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World of Coronation Street - Day 6
Friday 3 AugustFirst stop today was Worsley and we saw where Ken was led astray by Martha and her canal boat. A lovely little spot! Then we made our way to Bury where we saw the ‘prison’ John Stape was...
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World of Corrie - Day 7
Saturday 4 AugustIt was all aboard our coach for the last time as we headed up the motorway to Gretna Green where we enjoyed some shopping and Scottish entertainments .. plus a very special wedding....
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Some updates on Corrie stars
Here's a little round-up of news:It was very sad to hear of the death of Goffrey Hughes recently. He played Hilda's lodger Eddie to perfection. A sad loss.Sarah Lancashire (Raquel) is teamed up with...
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RIP Bill
I've just learnt the sad news that Bill Tarmey has passed away. Not only did Bill play a wonderful Coronation St character in Jack Duckworth but more importantly, he was a wonderful man with a heart...
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Corrie tour guiding
I'm pleased to confirm that I will be touring guiding for Kemptville Travel's World of Coronation Street Tour in 2013. I'll be looking after the group for 2 days (a locations day and the visit to the...
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Farewell Christmas in Oldham
Many of you will know - some of you will even take part in them - that for 15 years I've worked with the most amazing team as part of the Oldham Town Centre Partnership to organise the town's Christmas...
View ArticleGreat news for Corrie fans visiting Manchester
The Corrie Walking Tour is back!There's not much for Corrie fans visiting Manchester to see Weatherfield-wise which is why I set up the Corrie Walking Tour some years ago but, sadly, due to other work...
View ArticleFramed at last
At Friday night's Pride In Oldham awards I was a finalist in the Professional category - and was presented with a lovely framed citation.Thank you to all who voted for me!
View ArticleAnne Wilkie-Millar
A dear friend, the former locations manager on Coronation Street, Anne Wilkie-Millar passed away yesterday following a short illness.Anne was larger than life, full of fun and a sheer delight to know....
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Some more Corrie trivia
Picture: Copyright of the blog's owner. Not to be used without permission.I'm always being asked to set Corrie quizzes - and sometimes to check facts for books and articles. Here are a few Corrie...
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The 1967 Dossier
I have, as those of you who have attended one of my Corrie talks will know, a fair collection of Corrie artefacts. One item I'm very pleased to have been able to give houseroom to is a file of notes...
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Upcoming Tours and Talks
I'll be talking away at the following events:18 April: Corrie locations day tour for Coronation Travel of Nova Scotia.23 April: Talking about Victorian crimes and cons at Ashton Civic Society1 May:...
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Visiting Manchester? Things for Corrie fans to see/do!
I'm always being asked for ideas for things Corrie fans can do when in Manchester - so here are a few.A NEW ONE! Daisy Nook Garden Centre (lovely in its own right) now sells the official Coronation...
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Coronation Street Walking Tours - bookings now being taken
Visiting Manchester? Want to take a walk around the city with an experienced guide and hear all about Corrie? Then this is for you!Guide Jane Hodson, who has appeared in the soap herself, is...
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My Corrie collectables on show
For many years I've talked about Corrie to groups - and, as a frequent visitor to the studios, I've been given bits and bobs (supplemented by a few things bought from eBay) to use in the talks. This...
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New Regatta Clothing store at Daisy Nook
Mark with Graeme Hawley and Jennie McAlpine (the Stapes)Opening this Saturday (29 June) is a new regatta clothing store at Daisy Nook Garden centre. Selling men's, women's and children's clothing why...
View ArticleCorrie wedding locations
A list of some of the filming locations used for Corrie weddings (In some cases the weddings didn't actually go ahead!):Chadderton Town Hall, Manchester:Curly and Raquel Arley Hall, Cheshire:Maria and...
View ArticleMeet Curly Watts in October
Come along to Daisy Nook Garden Centre's Christmas Preview Evening!October 30th 6.30pm - 9pmBe the first to see the fantastic pantomime themed Christmas displays!Free glass of wine and slice of...
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A few events you might be interested in:Sept 27-29:At Daisy Nook Garden Centre, M35 9WJSTRICTLY COME ... FLOWER ARRANGINGRaising money for the Mayor of Oldham's charity appeal. Free admission during...
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Meet Curly Watts
Actor Kevin Kennedy will be at Daisy Nook Garden Centre in Manchester on Wed 30 October between 6.30pm and 8.30pm signing copies of his new autobiography in the Coronation St exhibition! It's part of...
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