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Excellent stay at the Sunborn Yacht Hotel

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Earlier in the year we purchased an experience package for a three course meal in London (plus cocktail) and a trip up the shard, both of which we will be reviewing separately.

The biggest question for us was, how are we travelling down and where are we staying. Again, that’s another story by itself, so we will skip that for now.

As you might know, we generally use Booking.com for our hotel arrangements and on this occasion we finally decided to stay at the London Sunborn Yacht Hotel, moored adjacent to the Excel centre in the heart of the Docklands.

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No half measures with Kipps

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Here I am again, reviewing a theatrical performance, which to be honest isn’t really my thing.

But this performance deserves a special mention. This is the Carlton Operatic Society’s fabulous performance of Kipps – based on the musical “Half a Sixpence”.

Whenever I think about amateur dramatic societies, I immediately start to lower my expectations. I mean, they will never be as good as professionals, will they?

Go wash your mouth out Robert!

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Living with Norovirus on the Ventura

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I know in advance that I will get some backlash for this post. I’ve already had it on one of my YouTube videos here. I’ve been told to keep my stupid comments to myself, and that I’m a “complex fool” whatever one of those is. Sticks and stones. I like to think my responses are more measured and factually based, and I’m happy to stand by my comments. So please read on to understand my perspective on the whole Norovirus issue.

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‘Allo ‘Allo – Encore Performing Arts

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When my daughter Stacey asked me if I wanted to go and see ‘Allo ‘Allo on stage, I jumped at the chance – an avid fan for many years, I have all the box sets which I watch regularly and never miss an opportunity to ‘spoke in Fronch when I am at woke’ (Think about it)

Stacey writes reviews of shows on her own website and was invited by Encore Performing Arts to come and review their opening night in the Duchess Theatre Long Eaton. Naturally, she thought it a good idea to take along an ‘Allo ‘Allo expert to help critique the show. You can read her own review on her website www.amessinadress.co.uk

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Non-stop action with the Hallé

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We went to the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham tonight to see our favourite symphony orchestra, The Hallé Orchestra, based in Manchester.

Now I know what some of you are thinking. Yawn – how boring. But let me tell you, it’s anything but. Read on.

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Vegas Disaster : Sue’s Mystery Illness

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You just couldn’t make this stuff up could you?

After waiting months for her dream holiday to Las Vegas, we slowly watched the whole week crumble before our eyes. It was so disappointing for Sue and heartbreaking for me to watch. 

Let me explain.

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