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MEET THE TEAMSee page 17 for details of our CoffeeMorning on Tuesday 21 January 2014.We’re also looking forward to meetingcustomers for a fun-filled, ReunionWeekend in Blackpool (Fri 28 Feb – Sun 2Mar). Please see page 6 of our 2014holiday brochure for further details.

FAMILY FAVOURITE TICKETLook out for our Family Favourite special offer fare, available on selecteddepartures. Buy 3 seats and get a 4th free – payment will be required forthe three highest priced tickets only.

FREE SEAT FOR GROUP BOOKINGS!You can enjoy a FREE lucky 13th seat on any of our day tours by booking12 places for any one tour at the same time – perfect for clubs andorganisations that are perhaps too small to arrange their own outings.You need to make your booking direct with us and please note that forconcert 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 withus, on our holidays and short breaks – you only have to book 10 places onany one of our Door-2-Door tours to claim a FREE holiday! Why not gettogether with a group of friends and share out the saving?

‘FARE ONLY’ DEALSDo you have your own tickets for an event – or are you looking for aconvenient way to visit friends or family? Fare only seats are available onmany of our all-inclusive packages – including most day trips to London,most events and concerts, and National Trust, English Heritage and RHSproperties. Call or e-mail to check availability and our great value prices.

Welcome to yet another selection ofour award-winning day tours, allmeticulously planned and executedjust for you!

As always, you’ll find a great choice of our incredible value SpecialOffer days, which so many of you seem to like. Many of them sell out

well before the departure date so don’t leave it too late to book yourfavourites. With fares starting at just £10 pp, they’re ideal for a first timetrip if you are new to coach travel. At the other end of the spectrum, you’llfind we have some special days out, often including a guided tour for youradded enjoyment – or perhaps a meal to enhance your day.

There’s a super selection of shopping trips in the weeks leading up toChristmas and special festive occasions that would make lovely Christmaspresents. As we move into next year, scenic tours herald the arrival of springand beautiful, fresh green scenery. There are new attractions to visit like thesoon to be unveiled Visitor Centre at Stonehenge, top quality classical music tolisten to at our RPO concerts and world class exhibitions to see like ‘El Dorado’at the British Museum or the Moore-Rodin sculptures at Compton Verney.

Our London theatre trips – starting from just £49.50 pp (to include coachtravel and a top price show ticket) – continue to be hugely popular and,for those of you who don’t know London too well, you won’t need to worryabout changing trains or which underground line you need to take as wetake you all the way to the theatre! New productions on sale now includeFrom Here to Eternity, Miss Saigon and The Full Monty but demandremains high for many long-running favourites like Les Miserables, WarHorse and The Jersey Boys. You’ll find our latest listing opposite but weare constantly adding new dates and shows. Why not keep up to date withextra departures by letting us have your e-mail address so that we caninclude you on our E-Newsletter distribution? You’ll also find new tourslisted on the ‘News’ page of our website. www.shawscoaches.co.uk.

Don’t forget that treating someone to one of our great days out makesa super Christmas present! Most people love a trip to the theatre butother ideas include special events like Cirque du Soleil, the StrictlyCome Dancing Live Shows or the final ever Dancing on Ice Live tour?Garden lovers might appreciate a ticket to one of the annual flowershows (Chelsea, for example) and children will love the Harry PotterExperience at Warner Brothers Studios. Please don’t hesitate to call us on01778 342224 if you would like us to help you with your choice or, if youprefer, why not purchase some of our gift vouchers which can be puttowards either a day out or one of our Door-2-Door holidays?

Our reservations team are always happy to helpso please don’t hesitate to e-mail

[email protected] or call us on01778 342224 if you would like any further

information about any of our tours or if we canhelp you with your choice

Finally, thank you so much to everyone who has recommended a friend totry our tours. Referrals are always greatly appreciated and alwaysgratifying – so, if you’ve been happy with our service, please feel free torecommend us to a friend!

PS Don’t forget to take a look, too, at our new 2014 Holiday Brochurewhen planning your next holiday. We have a wonderful selection ofdestinations, all with our much appreciated Door-2-Door Service andfree holiday insurance. We’ve so many great new tours including a 5 starovernight stay in London, a floating hotel in the centre of Paris, a super9 day tour of Scotland and four superb ‘battlefield’ tours devised by ourdriver, Derek! Don’t forget that if you’re a regular customer, we aredelighted to show our appreciation with our popular Loyalty Bonus givingyou a discount on your third (and any subsequent) holiday that you travelon in any one calendar year! Discounts are also available on many tours ifyou belong to organisations like English Heritage and the National Trust.

LUNCH & AFTERNOON TEA TOURSOur all-inclusive lunch and afternoon tea tours may include a set menu.Vegetarian options are usually available by prior arrangement – pleasedon’t hesitate to ask for further details.

A ONE-WAY TICKET?Visiting friends or family? We’re always happy to offer one-way travel –although you do have to pay the full fare – and we don’t charge extra foryour suitcase!

KEEP IN TOUCH – NEW TOURSWe often put new tours on sale between our brochure publicationdates. You can have priority booking by letting us have your e-mailaddress for our E-newsletters notifying you of any new tours as soonas they go on sale – or visit the News Page on our websitewww.shawscoaches.co.uk. If there is a particular show or event inwhich you are especially interested, why not give us a call or send ane-mail to check whether or not we are intending to feature it? If it’s notalready on sale, we can then let you know if we add it later!

‘DOOR-2-DOOR’ HOLIDAYSFor value, comfort, peace of mind and, of course, a wonderful break, whynot book one of our Door-2-Door coach tours? You’ll find a great selectionof holidays and short breaks in our latest brochure! Phone 01778 342224for a copy (or you can leave a request at any time on our 24 hr brochurehotline) or e-mail us at [email protected].

2 Please refer to the tour routes on page 19 for your nearest departure point. Travel only fares available on most tours.

Sun 5 Jan – DIRTY DANCINGAT THE PICCADILLY THEATREAll fares £64 pp for this hugelypopular musical, based on the filmof the same name – you’ll have ‘thetime of your life’!

Tue 14 Jan – THE JERSEYBOYS AT THE PRINCEEDWARD THEATREAdult/Child £59.50 Specialoffer for seniors only £49.50pp! The story of Franki Valli & TheFour Seasons – you won’t believehow many famous hit songs werewritten by this great group!

Thur 23 Jan – WAR HORSEAT THE NEW LONDONTHEATREAll fares £70 ppSee full-scale horse puppets – builtof steel, leather and aircraft cables– come to life during this amazingproduction!

Thur 30 Jan – PHANTOMOF THE OPERA AT HERMAJESTY’S THEATREAll fares £49.50 pp

Thur 30 Jan – MAMMA MIA!AT THE NOVELLO THEATREAdult/Child £65 pp Seniorsonly £55 each

Wed 5 Feb –LES MISERABLES ATTHE QUEENS THEATREAll fares £65 pp

Sun 9 Feb – THE LION KINGAT THE LYCEUM THEATREAll fares £75 pp inc. a theatreseat in the Rear stallsThis lovely show, with an amazingstage set and wonderful, colourfulcostumes, continues to delightaudiences of all ages and will makea wonderful school holiday outing.Theatrical magic with incrediblepuppetry, amazing costumes and abeautiful story!

Wed 12 Feb –THE BODYGUARD AT THEADELPHI THEATREAll fares £55 ppAdd a 2 course carvery lunch at theStrand Palace Hotel for just £14 pp

Sat 22 Feb – WE WILLROCK YOU AT THEDOMINION THEATREAll fares £65 pp Now celebrating 11 rocking goodyears in the West End and includinga host of killer Queen songs likeRadio Ga Ga, Bohemian Rhapsodyand, of course, We Will Rock You!

Wed 26 Feb – MATILDATHE MUSICAL AT THECAMBRIDGE THEATREAll fares £69 pp

Wed 26 Feb – FROM HERE TOETERNITY AT THESHAFTESBURY THEATREAll fares £59 pp

Sat 1 Mar – WICKED –STILL CASTING ITS SPELLOVER AUDIENCES AT THEAPOLLO VICTORIAAll fares £65 ppPrepare to be spellbound by acaptivating story, spectacularcostumes, technical wizardry and agreat score!

Sat 1 Mar – BILLY ELLIOTAT THE VICTORIA PALACETHEATREAll fares £65 ppFollow Billy’s journey from anorthern mining town to balletschool in London. NB Containsstrong language.

Wed 2 April – ‘FROM HERETO ETERNITY’ AT THESHAFTESBURY THEATREAll fares £65 pp

Thur 3 April – WAR HORSE ATTHE NEW LONDON THEATREAll fares £70 pp

Thur 8 May – THE FULLMONTY AT THE NOELCOWARD THEATREAll fares £65 pp

Thur 29 May – ‘I CAN’T SING!THE X FACTOR MUSICAL’ ATTHE LONDON PALLADIUMAll fares £55 ppSee whether fiction can be strangerthan reality as the TV talent showtakes to the stage with a script bythe comedian, Harry Hill!

Thur 24 July – MISS SAIGONAT THE PRINCE EDWARDTHEATREAll fares £75 pp

Thur 4 Sept – MISS SAIGONAT THE PRINCE EDWARDTHEATREAll fares £75 pp

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SHOPPING OR SIGHTSEEING – ask for a ‘Fare Only’ ticket on any of our London theatre dates!

From only £49.50 ppTOP LONDON SHOWS

including TRAVEL & SHOW TICKET!IDEAL AS A GIFT FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL!

All London theatre tours pick-upin Buckden on request

Don’t forget to visit theNews Page on our website –www.shawscoaches.co.ukto keep up to date on new tours that go onsale between our brochure publication

dates. Better still, why not let us have youre-mail address so that we can let you know

of new tours (and offer you prioritybooking) as soon as they go on sale?

ALL PRICES INCLUDE A TOP PRICETHEATRE TICKET FOR AN

AFTERNOON PERFORMANCEUNLESS STATED OTHERWISE.

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NOVEMBERSat 16 – LEEDSSpecial offer £20 pp for a day shopping in thisgreat city!

Sat 16 – ELY CATHEDRAL CHRISTMAS FOOD &GIFT FAIRAdult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50 inc. adm.Over 75 exhibitors will be located in the magnificent Nave ofthe Cathedral and the Lady Chapel will host a Festive FoodHall. Expect seasonal, floral arrangements by the CathedralFlower Guild and cookery demonstrations from celebritychefs – and don’t forget to take a stroll around the town, too!

Sun 17 – IDEAL HOME SHOW AT CHRISTMAS,EARLS COURTAdult £35.00 • Senior £32.50 • Child £22.50 inc. adm.Find everything you could possibly need to make your homeideal for Christmas – from furniture to festive goods and giftsto gadgets. Get ideas on how to dress your Christmas treeand cook the perfect dinner!With live entertainment, catwalk shows, celebrity chefs,industry experts, demonstrations and thousands of gift,home and food ideas the Ideal Home Show at Christmasmakes an ‘Ideal’ day out!

Sun 17 – LONDON’S FABULOUS WESTFIELDSHOPPING CENTRE AT WHITE CITYAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50The ultimate shopping experience with more than 300 shopsunder one roof!

� Mon 18 – ‘PUTTIN’ ON THE RITZ’ CHRISTMASPARTY AT THE MARKS TEY HOTEL, COLCHESTERAll fares £40 pp inc. 3 course lunch (choice menu) andentertainmentBe entertained and sing along to favourite show tunes fromthe Golden Age of Hollywood and Broadway along withtraditional carols, enjoy a delicious 3 course lunch (roastturkey, baked cod or vegetarian parcels + choices availablefor starter and dessert), join in a game of ‘Name That Tune’and why not dress up and enter the ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’costume competition? Christmas gift stalls will be availablefor browsing and on the way home we call into FreeportBraintree for a little bit of retail therapy – or just a cup of tea!

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Tue 19 – THE CHEAPSIDE HOARD &LONDON’S SILVER VAULTSAdult £49.50 • Senior/Child £45 inc. guided tour andexhibition entranceAccompanied by a City & Village Tours’ gemmologist guide,you’ll have a fascinating morning in Hatton Garden and theLondon Silver Vaults. This afternoon, your ‘diamond’ guidewill take you to the Museum of London to see the CheapsideHoard, on display for a limited period only. En route, he/shewill show you where the Hoard was found and tell you aboutthe antiques dealer who came across it, as well as pointingout the Goldsmith’s Hall and Guildhall. The Cheapside Hoardis the world’s largest collection of Elizabethan and Jacobeanjewellery and is being displayed in its entirety for the firsttime since its discovery 100 years ago. Don’t miss this‘gem’of a day!!!!

Thur 21 – CHRISTMAS AT CHATSWORTHAdult £32.50 • Senior £30.00 • Child £27.50 inc. adm.

Fri 22 – NORFOLK CHRISTMAS SHOPPERLUNCH TOURAll fares only £29.50 pp inc. adm. to craft fair and a2 course carvery lunch with tea/coffeeVisit the shop at Kings Lynn’s Caithness Crystal Factory,enjoy a tasty lunch and then look for unusual gifts atSandringham’s annual Christmas Craft Show. Where betterthan the Queen’s Estate to find the perfect present?

Sat 23 – CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ATBIRMINGHAM’S FRANKFURT MARKETAdult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50

Sun 24 – CHRISTMAS SHOPPING ATMEADOWHALLAdult £22.50 • Senior/Child £20.00 or book 4 seatsfor the price of 3

Sun 24 – GLOUCESTER QUAYS VICTORIANCHRISTMAS MARKETAdult £27.50 • Senior/Child £25.00The hustle and bustle of aDickensian festive feastwill be brought to life at thepopular VictorianChristmas Market onGloucester Quays. Theevent features around 130decorated stalls selling hand-made gifts and fine food anddrink, including wooden toys, artisan jewellery, homeware,fine clothes and accessories (and the best food and drink theregion has to offer)!

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Tue 26 – WINDSOR CASTLE & QUEEN MARY’SDOLLS HOUSEAll fares £50 pp inc. adm. to the State Apartments,followed by an exclusive talk and viewing of themost famous dolls’ house in the world!Find out howbuilding theDolls’ House(which haselectric lighting,working lifts andeven flushingloos) involvedover 1,500craftsmen, artists and authors and then enjoy a privateviewing after other visitors have left for the day.NB Limited numbers so please book early.NB Fare only seats also available –please ask for details

Wed 27 – CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT LAKESIDE ORBLUEWATER – CHOOSE ON THE DAY, AS OURCOACH WILL CALL AT BOTH!Adult £22.50 • Senior/Child £20.00

Fri 29 – AN AUSTRIAN CHRISTMAS ATWADDESDON MANOR (NT)£45 pp inc. adm. & afternoon tea (National Trust members£32.50 pp)Frohe Weihnachten, as the Rothschilds would have said inAustria, the birthplace of Baron Ferdinand, who createdWaddesdon! Waddesdon’s shops will be festively decoratedin Austrian style and full ofinspiring gift ideas frominexpensive stocking fillers tostunning individual pieces, whilstthe Plant Centre will be deckedwith wreaths, decorations andChristmas arrangements. Yourvisit will include a short tour ofthe East & Bachelors’ Wing ofthe House (decorated forChristmas), the new Winter Lighttrail in the gardens – a collection of large scale outdoor artinstallations by one of Britain’s leading light artists – and aspecial, indulgent, Austrian Afternoon Tea, with sandwichesand a delicious selection of pastries and cakes. A furtheradded attraction, today, is the Christmas Food Market thatwill be taking place at the Plant Centre, where you’ll havethe opportunity to pick up some tasty titbits for Christmas!

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LUXEMBOURG WINTER LIGHTS& CHRISTMAS MARKET FESTIVALFri 6 Dec x 4 daysA very warm welcome awaitsguests at the family-ownedGrand Hotel in the prettyvillage of Vianden and supershops await visitors toLuxembourg City, wherethe Place d’Armes hosts aChristmas village! Alsoincludes visits to the GermanChristmas Markets in Bernkastel Kues and historic Trier. £375pp

CHRISTMAS IN JERSEY Mon 23 Dec x 6 daysFly away to the popular 3 star Monterey Hotel in Jersey, where afull Christmas programme is on offer! Highly praised by customerson previous Christmas stays. £695pp

NEW YEAR ON THEISLE OF WIGHTMon 30 Dec x 4 daysCelebrate New Year in style atone of our favourite hotels,the Shanklin! Includes fullentertainment programme.£475pp

WARNER’SALL INCLUSIVE Mon 6 Jan x 5 daysPerfect for those who can’t getaway at Christmas! You canlook forward to five days of restand relaxation withoutshopping, cooking, cleaning or entertaining – it’s all taken care of bythe Warner’s hospitality team at their Sinah Warren Hotel!Furthermore, there’s a free bar on selected alcoholic drinks everyevening of your stay. £375pp

SURPRISE – SURPRISE!Sat 18 Jan x 2 days £149ppor Fri 21 Feb x 3 days £240ppWhy not try one of our popularmystery minibreaks? You won’t knowwhere you’re going to end up orwhat you’ll be doing, but the onething you can be certain of is thatyou will be staying at a 4 starluxury hotel.

DECEMBER DOOR-2-DOOR HOLIDAYS

JANUARY DOOR-2-DOOR HOLIDAYS

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DECEMBER� Sun 1 – BIRMINGHAM TATTOO AT THE NIA

Adult £45.00 • Senior £40.00 • Child £37.00inc. top price tickets

Sun 1 – BURY ST. EDMUNDS CHRISTMAS FAYREAdult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50This lovely market town has some beautiful old buildings thatcreate a magical backdrop to the delightful Christmas Fayre.Watch out for many different street artists, choirs and othersurprises!

Tue 3 – ‘MRS. BROWN: FOR THE LOVE OFMRS. BROWN’ AT SHEFFIELD ARENAAll fares £59 pp

Wed 4 – ‘MRS. BROWN: FOR THE LOVE OFMRS. BROWN’ AT SHEFFIELD ARENAAll fares £59 pp

Thur 5 – ‘MRS. BROWN: FOR THE LOVE OFMRS. BROWN’ AT SHEFFIELD ARENAAll fares £59 pp

Thur 5 – CHRISTMAS TREES, LIGHTS & LUNCHTOUR!

Adult £33.00 • Special offer for Seniors of just£29.50 to include 2 course lunch (roast turkey and a choiceof dessert)Spend time in Fakenham, where the parish church will beholding its annual Christmas Tree Festival, with beautifullydecorated trees. (Entry is free but visitors are asked to bringa bag of coins to place at the charity tree of their choice). Inthe afternoon, we move on to the delightful, Georgian townof Holt. There are some lovely shops here and the town hasthe prettiest Christmas lights! In between, enjoy a traditionaland delicious Christmas lunch!

Fri 6 – CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN NORWICHSpecial offer of only £15 pp as it’s such a lovelycity in which to shop!

Fri 6 – CHRISTMAS SHOPPING IN MILTON KEYNESSpecial offer of only £15 pp for this super shoppingcentre too!

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Sat 7 – ‘MRS. BROWN: FOR THE LOVE OFMRS. BROWN’ AT SHEFFIELD ARENAAll fares £59 pp

� Sat 7 – CLASSICAL SPECTACULAR ATBIRMINGHAM’S NIAAll fares £59 inc. top price ticketCelebrating its 25 year anniversary, this spectacular, musicalphenomenonreturns to theNIA. With itsthrilling lightdisplay,sensationallasers,thunderingcannons, indoor fireworks and over 200 performances, it’snot to be missed. Listen to great classics like O Fortuna,Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus, Ravel’s Bolero and Elgar’sNimrod, Nessun Dorma, Jerusalem and, of course, Land ofHope & Glory! The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestrais accompanied by the Birmingham Choral Union andconducted by Benjamin Pope.

Sun 8 – LINCOLN’S HUGELY POPULARCHRISTMAS MARKETAdult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50

Sun 8 – CLOTHES SHOW LIVE AT THE NEC –BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!All fares £45 pp inc. adm. & a ticket for one of the fashiontheatre showsThe Ultimate Girls’ Day Out!

� Mon 9 – THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARAll fares £54 pp inc. standard seat at this afternoon’sconcertNB Sorry, no children under 8 allowed

� Tue 10 – BOYZONE AT NOTTINGHAM’S CAPITALFM ARENA – BZ20 THE ANNIVERSARY TOUR!All fares £59 pp. NB Also picks up at Oakham

� Tue 10 –MELTONMOWBRAYMARKET &BOUNDARYMILL SHOPSpecial Christmas present price of just £10 pp!

Wed 11 – LICHFIELD CHRISTMAS FESTIVALAdult £20 • Child £17.50 • Seniors only £15 pp

� Thur 12 – THE RPO’S ‘CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION’CONCERT AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALLAll fares £55 pp inc. front arena seatJohn Rutter’s annual Christmas concert is always a sell-out so it’s a privilege to offer our customers theopportunity to attend this evening’s performance ofthis lovely Christmas event.

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Wed 18 – SHAWS CHRISTMAS LUNCH TOUR All fares £25 pp to include a 3 course choice menu atThe Olde Barn Restaurant followed by a short visit toBoundaryMillshop for lastminute shoppingMeet up withfriends andfellow travellersfor a convivialpre Christmaslunch at a greatvalue price! (Roast turkey will be one of the options).

� Thur 19 – THE ANDRE RIEU ORCHESTRA ATLEEDS ARENA£130 pp inc. level 1 ticket or £99 pp inc. level 3 ticket

� Sun 22 – THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARAll fares £59 pp inc. raised side seat at this afternoon’sconcertNB Sorry, no children under 8 allowed

� Sat 28 – RAYMOND GUBBAY & THE RPO PRESENTA CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT THE ROYALALBERT HALLAll fares £59.50 inc. Front Arena ticket for this afternoon’sperformanceLooking for the perfect post-Christmas treat? Book thisstunning combination of much loved music, breathtakingdance, thrilling lights, sensational lasers and a fantastic, indoorfirework finale! Music includes a host of classical favouriteslike Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, the Skater’s Waltz, theCan Can, The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and favourite excerptsfrom Swan Lake, La Boheme, La Traviata and Die Fledermausas well as a special Christmas movie medley from The Soundof Music, Mary Poppins and The Wizard of Oz!

Sat 28 – SALES SHOPPING IN KNIGHTSBRIDGESpecial offer fare £20 ppCheck out the bargains at Harrods where you’ll find sevenfloors of exquisite collections!

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� Thur 12 – LEICESTER (INC. THE OPTION TO SPENDA COUPLE OF HOURS AT FOSSE SHOPPING PARKIF YOU WISH)Special Christmas present price of just £10 pp!

Fri 13 – CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!All fares £10 pp for a day out to this super city,with some lovely shops, where you can’t park acar for less than £10!

Sun 15 – LONDON – FESTIVE LUNCH CRUISE &THE LONDON EYEAdult/Senior £65 Child £59 inc. river cruise, 3 courseChristmas lunch and flightEnjoy our relaxing 1¾ hr sightseeing cruise along theThames from Tower Pier, with a 3 course traditional, roastturkey dinner. The boat will be decked with Christmasdecorations and playing Christmas music in the backgroundas you sail. After, soar above the sights on the London Eyeand look down over the city. Look for last minute gifts andtasty titbits from the wooden chalets that line the riversidebefore rejoining our coach for a short tour of the Christmaslights as we make our way home.

� Sun 15 – YORK FESTIVAL OF ANGELSAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50Or book 4 seats for the price of 3 today with ourFamily Favourite fareThe streets ofYork will betransformed intoa winterwonderland of icesculptures, stalls,al fresco dining,live ice-carvingand streetentertainment during today’s festival.

� Mon 16 – THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULARAll fares £54 pp inc. standard seat at this afternoon’sconcertNB Sorry, no children under 8 allowed

Tue 17 – WICKSTEED PARK’S NEW ‘HOORAY FORHOLLYWOOD – TINSELTOWN’ CHRISTMAS SHOWAll fares £36 pp inc. set 2 course lunch, festive tea and aglittering tribute to stars like Frank Sinatra, Fred Astaire andJudy Garland. The show is packed full of melodies like ‘Let’sFace the Music & Dance, ‘Top Hat’, Singin’ in the Rain’ andmany more.

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Stuck fora Present?Let us help you solve thatdifficult present problem!Our personalised gift vouchersmake an ideal present forspecial occasions like birthdays,anniversaries, retirements andChristmas – or just to say thank-you. Vouchers are available from our office in values of £1, £5 and£10 or you can order them by phone or e-mail, using your credit ordebit card.

And don’t forget that many of our day trips (and holidays)make excellent presents too – we’ll be happy to offersuitable suggestions!

JANUARYFri 3 – WARNER BROS. STUDIOS ‘HARRY POTTEREXPERIENCE’Adult/Senior £50.00 • Child £39.50 inc. adm.See Hogwarts covered in a blanket of snow and the GreatHall set for a sumptuous Christmas feast – pure magic and aperfect Christmas treat for all Harry Potter fans.

Sat 4 – CHRISTMAS LIGHTS, SIGHTS & SUPPERSPECTACULAR!Adult/Senior £65.00 • Child £59.00 inc. City & Villagetour guide, London Eye & supperRound off your Christmas break with this super treat that’sjust right for all ages! We include a short time at CoventGarden before our guided coach tour of London’s famousChristmas Lights (including the skating rink at SomersetHouse). Then transfer to a pod on the London Eye to flygently through the sky and watch the lights twinkling formiles around – see if you can find all those famouslandmarks that our guide pointed out to you earlier? Roundoff this smashing day out with a fish & chip supper beforewe set off home.

Sun 5 – DIRTY DANCING – SEE PAGE 3

Wed 8 – BOUNDARY MILLSHOP & DOWNTOWN –FOR JUST £5 PP!

Tue 14 –THEJERSEYBOYS –SEEPAGE 3

Wed 15 – LEICESTERFind everything you’ll ever need at Leicester markettoday for a bargain fare of only £5 pp!

Thur 16 – NORWICHAdult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50Special January sale fare of only £10 pp!

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Sat 18 – SALES SHOPPING AT SHEFFIELD’SMEADOWHALL SHOPPING CENTRE.Adult £22.50 • Senior/Child £20.00SPECIAL OFFER £15 pp!

Tue 21 – COFFEE MORNING AT MAXEY VILLAGEHALL – SEE PAGE 17

Thur 23 – SNOWWHITE & THESEVEN DWARFS ATBIRMINGHAMHIPPODROMEAll fares £35 ppinc. a stalls ticket forthe afternoonperformance of theHippodrome’sChristmas pantoThe star-studded cast is headed by John Partridge and GaryWilmot, with Stephanie Beacham as the Wicked Queen andGok Wan making his pantomime debut! The Hippodrome is alovely theatre and always puts on a great panto.

Thur 23 – WAR HORSE – SEE PAGE 3

Thur 23 – BIRMINGHAM FOR SALES SHOPPERSAll fares £15 pp

Sun 26 –CADBURY WORLD– CHOCOHOLICSHEAVEN!Discover the history,the making and themagic behind one ofBritain’s best lovedchocolate brands.Adult £36 Child £34.00 • SPECIAL HALF PRICEOFFER ONLY £18 pp (Child £17 pp) inc. adm.

� Wed 29 – CIRQUE DU SOLEIL PERFORMING‘QUIDAM’ AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALLAll fares £89 ppinc. a stalls seat forthis afternoon’sperformanceWith colourfulcostumes, impressivestage sets, magicaldance, impressivephysical feats andamazing acrobatics,this show is a greataddition to the Cirque du Soleil repertoire.

Thur 30 – PHANTOM OF THE OPERA ORMAMMA MIA! SEE PAGE 3

Fri 31 – MILTON KEYNESAdult £20.00 • Child £17.50Special offer of £10 pp for seniors!

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JOHANNSTRAUSSGALA – AVIENNESEPARTY ATSHEFFIELDCITY HALL.All fares £49.50 pp inc. centre stalls seat for thisafternoon’s performanceAndre Rieu fans will love this magical event, where theJohann Strauss Dancers – accompanied by the JohannStrauss Orchestra – will twirl and whirl across the stage intheir beautiful ball gowns. The music will include a wonderfulselection of waltzes and polkas like the Blue Danube Waltz,Radetsky’s March, the Cuckoo Polka and the Skater’s Waltz.

Sun 2 – RAF MUSEUM AT HENDONAdult £22.50 • Child £20.00Special fare today for Senior Citizens only £15!Enjoy our annual visit to this great museum where you cansee over 100 aircraft from around the world, from earlyaircraft designsthrough to thelatest modern dayjets and militaryaircraft, plus lots ofother exhibitscovering thehistory of aviationfrom Bleriot to the21st century Eurofighter! Don’t miss the special exhibition‘Airfix – Making History’!

Tue 4 – STRICTLY COME DANCING –THE LIVE TOUR AT NOTTINGHAM ARENAAll seats £69 pp

Wed 5 – STRICTLY COME DANCING –THE LIVE TOUR AT NOTTINGHAM ARENAAll seats £69 pp

Wed 5 – LES MISERABLES – SEE PAGE 3

Thur 6 – BEYOND EL DORADO: POWER & GOLD INANCIENT COLUMBIA AT THEBRITISH MUSEUMAll fares £49.50 pp inc.2 course lunch with tea/coffee at anearby hotel and timed entry to theMuseum’s next major exhibitionOrganised with Museo del Oro,Bogotá, this new exhibition willexplore the rich and diversecultures of Colombia before thearrival of the Spanish in the 16thcentury. It features more than 300 astonishing objects madefrom gold and other precious materials.

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ISLE OF WIGHTJoin us for a convivial 5 day stay at the ShanklinHotel on the captivating Isle of Wight, departing onMonday 10 February for just £325pp

5* LONDON SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL Sun 16 Feb x 2 daysLive it up with a red carpet experience in a 5 star hotel overlookingLondon’s iconic Leicester Square! Includes afternoon tea in the7th floor Penthouse Suite. £199pp

PARIS WITH ADIFFERENCE!What could be more romantic thanstaying in the centre of Paris on board aluxury floating hotel on the River Seine?Departing on Wednesday 19February, this 4 day tour includes fullboard and is great value at £450pp.

OUR REUNION WEEKENDGreat company, great entertainment and a lovely 4 star hotel!We’re looking forward to it already and hope to welcome customersold and new to the Puma Imperial Hotel in Blackpool for a 3 daystay starting on Friday 28 February. £275pp with a specialreduction of £25 pp if you travelled on one of our 2013 Door-2-Door holidays.

SCOTTISH BORDERSSun 9 Mar x 5 daysWe may not be able to cover all 1800 square miles of theScottish Borders, but we are aiming to show you some of the bestof it! £425pp

PICTURE POSTCARDYORKSHIREMon 17 Mar x 5 daysBook this lovely tour of theYorkshire Dales for gloriousscenery, quaint market towns,

pretty villages and breathtaking views! £350pp

WARNER’S IN WALES Mon 24 Mar x 5 daysBodelwyddan Castle, set in 200 acres of parkland, overlookingthe mountains of North Wales, has all the great amenities andentertainment for which Warner’s is renowned! £440pp

HEART OF ENGLANDMon 31 Mar x 5 daysStay in a 4 star hotel that was once the home of a Prime Minister,during this relaxing, spring holiday! Highlights include visits toHanbury Hall, Hagley Hall and West Midlands Safari Park. £395pp

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Sun 9 – THE LION KING – SEE PAGE 3

Sun 9 – BLETCHLEY PARK SECRET LUNCH TOUR!All fares £35.00 inc. adm., guided tour & 2 course lunchBletchley Parkrejoices in thefact that, untilfairly recently, itwas probablyBritain’s bestkept secret andwe’ve managedto crack thecode that will bring you not only a fascinating guided tour ofwhat was the wartime equivalent of GCHQ but also adelicious, warming lunch (Beef & Vegetable Casserole,followed by Fruits of the Forest Crumble with Custard).

Tue 11 – BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL & TEAAdult/Child £55 Seniors only £49.50 for anafternoon of first class entertainment and adelicious afternoon tea

Wed 12 – THE BODYGUARD – SEE PAGE 3

Sat 15 – ‘SWANS BY FLOODLIGHT SPECTACULAR’AT WELNEYAdult £27.50 • Senior £25.00 • Child £23.50inc. adm. and supper.Each winter up to 9,000 swans make their way from Icelandand Arctic Russia to winter on the Ouse Washes at Welney.See these amazing travellers and find out more about themduring our annual visit to Welney. From the comfort of acentrally-heated observatory, listen to a short, informativecommentary by one of the wardens who will then make hisway outside, with a barrow full of grain, drawing in hundredsof wild swans for you to see up close. Afterwards, enjoy abowl of tasty home-made soup in the tea-room.

Sun 16 – ‘THE GREAT GOODBYE’ AT LOCOMOTION(THE NATIONAL RAILWAY MUSEUM) IN SHILDONAdults £27.50 • Senior/Child £25.00The last chance to see the world’s fastest locomotive,Mallard, and its five surviving sister A4 locomotives togetherbefore the repatriated locomotives return to their homemuseums. Shildon is also home to the first ever steamhauled passenger train which operated during the openingceremony of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825and over 70 other vehicles from the National Collection, aswell as a vast array of memorabilia.

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Tue 18 – SNOWDROPSAT EASTON WALLEDGARDENAdult £20.00Senior/Child £15.00inc. adm.Enjoy glorious winter walksand spectacular drifts of snowdrops at these award-winning,Lincolnshire gardens. Also calls at the Boundary Mill store toround off the day.

Tue 18 – HALF TERM SPECIAL TO THE‘HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE’ AT WARNER BROS.STUDIOSAdult/Senior £50.00 • Child £39.50 inc. adm.

Wed 19 – ENJOY A DAY OUT IN THE CATHEDRALCITY OF LINCOLN FOR JUST £10 PP!

Wed 19 – BIRMINGHAM Adult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50Special offer of just £15 for adults and £10 each forseniors and children.Shop till you drop or take the children to one of the city’sgreat museums.

Thur 20 – HISTORICYORK & THE JORVIKVIKING FESTIVALAdult £25.00Special offer of £15each for seniors andonly £10 each forchildren!A great day out for all the family with a huge choice ofmuseums to visit (don’t forget the National Railway Museumis free to enter), alleyways to explore and Vikings to see!During this annual event, the city centre is transformed intowhat life would have looked like over 100 years ago, withViking feasts, battle re-enactments and much more!

Fri 21 – MANCHESTER UNITED MUSEUM &STADIUM TOURAdult/Senior £45.00 • Child £35.00 inc. adm.Go behind thescenes at OldTrafford and seethe stadium fromthe dizzy heightsof the Sir AlexFerguson Stand,to theatmospheresoaked players’dressing room, before emerging from the players tunnel andfollowing in the footsteps of so many legendary ‘reds’. Thenlearn all about the Club’s triumphs and tragedy behind thescenes as you wander round the Museum, where you’ll alsofind a special exhibition celebrating David Beckham’s careerhere. You don’t have to be a football fan to find this tourfascinating!

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Sat 22 – WE WILLROCK YOUSee page 3 – orbook a fare onlyseat if you prefer toshop or see yourown choice of showthis afternoon (NB please check with us to be sureyour theatre times and location are compatible).

Sun 23 – SUNDAY IN THE EAST END!All fares £49.50 pp inc. guided tour and a 2 courseSunday lunch (Roast Beef, followed by pudding)An exciting and entertaining day out, with a top notch guideon board to tell you all about the histories, stories and sightsof London’s Cockney East End, including a stroll throughPetticoat Lane market and a lesson in Rhyming Slang beforesitting down to a Sunday ‘post’ in a city pub! Later, hearabout the darker side of life in the East End – from Jack theRipper to the Kray Twins – before ending the tour atSpitalfields, where you’ll have time for a cup of ‘rosy’ beforewe head home.

Tue 25 –WARNER’STHORESBY HALLLUNCH TOURSpecialintroductory offerprice of £27.50 ppinc. 2 course lunchIf you’ve never been toone of Warner’s lovelyhotels, why not comealong to Thoresby andtake a look at what’son offer when you bookone of our WarnerLeisure holidays? You’llenjoy a 2 course (pre-selected) choice lunch in the elegant Blue Room and you canthen relax in one of the lounges, participate in any of theleisure activities that are taking place or take a stroll aroundthe grounds as you please. (Of course, Warner aficionadosare more than welcome too!)

Wed 26 – MATILDA THE MUSICAL OR FROM HERETO ETERNITY – SEE PAGE 3

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Tue 4 – DISCOVER DERBY!Adult £22.50 • Child £20.00Seniors only £12.50 pp.Derby’s Cathedral has the secondhighest perpendicular churchtower in England! Find out lotsmore about the city as you wanderthrough the historical streets of theCathedral Quarter. Don’t missBennetts, an independentdepartment store since 1734!

Wed 5 – THE JCB FACTORY TOUR & LUNCHAll fares £45 pp inc. factory tour & 2 course lunchJCB has some of the finest engineering facilities across theglobe, produces a range of over 300 machines andmaintains a reputation for unrivalled customer service. Learnall about it during this fascinating tour, which is preceded bylunch.

� Thur 6 – LA BOHEME,STAGED ‘IN THEROUND’, AT THEROYAL ALBERT HALL,SUNG IN ITALIANWITH ENGLISHSUBTITLESAll fares £79 pp inc. stalls seatNo opera can equal the captivating romance and heartfelttragedy of Puccini's La Bohème. Staged fully in-the-round,this production transforms the iconic Royal Albert Hall into1940’s Paris – the vibrant café society, the bitter cold of thepolice checkpoint and the harsh reality of the student’s starksurroundings are all beautifully depicted and brought to lifeby an award-winning creative team and a cast ofinternationally acclaimed performers.

Sat 8 – EXPLORE ST. ALBANS!Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50Special offer fare of only £10 pp for seniors.Take advantage of our special offer fare to see what a finecity St. Albans is – with an 11th century Abbey and Romanruins, and the added attraction of one of the most colourfuland vibrant street markets in the south of England.

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Mon 10 – ‘SECRET LONDON’ GUIDED TOUR WITHCITY & VILLAGE TOURSAdult £49.50 • Senior/Child £45.00inc. guided tour and adm.From Holborn to Holland Park,via Hatton Garden! Thisintriguing day starts with a visitto the London Silver Vaults(where everything is for sale!)before visiting the diamonddistrict of Hatton Garden and Leather Lane market. After abreak for you to have some lunch, we head across London toleafy Holland Park, one of London’s most selectneighbourhoods, and the splendour of Leighton House wherea plain brick façade hides an extraordinary interior. Everyroom is a delight but the centrepiece is the Arab Hall with itsexquisite mosaics and fountain. The day ends with theopportunity to purchase refreshments in the park’s café.

Tue 11 – WINDSOR CASTLE Adult £40.00 • Senior £36.00 • Child £30.00 inc. adm.The oldest and largest occupied castle in the world and thefavourite weekend home of Her Majesty The Queen. Its richhistory spans almost1000 years and yourvisit will include notonly the magnificentState Apartments(furnished withtreasures from theRoyal Collection) butalso the Semi State Apartments (which open only during thewinter months). Book a travel only fare of £22.50 for adults and £20for seniors/children if you would just like tosightsee and shop in the ‘royal’ borough of Windsor.

Fri 14 – CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!!!All fares only £10 pp – not surprisingly, this tour isusually an early sell-out!

Sun 16 – SPRINGTIME INTHE GLORIOUSDERBYSHIRE DALES!Adult £25.00Senior/Child £22.50Sit back and enjoy some lovelycountryside on today’s scenictour, looking out for newbornlambs and the first signs ofspring as the trees andhedgerows start to bud. Calls at Bakewell and Matlock Bath.

Mon 17 – JOHN LILL’S 70TH BIRTHDAY CONCERT,WITH THE RPO, AT THE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALLAll fares £55 pp inc. rear stalls seatThe acclaimed pianist will be performing Rachmaninov’senigmatic and emotional Piano Concerto No. 3 and theOrchestra will also perform Brahms’ Tragic Overture andDvorak’s melodic Symphony No. 8, one of his mostexuberant works.

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Tue 18 – THE MARKS & SPENCER STORY!Adult £23.50 • Senior/Child £21.00 inc. tourJoin us for a day in Leeds where you’ll learn all about thehistory of one of Britain’s most iconic brands. Your day willinclude avisit to theM&SCompanyArchive fora 30 minutetalk abouthow twomen and a five pound note metamorphosed into the M&S weknow today. You’ll also have a guided visit around the ‘Marksin Time’ Exhibition, which celebrates the role that thecompany has played in all our lives since 1884, including theimpact that M&S has had on our social history and how thefirm has led the way in innovation, quality and service. You’llalso see unique artefacts and historic garments as well asfilms and photos from the company’s archive. Finally, a guidewill take you on a 1 hour Heritage Trail walk from the M&SBuilding to the M&S Heritage Stall at Kirkgate Market, closeto the site of the very first Penny Bazaar. And, of course,you’ll also have some time to shop at the nearest M&S or inKirkgate Market, which is a shopper’s paradise sellingeverything from fresh food to fashion, jewellery, hardwareand haberdashery!Fare only seats are available if you would prefer tospend all day shopping.

Fri 21 – LEICESTER (INC. THE OPTION TO SPEND ACOUPLE OF HOURS AT FOSSE SHOPPING PARK IFYOU WISH)Adult £17.50 • Senior/Child £15.00 – travel todayfor just £10 pp!Leicester market has over 300 stalls, with a further 79 at theadjacent indoor market!

Sat 22 – IDEAL HOME EXHIBITION, EARLS COURTAdult £36.00 • Senior £33.50 • Child £22.50 inc. adm.THE place to get ideas and inspiration for your home!

Sun 23 – SEWING FOR PLEASURE, FASHIONEMBROIDERY & HOBBYCRAFTS AT THE NECAdult £30.00 • Senior £29.00 • Child £17.50 inc. adm.Find the latest cutting edge designs and innovative suppliesfor lots of exciting textile crafts! With over l50 exhibitorsdemonstrating and showing thousands of products, plus lotsof inspirational displays and expert advice from members ofthe UK Guilds, you’re sure to find lots of new ideas for yourown creations.Travel onlyfareavailable ifyou haveyour ownticket orwould liketo visitanotherexhibition.

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Tue 25 – OXFORDAdult £23.50 • Senior/Child £21.00The ‘city ofdreamingspires’ issteeped in arich andfascinatinghistory, hometo 38colleges, theRadcliffeCamera, the Bodleian Library, the Ashmolean Museum, theBridge of Sighs and, of course, Inspector Morse!!

Wed 26 – IDEAL HOME EXHIBITION, EARLS COURTAdult £35.00 • Senior £32.50 • Child £22.50 inc. adm.THE place to get ideas and inspiration for your home!

Fri 28 – ‘WE’RE LOVING LICHFIELD!’All fares £40 pp inc. adm, guide fee, lunch & cream tea!Join us for this super day out in one of England’s smallestcathedral cities, which includes a guided tour of the stunningmedieval cathedral,followed by anappetising lunch(jacket potato, witha choice of fillings,slice of cake andtea/coffee). You canthen join our 1½hour guided walkingtour around the city, with its lovely Georgian buildings andhistoric links to many notable characters including ErasmusDarwin, David Garrick and Samuel Johnson. We end the daywith a little free time for you to perhaps look round one ofthe town’s museums before a delicious cream tea in thetown’s Heritage Centre. A reduced fare is available if youprefer to either omit the walking tour or just have a daydoing as you please.

Sat 29 – THE GOOD OLD DAYS AT LEEDS CITYVARIETIES THEATREAdult £39.50 • Senior/Child £37.00 inc. showThe Legendary Music Hall Experience! Take your seats for atrip back to The Good Old Days of the Music Halls, sit backand enjoy an unrivalled bill filled with the cream of varietyentertainers from across the globe!

Sat 29 – LEEDS FOR SHOPPINGAdult £22.50 • Senior/Child £20.00

Sun 30 – YORKSHIRE DALES SCENIC TOUR,WITH TRADITIONAL FISH & CHIPS Adult £40.00 • Senior/Child £37.50 inc. 3 course fish& chips mealAfter calling first at Harrogate, you’ll have a lovely ride throughthe beautiful Dales scenery, via Pateley Bridge, Grassingtonand Ilkley before sitting down to enjoy freshly-cooked fish andchips at the famous Brian’s fish & chip restaurant inHeadingley. A superb treat for Mothering Sunday!

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APRILTue 1 – SHEFFIELD CITY CENTREAdult £22.50 • Child £20.00 • Special introductoryoffer of just £15 pp for seniors!Everyone thinks that a trip to Sheffield means shopping atMeadowhall but we’d like to show you that the city centre isalso a greatplace to visit!You’ll find agreat choiceof shops –from designerboutiques tohigh streetchains, aswell as abrand new state-of-the art indoor market ‘The Moor’. Artlovers will find an array of galleries dotted around the citycentre, whilst Kelham Island Museum follows the fascinatinggrowth of the city through the Victorian Era and two worldwars to see how steelmaking forged both the City of today(and the world)!

Wed 2 – ‘FROM HERE TO ETERNITY’ – SEE PAGE 3

Thur 3 – WAR HORSE – SEE PAGE 3

Sun 6 – ROYAL WINDSOR & THE ROYAL RIVERCRUISE!All fares £45 pp inc. two cruises, morning coffee andcream teaCruise along the Thames all the way from Runnymede toMaidenhead – passing through the pretty village of Datchetand Old Windsor, Boveney and Bray Locks and past OakleyCourt and Monkey Island. Your day starts at Runnymede witha 1½ hour cruise to Windsor (including morning coffee onboard). Disembark for free time in Windsor before rejoiningthe boat for the 3.45 pm sailing onward to Maidenhead,where our coach will be waiting for you. A cream tea duringthe final leg of the cruise will put the finishing touch to thisenjoyable day!

Sun 6 – THRIPLOWDAFFODIL WEEKENDAdult £20.00Senior £19.50Child £17.50 inc. adm.This charming village event isalways an enjoyable outing.The gardens – open to visitors –and the village should be a seaof yellow daffodils and there’llalso be craft barns, market stalls,music on the green, Morrisdancers, heavy horses, home-made teas and lots more!

Tue 8 – TORVILL & DEAN’S DANCING ON ICE‘THE FINAL TOUR’ AT NOTTINGHAM ARENAAll fares £65 pp inc. top price tickets.

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Wed 9 – TORVILL & DEAN’S DANCING ON ICE‘THE FINAL TOUR’ AT NOTTINGHAM ARENAAll fares £65 pp inc. top price tickets.

Thur 10 – MAGNIFICENT MAGNOLIAS & AMAZINGAZALEAS AT BORDE HILL GARDENS!All fares £35 pp inc. adm. & guided tourThe gardens at Borde Hill (near Haywards Heath) havewonderful views across the Sussex Weald and are home to anationally important collection of rare trees and shrubs,including 82 ‘Champion’ Trees and some of the firstrhododendronsand magnoliasbrought to the UKby the Victorianplant hunters. InApril, the gardenis normally ablazewith camellias,azaleas, rhododendrons and magnolias and your visit willinclude a 1 hour guided tour with the Head Gardener,highlighting the history and importance of Borde Hill’smagnificent magnolias. Calls at East Grinstead for a lunchbreak en route.

Fri 11 – CAMBRIDGE FOR A TENNER!All fares £10 pp today

Fri 11 – LOOK AROUND LOUTH!Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50 • Seniors only £10 ppFind out why this Georgian town was voted BBC CountryFile’s favourite market town in 2012 – on a market day!

Sat 12 – HISTORIC YORKAdult £25.00 • Senior/Child £22.50 – or why not gettogether with friends and book 4 seats for the priceof 3 today?

Sun 13 – BEAMISH – The award-winningmuseum, telling the story of life in the NorthEast during Georgian, Victorian and EdwardiantimesAdult £42.50 • Senior £40.00 • Child £35.00 inc. adm.Relive the golden days of steam at the Beamish Great NorthSteam Fair today. A widevariety of vintage andveteran steam engines,motor cars, motorcycles,buses and stationary engineswill be in action across thesite. There will also be a widerange of railway locomotives, both standard gauge andnarrow gauge, main line and industrial, in operation. Anintensive electric tramway service will be running, includingat least one historic visiting tramcar. All of the attractions willbe working around the site and at least 20 engines of alltypes and shapes will be in steam!Beamish is a great day out at any time but thisspecial event, at no extra charge, is definitely anadded reason for making sure you’ve got a seat onthis trip!

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KILLARNEY & THE RING OF KERRYEnjoy the ‘craic’- and the beautiful ’40 shades ofgreen’ scenery on this 6 day tour departing onSaturday 5 April. £495pp

BATH SUNDAY NIGHTSPECIAL Sun 6 Apr x 2 daysStay at a 4 star, luxury hotel inthe heart of the city! £159pp

TORBAY & THE ENGLISH RIVIERAMon 7 Apr x 5 daysTake in picture-postcard scenery and visit one of the country’s bestloved resorts, Torquay. £385pp

MOUNTAINS, LOCHS AND PANDAS!Mon 21 Apr x 5 daysWall-to-wall scenery and an exclusive ‘Twilight Panda Experience’,with the zookeeper at Edinburgh Zoo, are all part of this superScottish holiday! £390pp

DURHAM’S DELIGHTFUL DALESMon 28 Apr x 5 daysEnjoy the lovely scenery of the Durham – and Yorkshire – Dales plusa great choice of interesting visits, including a guided tour ofDurham Cathedral and a visit to the romantic Bowes Museum.£380pp

SPRINGTIME ONLAKE GARDABeautiful, lakeside scenery,luscious lemon groves, tree-clad mountains, a host ofpretty towns and villages andthe luxury of staying at thepalatial Grand Hotel Liberty in Riva del Garda are all yours on this8 day tour departing on Saturday 12 April. £695pp

ISLES OF SCILLYLet yourself be bewitched by these magical islands during this6 day holiday on St. Marys, which includes a guided tour of thefamous gardens on Tresco. Dep. Wednesday 23 April. £875pp

EASTER WEEKENDSA choice of two 4 day tours, departing on Friday 18 April.

The Ypres SalientOur popular ‘battlefields’ team, Ken and Derek will be coveringa number of key sites and events in and around Ypres. £425pp

Cardigan Bay & Cambrian MountainsEnjoy rides on two of Wales’ much loved ‘Little Trains’ duringour Easter stay in the former spa town of Llandrindod Wells inmid Wales. £375pp

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Mon 14 – EASTER HOLIDAY SPECIAL TO THE‘HARRY POTTER EXPERIENCE’ AT WARNER BROS.STUDIOSAdult/Senior £50.00 • Child £39.50 inc. adm.

Tue 15 – ‘COTSWOLDS SPECIAL’ TO MORETON-IN-MARSH & BOURTON-ON-THE-WATERAdult £25.00 • Child £22.50Special offer for seniors – £15 each!You’ll find the popular Tuesday street market taking place inMoreton and one of the prettiest main streets in the countryat Bourton.

Tue 15 – LONDON &A TOUR OF BBCBROADCASTING HOUSEAdult £38.50Senior £34.50Child £29.50 inc. adm.Take a peek into the BBC’sbrand new, state of the art,multimedia broadcastingcentre in London’s West Endduring this hugely enjoyableguided tour. Find out howBBC Radio Drama is made,have a go at making your own play or reading the newsand also learn about the rich history of both the buildingand the BBC.Sorry no children under 9 are allowed on the tour

Wed 16 – BURY ST. EDMUNDS (ON MARKET DAY)Adult £20.00 • Child £17.50 • Seniors only £15 ppDon’t miss the chance of a day out in this lovely Suffolkmarket town.

Wed 16 – VIKINGS – LIFE & LEGEND AT THEBRITISH MUSEUMAll fares £55 pp inc. adm. & 2 course choice(preselected) lunchDiscover the Viking world in this major exhibition showinghow the Vikings created an international network connectingcultures over four continents. At the centre of the exhibitionwill be the surviving timbers of a 37-metre-long Vikingwarship, the longest ever found. Many other new discoverieswill be on display for the first time, as well as personalobjects, like jewellery,amulets and idols, whichhelp to reveal more abouthow the Vikings sawthemselves and their world.Exquisite objects, includingthe magnificent coins andartefacts in the Vale of YorkHoard, demonstrate theglobal reach of the Vikingnetwork of trade, plunder and power – a network that left alasting legacy in countries from Ireland and the UK to Russiaand Ukraine. Includes a 2 course lunch at the KingswayHotel before your visit to the Museum.

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Thur 17 – ‘TRANSPORTS OF DELIGHTS’ AT THEHERITAGE MOTOR CENTREAdult £28.00 • Senior £25.00 • Child £23.50 inc. adm.Spend a fascinating afternoon at the home of the world’slargest collection ofhistoric British cars atGaydon! With over 250cars on show, you’re sureto find the first car youever owned or maybe thecar of your dreams! Thereare exhibitions telling thestory of the British motor industry and make sure you take awalk along the ‘Time Road’ to experience how times havechanged, not just in cars but in roads and motoring. See howthe shape of the car has altered and even how roadsthemselves have progressed from dust and dirt to tarmac!Calls at Warwick en route.

Thur 17 – HISTORIC WARWICK Adult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50A chance to explore this historic town and maybe visit thecastle?

Fri 18 – ZSL LONDON ZOOAdult £39.00 • Senior £35.00 • Child £32.50 inc. adm.Probably the world’s most famous zoo, with over 760 animalspecies, exciting and innovative new exhibits and heritage-listed buildings that are almost as famous as theirinhabitants – it’s a great day out in the capital for all ages!

Sun 20 – ‘FESTIVAL OF STEAM’ AT CHATHAMHISTORIC DOCKYARDAdult £40.00 • Senior £36.00 • Child £34.50 inc. adm.See the setting of the popular TV series Call the Midwife,much of which wasfilmed at theDockyard. Thelocation will be ‘set-dressed’ and you’llbe amazed howareas of theDockyard weretransformed into a1950’s backdrop. You can also enjoy vintage bus rides, livemusic and classic vehicle displays during today’s ‘MedwayFestival of Steam & Transport’, along with all the usualattractions. Much enjoyed last Easter.

Sun 20 – HISTORIC ROCHESTERAdult £27.50 • Senior/Child £25.00

Mon 21 – LLANGOLLEN – A TRANSPORT OFDELIGHTSAdult £44.00 • Senior/Child £41.50 inc. train ride,cruise & cream teaFree time for sightseeing, followed by a train ride fromCarrog along the valley to Llangollen and then a one hourcanal cruise over the famous Ponteysyllte Aquaduct with aWelsh Cream Tea served as you sail will make this a specialEaster Monday outing!

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Tue 22 – LONDON – THE REGENERATION OF KINGSCROSS & A CRUISE ON THE THAMES, WITH CITY &VILLAGE TOURS

All fares £45 pp inc. guided tour & cruiseIf you haven’t been to London by train for a while (and wehope you haven’t!), you’ll hardly recognise Kings Cross andSt. Pancras! We meet our expert guide in Greenwich for aleisurely cruise to Westminster, passing a host of famoussights. Transfer, by coach, to Kings Cross where, after abreak for lunch, your guide will take you on a stroll aroundthe area. The walking is level and leisurely, with frequentpauses to see the two beautifully refurbished stations, thelargest new public square in London since Trafalgar Squarewas laid out in the 1800’s, London’s newest High Street andmuch more. It’s wonderful to see these beautiful oldbuildings restored to their former glory.

Wed 23 – OUR ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE TO THELOVELY RIVERSIDE TOWN OF STRATFORD-UPON-AVONAdult £20.00 • Senior/Child £17.50Special offer of only £15 pp today in honour ofSt. George’s Day and Shakespeare’s birthday!

Thur 24 – HARROGATE SPRING FLOWER SHOW Adult £40.00 • Senior £37.50 • Child £22.50 inc. adm.Harrogate Flower Show is regarded as one of the mostprestigious, national flower shows in the gardening calendarand attracts the very top exhibitors from across the UK.

Sun 27 – KEW GARDENSAdult £38.00 • Senior £34.00 • Child £22.50 inc. adm.See all the beautiful spring flowers and shrubs at thesebeautiful RHS gardens.

Tue 29 – KINGS LYNN TUESDAY MARKET & LONGSUTTON ANNUAL CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVALGreat value at £20 pp to include afternoon tea,prepared by the ladies at Long Sutton, who willalso be creating some beautiful floral displays intheir unusual church.

Wed 30 – BUXTON & PEAK FOREST CANAL CRUISE& CREAM TEAAll fares £40.00 inc. boat trip & cream teaAfter a lunchtime break in the spa town of Buxton, spendthe afternoon on the canal boat ‘Judith Mary’, enjoying arelaxing 2½ hour cruise along the beautiful Upper PeakForest Canal. Afternoon tea, with lashings (truly!) ofsandwiches, cakes and tea will be served on board.

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ADVANCE RESERVATIONSNOW BEING TAKEN FORFri 2 May – MARKET HARBOROUGH & RUGBYAdult £17.50 Child £15.00 Seniors only £10 pp

Sun 4 May – THE ‘STONES’ MAGICALMYSTERY TOUR!Adult £43.50 • Senior £39.50 • Child £35.00inc. adm. to StonehengeSee Britain’slargest Neolithicstone circle, in thepretty village ofAvebury, beforecrossing SalisburyPlain to awe-inspiringStonehenge,where EnglishHeritage’s superb new Visitor Centre will greatly enhanceyour experience of this amazing and mysterious place. Willwe ever know why it was built – or even how?

� Wed 7 May – VINCENT & FLAVIA ‘DANCE‘TIL DAWN’ AT MILTON KEYNES THEATREAll fares £35 pp including tickets, in the Circle, forthis afternoon’s performance by former Strictlyfavourites, Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace, of alovely romantic dance show straight from theGolden Age of Hollywood

Tue 13 May – THE MOORE RODIN 10THANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION AT COMPTON VERNEYAdult £32.50 • Senior/Child £30.00inc. adm. & guided tourA unique opportunity to see the work of two of the greatestsculptors of the modern age – Auguste Rodin and HenryMoore – on display within the striking ‘Capabilty Brown’landscape and inside the gallery spaces at Compton Verney.Includes a one hour guided tour of the exhibition and time atleisure to explore further as you please. Calls at Stratford-upon-Avon en route.

Thur 22 May – CHELSEA FLOWER SHOWAll fares £64.00 pp inc. adm.This tour is scheduled to arrive at 3.30 pm and depart at8.00 pm.NB No children under 5

Sat 24 May – CHELSEA FLOWER SHOWAll fares £87.00 pp inc. adm.This tour is scheduled to arrive at 11.30 am and depart at6.00 pm.NB No children under 5

Sun 25 May – DUXFORD D DAY ANNIVERSARYAIR SHOWPlease enquire for prices

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Tue 27 May – THE OLYMPIC LEGACY TOUR WITHCITY & VILLAGE TOURSAll fares £49.50 pp inc. lunch (one course carvery) &guided tourStarts with lunch, after which sit back and enjoy asightseeing coach tour to see where all the Olympic billionswere spent – and where they weren’t spent! As the whole ofthe Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park will now be open, we cancriss cross the site and also see the new residential districtcreated from the Athletes’ Village. Later, your guide will takeyou for a walk through the Park, where you’ll learn all aboutthe future plans for the ‘Olympic Legacy’.

Tue 3 June – ‘MUSIC & MEMORIES’ ATMILLSTONESAdults £42.50 • Senior/Child £40.00 inc. 2 courseroast lunch & entertainmentTake a trip down memory lane and enjoy a delicious lunch,followed by an afternoon of cash bingo, music for dancing andsing-a-longs at the family-run Millstones Restaurant, nearHarrogate, ending with tea/coffee and homemade cakes.

� Thur 5 June – WEST SIDE STORY ATMILTON KEYNES THEATREAll fares £55.00 pp inc. stalls seatingDon’t miss this all time favourite with music by LeonardBernstein and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim!

� Wed 11 June – JOHN WILLIAMS & THE RPO ATTHE ROYAL FESTIVAL HALLAll fares £55 pp inc. rear stalls seatThe celebrated classical guitarist will be performing Rodrigo’sConcierto de Aranjuez and the Guitar Concerto by Goss,whilst the Orchestra will also perform Elgar’s sunny In theSouth and Gershwin’s delightful An American in Paris.

Sat 14 June – BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE &SUMMER GOOD FOOD SHOW AT THE NEC Please enquire for prices

� Thur 19 June – ‘ROMEO & JULIET’ AT THEROYAL ALBERT HALLPlease enquire for pricesBook early to see English National Ballet perform DerekDeane’s epic production, drenched in passion and tragedy,with Prokofiev’s evocative and powerful score at its heart.Set amongst thehustle and bustle,street fighting andrivalry of RenaissanceVerona, with all itsdecadent richness andgrandeur, thismagnificent staging isbrought to life by a Company of over 120 dancers, actorsand swordfighters.

Wed 2 July –DOLLY PARTON‘BLUESMOKE TOUR’ AT NOTTINGHAM ARENAAll fares £99.00 inc. top price ticket

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� Sat 5 July – BUXTON MILITARY TATTOOAll fares £39.50 inc. adm. to this afternoon’s performance,in Buxton’s Dome, by a host of bands

Sun 13 July – HAMPTON COURT PALACEFLOWER SHOWAdult/Senior £55.00 • Child £27.50 inc. adm.Always one of thehighlights of thegardening year! Thisyear’s show willinclude lots of ideason how to make themost of your garden,including growingyour own produce. NB Coach will depart Hampton Court at6.00 pm. Travel only fare available if you prefer to visit thePalace itself or if you have your own ticket.

Sun 3 August – MANCHESTER SHIP CANAL CRUISEAll fares £65 pp inc. cruiseSail from Seacombe Terminal, Liverpool, to Salford Quays,Manchester on the famous ship canal. This fascinatingcruise takes about 6 hours and includes a live commentaryabout the history and present day operation of the canal.Full bar and a snack bar service available on board.Highly recommended and always enjoyed bycustomers on previous visits!

� Sun 23 Nov – ‘RIVERDANCE’ AT NOTTINGHAM’SROYAL CENTREAdult/Child £49.50 • Senior £42.50 pp inc. stalls ticketDon’t miss the 20th Anniversary Tour of this great show, aworldwide favourite!NB Also picks up in Oakham

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COFFEE MORNING – TUESDAY 21 JANUARY

Why not join us for coffee at MaxeyVillage Hall from 10.00 am onTuesday 21 January to meetmembers of our team and fellowcustomers for a social get-together?Les will be presenting his new filmshow about our 2014 Door-2-Door holidays at 10.45 am and othermembers of the team will be available to answer all your questions(and take bookings if you wish!). The Hall has limited capacity soplease either call Sue on 01778 342224 (or [email protected]) to let us know if you will be attending.

There’s no charge for refreshments or the presentation but if youwould then like to join us for lunch at Market Deeping’s RiverRestaurant, there will be a charge of £10 pp (prepaid to us) for a setlunch of fish & chips followed by a dessert and tea or coffee. We canaccommodate no more than 60 people for lunch so bookings are on afirst come, first served basis and you’ll need to let Sue know if youwant to stay on for lunch. (If you like, you can leave your car at Maxeyand we’ll provide coach transfers to and from the restaurant).

ADVANCE RESERVATIONS

• Coach Seating Seat numbers are usually allocated in order ofbooking but two front seats are held for ‘Registered Disabled’passengers. We reserve the right to alter seating arrangements wherenecessary and smoking is not permitted on board. All passengersmust wear a seat belt where one is available.

• Coach Tickets You will need to give your ticket to the driver when youboard. Admission tickets for shows, concerts, etc. will normally be givento you by the driver during the journey.

• Child fares Usually apply from ages 3 to 16 inclusive, but age limitsvary on some tours. Children under 3 can usually travel free if they donot require a seat on the coach. Children under 16 must be escortedby an adult.

• Meeting FriendsWe always try to park in a convenient, centrallocation but it is not always possible and sometimes arrangementshave to be amended on the day. Why not plan to meet at a well-knownlandmark or café, or exchange mobile phone numbers?

• Departure Times During the journey, your driver will announcedeparture times from each stop. Please make sure you note thesedetails carefully as the driver will have to leave without you if you arelate, to avoid inconvenience to the other passengers. If that shouldhappen, we will not be liable for any costs you incur.

• Your Health You may wish to consult your doctor, before undertaking acoach journey of more than 3 hours, if you have ever had DVT orpulmonary embolism; a family history of clotting conditions; an inheritedtendency to clot; cancer, or treatment for cancer in the past; undergonemajor surgery in the last 3 months; had hip or knee replacement withinthe last 3 months; ever suffered from a stroke, heart or lung disease.

• Pets Assistance dogs are welcome on board our tours but other animalsare not allowed.

• Cancellations If you need to cancel your booking, you will need totelephone us first and then return your ticket(s) to us for any refund thatmay be due. Cancellations can only be accepted during office hoursand charges are determined from the time that the Firm receives writtennotification of the cancellation. We charge a fee to cover administrationand other costs and the following scale of charges will apply:

Up to 48 hours before departure 20% of total paidLess than 48 hours before departure 50% of total paidLess than 24 hours before departure No refund

Please note in addition, no refund will be given for any prepaid meal,theatre ticket, admission charges, etc. which are included in the ticketprice and are not recoverable by us. On most tours, if your cancellationis made more than four weeks before departure, you may be able tochange your booking to another day tour on payment of a transfer fee of£1.50pp. You are also welcome to pass your ticket to a friend but it is agood idea to let us know of the change.

• We reserve the right to withdraw an excursion due to lack of support orcircumstances beyond our control. This rarely happens and cancellationwould usually be made no later than one week before departure. In suchcases your fare would be refunded in full and this would be the limit ofour liability.


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• All special offers are subject to the Firm’s rules and conditions that arecurrently in force and all day excursions are operated subject to ourstandard terms and conditions of carriage, a copy of which is availablefrom our office. We must reserve the right to pass on any increases incosts that are outside our control, e.g. VAT, fuel costs, etc.

• It is always our intention to operate an excursion in accordance with thepublished itinerary but we reserve the right to cancel or amend anyexcursion, should circumstances make this necessary, either prior to orduring an outing. We cannot accept liability for changes made necessaryby events or actions by persons beyond our control.

• All arrangements made for meals, visits, theatre, etc., and for the use ofroad vehicles, trains, or any other means of conveyance operated bypersons or bodies other than ourselves, are made by us as agents forand on behalf of our passengers and on the express conditions thatwe will not be responsible for any loss, damage, injury, delays orinconvenience caused to or sustained by passengers other than by thenegligence of the Firm and its employees who are under the direct controlof the Firm. Any terms and conditions imposed by such other contractorsthrough the Firm shall be binding on the passengers as if they haddirectly contracted such services. The allocation of theatre and eventseats is at our discretion, maybe subject to change and specific locationscannot be guaranteed. Theatre castings always remain subject to changeand refunds will not be given in the event of anyone not appearing.

• Special Care for Disabled Customers Some excursions involve longjourneys and lengthy walking and some visitor attractions (especiallytheatres) may have steps and no lifts. We make a special effort to helpdisabled customers and if you tell us about your disability before youbook, it will help us to help you. Our drivers are happy to provide generalassistance but cannot provide help that extends to the bodily liftingand carrying of any passenger, nor to act as carers for any customer.On each tour, two front seats are reserved for the use of a RegisteredDisabled passenger and their companion. At your own risk, we arehappy to transport a limited number of wheelchairs, walkers andscooters, although we cannot be held responsible for any damage tothem and they cannot be secured in the luggage compartment. Due toHealth & Safety legislation, passengers must be wholly responsible forloading and unloading, assembling and dismantling their scooters (intono more than five pieces) and each piece must weigh less than 40 lbs.

• To comply with Health & Safety Regulations, any customer wishing toboard the coach with items other than normal hand luggage orsuitcases, must obtain authorisation from us at the time of booking.We reserve the right to refuse permission to board if we consider apassenger has any items or equipment that will be detrimental to thehealth and safety of our staff and/or other customers. Our drivers arenot allowed to take any action that may put at risk their health, safety,welfare or the legal requirements for a break in duty.

• Mobile Phones If you have to use a mobile whilst on the coach, pleasekeep your conversation as quiet and as brief as possible to avoiddistracting your driver and to minimise disturbance to other passengers.

• Complaints If you have a complaint during a tour, please inform ourdriver 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 tous within 21 days after the date of travel. We regret we cannot deal withany complaints received later than this time.


PICK UP ROUTES

A SHAWS DAY TOUR STARTS NEAR YOU!Please check your route number from the list below!

If your preferred tour is not on your route, we can offer free parking facilities at our garage in Maxey,but please remember that you park at your own risk and you need to pre-book as spaces are limited.

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

Maxey – Deeping (Barclays/Spalding Road/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane) – Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre) –Walton – Paston – Bretton (Centre) – Westwood (St. Jude’s) –St. Pauls Road – Dogsthorpe Road – Dogsthorpe (Central Ave/Eastern Ave/Newark Ave) – Eastfield Road – Bishops Road –

Stanground* – Orton (Bushfield)

Route 7a will also call at Stamford Bus Station and The DanishInvader and Route 7b will also call at North Street,

Oundle (Parish Church Bus Stop)

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As Route 7 but in reverse order. Route 2a willalso call at Langtoft, Baston, Thurlby, Northorpe and

Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station)

ROUTE 2

Maxey – Deeping (Barclays/Spalding Road/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane) – Northborough – Glinton – Werrington (Centre)– Walton – Paston – Westwood – Bretton (Centre/South Bretton)

– Orton (Oundle Road/Bushfield) – Stanground*– Bishops Road – Eastfield Road – Dogsthorpe(Central Ave/Eastern Ave/Welland Rd) – Eye

Route 3a will also call at Crowland and Spalding Bus Station andRoute 3b will also call at Thorney

ROUTE 3

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

FOR BOOKINGS/ENQUIRIES CALL 01778 342224OR E-MAIL [email protected]

Maxey – Deeping (Barclays/Spalding Road/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane/Towngate East) – Langtoft – Baston – Thurlby –Northorpe – Bourne (Elsea Park/Bus Station/West St) – Toft –Carlby – Essendine – Ryhall – Stamford (Ryhall Rd/East St/

Bus Station/Danish Invader)

Route 4b will also call at Empingham, Whitwell and Oakham

Route 4c will also call at Easton-on-the-Hill and Collyweston

Route 4d will also call at Peterborough Extra Services(A1/A605 junction)

ROUTE 4

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 East/Godsey

Lane/Thackers Way/Spalding Road)

Route 5b will also call at Deeping St Nicholas and Spalding (Bus Station)

ROUTE 5

Maxey – Deeping (Barclays/Spalding Road/Thackers Way/Godsey Lane/Towngate East) – West Deeping – Tallington –

Uffington – Stamford (Bus Station/East St/Ryhall Rd) – Ryhall –Essendine – Carlby – Toft – Bourne (West St/Bus Station)

Route 6a will also call at Morton

ROUTE 6

* For customers in Stanground, we offer an additional set-down point opposite the Fenman on Whittlesey Road onroutes 2, 3 and 7, although we cannot pick-up here. Please request in advance when making your reservation.

BOOK DIRECTYou can either call into our office, phone us on 01778342224 or e-mail [email protected] an instant booking, at no extra cost, with yourdebit or credit card (Visa, Visa Electron, Mastercard orMaestro) or we can hold the reservation for five daysuntil we receive your cheque (payable to E. Shaw & Son).Please have your mobile phone number handy, if youhave one, as it is useful for us to have both your mobileand home numbers.

Our Maxey office is open from 9.00am – 5.30pm Mondayto Friday (except Bank Holidays) & from 9.00am –12.00pm on Saturdays. We don’t have space to print fulldetails of each tour itinerary in this brochure, but pleasedo not hesitate to ask us for any further details youwould like before making your booking.

BOOK AT YOURLOCAL TRAVEL AGENTBourne Co-op Travel

Huntingdon Huntingdon & District Travel Shop, Premier Travel

Kettering Co-op Travel

Long Sutton Travelcare

March Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

Market Deeping Co-op Travel

Oakham Midlands Co-op Travel; Savvi Travel

Peterborough Travelcare (Beales Dept. Store),Travelchoice (Queensgate Bus Station),The Visitor Centre (Bridge Street)

St. Ives Premier Travel

St. Neots Co-operative Travel

Spalding Co-op Travelcare (Hall Place & BealesDepartment Store), Spalding Travel

Stamford Stamford Independent Travel,Tourist Information Centre

Whittlesey Whittlesey TravelWisbech Co-op Travel, Holiday With Us

GIFT VOUCHERSLet us help you solve thatdifficult present problem!Our personalised gift vouchersmake an ideal present forspecial occasions like birthdays,anniversaries, retirements andChristmas – or just to say thank-you.Vouchers are available from our officein values of £1, £5 and £10 or you can order them by phone or e-mail,using your credit or debit card.

And don’t forget that many of our day trips (and holidays)make excellent presents too – we’ll be happy to offer suitablesuggestions!

COACH HIRETravel safely and in comfort when you book with us!We welcome all enquiries for local, national and international journeys,airport transfers, tours and contract hire. Whatever your requirements, youcan be sure that your booking will be looked after with the kind of attentionto detail andpersonal servicethat means you’llchoose to travelwith us again andagain. Our fleetincludes, 22, 27and 53 seatcoaches and onboard toilets,hot/cold drink serveries and air-conditioning are available on our 49 seatexecutive class coaches. All our top class drivers are CRB checked and allour coaches are fitted with seat belts. We are also members of the BUSKSimply Safe scheme and have the maximum six star rating forsafety compliance under their Benchmark scheme.For a free quote for coach hire anywhere in the UK or Europe ring(01778) 342224; fax (01778) 380378 or [email protected]. Tailor made tours and a free bookingservice for theatre tickets, meals, hotels, etc. are provided for groups.You’ll find the experts in our Coach Hire Department are alwayshappy to help!

JOIN OUR MAILING LIST/E-MAIL LISTBy having your name and address included on our mailing list, you canreceive copies of our day tour and holiday brochures automatically. If you arenot currently on our list, just let us know and we will be pleased to includeyou in all future mailings. Don’t forget our E-mail Newsletter service too,often offering priority booking on new tours!

49 High Street, Maxey, Peterborough PE6 9EFFax: 01778 380378

e-mail: [email protected]

FOR BOOKINGS RING 01778 342224

TALK & SLIDE SHOWDo you belong to a local group looking for aspeaker for one of your meetings?An experienced member of our tourdriving team, Les Staniforth and one of hiscolleagues, would be pleased to present afree, illustrated talk about our holiday and daytour programme at any mutually convenienttime during January, February and March toany group of 15 or more.

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