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Go super sleuthing on the Northern Belle murder mystery train! Enjoy a gastronomic meal onboard the 'belle époque' Northern Belle train & solve the heinous murder whilst you dine. With various departure points scheduled around the north & midlands these Northern Belle excursions will take you on a relaxing journey into the past. They are run as circular trips gliding through the best of the British countryside giving you a four to five hour voyage aboard this exceptional train
- with a murder mystery to be solved too. Keep your eyes peeled for any clues whilst you walk the red carpet & up the steps into your carriage. As you carriage manager & their team welcome you onboard & show you to your seat just make sure there isn't anything untoward going on. Then once settled at your table with a drink in hand don't be surprised if someone runs through the carriage 'in a bit of a state'! From your armchair seat you'll watch the mystery of the murder unfold as various characters come by & tell you their version of events. Your job will be to sort out the lies from the truths & work out whodunnit. Luckily you'll each have a character list so you can keep track of who you've seen & spoken to. & you'll be meeting some right characters! All this goes on whilst you'll be dining on a seven course taster menu. This is fine dining just as you'd expect on a train excursion of this calibre. The passenger reviews speak for themselves with many agreeing the meal onboard is 'outstanding'. The crew is also fantastic with a manager & service staff in each carriage to look after your every need. Having sought out the evidence gathered the clues & discussed motives it'll be time for you to see if you've got the murderer cornered. With superb food served at your table on a gorgeous train from a bygone age whilst travelling through the countryside we think Agatha Christie would very much approve of these Northern Belle murder mystery experiences. Book your day out of murderous entertainment & see if you can solve the crime!
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Witness the drama of your very own Agatha Christie adventure with this Murder Mystery on the Orient Express-inspired experience! You will be boarding the lavish Belmond British Pullman from London Victoria train station for an afternoon of excitement elegance & epicurean delights. What begins as an unsuspecting five course lunch quickly turns into something much more sinister… Step back in time as you & a loved one take your seats in one of the plush Belmond British Pullman carriages all lovingly & faithfully restored to their pre-WWII glory. Being the sister train to the renowned Venice Simplon-Orient-Express service this murder mystery guarantees an unparalleled dining & detecting experience. As you pull away from the cityscape your murder mystery starts to unfold. Whilst enjoying your sumptuous meal keep your eyes & ears peeled as some of your fellow diners seem to be getting themselves caught up in some kind of trouble. Is there romance involved? Or perhaps something darker? Come to think of it there do seem to be some rather odd passengers on board this train… As the elegant Pullman carriages glide effortlessly through the British countryside it's up to you & your fellow passengers to unearth the secrets behind this most intriguing of murder mysteries. In fiction the Orient-Express has long been associated with dastardly & dirty deeds in juxtaposition to the sparkling glamour of the train's rich & famous clientele
- but can you shine a light on events & illuminate the killer? Even if you don't solve this most delectable of whodunits our luncheon extravaganza is guaranteed to keep you on your toes. The perfect gift experience for Poirot fans everywhere this murder mystery aboard the sister train to the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express is sure to get those 'little grey cells' working & with five courses of delicious food to sustain your sharp detective's mind this truly is a rail journey to remember.
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It's murder on the Great Central Railway! A whodunit on the move with a four course meal too ...

Muscling its way onto the track is the Mustang GT350! This is classic all-American muscle car driving as you take to the wheel of a 1960s Ford Mustang GT350 & take it for a very loud V8-powered spin around a track. Time to get those chinos & old school shades on & get on down to the 60s groove. The introduction of the Ford Mustang in 1965 broke the motoring mould in the USA. The list price for a brand new sporty V8 coupe was just over $2300 making it an affordable yet attractive & pretty powerful car to own. No wonder it was an instant success. In fact the Mustang was the most successful launch for Ford since the Model A in 1927! The pony car you'll be driving is a circa 1967 facelifted first generation Mustang GT350. This is the model that stretched the length just that little bit more making this by today's standards a pretty massive car. The styling is more pronounced with the very long bonnet & short rear end & boot. & of course there are those classic raci... ...

Thrill rides in performance saloon cars
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Calling all Mums
- with this Mother & Daughter makeover you & your little lady/ladies will have a lovely day of pampering & posing
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Glowing & gorgeously smooth skin guaranteed on this Photoshoot & HD Makeover for two! You won't believe the transformation when you see the results of your makeover & photo shoot sessions as you pout & preen like a supermodel for the cameras. These flawlessly fun photoshoots are available in Manchester Leeds & Middlesbrough. Each location is in the heart of the cosmopolitan city & offers a fresh-faced contemporary look for your shoot. What's more there are loads of sets & props available so whether you want a dramatic urban background or just some nice soft lighting there's plenty of choice here. And these experiences are so much more than just a session in front of the camera. The studio teams will be working their magic to create a brand new you from head to toe. Starting with a mini manicure you'll have nails that'll shimmer perfectly. Next is hair design where your lacklustre locks will become glossy & lovely whether you go for an 'up' do or tumbling curls. Then it's time to have your make up applied by a pro including strip eyelash extensions. This is the ideal opportunity to try a new look that you might never have dared do yourself be it vampish or girly for night or for day wear. Watch as blemishes miraculously disappear & every little flaw in your skin is covered thanks to tricks like contouring. Now you're ready to step out in front of the camera… Whether you choose Manchester Middlesbrough or Leeds you are assured of an all-female team in each location so you can relax & really get into it. In fact your transformation from the normal you to the 'celebrity' you will be flawless as you work that camera with complete confidence. Your female photographer will capture between 40 & 50 images of you & during your time under the studio lights you can opt for up to four outfit changes & the same number of background changes too in the multi-set studios so you can try out several different looks on the one photoshoot session Leeds Manchester & Middlesbrough all boast post-shoot production facilities where any imperfections can be colour balanced or airbrushed away. There is also a private viewing area where you can browse your portfolio & each pick your favourite image to take home as a digital copy that is included in this flawless photoshoot package as well as any further images you'd like to purchase. ...

Add a bit of 'ooh la la' to your cooking with a macaron class! Macarons made to the French recipe are an absolute favourite sweet treat for our Gallic neighbours across the Channel. This macaron making class will teach you how to make these little rounds of deliciousness in abundance. If you've ever walked past the window of a French patisserie you will have noticed the macarons. Bright & colourful all neatly stacked up it's a highly attractive display
- & just so tempting. When they are beautifully wrapped they make for delightful gifts to give when invited to dinner or visiting friends which is just why they are so popular in France especially in the chic bakeries of Paris. So how do you make French macarons? The recipe couldn't be easier. It's just egg whites ground almonds & powdered sugar. The tricky bits are the method needed to get the consistency right how you get those uniform shapes & how you bake them. A proper French macaron should be round just the right h...
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Hone your camera skills in incredible detail with this macro photography course! On these half day workshops you'll learn how to capture the intricate details of small-scale subjects & discover the techniques & photography tricks that make macro imaging easy. Rather appropriately group sizes for these macro courses are kept mini (a maximum of  six participants) to allow your skills to benefit from quality one-to-one time with the experienced macro photography tutor. During the workshop you'll get hands-on arranging the composition & lighting for each shot as well as learning about the best methods to enhance & clarify the detail & quality of your close-up photographs. Working with photo experts specialising in macro elements of photography each course means that you can see & photograph exotic & native animals in a relaxed & interesting way. With a range of sets props & lighting options in the studio you can capture the best of these amazing little creatures & impress... ...