Non-stop action with the Hallé

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

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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Irish Tour Day 7

Friday morning; our time in Ireland is nearly at an end, and I must say we have thoroughly enjoyed our short tour around the country.   It has left us eager to come back and sample more of the wonderful and diverse sights and sounds on offer.

For our last day, we will visit Galway, before heading back to Dublin, with an overnight stop in Athlone.
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Irish Tour Day 6

We are nearing the end of our week in Ireland.  We’ve seen cities, towns, village, countryside, seaside, fields, mountains.    And although it’s been fairly relaxed, when I planned the tour back in December 2018, I thought it would be prudent to take a break from the driving.   So, no destination tonight, we’re stopping two nights on the shores of Lough Corrib, and touring the west side of the country.
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