Christine took a party of fifty to a show at New London Theatre. It was WAR HORSE. The story is based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo How can I begin to tell you about it. There are times, when words are not enough, To say BRILLANT, Magnificent, Splendid, Impressive, would be an understatement.
If you only see one show a year , I beg you to go and see this play. it is at times- dramatic- funny-sad.
There was not a dry eye in the packed house, in some scenes, many a quivering lower lip was below the stiff upper one.
There was A well deserved standing ovation at the end.
The show is due to run until February 2011.
THANK YOU Christine.
Brian
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Wednesday, June 09, 2010
Visit to The National Memorial Arboretum
Visit to The National Memorial Arboretum
We had been talking about it for so long and suddenly the day had arrived.
Nine of us set off on a beautiful sunny morning from Totton to meet up at Sudbury Hall – a National Trust Property in Ashborne. - a highly individual 17th-century house containing some fabulous interiors including the superb Great Staircase plus the National Trust Museum of Childhood where many toys that I had enjoyed in my childhood were on display (It did say there was a mixture of old & modern!). We all arrived safely. John being the fastest driver, had a pinic lunch and enjoyed the house, gardens & museum for a few hours then continued to The Premier Inn in Derby where we were staying for the 3 nights. After having driven almost 200 miles we decided to sample the food on site especially as there was a ‘two for a tenner offer’.
Friday dawned bright & sunny and we made an early (well early for me) start to the National Memorial Arboretum. A quick photo at the entrance then we all went our separate ways around the 150 acre immaculate grounds with tributes to all our armed services as well as many other organisations, charities and individuals – 431 in total and more being added all the time.
At the BLESMA Association (Service men who have lost limbs) there were rows of dwarf fruit trees enabling the service men to reach and pick the fruit.
The Trefoil Guild had created tunnels of shrubs for young people to enjoy - there was so much to see and most poignantly of all was the Armed Forces Memorial Walls with their thousands of names and still more being added almost every week. Why can’t we learn from the past and live in peace with one another? So many memorials and all teaching us a little more of our history. For those who just wanted to stroll and enjoy the peace there were woodland paths to enjoy and riverside walks with some very interesting birds on view. So pleased we came and would recommend it to everyone.
From the Arboretum we went on to Lichfield and a quick look at the Catherdral and the town.
The bonus of that short visit was seeing a coot and duck sitting on their newly hatched chicks by the side of the river. The Cathedral was excellent as well plus we saw the Lichfield Angel and the Chads Gospels. A full day – we returned to the Inn weary but content and then enjoyed some more ‘two for a tenner’ this time with cheese!!!
Crich Tramway Village was our destination for Saturday. Fortunately for us we managed to procure 2 more OAP’s at the entrance and with 11 people we got in for group rates – always a good way to start the day! A nostalgic day riding on a London tram and admiring the Southampton number 45 tram Swaythling to Bassett. Lots to look at and you could ride the trams all day long (shame there was only one route!).
For Ken & me it was a quick wash & change back at the inn then off to The Brewhouse Arts Centre at Burton on Trent for the finals of The All England One Act Theatre Festival. We were there to support Oasis Youth Theatre with their production of ‘One Million to STOP THE TRAFFIK’ and they won! – a great finish to a very enjoyable visit to Derby.
Sunday morning saw us all on the homeward journey stopping off at The Vine for Sunday lunch.
A good few days and we would definitely recommend a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum
We had been talking about it for so long and suddenly the day had arrived.
Nine of us set off on a beautiful sunny morning from Totton to meet up at Sudbury Hall – a National Trust Property in Ashborne. - a highly individual 17th-century house containing some fabulous interiors including the superb Great Staircase plus the National Trust Museum of Childhood where many toys that I had enjoyed in my childhood were on display (It did say there was a mixture of old & modern!). We all arrived safely. John being the fastest driver, had a pinic lunch and enjoyed the house, gardens & museum for a few hours then continued to The Premier Inn in Derby where we were staying for the 3 nights. After having driven almost 200 miles we decided to sample the food on site especially as there was a ‘two for a tenner offer’.
Friday dawned bright & sunny and we made an early (well early for me) start to the National Memorial Arboretum. A quick photo at the entrance then we all went our separate ways around the 150 acre immaculate grounds with tributes to all our armed services as well as many other organisations, charities and individuals – 431 in total and more being added all the time.
At the BLESMA Association (Service men who have lost limbs) there were rows of dwarf fruit trees enabling the service men to reach and pick the fruit.
The Trefoil Guild had created tunnels of shrubs for young people to enjoy - there was so much to see and most poignantly of all was the Armed Forces Memorial Walls with their thousands of names and still more being added almost every week. Why can’t we learn from the past and live in peace with one another? So many memorials and all teaching us a little more of our history. For those who just wanted to stroll and enjoy the peace there were woodland paths to enjoy and riverside walks with some very interesting birds on view. So pleased we came and would recommend it to everyone.
From the Arboretum we went on to Lichfield and a quick look at the Catherdral and the town.
The bonus of that short visit was seeing a coot and duck sitting on their newly hatched chicks by the side of the river. The Cathedral was excellent as well plus we saw the Lichfield Angel and the Chads Gospels. A full day – we returned to the Inn weary but content and then enjoyed some more ‘two for a tenner’ this time with cheese!!!
Crich Tramway Village was our destination for Saturday. Fortunately for us we managed to procure 2 more OAP’s at the entrance and with 11 people we got in for group rates – always a good way to start the day! A nostalgic day riding on a London tram and admiring the Southampton number 45 tram Swaythling to Bassett. Lots to look at and you could ride the trams all day long (shame there was only one route!).
For Ken & me it was a quick wash & change back at the inn then off to The Brewhouse Arts Centre at Burton on Trent for the finals of The All England One Act Theatre Festival. We were there to support Oasis Youth Theatre with their production of ‘One Million to STOP THE TRAFFIK’ and they won! – a great finish to a very enjoyable visit to Derby.
Sunday morning saw us all on the homeward journey stopping off at The Vine for Sunday lunch.
A good few days and we would definitely recommend a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum
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