OCTOBER 2024
MANY NEW EVENTS TO COME - KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!
Goodness me have we been busy or have we been busy!! Visiting so many places new and revisited, along with lots of new customers as well as those regulars that have come to know and love our day trips and holidays.
So many exciting events for 2024 and now going into 2025! Some of the events are so popular we have bought them back again and again! You'll all be pleased to hear that we are not sitting on our laurels, Nick is still researching more new places to visit, and remember we are always open to suggestions, of which we have had quite a few just recently.
We have been working extremely hard to put together our much anticipated Autumn/Winter brochure and we are thrilled to say it is NOW AVAILABLE.
A taste of some events to come is 2025 will be:
SHEN YUN
SPRING MYSTERY TOUR 2025
BLETCHLEY PARK
THE IDEAL HOME SHOW 2025
LATE SPRING MYSTERY TOUR 2025
MICHAEL BALL & ALFIE BOE
FISHERMAN'S FRIENDS
KINKY BOOTS
NEW DATE FOR STARLIGHT EXPRESS
BBC GARDENERS WORLD SPRING FAIR AT BEAULIEU MOTOR MUSEUM
KENNET & AVON CANAL
FLANDERS AND THE WESTERN FRONT - SHORT BREAK
LAKE GARDA THE ITALIAN GEM - WEEK TOUR
NEW YEAR'S EVE RIVER CRUISE ON THE DANUBE 2025 / 2026
AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!
THESE EVENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK
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RUN NICK, RUN ! !
NICK'S GREAT SOUTH RUN
Nick is very busy preparing himself for his Great South Run on Sunday 20th October 2024 many of you have been asking whether you can sponsor him for this event and Nick has now decided to do just this. Raising money for The Elizabeth Foundation, if you feel you would like to sponsor him in his challenge we now have a sponsor form in our office and if you wish to make a donation come along and see us and pledge something, no matter how big or small all will be gratefully received and Nick will proudly present The Elizabeth FoUndation with another much deserved cheque.
See side bar for more information of Nick's Great South Run
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We are very excited to have just secured two new Ocean Cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
SCENIC ISLANDS & COASTLINES OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND IN AUGUST 2025
SPANISH COLOURS & CULTURES IN SEPTEMBER 2025
For further details and full itinerary please click on the side bar OUR LATEST CRUISES WITH FRED OLSEN or pay us a visit at our office and we will be more than happy to help you with any enquiries for these beautiful ocean cruises.
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NEW
We have now secured a regular event that we try to attend every year, this really is something to kick your Spring season off with all the colour and vibrancy that is the dutch bulb fields.
We bring you a super tour:
THE MAGNIFICENT KEUKENHOF GARDENS AND THE BEAUTIFUL DUTCH BULB FIELDS
FRIDAY 18TH APRIL TO MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2025
STAYING AT THE 4* AMRATH HOTEL ALKMAAR
SEE OUR SIDE BAR FOR MORE DETAILS
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Please see below for some of the NEW EVENTS that will be taking place and are now up and ready for you to book:
CHICHESTER CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE WITH THE BAND OF HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL MARINES AND CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2024 - EVENING PERFORMANCE
CHRISTMAS RETAIL THERAPY AT WEST QUAY AND 3 COURSE LUNCH
AT THE HERMITAGE HOTEL BOURNEMOUTH WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2024
CHRISTMAS WITH KATHERINE JENKINS AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL WEDNESDAY 11TH DECEMBER 2024
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - CORTEO - AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2025
NEW DATE FOR MOULIN ROUGE AT THE PICCADILLY THEATRE LONDON THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2025
MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY AT THE O2 LONDON - DANCE, DINE HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! - 6.30 PM TIER A - EXCELLENT TABLES -INCLUDES A FOUR COURSE GREEK MEAL - JOIN US FOR THIS NIGHT OF A LIFETIME! - SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2024
THE SENSATIONAL 60'S EXPERIENCE AT THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2025 - 3.00 PM PERFORMANCE
RIVERDANCE 30 - A NEW GENERATION AT THE BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE ON SUNDAY 30TH NOVEMBER 2025
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It is our aim to please and make it a pleasure to travel, to take the hassle out of seeing that theatre show you've always wanted to see or just simply to have a great day out! Our thanks to everyone that have left reviews, it means a great deal to us to hear that we are doing it right.
Many of our events have already sold out - to check the availability on our trips and events click on the side bar reading:
AVAILABILITY ON OUR DAY TRIPS AND EVENTS
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PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU CAN'T REACH US BY PHONE WHILST WE ARE ON A TOUR PLEASE DO LEAVE A MESSAGE AND WE WILL ENDEAVOUR TO CONTACT YOU BACK AS SOON AS POSSIBLE OR YOU CAN LEAVE US AN EMAIL ON keystrips@icloud.com
IF YOU HAVE A BALANCE THAT IS DUE WHILST WE ARE AWAY ON TOUR PLEASE DONT WORRY YOU WILL NOT LOSE YOUR BOOKING AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU UPON OUR RETURN - THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE
WE REALLY DON'T WANT ANY OF YOU TO MISS OUT!
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ABBA VOYAGE
FIVE NEW DATES FOR ABBA VOYAGE AT THE ABBA ARENA LONDON - 2025
TO VIEW PRICES FOR OUR ABBA VOYAGE TOURS PLEASE CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR ENTITLED DATES FOR ABBA VOYAGE
SUNDAY 26TH JANUARY 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SORRY SOLD OUT
SUNDAY 23RD FEBRUARY 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SEATED
SUNDAY 27TH APRIL 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SEATED
SUNDAY 22ND JUNE 2025 - 6.00 PM PERFORMANCE - SEATED
SUNDAY 27TH JULY 2025 6.00 PM PEROMANCE - SEATED
TO BOOK - Please call 02392 230329 or email: keystrips@icloud.com
THERE IS CURRENTLY AVAILABILITY ON FEBRUARY - APRIL - JUNE - JULY 2025 DATES
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NEW - JUST ADDED
BIG BAND NIGHT FEATURING MAURY DEANS BIG BAND NIGHT WITH SPECIAL CABARET GUEST - JASON ALLEN SATURDAY 23RD NOVEMBER 2024
CHRISTMAS RETAIL THERAPY AT WEST QUAY AND 3 COURSE LUNCH
AT THE HERMITAGE HOTEL BOURNEOUTH 2024
WEDNESDAY 27TH NOVEMBER 2024
CHICHESTER CHRISTMAS CONCERT AT THE CHICHESTER FESTIVAL THEATRE WITH THE BAND OF HIS MAJESTY'S ROYAL MARINES AND CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL CHOIR SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2024 - EVENING PERFORMANCE
CHRISTMAS GALA NIGHT DINNER DANCE AT THE WATERLOOVILLE GOLF CLUB FEATURING THE BAND PEPPERMINT SOUL - FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2024
FRIDAY 13TH DECEMBER 2024
FRANKIE'S GUYS THE WORLD'S NUMBER ONE CELEBRATION OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS - TRIBUTE NGHT
SATUDAY 21ST DECEMBER 2024
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WINTER WARMER WEEKEND 2025 BARNSTAPLE NORTH DEVON
FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY 2025 TO SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY 2025
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THE BIRMINGHAM INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 2025 AT THE WORLD RESORTS ARENA
SUNDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2025
BRICK LANE MUSIC HALL LONDON BRINGS YOU PINOCCHIO AND HIS WOODEN WHOPPER! - PANTOMIME FOR GROWN UP'S! 2025
WEDNESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2025
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SHEN YUN - CHINA BEFORE COMMUNISM
AT THE BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION THEATRE - EVENING PERFORMANCE
THURSDAY 13TH FEBRUARY 2025
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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL - CORTEO - AT THE ROYAL ALBERT HALL 2025
SUNDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2025
MAMMA MIA! THE PARTY AT THE O2 LONDON - DANCE, DINE HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE! - 6.30 PM TIER A - EXCELLENT TABLES -INCLUDES A FOUR COURSE GREEK MEAL - JOIN US FOR THIS NIGHT OF A LIFETIME! - SATURDAY 5TH APRIL 2024
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THE SENSATIONAL 60'S EXPERIENCE AT THE MAYFLOWER THEATRE
SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2025 - 3.00 PM PERFORMANCE
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EMMERDALE AND CORONATION STREET WEEKEND
4 DAY TOUR STAYING AT THE 4* CEDAR COURT HOTEL FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2025 TO MONDAY 9TH JUNE 2025
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For more details of all of our trips simply find the trip of your choice on the side bar listing, click on the trip and more details will show.
Should you wish to know any more details then why not give us a call - we're always happy to answer your questions.
Please keep in mind that we do sell Gift Vouchers if you're stuck for something to give to your loved ones for that special occasion ❤️
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NEW FOR 2025
WE ARE ABSOLUTELY THRILLED TO BRING YOU THIS ONCE IN A LIFETIME TOUR
THE MIGHTY MEKONG - RIVER CRUISE SAILING ON BOARD RV BASSAC PANDAW
WITH PANDAW IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FRED. HOLIDAYS
DEPARTING WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 2025 FOR 14 DAYS
RETURN ECONOMY FLIGHTS FROM LONDON HEATHROW
OVERSEAS TRANSFERS
PRE AND POST CRUISE STAYS
ALL SIGHTSEEING AND EXCURSIONS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE MEKONG CRUISE
FULL-BOARD MEKONG RIVER CRUISE ABOARD RV BASSAC PANDAW
DINING DRINKS (NO WINE)
FULL ITINERARY AVAILABLE FROM OUR OFFICE
CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR FOR MORE DETAILS
NEW DAY TRIPS / EVENTS FOR 2024 / 2025
TO VIEW MORE DETAILS SIMPLY CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR THE TRIP OF YOUR CHOICE OR CALL OUR OFFICE 02392 230329
Keep your eyes peeled on our webpage and office window for even more to come!
We would like to thank everyone for your support and valued custom, we hope that you will all continue to appreciate what we have to offer and enjoy the many events we put together for you all.
A HUGE THANK YOU TO YOU TO EACH AND EVERYONE
NEW HOLIDAYS AND SHORT BREAKS AWAY AVAILABLE TO BOOK NOW INCLUDE:
NEW - THURSFORD CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR - THE LARGEST CHRISTMAS SHOW IN THE COUNTRY - 3 DAY TOUR STAYING AT THE HOLIDAY INN NORWICH - FRIDAY 15TH NOVEMBER 2024 TO SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2024 - SORRY SOLD OUT
NEW - WINTER WARMER WEEKEND 2025 - BARNSTAPLE - NORTH DEVON
FRIDAY 17TH JANUARY 2025 TO SUNDAY 19TH JANUARY 2025
NEW - CORONATION STREET & EMMERDALE WEEKEND BREAK VISITNG THE PLACES OF
OUR FAVOURITE SOAPS - GO BEHIND THE SCENES OF BOTH SETS
FRIDAY 6TH JUNE 2025 TO MONDAY 9TH JUNE 2025
NEW - THE MAGNIFICENT KEUKENHOF GARDENS AND THE BEAUTIFUL DUTCH BULB FIELDS
FRIDAY 18TH APRIL TO MONDAY 21ST APRIL 2025
STAYING AT THE 4* AMRATH HOTEL ALKMAAR
NEW - FLANDERS AND THE WESTERN FRONT STAYING AT THE 4* HOTEL ALIZE
MOUSECRON BELGIUM
THE BATTLES WHICH TOOK PLACE IN FLANDERS AND THE SOMME BETWEEN
1914 AND 1918 WERE ON AN UNPRECEDENTED
SCALE. OUR TOUR IS BASED IN MOUSCRON, AS SHORT JOURNEY FROM MENEN
AND ALL THE MAIN SITES OF THE WAR.
FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2025 TO MONDAY 16TH JUNE 2025
NEW - LAKE GARDA STAYING AT THE 4* HOTEL SAVOY PALACE - RIVA DEL GARDA
LAKE GARDA OFFERS A CONTRASTING LANDSCAPE, FROM ROLLING HILLS AND
VINEYARDS IN THE SOUTH, TO STEEP MOUNTAINS AND OLIVE GROVES IN THE
NORTH.
SATURDAY 11TH OCTOBER 2025 TO STURDAY 18TH OCTOBER 2025
FULL ITINERARIES FOR ALL OF THE ABOVE SHORT BREAKS AND HOLIDAYS ARE AVALAIBLE FROM OUR OFFICE
DON'T DELAY - BOOK TODAY - TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Our website is updated daily with the new rescheduled dates for all to see. If you click on the side bar to the left 'LATEST AVAILABILITY ON ALL TRIPS AND HOLIDAYS' you will be able to see all we have to offer to date and the availability we have. Should you have any enquiry regarding any of our trips / holidays / events please give us a call. Should you have any queries or concerns about anything that you are booked on with us please do not hesitate to call on the number below and we will be more than happy to hear from you and assist.
For further details on any of these shows please call our telephone number: 02392 230329
We are always happy to help and have a chat.
We are extremely excited to bring you our 2025 Ocean Cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines and our 2024 Amadeus River Cruise. You can view all of these cruises and their itineraries by clicking on the link on our webpage.
We have been working with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines - Groups Team to put together our new 2025 Group Escorted Ocean Cruises, and we hope you will like the selection we have picked, perhaps this will give us all a glimmer of the good times ahead.
NEW FOR 2025
OCEAN CRUISES WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES
TO TOP IT ALL OFF WE HAVE AN AMAZING NEW OCEAN CRUISE WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES FOR 2025
Scenic Islands & Coastlines of Scotland & Ireland - August 2025
Spanish Colours & Cultures - September 2025
SEE BELOW OR CLICK ON THE SIDE BAR TO VIEW DETAILS OF OUR LATEST ESCORTED OCEAN CRUISE 2025 WITH FRED. OLSEN CRUISE LINES
2025
TWO NEW OCEAN CRUISES TWO NEW OCEAN CRUISES
Firstly we bring you Scenic Islands & Coastlines of Scotland & Ireland sailing from Southampton on board Balmoral on Monday 4th August 2025 for 9 nights.
This voyage aboard Borealis has been designed to showcase some of Scotland and Ireland’s most scenic landscapes, including the iconic Cliffs of Moher and the bonnet-shaped island of Bad Mor. Borealis will take you along picturesque Loch Hourn and past the extraordinary basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave and the rugged cliffs of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Canna, which offer a sanctuary for wildlife. On this scenic cruise you will have the chance to embrace local traditions, sample local foods and enrich your journey with the legendary history at sites like Skara Brae, Callanish, and the Ring of Brodgar. Ports of call will include Aberdeen, Lerwick, Kirkwall, Killybegs and Galway.
Group Fare from £1,499.00 pp
Includes Free On Board Spend £100pp Credit - Free Group Drinks Party - Free Group Transport to/from Port.
Secondly we bring you Spanish Colours & Cultures sailing from Southampton to Valencia on board Balmoral on Wednesday 17th September 2025 for 10 nights.
Join Balmoral in the Mediterranean, where ornate architectural masterpieces await your discovery. Marvel at Barcelona’s iconic landmarks, including the Sagrada Familia Cathedral and colourful Park Guell. Immerse yourself in the vibrant Spanish lifestyle, uncover the artistic inspirations of these enchanting destinations, from Ibiza’s diverse beauty to Barcelona’s homage to Picasso and Dali. Ports of call will include La Coruna, Cadiz, Ibiza, Barcelona and Valencia.
Fly-Cruise return - Includes flight to selected UK airport (to be confirmed) and transfer from the ship.
Group fare from £1,599.00 PP
Includes Free On Board Spend £65.00pp Credit - Free Group Drinks Party - Free Group Transport to/from Port/Airport.
NEW RIVER CRUISE FOR 2024
THE MAGIC OF ADVENT ON THE RHINE - ABOARD MS AMADEUS RIVA - 5 DAYS -
Departing on Saturday 30th November 2024 for an Overnight Stay before continuing our journey to
board Amadeus Riva in Strabourg on 1st December 2024 - Strasbourg to Cologne
Return 5th December 2024
Beautiful festive Christmas Markets await you starting in Strasbourg, visiting Speyer, Rudeheim, Koblenz. All whilst enjoying the festively decorated 5* floating hotel MS Amadeus Riva - fine dining and free-flowing red and white wines form Europe's famous wine regions, beer and soft drinks with every lunch and dinner onboard.Full itinerary and prices available from our office.
Please note that we travel to some of our destinations on our River Cruises by coach/return via ferry from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk - this will incur an extra charge to the prices on the River Cruise - details can be obtained from our office. Prices may also incur an overnight hotel stay.
NEW RIVER CRUISE FOR 2025 / INTO 2026
NEW YEAR'S EVE RIVER CRUISE ON THE DANUBE - ABOARD MS AMADEUS RIVA - 6 NIGHTS
Departing on Monday 29th December 2025 - Flying from London Heathrow to Munich Airport -
Coach transport to Passau to embark the Amadeus Riva
Return Coach from Passau to Munich Airport - Sunday 4th January 2026 from Munch Airport to
Heathrow Airport
Coach return from Heathrow Airport to Waterlooville.
Full itinerary and prices available from our office.
For further details and time limited promotions on any of the above cruises please contact our office, we can help you with cabin choice, availability and much more. All of these cruises are now on sale, and we can arrange a personal appointment to meet at our office, on a one to one basis at your convenience. We do recommend booking as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We are happy to assist you and answer any questions you may have regarding cruising, and really do look forward to welcoming our clients with open arms.
We would like to bring to your attention Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Travel with Confidence. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines want to ensure you’re confident to travel with them and have introduced their Safe Sailing Charter and Plain Sailing Guarantee - please ask us for details of these or you can visit Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines website fredolsencruises.com and take a look for yourself - giving confidence with future cruising in mind.
Please also note: Should you wish to book any other cruises with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines other than our own Escorted Group Cruises and on an independent basis, we are more than happy to help you with your own individual enquiry and booking. Please give us a call on the telephone number below.
OFFICE TEL. NO: 02392 230329
Our Phone Lines are Open Tuesday to Saturday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm