Dinner breakfast & stay at the stunning Swinton Park country hotel
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Subaru vs Evo
- which of the great rallying stalwarts will you prefer when you get to sling both of them around a proper rally
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Get into seductive tropical rhythms with these Salsa classes! Salsa has been described as dancing with attitude &

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Stay in Samlesbury Hall's lovely lodge! This little gatehouse sitting pretty at the entrance to this historic medieval manor can be your cosy home for one or two nights with these midweek gatehouse breaks for two people. With its beautifully patterned black & white timber exterior Samlesbury Hall is really distinctive. Run by a charitable trust the house & gardens are open to visitors all year round for free & your lodge sits on the edge of the estate giving you access to the house during opening hours & the grounds. The Great Hall with an early 16th century fireplace is a highlight as is the Victorian kitchen & schoolroom whilst the Timeline Room is thoroughly fascinating. You'll be able to visit all this during your gatehouse stay & there often events & activities to take part in too. Indeed we highly recommend joining a guided tour where you'll hear all about Samlesbury's history which included everything from family in-fighting & the Civil War to Luddites & ghosts called Dorothy. After that take time to explore the grounds with the courtyard fountain the Mayflower play area the Bee Centre the mini golf & animal farm. As you're on your holidays you won't want to be doing much cooking so it's the perfect excuse to try the delicious food on offer at breakfast & lunch in the Hall's award-winning restaurant. You can also relax in the coffee lounge & purchase some sweet treats at Dotty's Wafflery. There are also lots of fine eateries in Samlesbury village itself. Last but not least make sure you visit the gift shop so you can buy a memento of your stay at Samlesbury Hall. Everything you need to enjoy a one or two-night stay is included. Guests have commented on how comfy the bed is & how well-appointed the gatehouse lodge is (especially the slipper bath!). So if you're looking for a short break in Lancashire with a difference why not book into Samlesbury lodge? ...

One-day film school courses open to all at King's College London to learn about the film industry ...

All aboard for the Saturday night Thames cruise party! Food drinks & live DJ. ...

Gear yourself for some jet-propelled fun on a jet boat ride! Scarab jet boats are fast agile & fun making them the perfect choice for your jet boat passenger experience at Wyboston Lakes near St Neots. If you're not familiar with Scarab they make jet boats for having fun out on the water whether it's a gentle cruise a quick blast around or for towing sports. Based in America the UK dealer for Scarab actually uses these lakes for demos & testing so you're in the heart of the Scarab jet boat action with these experiences! You'll be a passenger on these funky vessels with an RYA qualified skipper at the helm. The boats are 'compact but potent' as the manufacturers themselves put it. It seats the driver (or should that be pilot?) & up to four passengers comfortably. In the luxury models there are swivel seats so you can face forwards when you're wave jumping & turn round to relax & take in the sunset when you throttle back & drift for a while. On these jet boat rides it's all about adrenaline so there's no kicking back & relaxing on the Scarab's stern deck. You're here to witness the sheer power & handling of this waterborne pocket rocket. & it's pretty phenomenal for such a modestly-sized boat. & corners? Well you'll be wondering if you should scream & wave your hands in the air like you just don't care or hang on for dear life in that white-knuckle kind of way. It all depends how brave a sailor you are! When you're going at speeds of up to 50mph you can get a long way in 10 minutes. Luckily these lakes cover around 33 acres so there's room to cruise room to pull off those sharp cornering moves & room to max out on the acceleration on the straights too with these Scarab jet boats. It's going to be a thrilling jet boat ride out there so get yourself ready for the day you meet the bold & brash Scarab. It's pretty life affirming stuff undertaking a passenger ride on these jet-powered boats
- we think even hardy landlubbers should do it at least once!
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Heli adventures over Scotland's towns & countryside from your pick of Scottish airfield. ...

Book your places now for this screen acting school masterclass in London! Whether you're a budding screen actor drama student or just curious to find out what goes on behind the scenes on screen these one-day screen actors workshops are for you. The courses take place at a renowned film centre in the heart of London's Charing Cross district. This particular masterclass around acting for the screen is hosted by Patrick Tucker a successful stage & screen director since 1968 who has also been teaching acting & directing skills since 1999. The first thing to know is that screen acting is very different from stage acting. On the stage everything runs 'live' & in chronological order. On the screen scenes are not shot in order & there are certain techniques directors use when filming that impact on how the actors act
- it's all to do with positions & vocal levels but we'll just leave it there you'll find out more on the course! As well as hearing insights into the world of acting on screen from Patrick he'll also engage you in group demonstrations & exercises so you can really see for yourself how it all works. There will be lots of filming & reviewing of what you've done so you can learn & improve together. At lunch it's an opportunity to chat to your fellow students & to network. It's the chance to discuss projects & collaborations as well as refuelling for the afternoon part of your workshop. The afternoon session covers various screen acting topics such as casting & auditions including filming & playback. Patrick will also talk you through how to get TV & film work as an actor with time spent on how best to present & promote yourself. This screen acting school masterclass will prepare you for the real world of acting in front of a camera for film or television. It's hosted by a well-known film centre that is responsible for the annual British Independent Film Awards & presented by a director with over 400 stage & TV directing credits to his name.
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Scuba diving taster sessions for two (10yrs+) at PADI dive schools at indoor & outdoor pools around the UK ...