Christmas markets or to Yorkshire.

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Norwich is a unique shopping destination with its large pedestrian areas, all the leading department stores, quirky, independent shops, 6 day open-air market and spacious modern shopping malls. There are dozens of independent shops; Jarrold has been named UK Independent Department Store of the Year twice and the Norwich Lanes and Timberhill offer individual fashion and lifestyle shopping, against a background of narrow alleys and beautiful historic buildings. Elm Hill, Norwich’s most famous medieval cobbled street, combines beautifully preserved timber framed houses with shops selling everything from antiques to teddy bears!

Sat 12 – Christmas in Greenwich Adult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00

You’ll find a great choice of speciality gifts at the covered market and unique, independent shops at this World Heritage Site. For Christmas, there’ll be a special Christmas Market, with arts and crafts, collectors’ items and food stalls and, of course, you can also visit all the usual attractions, like the National Maritime Museum and the Fan Museum.

For bookings please call 01778 342224 or email [email protected]

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Sat 12 – The RPO’s Annual Christmas Celebration Concert

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All fares £39.00 inc. Rear Arena ticket.

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A supersaver fare for those who like to leave their Christmas shopping until the last minute to take advantage of the pre-Christmas sales!

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Sun 20 – City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra ‘Festive Favourites’ at the Birmingham Symphony Hall

Sat 12 – Daniel O’Donnell in concert at the NIA All fares £55pp inc. show

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Sun 13 – Christmas at Blist’s Hill, Ironbridge

All fares £45pp inc. Rear Circle ticket.

Adult £29.50 Senior £29.00 Child £27.00 inc. admission.

During this special Christmas weekend, visitors can step back in time to watch the ladies of the town busily preparing seasonal goodies, listen to the townsfolk reciting festive stories or take note as they reveal the secrets of their old family recipes. And, of course, everyone will be able to come together to join in the carol singing around the Blists Hill Christmas tree. It’s sure to be just the ticket to put you in the festive spirit! 4

Join the CBSO for its traditional Christmas concert, hosted by a British treasure – the broadcaster, novelist and gardener Alan Titchmarsh. The CBSO and its massed choirs provide the perfect way to get into the festive spirit – the celebrations are overflowing with Christmas music and lots of your favourite carols for all to sing – and the icing on the cake will be Alan sharing a selection of Christmas stories and readings from his seasonal anthology ‘Fill My Stocking’. Please book early! 4c

Sun 13 – Skipton’s Yuletide Festival & Christmas Market

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Wicksteed’s Christmas show features a host of top artistes and is excellent value for a great pre-Christmas treat!

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Sun 13 – York’s ‘Festival of Angels’

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Wed 16 – Derbyshire Christmas Lunch & Shopping Tour All fares £35pp inc. 3 course set lunch (soup, roast turkey and sticky toffee pudding).

Spend a couple of hours finishing off those last few bits of Christmas shopping at the Peak Village Outlet Shopping Centre in Derbyshire – but not until after you’ve enjoyed a delicious 3 course lunch at the nearby Maynard Arms in Grindleford – a 2AA Rosette establishment. Includes a free glass of wine with your meal, with compliments of the season! NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham so that our Rutland customers can join us today!

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Sat 2 – London for the West End OR Harrod’s sales or perhaps Hyde Park’s Winter Wonderland? Set down by Marble Arch for Oxford St and Hyde Park and in Knightsbridge for Harrods.

All fares only £17.50pp inc. Christmas Afternoon Tea.

NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham so that our Rutland customers can join us today!

£72pp inc. a top price theatre ticket OR £54pp to include a third price ticket in the Front Upper Circle.

SPECIAL ‘Sale of the Century’ fare only £15pp!

Tue 15 – Shaw’s Christmas Tea Tour Join our special ‘Christmas Tea’ tour that calls first at Melton Mowbray (on market day) – you can pick up your Christmas Stilton and a delicious pork pie – before we continue to nearby Gates Garden Centre with its excellent array of gifts and festive decorations, where a special tea of turkey sandwiches and mince pies will round off the day!

Sat 2 – The Nutcracker Ballet at the London Coliseum The English National Ballet’s magical production of ‘The Nutcracker’ makes a perfect end-of-Christmas treat for all the family! Afternoon performance.

Adult £24.00 Senior £23.50 Child £20.00

Experience a winter wonderland of ice sculptures, snow, stalls and food and drink at this delightful winter festival. The ‘Parade of Angels’ walks through the city centre during the festival and all children, big or small, are invited to join (with or without angel wings!). A sell-out in previous years!

Sun 20 – ‘The Way We Were Christmas Special Show’ at Wicksteed Park All fares £35pp inc. 2 course set lunch, show and cream tea!

Adult £27.50 Senior/Child only £25 £STRETCHER

Skipton’s famous Market will be in full flow – running the full length of the High Street, named as ‘Best Street in the UK’ for 2009! Together with the market, there will be a full range of entertainment in the Town Centre throughout the day, both in the main High Street Arena and at themed locations across the Town. The whole of Skipton will have a real Christmas feel!

Sat 19 – Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock Special £STRETCHER fare only £15pp!!!

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Sun 3 – London ‘Christmas Lights & Sights’ Spectacular Adult £40.00 Senior £40.00 Child only £35.00 inc. guided tour & London Eye flight.

Our annual ‘Christmas finale’ includes free time in Covent Garden, followed by an ‘entertaining’ ‘City & Village’ guided tour of the capital’s sights and delights, all rounded off by an early evening flight on the London Eye.

A TOUCH OF LUXURY FOR THE NEW YEAR? Our overnight stay at the 5 star Waldorf Hilton – including a look behind the scenes at this historic hotel – will make the perfect finale to Christmas! 2 days • Departs Sun 3 January • Only £139! (Add a Champagne Afternoon Tea for an extra special treat?)

Or why not enjoy a relaxing 5 day visit to the lovely 4 star Barcelo Imperial Hotel in Torquay – a longstanding favourite with our customers. Departs Mon 25 January • £340.

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01778 342224

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Sat 9 – Sales shopping at Sheffield’s Meadowhall Shopping Centre

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The Museum is unique in its coverage of conflicts, from the First World War to the present day. Exhibits range from tanks and aircraft to photographs and personal letters; they include film and sound recordings, and some of the 20th century’s bestknown paintings. Of particular interest today, to commemorate 70 years after the outbreak of the Second World War, a special exhibition explores how the conflict shaped the lives of ordinary men and women, as well as those involved in the political negotiations and their aftermath.

Adult £22.00 Senior/Child £20.00 HALF PRICE FARE TODAY AT ONLY £10pp!

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Sat 9 – Les Miserables or Wicked – see page 13.

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Sun 10 – Hairspray – see page 13.

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Wed 13 – World Indoor Bowls Championships at Potters Leisure Resort Adult £32.50 Senior/Child £30.00 inc. day ticket & 2-course lunch.

Today’s programme, at the world’s biggest bowling tournament, is World Singles and Mixed Pairs matches. NB We plan to arrive at 11.00 am and to leave at 6.00pm.

Sun 17 – Shaw’s ‘Open Afternoon’ at Peterborough’s Marriott Hotel – see page 2 for further details or visit our website at www.shawscoaches.co.uk. No charge, just come along any time between 12.30 pm and 3.30 pm. 1 H

Tue 19 – Christmas Pantomime & Tea at Brick Lane Music Hall All fares £45pp inc. show & afternoon tea

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Thur 21 – Norwich for shopping & sightseeing

Sat 23 – Sister Act – see page 13. Sun 24 – Cadbury World – Chocoholics Heaven! All fares £33.50pp inc. admission. SPECIAL 2 FOR 1 OFFER – BOOK ANY 2 SEATS FOR ONLY £33.50! NB This tour will also pick up from Uppingham so that our Rutland customers can take advantage of this super offer.

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Wed 27 – Strictly Come Dancing, Nottingham Arena All fares £60pp

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Thur 28 – Legally Blonde – see page 13.

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SPECIAL ‘Sale of the Century’ fare only £10pp!

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Fri 29 – Milton Keynes Shopping Centre Sat 30 – Strictly Come Dancing, Sheffield Arena All fares £67pp

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Wed 3 – The Lion King – see page 13.

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Thur 4 – Priscilla ‘Queen of the Desert’ OR Blood Brothers – see page 13

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Fri 5 – Dirty Dancing – see page 13.

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Adult £21.00 Senior/Child £20.50 HALF PRICE FARE TODAY AT ONLY £10pp!

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SURPRISE SURPRISE? Our Saturday night mystery tours are great fun – you may not know where you’re going but you can rest assured you’ll be dining and sleeping in a 4 star de luxe hotel somewhere in Great Britain! Departs 30 January & 20 February • £139pp.

Where better than a traditional British music hall to enjoy one of our great festive traditions? Please book early for a hugely entertaining afternoon with ‘Robin Hood & The Babes in the Wood’! 3b

Sun 31 – Imperial War Museum, London Adult £22.00 Child £20.00. Seniors only £15 today!

Sat 6 – ‘Swans by Floodlight Spectacular’ at Welney Adult £25.00 Senior £24.00 Child £22.50 inc. admission & supper.

The wintering wild swans at Welney are one of the best natural spectacles in the UK. Each winter up to 9000 Whooper and Bewick’s Swans make their way from Iceland and Arctic Russia to spend the winter on the Ouse Washes at Welney. You can see these amazing travellers and find out more on this lovely evening outing. From the comfort of a centrally-heated observatory, listen to a short, informative commentary from one of the expert wardens who will then make their way outside in front of the observatory with a wheelbarrow full of grain drawing in hundreds of wild swans for you to see up close. Afterwards, enjoy a bowl of home-made soup in the tea-room.

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01778 342224

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Sun 7 – The Jersey Boys – see page 13.

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Sun 7 – Designer Discount Day – to Derby’s Westfield Shopping Centre & the East Midlands McArthur Glen Shopping Outlet Centre

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See over 100 aircraft from around the world including some very early aircraft designs through to the latest modern day jets and military aircraft, together with lots of other exhibits covering the history of aviation from Bleriot to the 21st century Eurofighter at this fascinating museum.

Save up to 50% on goods at McArthur Glen and on today’s special ‘Designer Discount Fare’ of just £15 for adults & £10 for seniors and children. NB Also picks up at Oakham.

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Mon 8 – Strictly Come Dancing, Nottingham Arena All fares £60pp

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Sun 14 – RAF Museum at Hendon Adult £22.00 Child £20.00 SPECIAL FARE today for Senior Citizens only £12.50!

Tue 16 – Half Term Special to Leicester’s exciting National Space Centre Adult £29.00 SPECIAL OFFER for seniors only £25 & children only £20.00 inc. admission.

Wed 10 – Van Gogh at London’s Royal Academy Adult £30.00 Senior £29.50 Child £24.00 inc. admission.

Voted ‘Large Visitor Attraction of the Year’ in 2007, the Space Centre is a great all-weather attraction for all ages, with six handson galleries, over 150 interactive experiences and the UK’s largest planetarium. NB Also picks up in Uppingham for our Rutland customers.

The focus of this landmark exhibition will be the artist’s remarkable correspondence. Over 35 original letters, rarely exhibited to the public due to their fragility, will be on display, together with around 65 paintings and 30 drawings that express the principal themes to be found within the correspondence. The first major Van Gogh exhibition in London for over 40 years, this will be a unique opportunity to gain an insight into the complex mind of the artist. 4d

Fri 12 – Mamma Mia! – see page 13.

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Sat 13 – London’s new Westfield Shopping Centre OR Portobello Road

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SPECIAL OFFER only £15pp for adults and £10pp for seniors/children

Adults £20.00 Senior/Child £19.50 SPECIAL OFFER fare only £15pp!

You’ll find over 265 speciality stores, selling some of the world’s finest brands, an entire street of restaurants, flagship shops and designer label boutiques all brought together under one, spectacular undulating glass roof, in the largest shopping mall in any European city! Coach will also call at Portobello Road for any customers wishing to spend the day at this popular flea market. 3b

Visit the Highcross Centre which includes retailers like All Saints and Zara, House of Fraser, Debenhams and a new flagship John Lewis. NB Also picks up in Uppingham.

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Wed 17 – We Will Rock You – see page 13.

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Wed 17 – Snowdrop Special! Adult £13.00 Senior/Child £12.50 inc. admission.

Come and see the lovely snowdrops and hellebores at Coton Manor Garden in Northamptonshire! We won’t stay out too long, today, but you’ll have time to take a walk through the gardens, lunch in the tea-room and then enjoy our scenic ride back across the Welland Valley, returning late afternoon.

Sun 14 – Norfolk Winter Landscapes Lunch Tour All fares £27.50pp inc. 2 course set lunch (roast beef & dessert).

Why stay at home when you can enjoy the luxury of a Sunday roast, at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve, followed by a short, scenic tour of the Norfolk coast, with views across the marshes, and a short stop to get a breath of sea air in Hunstanton?

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! We’ve a great selection of winter breaks , packed full of entertainment, that will make those chilly months fly by! Choose from Chester & North Wales; The Cornish Riviera; Warner’s lovely Littlecote House Hotel, the Isle of Wight; the Yorkshire Dales; Blackpool or the Scottish Borders. See our Autumn 2009/Spring 2010 holiday brochure for more details.

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Tue 16 – Leicester for shopping

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Thur 18 – Madame Tussauds Famous Waxworks! Adult £39.00 Senior/Child £35.00 inc. admission.

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Thur 18 – London Zoo Adult £31.00 Senior £29.50 SPECIAL CHILD FARE only £25.00 inc. admission.

Some exciting new exhibits have opened in recent years. The multi-award winning Gorilla Kingdom gets you up close to gorillas in their rainforest habitat and Clore Rainforest Lookout takes you on a tree top tour with free roaming monkeys. See free-flying tropical birds (including the only hummingbirds in the UK) in the Blackburn Pavilion, whilst the Children’s Zoo gives youngsters the chance to immerse themselves in the sights, sounds, smells and experiences of life in the animal kingdom. Fare only also available if you want to sightsee or shop on your own.

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01778 342224

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Fri 19 – Half Term Special to York for shopping & sightseeing during the annual Viking Festival

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Adult £24.00 SPECIAL fare today for seniors only £20.00 & children an amazing £10pp!

Adult £20.00 Senior/Child £19.50 SPECIAL offer only £15pp!

(Don’t forget that the excellent National Railway Museum is free to enter!)

More than 1000 stalls spread over two streets make up Petticoat Lane Market. This East End market which has been operating since the 1750’s, is named after the petticoats and lace once sold there by the Huguenots who came to London from France. Nearby, Spitalfields has been the site of a busy market since 1638, when King Charles gave a licence for ‘flesh, fowl and roots’ to be sold in what was then known as Spittle Fields. Now located within the historical Horner Buildings, the market continues to thrive and visitors will find an intriguing selection of items on sale from fair trade cushions and rare vinyl to lovingly crafted notebooks and hand carved toy trains. Also convenient if you want to spend the day in the Tower!!!

Sat 20 – Shopping at Gateshead’s Metro Centre SPECIAL offer fare of only £21pp or use some ‘Metro Magic’ to book 2 seats for just £40!

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Sun 21 – Cabinet War Rooms & Churchill Exhibition, London. Adult £30.00 Senior £28.00 Child £19.50 inc. admission.

Visit this fascinating, award-winning museum housed below ground in the rooms where Churchill and his War Cabinet lived and worked during WWII – said to be one of the most authentic WWII settings in the world, still kept as it looked at the end of the war and with many of its original wartime contents. Also housed here is the Churchill Museum where, using cutting edge technology and a mixture of media displays, the exciting story of Sir Winston Churchill is brought to life. A fascinating, special exhibition commemorates the 70th anniversary of when the War Rooms became operational in August 1939 – Undercover – Life in Churchill’s Bunker will examine living and working in the Cabinet War Rooms during WWII. Fare only also available today. 1a

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Wed 24 – ‘Lucky Lunch’ Tour! Join our short, fun day out which includes a scenic ride through Rutland, a convivial lunch and a fun game or two of bingo, with prizes! NB Also picks up in Oakham for our Rutland customers.

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Thur 25 – ‘Loose Women’ at London TV studios

This pleasant, new tour includes time for shopping, lunch and afternoon tea at the Downtown Coffee Shop and, inbetween a guided coach tour of Lincolnshire following a 2000 year old road that used to be the main road from London to York, taking in the home of the RAF at Cranwell, including the large military cemetery in the village. Great value!

All fares £25pp. NB Under 16’s not allowed.

Thur 25 – Legally Blonde – see page 13. Sat 27 – Wakefield Rhubarb Festival Adult £24.00 Senior/Child £20.00

Wakefield’s culinary contribution to Yorkshire’s reputation for producing great food, including, of course, rhubarb! Events taking place in the town will include celebrity chef demonstrations and a ‘Deliciously Yorkshire’ street market. Visitors can also see the Cathedral and shop at the Ridings Centre.

Tue 2 – Boundary Mill Lunch Tour Special! All fares only £20pp inc. soup & sandwich lunch, guided coach tour and tea & scone.

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Sun 28 – Cinderella on Ice at the Royal Albert Hall £75.00 inc. Stalls seat OR £63.00 inc. Front Upper Circle seat.

The world-famous Imperial Ice Stars, who have won international critical acclaim are set to thrill audiences with a stunning new interpretation of Cinderella on Ice within the magical setting of the Royal Albert Hall. A 25-strong cast of World, European and National Championship skaters will dazzle and enthrall you with their daring and graceful feats in a breathtaking display of world-class skating performed on a specially-created frozen stage. The sophisticated production boasts opulent costumes, magnificent projected scenery and stunning special effects, including fire, rain and flying – but only for a limited number of performances so please book early to avoid disappointment.

All fares £19pp inc. ploughman’s lunch, dessert & tea/coffee.

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Sun 28 – London – Petticoat Lane & Spitalfields Markets

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Thur 4 – Jaguar Factory tour & Coventry All fares £22pp

See the Jaguar car on the production line at Castle Bromwich, from the beginning of its life to the end product. We also call at Coventry where you can fit in a brief visit to the Transport Museum (free entry).

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01778 342224

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SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIALS AT SPECIAL HOTELS

Adult £24.00 Senior/Child £23.50. SPECIAL offer for Mothering Sunday – all ladies only £20pp!

A lovely ride through the beautiful Derbyshire Dales – one of our favourite counties – calling at Bakewell and Matlock. NB Also picks up at Oakham for our Rutland

Stay at the beautiful olde worlde Feathers Hotel in the lovely town of Ludlow (Sun 14 March) or spend Valentine’s night at the 4 star Marriott Royal County Hotel in the heart of historic Durham. 1 6a

Sat 6 – Thriller – Live at the Lyric Theatre – see page 13.

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Sun 7 – Hemswell Cliff Craft & Antiques Centre

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All fares £49.50pp inc. lunch & London Eye

Tue 16 – Windsor Castle Adult £34.50 Senior £33.00 Child £28.00 inc. admission.

Visit the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world, whose history spans almost 1000 years. The magnificent State Apartments are full of treasures from the Royal Collection and a special exhibition (until April) marks the 500th anniversary of King Henry VIII, who is buried in St. George’s Chapel.

All fares £25pp

‘Fare only’ available on this tour if you would like to shop/sightsee independently – Windsor is an excellent shopping centre.

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Wed 17 – Leisure Day – Discover St. Albans! SPECIAL offer fare of £15pp for adults & only £10pp for seniors

Take advantage of our special offer fare to see what a fine city St. Albans is – with an 11th century Abbey and Roman ruins, and the added attraction of one of the most colourful and vibrant street markets in the south of England. Fri 19 – Chesterfield on market day. SPECIAL offer fare of £15pp for adults & only £10pp for seniors

You’ll be surprised at what you can buy at Chesterfield Market, it’s just a matter of finding it among more than 200 stalls. This traditional open air market has been going since at least 1165, when the Sheriff of Derbyshire recorded an account of £1 2s 7d from the market of Chesterfield. For a bird’s eye view of the market, why not take a trip up the tower to the base of the famous ‘Crooked Spire’ at the parish church?

Thur 11 – London’s Wallace Collection inc. a ‘General Highlights’ guided tour. Adult £26.50 Senior/Child £26.00 inc. guided tour.

This ‘national treasure’ contains some wonderful works of art. It’s probably best known for paintings by artists such as Titian, Rembrandt, Hals (The Laughing Cavalier) and Velázquez and for its superb collections of porcelain, furniture and gold boxes. Our guided tour of this famous collection lasts 11⁄4 hrs so you will have time to explore at leisure as well. Book a ‘fare only’ if you prefer to omit the guided tour or if you would like to spend the day shopping in nearby Oxford Street or the charming, village-like Marylebone High Street.

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Tue 9 – On Location in the Chilterns! Join our professionally guided tour of TV and film locations through the beautiful Chilterns and Thames Valley. Our expert guide has worked in TV as a producer and writer and the area is awash with locations, including shows like Midsomer Murders, The Vicar of Dibley, Doctor Who, Harry Potter, Dad’s Army, The Professionals, Jonathan Creek, Time Team, The Avengers, Rosemary & Thyme, Joe 90 and Four Weddings and a Funeral! Many of the picture postcard villages, throughout the Chilterns, are much the same as they were 40 years ago so you should also still be able to recognise scenes from series like The Saint, Department S, The Champions and Randall & Hopkirk (Deceased). Includes a lunch stop in historic Old Amersham.

Sun 14 – London Mothering Sunday Tour! Treat your mum to a day out in London to include a 2 course set lunch (fish & chips, followed by ice cream) at a central London hotel. You can then sit back and enjoy a short sightseeing tour of some of the capital’s most well-known landmarks – and then see them from an entirely different angle during your flight on the London Eye!

Adult £16.50 Senior/Child £16.00

Hemswell Cliff, in North Lincolnshire, is the village created from what was RAF Hemswell, a WWII Lancaster Bomber Station. It’s now said to be the largest centre for antiques and collectables in Europe, with five separate buildings. There’s also a craft centre and a popular Sunday market.

Sun 14 – Derbyshire Dales scenic tour

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Sun 21 – Spring Scenery – Harrogate & The Yorkshire Dales Adult £27.50 Senior/Child £25.00

Sit back and enjoy a ride through the eternally lovely countryside of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, over Blubberhouses Moor to Skipton, through Wharfedale to Grassington and back over Appletreewick Moor. Calls at Harrogate and Knaresborough. Lambing time and the darling buds of spring will add to the views!

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Sun 21 – Thriplow Daffodil Weekend Adult £19.00 Senior £18.50 Child £16.50 inc. admission.

It’s always a pleasant afternoon when the gardens of this Cambridgeshire village are opened to visitors. There will also be craft barns, market stalls, music on the green, Morris dancers, heavy horses, home-made teas and lots more! 1a

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Adult £30.00 Senior £29.50 Child £19.50 inc. admission.

Be inspired by the innovations, designs and gadgets on display at this popular, annual exhibition. 1 B

Tue 23 – A Rutland Ride! The countryside is beckoning – so don’t stay at home! Let yourself be tempted by this super value fare to join our leisurely ride through the rural Rutland countryside, calling at Oakham, Melton Mowbray and Gates Garden Centre.

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Thur 25 – The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show at Earls Court Be inspired by the innovations, designs and gadgets on display at this popular, annual exhibition. Sat 27 – Sewing for Pleasure & Hobbycrafts at the NEC Adult £27.50 Senior £26.00 Child £17.50 inc. admission.

A show that brings you all the latest cutting edge designs and innovative supplies for lots of exciting textile crafts – from quilting to shibori! With over 150 exhibitors demonstrating and showing thousands of products, plus lots of inspirational displays and expert advice from members of the UK Guilds, you are sure to find lots of new ideas for your own creations. Fare only also available if you have your own ticket or would like to visit another exhibition.

Sun 28 – Kew Bridge Steam Museum Adult £32.50 Senior £29.50 Child £22.50 inc. admission. & guided tour.

Built in the 19th C to supply London with water, the museum is now an important historic site. Most of the original engines are still in places, filling up three storeys of two Grade I listed buildings. Some of the engines will be in steam today and you’ll have an expert guide to help you make the most of this fascinating visit.

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Wed 24 – Leisure Day – Dewsbury Market & Batley Mill Still the largest and most renowned open market in Yorkshire, Dewsbury’s fabulous open market boasts over 300 stalls on general market days. Meander through the aisles and you can be sure to find almost everything you need and many things you never knew you needed! With a range of goods to rival any supermarket, at real value for money prices, Dewsbury market is shopping at its very best. At Batley Mill, you’ll find over 40 stores selling clothing, homeware and gifts plus a Food Hall, with a ‘delicious’ selection of specialist retailers.

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Sun 28 – Springtime at Kew Gardens Adult £33.50 Senior £31.00 Child £20.00 inc. admission.

All fares only £10pp

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Sun 28 – The EDF Energy Ideal Home Show at Earls Court

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Mon 29 – Leisure Day – Bakewell Market

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Adult £20.00 Senior/Child only £15pp!

Take advantage of our special offer fare to visit this delightful Derbyshire town, home of the Bakewell Pudding, on market day. NB Pick-up point in Oakham today.

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Tue 30 – Kill or Cure Credit Cruncher!!!! All fares £37.50pp inc. morning coffee, one course lunch & guided tour.

From the barber surgeons of the old Square Mile to the body snatchers of St. Barts, from cholera in the rookeries to the cosmetic surgeons in Harley Street this is another one of City & Village Tours very entertaining days, exploring the history of medicine in London from Roman times to the present day! We begin with morning refreshments in a City pub, enjoy a warm and entertaining coach tour of ‘medical’ London and return to the pub for a tasty hot lunch. Our afternoon is devoted to Sir Henry Wellcome, a fascinating and hugely wealthy Victorian, who toured the globe collecting medical curios and ephemera which are today displayed in one of the most attractive and least known private museums in London. A hugely entertaining, informative and great value day out!

SPRING COAST & COUNTRY BREAKS Enjoy England on one of our great spring tours. Choose from Bournemouth & The New Forest, Kent & The Garden of England, Scarborough & The Yorkshire Moors, the incomparable Isles of Scilly, Weymouth & the Jurassic Coast, Torquay & the Mysteries of Devon, the Heart of England, the Cotswolds and the glorious Lake District. See our latest holiday brochure for more details.

THEMED BREAKS Our spring collection includes Cornwall’s lovely spring gardens, St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, Devon’s fascinating wildlife, the magnificent Dutch Bulbfields, A Taste of Europe, the spectacular Rhine in Flames festival and another one of Derek & Ken’s popular Battlefield weekends. See our latest holiday brochure for more details.

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Thur 1 – Leisure Day – Oxford

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Adult £21.00 Senior/Child £20.00

SPECIAL introductory fare only £20pp!

Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. Visit one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums or spend the day shopping.

Discover the lovely Cotswolds towns of Chipping Camden and Chipping Norton, with their beautiful old stone buildings and fine churches, built with the wealth generated by the local wool trade.

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Sat 3 – Discover Durham! Adult £27.00 Senior/Child £25.00

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Spend Easter Saturday discovering this lovely city, with its magnificent cathedral and imposing castle which, together, form a World Heritage Site. 1b

Sun 4 – Easter Sunday Scenic Special – The Wye Valley & Forest of Dean One of our favourite tours, calling at Ross-on-Wye and Symonds Yat. Inbetween, we wend our way through the woodlands and along the meandering valley of the River Wye, passing the haunting ruins of Tintern Abbey. Mon 5 – Easter Monday Summer Wine Country & Peak District Scenic Tour Adult £27.00 Senior/Child £25.00

See if you can find Sid’s Café and Nora Batty’s house when we visit Holmfirth before our tour of Derbyshire’s scenic Peak District to call at the spa town of Buxton before we head for home. NB This tour will also pick up from Oakham for our Rutland customers.

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Fri 9 – Shop or sightsee as you please in Norwich!

Mon 5 – Easter Monday Cotswolds Lunch Tour

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Adult £21.00 Senior £20.50. SPECIAL school holiday child fare only £10 today!

All fares £35pp inc. 2 course carvery lunch.

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Fri 9 – Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour.

Lunch at a luxury hotel is followed by a delightful ride through the beautiful Cotswolds countryside and an afternoon break in the pretty market town of Moretonin-Marsh. 1 B

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Tue 6 – Leisure Day – Moreton-in-Marsh & Bourton-on-the-Water

Wed 7 – Cambridgeshire Gardens Day! Adult £29.00 Senior £28.50 Child £20.00 inc. admission.

Spend the morning drawing inspiration from the University Botanic Garden in Cambridge, a showcase for over 8000 plant species from around the world. This afternoon, enjoy the house and gardens, with their lovely spring bulbs, at Anglesey Abbey. Discounted fare available for NT members.

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Live every schoolchild’s dream and walk out on the pitch at one of the world’s most famous stadiums! You really don’t have to be a football fan to enjoy this fascinating guided tour behind the scenes at the ‘Theatre of Dreams’! 1a

Sat 10 – Dancing on Ice at the Sheffield Arena All fares £65.00 per person inc. seating in Blocks 116/117

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Sun 11 – Spring ride to Sandringham & Hunstanton Adult £17.50 Senior/Child only £15.00

Take a stroll through the woods at Sandringham Visitor Centre and then enjoy a breath of sea air on this gentle Sunday ride. 4d B

Sun 11 – RHS Wisley Gardens Adult £32.00 Senior £30.00 Child £26.00

See the spring shrubs, bulbs and flowers in bloom at these magnificent gardens in Surrey.

Adult £22.50 Senior/Child £20.00

In the heart of the pretty Cotswolds countryside, you’ll find the popular Tuesday street market taking place in Moreton and one of the prettiest main streets in the country at Bourton! 4d H

Adult £35.00 Senior £32.50 EXTRA SPECIAL child fare only £25 inc. admission.

Tue 6 – Olympic London Lunch Tour All fares £38.50 inc. morning coffee, roast beef lunch & guided tour.

Watch history developing on this fascinating look at London’s Olympic sites with one of City & Village Tours expert guides. You’ll get a bird’s eye view of the vast stadium and the nearby aquatic centre and a number of other venues at the Royal Docks, Woolwich Barracks and the O2 Arena. Your guide will also entertain you with stories about the 1908 and 1948 London Olympics. 4c

Thur 8 – BBC TV Centre Studio Tour, London Adult £29.00 Senior £27.50 Child £27.00 inc. tour. (NB No children under 9)

Take a fascinating look behind the scenes on the award-winning tour of the famous BBC TV Centre and see what happens inside the most famous TV headquarters in the world! You are likely to see into studios, visit BBC News, take a peek into a dressing room and have a play in the interactive studio! Calls first at the adjacent Westfield Shopping Centre so ‘fare only’ available if you prefer to spend all day shopping!

Adult £27.50 Senior/Child £25.00

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Wed 14 – Our popular London ‘Museum’ Special Adult £22.00 Senior £20.00 Child Fare. Only £15 today – Or book our SPECIAL FAMILY TICKET – 4 seats for the price of 3!

Coach will set down in South Kensington, close to the Science, V&A and Natural History museums. NB Prebook a ticket if you want to see the special ‘Quilt’ exhibition showcasing the V&A’s collection of patchwork and quilted covers bringing together over 300 years of British quilting history, from the spectacular bed hangings and silk coverlets of the 18th century, to the creative reinvention of the quilt by contemporary artists. (Shoppers will also find it convenient for Harrods & Harvey Nicks!).

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Thur 15 – Halifax & A Tour of Dobson’s Sweet Factory!

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Spend a couple of hours exploring this delightful market town and then sit back and enjoy our guided tour around the ‘Blossom Trail’ through the beautiful fruit orchards for which the Vale of Evesham is renowned.

Adult £28.00 Senior/Child £25.00 inc. tour with cup of tea & biscuits.

Dobson’s sweets have been a well-loved item in sweet shops for over 100 years – see demonstrations of the traditional skills of the confectioner and how your favourite treats are made. Calls first at Halifax’s fine Piece Hall, on market day. 4d H

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Fare only available if you want to use the Showground shuttle bus to /from Harrogate town centre. 4c

The Old Royal Naval College is one of London’s most famous riverside landmarks and forms part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. These magnificent buildings have a rich and complex history, starting as a Tudor palace and later, immortalised by Canaletto. During your guided tour, an expert Yeoman Guard will give you an overview of the site’s rich and unique history, with a visit to the Painted Hall & Chapel and an exclusive visit to the Skittle Alley and Jacobean Undercroft. Afternoon tea in The King William restaurant is included.

Spend our saint’s day, which is also the birthdate of William Shakespeare, in the lovely riverside town that was also the bard’s birthplace. 1 H

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Tue 27 – ‘A Taste of Essex’! Adult £27.50 Senior/Child £25.00 inc. cream tea.

Spend the morning discovering charming Saffron Walden before enjoying a scenic ride through the pretty Essex countryside to Tiptree, home of Wilkins’ famous jams and preserves. Learn all about the history of this well-known firm and, of course, about jam-making, before a delicious cream tea at the Tiptree tearooms. 4c

Now in its 5th sell-out year, Symphonic Rock features classic hits by Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Bon Jovi, Meat Loaf, U2, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson and many more. New for 2010 is the world premiere of Symphonic Sgt. Pepper. Accompanied by a spectacular light show and presented by Radio 2’s Ken Bruce. Don’t miss it!

Sun 25 – Catch ‘Tulip Fever’ at lovely Leeds Castle! Adult £35.00 Senior £34.00 Child £29.50 inc. admission.

Set in magnificent parkland in the Kent countryside, there’s so much to discover at this beautiful heritage attraction. The castle spans over 900 years of history and is a treasure house of paintings, tapestries and antiques. Outside, in the grounds that will be awash with spring flowers, find the Dog Collar Museum, the Culpeper Garden, the Maze and much more.

Sun 18 – The RPO’s Symphonic Rock Concert at the Royal Albert Hall All fares £40pp inc. Rear Arena seat.

Fri 23 – Stratford-upon-Avon Adult £20.00 Child £19.50 SPECIAL St. George’s Day fare for seniors – only £15pp!

Fare only available if you would prefer to spend the day independently in Greenwich.

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Thur 22 – Harrogate Spring Flower Show Adult £37.00 Senior £37.00 Child £25.00 inc. admission.

Fri 16 – Greenwich & The Royal Naval College Adults £35.00 Senior/Child £34.50 inc. guided tour & afternoon tea.

Wed 21 – Evesham Blossoms! Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £24.50

Wed 28 – Leisure Day – Discover Tewkesbury! Adult £24.00 Child £23.50 Senior only £20!

Tewkesbury has much to offer, including one of the best medieval townscapes in England, a lovely riverside setting and a magnificent Norman Abbey.

Sun 18 – The Beechwood Beauty Cruise All fares £39.50pp inc. cruise.

Another gem from City & Village Tours. We’ll meet our expert guide in elegant Marlow and follow a trail along the upper reaches of the Thames to Henley. At the start of the afternoon, we wind our way through Quarry Woods to Cookham and then board our pleasure cruiser at Boulters Lock for a lovely, lazy cruise upstream, where the Thames cuts its way through the Chilterns, with beech woods above. This stretch of the river is famous for Swan Upping, Wind in the Willows and Three Men in a Boat and includes breathtaking views of Cliveden. 4d H

Tue 20 – Roy Hudd’s ‘Best of British’ at Brick Lane Music Hall All fares £45pp inc. show & afternoon tea.

Join the maestro himself as he presents his own tribute to music hall! Please book early – tickets are sure to be in great demand for this much-loved entertainer, who is only appearing for a select number of dates.

See page 13 for our superb value London show departures from just £45pp!

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Sun 9 May – Chatsworth House & Gardens Adult £30.00 Senior £28.50 Child £27.00 inc. admission.

2010 will be a special year at Chatsworth to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dowager Duchess! Our visit coincides with the new spring festival of tulips. 4d B

Thur 13 May – Windsor Castle Royal Tattoo All fares £59pp inc. covered seating.

Watch this evening’s thrilling spectacle, which takes place in the private grounds of Windsor Castle and features a fantastic display of military acts. Narrated from start to finish, with re-enactments and displays, you will see stories unfold of Army life and its unselfish contribution to society. 4d B

Sun 16 May – The New Forest & Exbury Gardens Adult £37.50 Senior £35.00 Child £29.50 inc. admission.

Scenic tour to the beautiful New Forest including a visit to the stunning gardens at Exbury, ablaze with colour from their world famous displays of rhododendrons and azaleas. 1 B 1b

Free time for sightseeing, followed by a train ride from Carrog along the valley to Llangollen and then a one hour canal cruise over the famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct with a Welsh Cream Tea served as you sail! 4c

Our tour is scheduled to arrive at 3.30 pm and depart at 8.00 pm. NB No children under 5.

Sun 2 May – Llangollen – A Transport of Delights Adult £39.00 Senior £38.50 Child £36.00 inc. train ride, cruise & cream tea.

Mon 3 May – Cotswolds Coach & Rail Tour Adult £34.00 Senior £32.50 Child £29.50 inc. rail journey.

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A lovely ride through the gentle rural landscapes along the Essex & Suffolk borders to Constable country, including a stop in the picturesque village of Dedham. 4b

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An unforgettable evening devoted to the most popular operatic arias of all time and starring Alfie Boe and Natasha Marsh. The programme will include Nessun Dorma, the Flower Song, Puccini’s Love Duet from Madame Butterfly, Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida, O Mio Babbino Caro, the Anvil Chorus plus many more!

Adult £25.00 Senior/Child £24.50 inc. admission.

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Thur 6 May – Discover Chelmsford! Adult £22.50 Senior/Child £20.00

Discover the county town of Essex, whose heritage dates back to Neolithic times, although it wasn’t until the arrival of the Romans in AD60 that a small town began to grow. Much later it became the birthplace of broadcasting when Marconi built the world’s first radio factory here. On the 15th June 1920, the first entertainment radio broadcast was made from Chelmsford, featuring Dame Nellie Melba. Also calls at Battlesbridge Antiques Centre.

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Mon 28 Jun – RPO Grand Opera Gala at the Royal Albert Hall All fares £40pp inc. Rear Arena seat.

Wed 5 May – Matlock & Lea Gardens Calling first at the pleasant Derbyshire town of Matlock before spending the afternoon at these lovely woodland gardens, where you’ll find a rare and acclaimed collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, alpines and conifers.

Sun 13 Jun – Swan Lake Ballet at the Royal Albert Hall £66.00 inc. Stalls seat OR £47.00 inc. Circle seat.

Experience the beauty and intimacy of this unrivalled spectacle as the Royal Albert Hall is transformed into a magical lake for this spectacular fully staged ‘in the round’ production, by the English National Ballet’s magnificent company of over 120 performers. Tchaikovsky’s wonderful score features some of the most beautiful music in the classical ballet repertoire. With a dramatic story line and spectacular sets and costumes, this romantic ballet will entertain and captivate you at this afternoon’s performance.

Mon 3 May – May Bank Holiday Lunch Tour All fares £30pp inc. 2 course lunch.

Sat 29 May – Chelsea Flower Show. £69pp inc. admission.

Our tour is scheduled to arrive at 11.30 am and depart at 5.45 pm. NB No children under 5.

Includes a leisurely drive to the pretty town of Broadway – where you will have time to browse and lunch. In the afternoon, sit back and enjoy a 20 mile round trip on the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway – between the restored station at Toddington and Cheltenham Racecourse – with lovely views of the Cotswold Hills, the Vale of Evesham and the Malvern Hills. 1 H

Fri 28 May – Chelsea Flower Show £47pp inc. mid-afternoon/evening admission.

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Wed 30 Jun – Once in a Lifetime Tour at Sheffield Arena All fares £65pp inc. concert.

Take a stroll back to the 1970’s as The Osmonds, David Essex, Leo Sayer and Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers take to the stage at this great concert.

FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01778 342224

TOP LONDON SHOWS FROM ONLY £45pp including TRAVEL & SHOW TICKET! IDEAL AS CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL! 4d

Thursday 3 December ‘Calendar Girls’ at the Noel Coward Theatre £59pp inc. top price theatre ticket.

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Thursday 3 December ‘War Horse’ at the New London Theatre

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Thursday 4 February A CHOICE OF 2 TOP WEST END SHOWS! Priscilla – Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre at £59.50pp OR Blood Brothers at the Phoenix Theatre at just £45pp Both include top price tickets for the afternoon performances.

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Friday 5 February Dirty Dancing at London’s Aldwych Theatre

£55pp inc. top price theatre ticket.

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Wednesday 9 December Oliver! at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane £59pp inc. top price ticket for the afternoon performance of one of the alltime great musicals.

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Tuesday 5 January Jersey Boys at London’s Prince Edward Theatre

£59.50pp inc. top price ticket for this afternoon’s show.

One of the best shows in town, telling the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons – a group of working class boys from the wrong side of the tracks who became a huge success – just like this production! Great stage set and even better music – Oh What A Night!!!

£59.50pp inc. top price ticket for this afternoon’s show.

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Saturday 9 January A CHOICE OF 2 TOP WEST END SHOWS! Les Miserables at the Queens Theatre at just £49.50pp OR Wicked at the Apollo Victoria at £59.50pp Both include top price tickets for the afternoon performances.

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Sunday 10 January Hairspray at the Shaftesbury Theatre Superb value for one of London’s bestselling musical comedies! Saturday 23 January ‘Sister Act’ at the London Palladium All fares £59.50pp inc. top price tickets for this afternoon’s show.

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Thursday 28 January Legally Blonde at London’s Savoy Theatre All fares £59 inc. top price theatre ticket.

Great value and a great opportunity to treat the children during half term week! 4d

Adult/Child £59.50 Seniors only £47.50 inc. top price ticket.

This lovely show, with an amazing stage set and wonderful, colourful costumes, continues to delight audiences of all ages. Today’s trip offers unbeatable value – especially for our older ‘youngat-heart’ customers!

Thursday 25 February Legally Blonde at London’s Savoy Theatre All fares £59pp inc. top price theatre ticket.

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Saturday 6 March Thriller – Live at London’s Lyric Theatre Great value at only £49.50pp inc. top price ticket for the 4.00pm show. Featuring the songs of Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5.

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Friday 2 April Dirty Dancing at London’s Aldwych Theatre £55pp inc. top price ticket for the afternoon performance of this hugely popular musical.

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Wednesday 3 February The Lion King at London’s Lyceum Theatre

Wednesday 17 February We Will Rock You at London’s Dominion Theatre Only £49.50pp inc. top price ticket for the afternoon show.

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Friday 12 February Mamma Mia! at the Prince of Wales Theatre £59.50pp inc. top price tickets for the 5.00pm show.

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Sunday 7 February Jersey Boys at London’s Prince Edward Theatre

Wednesday 14 April Love Never Dies at the Adelphi Theatre £69.50pp inc. front centre upper circle tickets for the afternoon performance.

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Tuesday 4 May The Phantom Lunch Tour! Adult/Child £59.50 Seniors only £55 inc. lunch & show

Enjoy a set 3-course lunch (soup, fish & chips and dessert) and a top price ticket for this afternoon’s performance at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Excellent value!

All London show tours pick-up in Buckden (B), on request. SHOPPING OR SIGHTSEEING – Ask for a ‘Fare Only’ deal on any of these dates! FOR BOOKINGS PLEASE CALL 01778 342224

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Coach Tickets: You will need to give your ticket to the driver when you board. Admission tickets for shows, concerts, etc. will normally be given to you by the driver during the journey. Child Fares: Usually apply from age 3 to age 16, but age limits vary on some tours. We do not allow children under 16 to travel without an adult. Children under 3 can usually travel free if they do not require a seat on the coach. Meeting Friends: We always try to park in a convenient, central location but it is not always possible and sometimes arrangements have to be amended on the day. We suggest you plan to meet at a suitable well-known landmark or café, or exchange mobile phone numbers!

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We reserve the right to withdraw an excursion due to lack of support. This rarely happens and cancellation would not usually be made later than one week before departure. In such cases your fare would be refunded in full and this would be the limit of our liability. All special offers are subject to the firm’s rules and conditions that are currently in force and all day excursions are operated subject to our standard terms and conditions of carriage, a copy of which is available from our office. We must reserve the right to pass on any increases in costs that are outside our control, e.g., VAT. It is always our intention to operate an excursion in accordance with the published itinerary but we must reserve the right to cancel or amend any excursion, should circumstances make this necessary, either prior to or during an outing. We cannot accept liability for changes made necessary by events or actions by persons beyond our control. All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre, etc., and for the use of road vehicles, trains, or any other means of conveyance operated by persons or bodies other than ourselves, are made by us as agents for and on behalf of our passengers and on the express conditions that we will not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury, delays or inconvenience caused to or sustained by passengers other than by the negligence of the Firm and its employees who are under the direct control of the Firm. Any terms and conditions imposed by such other contractors through the Firm shall be binding on the passengers as if they had directly contracted such services. Special Care For The Disabled: Some excursions involve long journeys and lengthy walking and some visitor attractions may have steps and no lifts. We always make a special effort to help disabled customers to travel on our tours and if you tell us about your disability when you book, it will help us to help you. Our drivers will be happy to provide general assistance to passengers but will not be expected to provide assistance that extends to the bodily lifting and carrying of any passengers, nor to act as carers for customers during the tour. Two front seats are reserved for a Registered Disabled passenger and their companion on each tour. We are happy to transport wheelchairs and scooters, at your own risk, and we cannot be held responsible for any damage to them but, due to Health & Safety legislation, you must be able to load and unload, assemble and dismantle your own scooters (into no more than five pieces) and each piece must weigh less than 40 lbs. In order to comply with Health & Safety Regulations, any customer proposing to board the coach with items other than normal hand luggage or suitcases, must obtain authorisation from the Firm at the time of booking. We reserve the right to refuse permission to board if we consider a passenger has any items or equipment that will be detrimental to the health and safety of our staff and/or other customers. Our drivers are not permitted to take any action that may put their health, safety, welfare or the legal requirements for a break in duty at risk. Mobile phones: If you must use a mobile whilst on the coach then please keep your conversation as quiet and as brief as possible to avoid distracting your driver and to minimise any disturbance to other passengers. Complaints: If you have a complaint during a tour, please inform our driver in the first instance and he/she will do his/her best to assist you. If you wish to make further representation on your return, please write to us within 21 days after the date of travel. We regret we cannot deal with any complaints received later than this time.

Please refer to the tour routes on page 15 for your nearest departure point

ROUTE NUMBERS

A SHAW’S DAY TOUR STARTS NEAR YOU! Please check your route number from the list below! ROUTE 1

ROUTE 4a

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Leisure Centre) – Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre) – Paston – Walton – Bretton (Centre) – Westwood (Halcyon) – Taverners Road – Dogsthorpe Road – Dogsthorpe (Comet/Central Ave/Eastern Ave/Newark Ave) – Eastfield Road – Bishops Road – Stanground* – Orton (Bushfield)

As Route 4 plus: Tinwell – Ketton – South Luffenham – Morcott – Uppingham

ROUTE 4b As Route 4 plus: Empingham – Whitwell – Oakham

ROUTE 4c As Route 4 plus: Easton-on-the-Hill – Collyweston

ROUTE 1a

ROUTE 4d

As Route 1 but also calling at Stamford Bus Station

As Route 4 plus: Peterborough Extra Services

ROUTE 1b

ROUTE 5

As Route 1 but also calling at Oundle Market Place

Maxey – West Deeping – Tallington – Uffington – Stamford (Bus Station/East St/Ryhall Rd) – Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft – Bourne (West St/Bus Station/Elsea Park) – Northorpe – Thurlby – Baston – Langtoft – Deeping (Towngate/Godsey Lane/Leisure Centre)

ROUTE 2 As Route 1 but in reverse order

ROUTE 2a As Route 2 plus: Langtoft – Baston – Thurlby – Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station)

ROUTE 3 Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Leisure Centre) – Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre) – Paston – Walton – Westwood (Hampton Court) – Bretton (Centre/South Bretton) – Orton (Oundle Road/Bushfield) – Stanground* – Bishops Road – Eastfield Road – Dogsthorpe (Central Ave/Eastern Ave/Welland Rd) – Eye

ROUTE 3a As Route 3 plus: Crowland – Spalding (Bus Station)

ROUTE 3b

ROUTE 5a As Route 5 plus: Northborough – Glinton – Peakirk – Newborough – Thorney

ROUTE 5b As Route 5 plus: Deeping St Nicholas – Spalding (Bus Station)

ROUTE 6 Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Bell Pub/Cross/Leisure Centre/Godsey Lane/Towngate) – West Deeping – Tallington – Uffington – Stamford (Bus Station/East St/Ryhall Rd) – Ryhall – Essendine – Carlby – Toft – Bourne (West St/Bus Station)

As Route 3 plus: Thorney

ROUTE 6a

ROUTE 4

As Route 6 plus: Morton

Maxey – Deeping (Bridge Foot/Bell Pub/Cross/Leisure Centre/Godsey Lane/Towngate) – Langtoft – Baston – Thurlby – Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station/West St) – Toft – Carlby – Essendine – Ryhall – Stamford (Ryhall Rd/East St/Bus Station/Danish Invader)

Some tours can also pick up at Huntingdon (outside Dunelm Millshop in Ermine Street) or at Buckden (outside the Lion Hotel in the High Street) – look for an (H) or (B) by the route code.

If your preferred tour is not on your route, we can offer limited free parking facilities at our garage in Maxey, but please remember that you park at your own risk. If you would like further information about timings for any of our tours before you book them please ask – our friendly, helpful, office staff are only too happy to help!

FOR BOOKINGS TELEPHONE 01778 342224 * For customers in Stanground, we offer an additional set-down point opposite the Fenman on Whittlesey Road on routes 1, 2 and 3, although we cannot pick-up here. Please request in advance when making your reservation.

For bookings please call 01778 342224 or email [email protected]

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BOOKING YOUR SHAW’S DAY TOUR IS SO EASY! BOOK DIRECT: Either call into our office or phone us on 01778 342224. Make an instant booking, at no extra cost, with your Visa or Mastercard or we can hold the reservation for five days until we receive your cheque (payable to E. Shaw & Son). Our office is open from 9.00 am – 5.30 pm Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) & from 9.00 am – 12.00 pm on Saturdays. We don’t have space to print full details of our tour itineraries in our leaflet but please do not hesitate to ask our reservations staff for further details before you book.

BOOK AT YOUR LOCAL TRAVEL AGENT: Bourne

Deeping Travel

Huntingdon

Huntingdon & District Travel Shop, Premier Travel

Kettering

Midlands Co-op

Long Sutton

Travelcare

March

Deeping Travel

Market Deeping Deeping Travel Oakham

Midlands Co-op Travel, Meadows World Travel

Oundle

Tourist Information Centre

Peterborough

Travelcare (Westgate House), Tourist Information Centre (Minster Precincts), Travel Information Centre, (Queensgate Bus Station)

Ramsey

Mazarron Travel

St. Ives

Premier Travel

St. Neots

Co-op Travelcare

Spalding

Westgate Travel, Co-op Holiday Shop, Spalding Travel

Stamford

Tourist Information Centre, Stamford Travel (at New College), Stamford Independent Travel

Uppingham

Freeway Travel

GIFT VOUCHERS Solve that difficult present problem! Our personalised gift vouchers make an ideal present for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries, retirements, or just to say thank-you – available from our office in values of £1, £5 and £10. And don’t forget that many of our day trips (and holidays) make excellent presents too!

COACH HIRE Travel in safety and comfort with Shaw’s! We have a large fleet of standard and executive style coaches (22-53 seats) available for hire. For a free quote for coach hire anywhere in the UK or Europe ring 01778 342224, fax 01778 380378 or e-mail [email protected]. Tailor made tours and free booking service for theatre tickets, meals, hotels, etc for groups. You’ll find the experts in our Coach Hire Department are always happy to help!

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST By having your name and address included on our mailing list, you can receive copies of our day tour programmes and holiday brochures automatically. If you are not currently on our list, just let us know and we will be pleased to include you in all future mailings.

WATERSIDE GARDEN CENTRE COACH TRIPS We are providing the transport for an exciting new programme of exclusive day tours operated by Waterside Garden Centre. For further details, call 01778 560000 or visit their website at www.watersidegardencentre.co.uk.

OBERAMMERGAU 2010 & THE FAMOUS PASSION PLAY We are now taking bookings for this wonderful event that occurs only every 10 years – ring 01778 342224 for further details or see our latest holiday brochure.

FOR BOOKINGS RING 01778 342224

TALK & SLIDE SHOW Do you belong to a local group looking for a speaker for one of your meetings? Our tour driver, Les Staniforth and one of his colleagues, would be pleased to present a free, illustrated talk about our holiday and day tour programme at any mutually convenient time during January. February and March to any group of 15 or more!

A FEW DATES STILL AVAILABLE FOR 2010!

MOTORHOME HOLIDAYS 49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EF Fax: 01778 380378 e-mail: [email protected] www.shawscoaches.co.uk

FOR BOOKINGS ring 01778 342224

Our fully self-contained Benimar 6000LD 7-berth Motorhome, with a mains hook-up is available for hire.

Please call us on 01778 342224 for further details and availability.