National Newsletter November 2014

November 2014
nd
ea n
m
o
s,
join pton ual
ber
o
t
m
m
s
Me
ers ortha the u
n
e
t
t
r
N te
cia
pa
ur eld in pora
sso
o
A
y
new t h co r
d
nd
e
e
n
a
b
h
a
n
t
u a , to will i
th
ers
w
s
o
b
o
n
y
M
o
m
kn
G
h
te
Me
to gges
nvi our A Whic
i
w
t
o
o
u
e
on t
ll
t 15.
g ve s
e
a
d
F
a
s
o
e
r
0
t
t
ar
rm
gi
cto y 2
igh
De
you s and ers.
nfo ps.
i
del Dire nuar
r
u
n
b
fo
e m
yo
rou
I a fellow 8th Ja s.
ty ues o mem
ar e
ve our g
i
i
e
n
g
g
l
u
v
w
al
rt
to
ry
k q
my day 1 ee n
ver e ha nd
nd ed fo
ppo rd, as ﬁt to
e
n
a
o
M
w
u
w
h
a th
S nch
n or
so
en
Ho
ene
oa
e o e tail
e. avel, r, Bed 17
old the B of b
b
Bra
g
g
l
l
r
r
e
e
tr
st
ha
ta
y
wi
s a of d b
f c ce to Dinn turda ill ju d
ers ls tha
o
It i ctors woul
b
m
a
e
ee
an
for
Sa , it w ith ol
Dir think
Me nd de
fr dist otel
g
s
e
n
i
t
o
a
h
nin up w
ia es a
y
c
e
e
a
you
e
v
o
v
d
y
g
h sta
a
ss
e e meet
Sun ou h ith t
h
r A packa
t
u
n
w
O ut
o
or
nd
fy
ht
ng me o rate ernig ned f lax a
m.
abo
e
e
n nr
v
e t so cial
fo r
a
o
l
m
n
p
a
a
e
o
an thing you c iews.
The re th a sp
ica
l
a
p
v
r
o
d
e
fo is n her and
u in
ap
aw nge
o
g
y
a
t
e
s
w
in
ng arr akfas Ther ning new
any
e
p
e
e
e
e
.
m
Br uary al ev hang
com
ac
d to
r
e
a
Jan a soci d exc
h
t
w
n
on
for
be nds a
e
k
r
o
a
ls I lo
frie
tai
nd e
a
d
l
ors
Ful
ect on.
r
i
all,
D mpt
u
e
o
h
T tha
to y
r
es
h
No
s
i
.
tW
TD
L
,
Bes
A
O
ely
GT
cer
N
n
i
A
S
IRM
HA
C
ITE
WH
E
N
ON
YV
All set
To Go!
See
Back Pages
For Important
e
n
n
o
Yv
18 January 2015
AGM info
facebook.com/GTOA
Save the Date
www.gtoa.co.uk
Follow GTOAUK
2
2
facebook.com/GTOA
www.gtoa.co.uk
Follow GTOAUK
GTOA EVENTS DIARY
Any GTOA member is welcome at any of the following Branch and Na onal events. Further informa on can be found on the respec ve branch web page of www.gtoa.co.uk
Date
Branch
Event
Contact
17-18 January
Na onal
Na onal AGM at Northampton Marrio Hotel
Mrs J Pearce Tel: 01202 652851
E-mail: [email protected]
24 January
Excursions at Alexandra Palace, London
www.excursions.org.uk
31 January
Tourism & Events Showcase at Na onal Railway Museum, York
www.tourismshowcase.com
7 February
South West Group Travel Show, Winter Gardens, Weston-superMare organised with GTO magazine
www.southwestgroupshow.com
14 February
Beau ful South Group Travel Fair sponsored by GTO magazine at www.visitsoutheastengland.com/groups
The Ageas Bowl, Hampshire
21 February
Tourism & A rac ons, Landor Travel Publica ons at Black
Country Living Museum, Dudley
www.tourismanda rac ons.co.uk
Branch FAM in Edinburgh organised by Ellen Walaker, Brightwater
Holidays
Sylvia Saxon—(home) 01202 740955;
(mob) 07889 916450
E-mail: sylvia.saxon@b nternet.com or
sylvia.saxon@dhu .nhs.uk
6-9 March
Meridian
7 March
Beau ful South Group Travel Fair sponsored by GTO magazine at www.visitsoutheastengtand.com/groups
Painshill Landscape Garden, Surrey
11-12 March
Na onal
BoBI at the NEC Birmingham
website: www.bobievent.com
11 April
Eastern
A visit to Harwich, courtesy of Fred Olsen to explore one of their
ships. Transport to the port a possibility
TBC
21 March
Tourism & Travel Show at Newmarket Racecourses, Suﬀolk
www.tourismtravel.co.uk
18 April
Tourism & Des na ons Show at Newstead Abbey,
No nghamshire
www.tourismanddes na ons.com
Branch Mee ng and FAM at Dunster
TBC
Great for Groups Southern Show at Kempton Park Racecourse
Richard Dye Tel: 020 8253 8631
E-mail: [email protected]
Branch FAM with Jayne Kerr, The Travel Adventure TBC
Sylvia Saxon—(home) 01202 740955;
(mob) 07889 916450
E-mail: sylvia.saxon@b nternet.com or
sylvia.saxon@dhu .nhs.uk
Great for Groups Northern at Lancashire County Cricket Club,
Emirates Old Traﬀord,
Richard Dye Tel: 020 8253 8631
E-mail: [email protected]
Na onal AGM Showcase Weekend at Newcastle Marrio Gosforth Park Hotel
TBA
Great for Groups Central at The Ricoh Arena, Coventry, West
Midlands
Richard Dye Tel: 020 8253 8631
E-mail: [email protected]
17-19 April
Western
29 April
11-14 May
Meridian
2 September
18/19
September
1 October
Na onal
January GTOA News—Copy required by Monday 19 January 2015
Please submit to [email protected]
facebook.com/GTOA
www.gtoa.co.uk
Follow GTOAUK
3
4
facebook.com/GTOA
www.gtoa.co.uk
Follow GTOAUK
Theatre Tip
by Carlie Newman
We have a great opportunity to
see ﬁne performers in a super
new
musical.
MEMPHIS
(Sha esbury Theatre booking un l 28 March 2015. Box Oﬃce: 020
7379 5399.) Beverley Knight plays
Felicia, a very proper black girl
who sings in a small black club in
Memphis. It is the early 1950s in
America which s ll has racial segrega on so, when Felicia is spo ed by the white DJ, Huey (Killian Donnelly) who wants to
promote her on his show, there is
bound to be trouble.
Huey himself is no ordinary DJ. He
plays rock ‘n’ roll records and
introduces black music to his radio
audience. Felicia is watched over
And for an enthralling VISIT
do go to the Museum of London where there is a very
interes ng exhibi on about Sherlock Holmes.
Making
the most of the recent popularity of the TV series starring
Benedict Cumberbatch as the
detec ve, highlights include: A rare oil on canvas portrait
of Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle painted by Sidney
Paget in 1897, which has
never been on public
display in the UK
Original pages from Edgar
Allan Poe’s manuscript
of The Murders in the
Rue Morgue (1841) never before seen in the UK
facebook.com/GTOA
by her brother who is as against
the rela onship between his sister and her white admirer as Huey’s
mother is.
The play deals neatly with the era
when black music became popular
with music lovers of all races.
Through the story of the two main
characters we are shown what
happened during this period. At
mes the couple experience such extreme acts of violence that they
are forced apart.
Although Knight is not the best of
actresses, she manages to convey
the plight of a black singer
struggling in a predominantly
white world. Her voice, however,
is absolutely terriﬁc and she belts
out each song with real emo on. It is surprising to learn that she is
actually Bri sh and was born in Wolverhampton! Killian Donnelly
puts across his character well – he
shows the audience a pleasant
chap simply in love with someone
who happens to be a diﬀerent
colour.
The music and songs are a mixture
of diﬀerent musical genres but all
work well together in director
Christopher Ashley‘s fast paced
produc on. The musical is actually thrilling to watch with high energy
from the whole cast. It will
provide a most enjoyable night
out for your groups.
The original manuscript of
The Adventure of the
Empty House (1903) and
The Adventure of the
Illustrious Client (1924),
and the ﬁrst manuscript
page of The Sign of Four
(1889)
The iconic Belstaﬀ coat and
the Derek Rose camel
dressing gown worn by
Benedict Cumberbatch,
from the Sherlock BBC
television series.
For informa on
for Group visits contact
Annie Duﬃeld
020 7814 5510.
www.gtoa.co.uk
Benedict Cumberbatch
In Belstaﬀ coat
Photograph by
Colin Hu on © Hartswood Films
Follow GTOAUK
55
6
facebook.com/GTOA
www.gtoa.co.uk
Follow GTOAUK
The 2015 GTOA AGM and Networking Event
Marrio Hotel Northampton 17th-18th January 2015
What is it?
The AGM and Networking event will allow all members of the GTOA to meet their new Board of Directors, ask ques ons and raise issues, as well as enjoy an en re evening dedicated to networking and socialising. The following day, the 7 Branches will meet individually to plan their ac vity for the coming year following a endance at the Na onal AGM. Why Has the Format Changed?
The format needed to change for a number of reasons – the AGM Showcase Weekend was prohibi vely expensive, and caused the Associa on considerable ﬁnancial strain which was something that could not con nue. Also, January is never the best month to really highlight the des na ons that played host.
What Will Happen to the Showcase Weekend?
The Weekend will s ll take place in Newcastle at the Marrio Hotel Gosforth Park, but in September. The Branch AGMs will be each be held at this me, but the focus of the weekend will be en rely on highligh ng the des na on at a me of
year when there are more op ons for fam trips and less me spent in the hotel, which will drama cally reduce costs for both a ending and for the Associa on as a whole.
How Much Will the AGM Networking Weekend Cost?
The cost will be £75 for single rooms and £100 for twin/double rooms which will include one night accommoda on, dinner, breakfast and teas and coﬀees throughout.
The Associa on is extremely grateful to have received sponsorship from a number of members meaning that all costs are covered which is a far more sensible ﬁnancial posi on to take forward, and will allow GTOA to run more networking events during the year.
We hope that most members will want to take advantage of the central loca on and enjoy the opportunity to spend me with each other. Of course for those just wishing to a end Branch Mee ngs and the AGM, there will be no charge.
Format
Saturday 17th January 2015
Arrival from 2pm – tea and coﬀee will be served all a ernoon
4pm: Meet the Board Q&A Session
7pm: Informal ﬁsh and chip supper with plenty of opportunity to meet other members, catch up, and make new
contacts. The bar will be available all evening and there will be plenty of places to sit and relax and enjoy your
meal.
Sunday 18th January
Following breakfast, there will be tea and coﬀee served from 10.30am.
11am Na onal AGM
11.45am Tea and coﬀee followed by Branch Mee ngs
Any formal correspondence regarding the AGM, including Apologies, Resolu ons or AOB should be addressed to Peter McGahey - Board Secretary GTOA Ltd Highﬁeld House, Wyndham park ,
Peterston-super-Ely. Vale of Glamorgan CF5 6LS.
peter.mcgahey@b nternet.com. Tel/FAX 01446 760260 NO LATER than 20th December 2014
facebook.com/GTOA
www.gtoa.co.uk
Follow GTOAUK
7
Annual General Meeting and Networking Event Booking Form
January 17th – 18th 2015 Northampton Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive, Northampton NN4 7HW
Full Name: _______________________________________________ Branch _____________________Number_________
Club/Society: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Postal Address:________________________________________________________________________________________
Town: ________________________________ County______________________ Postal Code: _______________________
Telephone: (______)_____________________ Email:__________________________________________________________
1.
CONFERENCE FEES
Includes One Night Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
ROOM TYPE
PLEASE COMPLETE AS APPROPRIATE
Single Occupancy
□ £75 (incl VAT)
□ £100 (incl VAT )
□
□
Double/Twin Occupancy
I would prefer a Twin Room*
I would prefer a Double Room*
Guest Name if sharing ____________________________________
* Twin/Double Rooms are based on availability at the time of confirmation and receipt of payment
(please note GTOA Ltd must charge VAT even if you personally are not VAT registered under UK law)
2. Networking Dinner Dietary Requirements
PLEASE COMPLETE AS APPROPRIATE
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Other – Please Specify ____________________________________
3. Branch Meeting Attendance
I will be attending the following Branch Meeting:
□
□
□
□
PLEASE COMPLETE AS APPROPRIATE
Northern Branch
□
□
□
□
□
□
□
Southern Branch
Eastern Branch
Western Branch
Central Branch
Kent Branch
Meridian Branch
I am ONLY attending the Branch Meeting and National AGM (no charge)
□
PAYMENT METHOD: Payments to GTOA Ltd. Registration confirmation/receipt and further information will be emailed
Please tick appropriate box:
□ Cheque enclosed □ Please Invoice me
□ BACS Payment GTOA Ltd; Sort Code 20 48 08; Account 83738965
Booking is not confirmed until payment has been received. All bookings are final and no refunds will be issued
I confirm this booking and agree to pay the required amount. All Bookings received after 5thJanuary 2015 will have an added 5% charge made
Signed_______________________________________________
8
facebook.com/GTOA
Please send the completed form to:
Mrs. J Pearce
GTOA c/o Daish’s Holidays for Groups
Bournemouth Sands Hotel
2 West Cliff Gardens
Bournemouth
Dorset BH2 5HR
www.gtoa.co.uk
Follow GTOAUK

Download Report