Magic Goes Wrong
January 19, 2022
The whole “Magic Goes Wrong” show was hilarious from start to finish. As you would expect, being created by the Mischief company.… More Magic Goes Wrong
Category: Activity
THE DRIFTERS GIRL
December 28, 2021
Although we remembered a lot of The Drifters songs, the City Adventurers did not know the story behind the group. So it was great to learn about them and the woman who made them when we saw “THE DRIFTERS GIRL”. Beverley Knight plays Faye Treadwell, the legendary manager of The Drifters, who, alongside her husband, fought for… More THE DRIFTERS GIRL
Christmas At Wollaton Hall – Visiting The Light Trail
December 26, 2021
Just before Christmas, the City Adventurers took a trip to Wollaton Hall to see the brand new light trail. The park is transformed into a magical wonderland, with enchanting illuminations set to music. Every corner turned reveals a new setting. Along the way we had the chance to buy mulled wine or hot chocolate. And… More Christmas At Wollaton Hall – Visiting The Light Trail
A Night (or more) at the Theatre
October 27, 2021
Just recently The City Adventurers have returned to visiting the London’s West End Theatres. COVID Entry Requirements for theatre visiting Venues require you to wear a mask. Venues require proof of a negative Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination. One venue warned guests they may be asked to have their temperature taken or be asked… More A Night (or more) at the Theatre
The Art of Banksy
October 20, 2021
We were lucky enough to visit The Art of Banksy London 2021 recently. This limited season event is taking place at 50 Earlham Street, close to Covent Garden. The exhibition comprises prints, canvasses, screen-prints and limited-edition pieces, mainly dated between 1997 and 2008. The collection of more than 60 artworks, by the most secretive artist in the… More The Art of Banksy
September 2021 – a month of two halves.
October 3, 2021
Just as the phrase ‘A game of two halves’ refers to circumstances that have changed suddenly, so September 2021 became a month of two halves If you’ve not heard the phrase before, it was a football commentator’s cliché. Widely used by the 1990’s, it referred to games which have a different character in the two… More September 2021 – a month of two halves.
Not a woodchipper in sight, but plenty of hair clippers
August 2, 2021
The City Adventurers recently enjoyed a few days in Coventry. Having had a few people recommend it, we decided to make the short walk to “Fargo” from the Cathedral. It was easy to spot the way, following the sign posts and doesn’t take long to get there, although it is mainly uphill. There may not… More Not a woodchipper in sight, but plenty of hair clippers
Chocolate museums
July 28, 2021
Before the pandemic the City Adventurers were lucky enough to visit a number of Chocolate museums. York’s Chocolate Story York’s Chocolate Story is located in the heart of York. Our group arrived and were taken through the story of chocolate and the history of York’s most famous chocolate-making families. From the Chocolate Orange to the… More Chocolate museums
National Carousel day
July 25, 2021
Guest blog by Ian Thirkettle 25th of July is National Merry Go Round day, or National Carousel day depending on your proclivities. This is an American celebration but there is no reason why the rest of the world cannot ride that wave, so to speak. National Merry Go Round day was started in 2014 by… More National Carousel day
Billy Joel in Eastleigh
July 21, 2021
On what was one of the hottest days of the year, the City adventurers found ourselves at a Billy Joel concert in Eastleigh. Well, maybe not the real Billy Joel. Actually this was Gaz Jenkins and his Billy Joel Tribute Show appearing at The Concorde, in Eastleigh, Hampshire. When we arrived people were already gathering… More Billy Joel in Eastleigh