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TTX NAMED TICKETING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR
UKinbound, the UK’s foremost travel trade association for the UK’s inbound visitor economy (international visitation) – forecast to be worth over £35.7 billion to the UK economy in 2026 – awarded TTX – Trafalgar Tickets the accolade of Ticketing Provider of the Year at its Awards for Excellence ceremony on 26 February.
The award was presented in front of over 400 travel and tourism professionals at the association’s 2025 Awards for Excellence Gala Dinner, which took place at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester.
Joss Croft OBE, CEO UKinbound said: “Our industry continues to demonstrate extraordinary strength, creativity and resilience, and our Awards for Excellence recognise and celebrate the businesses and people that have made an outstanding contribution to the success and future of the UK’s inbound visitor economy. We are delighted to name TTX – Trafalgar Tickets the accolade of Ticketing Provider of the Year.”
THE GREAT BRADFORD BAKE OFF!
This year, the Bradford Live venue team kicked off a new monthly tradition: The Great Bradford Bake Off. January’s theme was Signature Bake and February’s was Cookies and Biscuits.
Huge well done to Chris and Jordan, our first two Star Bakers. Thank you to all the staff participants for their competitive baking spirit!
As we’re still building and growing as a team, moments like these help bring our team closer together, boost morale, and shape the fun, collaborative workplace culture we want to create.
GEORGE MACKAY TO ATTEND CHISWICK CINEMA Q&A
The Chiswick Cinema is hosting a special Q&A on Friday 24 April at 7.30pm.
Led by film critic Ali Plumb, the cinema welcomes actor George MacKay to the event, before a screening of BFI’s seminal ROSE OF NEVADA.
Rose of Nevada is Cornish filmmaker Mark Jenkin’s hotly anticipated and critically acclaimed follow-up to his BAFTA-award-winning first feature Bait (2019) and Enys Men (2022).
This event is the latest in a series of exclusive Q&As that The Chiswick really excels at.
FAMILY FUN DAY IN SWINDON
Swindon families were in for a treat this February half-term as the Wyvern Theatre opened its doors for a day packed with creativity, colour, and fun at its Family Fun Day on 21st February.
The theatre came alive with a wide range of free activities designed to spark imagination, keeping children and adults alike entertained throughout the day. Children got hands-on with a variety of craft activities inspired by upcoming family shows, including Natural History Museum Presents: Dinosaurs Live and The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show, to name just a few.
Ahead of Barnum’s visit in May, visitors also had the chance to perfect their circus skills, with workshops running throughout the day where families could try their hand at juggling, plate spinning and the diablo. Meanwhile, younger visitors enjoyed story and rhyme sessions with the National Literacy Trust, encouraging a love of reading and storytelling in a playful and welcoming environment.
There was also a chance for curious visitors to see what happens behind the scenes, with backstage theatre tours giving families the opportunity to step into parts of the venue usually hidden from the audience and discover how live performances are brought to life.
Budding explorers could also take part in the Dinosaur Fact Trail, which guided visitors around the theatre as they uncovered fascinating prehistoric local facts along the way. Did you know that the first Stegosaurus ever described was discovered in Swindon in 1874?
The Family Fun Day offered a relaxed and welcoming way for families to explore the Wyvern Theatre, try something new, and enjoy quality time together in a creative setting, with over 200 children participating in a range of pre-booked workshops throughout the morning, alongside many additional families who dropped in on the day to take part.
CHARLIE’S PROMISE AT G LIVE
On 3 March, G Live welcomed more than 400 parents, young people and families for a powerful community event in collaboration with Charlie’s Promise, the charity established in memory of Charlie Cosser. The event at G Live was hosted by Martin Cosser, Charlie’s father, who delivered a deeply moving and personal talk about his experience and the mission behind Charlie’s Promise. His speech highlighted the urgent need to educate young people about the consequences of knife crime and the importance of working together to create safer communities.
Speakers from Experience Guildford and Big Mouth Guildford also addressed attendees, outlining their commitment to supporting initiatives that help keep the local community safe and provide young people with positive opportunities and guidance.
ITV News attended the event and filmed a segment covering the evening and the work of Charlie’s Promise which can be seen here https://www.itv.com/watch/news/it-cant-be-charlie-grieving-dad-warns-young-people-of-the-dangers-of…
A huge thank you in particular to Creative Learning and the rest of the G Live team for delivering this incredibly impactful event.
