Myself and Keith have always enjoyed the theatre but a night in London was so expensive

Train fare – Theatre tickets – Meal out – so I started to think of a way of making it more affordable.

In April of 2003 I organised a mini bus for us and a few friends – we had a great time and then friends of friends started to ask about coming along.

I remember the very first show we did waiting for the coach, petrified that they might have forgotten us, or I might have forgotten to book it, and the relief when it pulled round the corner. It’s not always been easy – but it’s always been worth it, when people send me messages saying what a fab trip they have had. Our first year we only did 4 trips – every 3 months and I remember saying to Keith I might do one a month – I can’t repeat what he said on here apart from he didn’t think I would be able to fill 12 coaches a year! I took a chance and blimey look at us now. It’s hard work, buying the shows, negotiating better seats, paying up front (Keith hates that bit) and taking a chance I can sell them all – then trying to get the seating sorted – that is a nightmare trying to seat a party of five when I’ve only got even numbers of seats etc! – collecting the money in – trying to get everyone seated on the coach (sometimes it’s like a game of Tetris!!)etc etc – but somehow it works.

We expanded after Lock down and now do day trips – concert trips – 4 day holidays – I’m open to any suggestions actually!