by Wendy Newman | Aug 31, 2010 | Tours
Strasbourg is a beautiful and fascinating city with lots of history. We in Leicester are very lucky to be twinned with such a place but it is quite difficult to get to. If you go by coach a whole day is required so an early start is recommended. The 2 coaches carrying...
by Wendy Newman | Aug 31, 2008 | Tours
The tour took place in the last week of May with the orchestra split into two groups, one travelling entirely by coach, the other flying to Poland. The coach party set off early on Saturday morning, while my group flew from East Midlands Airport at a much more...
by Wendy Newman | Aug 31, 2006 | Tours
Arrival in Europe Following a tiring but relatively trouble-free journey to our hotel, located in a small town near Dusseldorf, we were treated to a substantial buffet meal at the hotel on our arrival. Bonn and Petersburg The coaches took us to Bonn and as it was...
by Wendy Newman | Aug 31, 2004 | Tours
The Leicester Symphony Orchestra made its third overseas tour at the end of May 2004. The venue was Paris. Some 53 members of the orchestra went plus spouses / partners / friends. Travel was by two single deck coaches with large instruments (including the timpani) and...
by Wendy Newman | Aug 31, 2002 | Tours
As part of the Leicester Symphony Orchestra’s 80th Anniversary celebrations and as a contribution to the Queen’s Golden Jubilee, the Orchestra visited Strasbourg, Leicester’s twin city. The Twinning Association in Leicester provided some financial...
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