Making life a holiday with interesting vacation and adventure ideas.

I have recently written about Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and Bankside. Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the original theatre in London, on the south bank of the River Thames, which was part-owned by William Shakespeare, and was where his plays were performed.

To celebrate Shakespeare's Birthday on Sunday 18 April, 2010, there is a free annual open day. The day is being filled with musical mayhem, encouraging visitors to create sound effects to the witches scene in Macbeth, invite the to go on a date with Henry VIII and sing-a-long to favourite tunes with the Globe musicians. Visitors even get to tread the boards of the famous Globe Theatre stage. These exciting activities will all take place in and around the world famous exhibition center and theatre, between 12noon and 5pm (last entry 4.30pm).

Note that tickets are free but necessarily, workshops spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Labels: 2010, England, London, Shakespeare, Shakespeare's Globe

I have posted on several occasions about the Cheese Rolling races at Cooper's Hill, Gloucestershire in the UK but I am sad to say that the people that took over the organizing of this outrages event on the British sporting calender, have suddenly announced that this year's event has been cancelled.

According to their press release:
"The attendance at the event has far outgrown the location where it has traditionally been held for several hundred years: last year more than 15,000 people tried to attend (according to official estimates) which is more than three times the capacity of the site."

Only in Britain. Never mind the people that are travelling from around the world to participate.
You can read strong reactions to this announcement here. They suggest that anyone looking for a Cheese Rolling adrenalin rush might try the other side of the country where it has become an annual May Day (actually the first Monday in May) event in Stilton, Cambridgeshire.

Labels: 2010, Cheese Rolling, England

Don't miss the chance of winning your dream adventure holiday in this stunning Adventure Holiday Competition being run by GAP Adventures. You need to register with them here. Register straight away, it is free and you can then choose up to three countries, your must do activities, tour highlights, preferred transport and accommodation.
Tips for winning your Dream Adventure Holiday

1. Have a clear idea of where you want to go
2. Tie in the destination with something mind-blowing that you want to do while your there.
3. Come up with a really standout tour title.
4. Write a brief description of your tour by imagening that you are there, describe the highlights and cultural experiences. Summarise what makes it the Dream Adventure Holiday of a lifetime
5. Click here to enter the Create Your Own Adventure Holiday Competition now

Labels: 2010, 2011, adventure, adventure holidays, competition, G.A.P

Its Big Garden Birdwatch time again. The world's biggest wildlife survey gets underway again this weekend, 30 to 31 January, 2010.

Almost everyone in the UK with an interest in birds, will be participating by spending just one hour over this weekend, counting the birds in their garden or local park. The Big Garden Birdwatch provides easy to use identification charts and counting sheets on their website and if you are not already registered with them, simply visit their site and sign up for free.

The Big Garden Birdwatch is the world's biggest bird survey and it is great fun. By taking part you help the RSPB learn more about UK garden birds and how they are faring across the country.

Labels: 2010, Big Garden Birdwatch, birds, Birdwatching

Burns Night, Monday January 25 is just a few days away and once again people around the world will be celebrating Scotland's national poet, Robert Burns and piping in the Haggis to receive the time honoured address:

Fair fa' your honest, sonsie face,
Great chieftain o the puddin'-race.
Aboon them a' ye tak your place,
Painch, tripe, or thairm:
Weel are ye wordy of a grace
As lang's my arm.

Followed by much feasting, dancing, whisky and Burns poetry.

Here is a comprehensive listing of Burns Night celebrations around the world.

Labels: 2010, Burns, Burns night