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TheCharlesLloyd Directs A Scifi Comedy In Buxton and Manchester

Moon Quest Coming To Life Soon

John Waterhouse has penned a great play and now in secret locations around Manchester we all meet up polishing this production with music into shape.

July 6th and 7th At The 3MT Manchester

July 9th and 10th At The Kings Arms Salford

July 19th At The Buxton Fringe

In the Methodist Church.

More Details Go Here

Very Excited, This Is going To Be:

#MARVELLOUS

Travelling Back To Buxton From Shaftesbury With National Express

If  You Have The Time, This Is The Best Way

So leaving from Shaftesbury, you get the 7.20am Red Bus from Opposite the Town Hall. A lovely drive through beautiful country side into the City of Salisbury, gets you in around 8.30.

A short walk to the Coach Stop and then it's the 9am To London Victoria. Another lovely drive through the New Forest onto the M3. They have free wifi from an app called Vuer and plug points so you can keep your devises nicely charged. The beauty of the Coach Company is almost always the drivers are cheerful. Also on board you have a rest room at the back and the seats are nicely spread and comfortable.

On arrival in  London Victoria at 12.30 there is a 2 hour wait, but hey I head for Caffe Nero on Elizabeth Street to enjoy a Mocha, with the lovely staff and more free wifi. There is also the Travelers Tavern, if you want traditional British Food and an Ale.

Just down from the cafe is a Sainsbury's Local to stock up on snacks for the journey as you get ready to catch the 14.30 and will get to Buxton Market Place at 8.30. Later coaches you get to Derby to pick up the Trans Peak Bus route to Buxton. 
Benefits of the journey: You are certain to have a seat, free wifi and plug sockets and get to see some lovely countryside for £30 rather than £130 by train. Life Is Good. Prices Fluctuate booking early can make it cheaper, booking late much more expensive. 

 #Marvellous

#TheCharlesLloyd Reviews The Buxton Opera House In Derbyshire

You Can't Help Falling In Love With The Opera House.

Here I am about to go in to see a Music Hall Show

The great thing about the Buxton Opera House is the diverse and varied programming of the shows, something for everyone in the town and beyond. From Shakespeare's Globe & The Bristol Old Vic's Production Of The Little Match Girl to Hairspray. A Music Hall Show To Hawkwind, Lectures from Adventurers To World Class Comics. There was a Youth Theatre Production of Westside Story which was Brilliant. For the Children Gangster Granny to The Dinosaur Zoo.

Interesting Dance Shows and an Opera Season. 

As I am middle aged and back out having fun with money in my back pocket after bringing up Children, Marc Almond to Kim Wilde.

Tell Me More Charles.

Well with a population of 22,000 it is amazing that the Theatre can survive, but the towns people are so proud of the theatre that they make a point of going and the programming gives them all a chance. You get in a Taxi and the lady driving tells you about The Lady Boys From Bangkok she saw there, in the factories you hear the delight of the adventurers, comics and bands. Then you are sat over lunch and hear old ladies excited about a play. I could go on and on, but just have to say Marvellous

I was so impressed with the Little Match Girl but this I find truly amazing; Elvis's Band played two concerts in the UK this year and one of them was at The Opera House. On a sadder note I saw Ken Dodd on his last tour here, May He Rest In Peace. 

Summing Up

I feel that I have something in common with everyone in Buxton which is the Love for the Theatre and the Town. The building is splendid, but more importantly it has a heart that opens to all.

Click Here and look For Yourself

#Marvellous   

  

TheCharlesLloyd Reviews The Remarkable Hare Matlock

My Trip To The Remarkable Hare In Matlock Derbyshire

I Love Derbyshire, Live In Buxton and At the Weekends it's Time To Explore.

The Remarkable Hare was brought to my attention over on twitter. 

What a find, was met by a very charming gentleman behind the bar, who clearly was in his element with the fine ales, wines and the food to match.

The decor was clean, crisp and made you comfortable. Piano's, board games, lovely seating and very open. The owner joined us for a chat and gave us the History of the business. I had to admire his foresight and energy that will drive this establishment further.

Sarah had the Coq au vin and I enjoyed the Corn Beef Hash, with a dry white wine and a deep rustic tasting low gravity ale. We enjoyed the fact though although it got busy we still had the personal feel as the tables were well spaced.

The main meals came to £20 in total and the drinks £10 so all in all not only is the surrounds and fayer fantastic, so is the price. 

Until June 30th A Meal Deal, Contact Me Here

#Marvellous

 

TheCharlesLloyd On Abandoned Railway Walk Two In Buxton

Some Photos Of The Journey.

When The Sun Shines In Buxton, it's time to get out there on an adventure.

Here I have put blue and grey sky views for you, I paused in the morning and met the clouds.

So Charles; Tell us about the walk.

Living in Burbage I do this walk often. Mr Storme (The Husky) and I cross the road from The Duke where we meet the hedge of the Church and turn left. We walk along to the road junction and just keep walking. This takes us through a Housing estate down then up a hill. To the right at the bottom of the slope you will see a field that sometimes holds sheep. Keep walking up the hill until the estate ends and farms buildings can be seen. At the top of the hill the pathway splits into two, take the right and you are on the Railway Line.

Oh I Say.

Here you will get breath taking views of Buxton and Burbage, enjoy. Make sure you have boots on, unless the sun has been shinning for many days, there will be big puddles. I always keep Mr Storme on Lead as there are some lovely farm animals up there. Some very hansom cattle and fluffy sheep.

As you are enchanted by the scenery, you will see a farm house and barns coming up infront of you. Very shortly you will come to end of this part of the Railway and turn left down to Bishops Lane. The Farmer has asked you to go no further, it's private land. Have no fear at the bottom of the slope to your right down to the lane, you can turn left and carry on with the walk below of this post.

Have Fun

#Marvellous

TheCharlesLloyd Finds An Abandoned Railway Line Near Buxton

The Cromford and High Peak Railway.

Here Is The Route In Sun and Cloud

Myself and my friend Mr Storme (The Husky) woke up on Friday and went seeking out the Cromford & High Peak Railway.

Mr Storme understood that he had to be kept on a tight lead; as when we got onto the High Peak National Park there were rare Wading Birds nesting. Also that we should keep to the wild animal tracks; as it is very boggy up there. 

We had already found part of the Abandoned Railway and use it as a circuit walk regularly in Burbage. 

Now we were off to find the Burdage Tunnel. Part of the Railway is on Private farming land, so we walked up Bishops Lane and found a stairway up to the Park where the tunnel lays.

As we kept to the tracks we did not disturb the nesting Birds but did have the treat of seeing them on the walk. We marvelled at the breath taking view and went down a steep incline to find the disused tunnel. Closed up we paused to enjoy the scenery. 

There was the Abandoned Rail Line that can take you to the lake or you can follow it to a great pub which does a fantastic Lunch. Alas Mr Storme and I were busy in the afternoon, but will take you there soon.

What's The History Of The Abandoned Railway Mr Charles?

Well it was going to be a canal, Josias Jessop completed a survey of the route and found it was unsuitable for a canal, but a railway would work.

In 1825 an act of parliament gave permission to build it and in 1831 it opened. Horse drawn to start with, then Steam Locomotives from 1841. Mostly for Cargo, in the 1850's it started to take passengers until a triadic accident saw some fellow killed on the Line in 1877 so it stuck to cargo until closing in 1892.

It cost £180,000 and over a hundred years later we can enjoy a good walk surrounded by beautiful countryside.

#Marvellous 

 

TheCharlesLloyd On A #MarvellousWalk In #Buxton

A Walk To Solomons Temple

This Is Just One Of The Wonderful Walks Possible In Buxton.

The sun was shining down upon Buxton yesterday so Storme (The Handsome Husky) and I went out for a walk for three hours. 

There are many routes to this Folly, we went up through a cutting on Green Lane which takes you along some walled fields onto the pathway above Pooles Cavern.

On the trail up to Solomon's Temple there are wood carvings, sculptors and plaques with information on the habitat and some History of the area. Storme was keen to get to the Temple so we did not dwell too long on those, but each time we go up there I try to stop and read up or admire. 

There are lots of different routes to take up to Solomon, some of which take you on different walks to other places. Will share them with you over the coming months.

As you get to the top of the trail, there is a seat for you to rest before climbing over the Stile into the vast field that holds the Temple at the peak. Again many routes to the building, so this walk is never dull. 

As the schools are on Holiday this week, I could not take as many photos as I would like, as there were many families up there enjoy this beautiful area. So above a taster of the attraction, Storme and I will be Back later in the month with another route up there.

#Marvellous

Adventures In #Buxton #Derbyshire

If You Like To Walk Buxton, Derbyshire Is The Place To Be

Here We Have A View Of A Large Car Park ready for your car.

Below the trees is Go Ape for the teenagers, to the right Pooles Carvern for family fun and a bite to eat. Hidden behind those trees are many routes up to Solomon's Temple, a folly with a panoramic view of Buxton and the stunning Derbyshire.

Up there often with Storme the faithful Husky enjoying the many paths up to the Temple. Have not been fitter in my life. Will be posting photos on Twitter later, join us for a walk.

#Marvellous

#TheCharlesLloyd Remembers Fun #England

While The Press & The Politicians Nag, Only Good News With #TheCharlesLloyd

Above Is Vintage Vine From Mothers Day 2016

At the radio channel we took pride in only bringing good news to you. Only sharing the positive and searching for people that wanted to make the world a better place, rather sucking the fun out of life by a continued fascination of sneaking the doom to on to the electorate and youth. 

Oh I Say Charles, What Now?

Ditto ladies and gentlemen, we are looking for people to join us very soon on air. My personal twitter feed @thecharleslloyd boasts no neggative ninnes. Follow me until we launch again.

#Marvellous

TheCharlesLloyd Does Westminster 2015

TheCharesLloyd Does A Periscope Live In Westminster.

TheCharlesLloyd Takes Some Friends Around Westminster.

The Great Thing About All These Lovely Social Media Sites Is Everyone Has The Chance To Share What They Love.

I took Periscope, Vine and Instagram to task and had a lot of fun.

On the return of the radio channel, Periscope, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Vine2, Blooger and Soundcoud will be where I share and you can keep up with anything you miss.

Wow that's a lot, will defiantly need an assistant to help.

Anyway, it's Tuesday and I must get on with the Business of the day, thanks for joining me.

#Marvellous  

TheCharlesLloyd March 2016 Happy Easter

As we Enjoy Easter this Is what I Was Up Too In 2016

Shaftesbury My second Home, Enjoy The Vines.

As we enjoy Easter 2018 we see two years ago above, but four years ago a was getting ready to Launch thecharleslloyd.com a radio station in Ivybridge.

Here Is How I Did It.

#Marvellous

TheCharlesLloyd August 2016

Here Is Some Fun From My 49th Birthday

While On Tour I Made These Vines In My Spare Time.

This was just before I visited Buxton for the first time and fell in Love. Now the town is my home, the great thing about Buxton is the creative s that dwell here and the energy the people put into the arts. We have the Buxton Opera House that boast a program for all, as does the cinema at the arts centre attached to the opera house.

Then you have the many friendly bars and restaurants. At 50 I had been at a loss as what to do with the rest of my life, well Buxton has given me the spark to venture into new pastures. Have a lounge show I do around the town, Directing Moon Quest for the Fringe Festival here and in Manchester, with many new projects in the pipe line. Life begins at 50. Looking forward to broadcasting Adventures to you all again via the Radio.

#Marvellous   

TheCharlesLloyd Commuting To Manchester Adventures

TheCharlesLloyd From Buxton To Manchester

I Made Some Vines On The Journey To Use The Time.

The Christmas of 2016 a very tired TheCharlesLloyd commuted to Manchester six days a week. Trying to keep sane; these Vines were produced.

Am very glad to be working again in Manchester Directing Moon Quest. Here you will find all the details. The journey is not so bad in 2018, as I am looking forward to meeting with a great cast and working with a Wonderful Script!

#Marvellous

Moon Quest In Buxton Directed By TheCharlesLloyd

July 19th At 7.30 Moon Quest Is In Buxton

For More Details Click Here

Yes Ladies And Gentlemen I Am Very Excited About This.

Had retired from theatre, but after reading John Waterhouse's Script; all the excitement of my youthful ambition came back in a flash.

He has selected an incredible cast and I am loving every moment of directing the piece.

After I stopped Broadcasting in Ivybridge I went on tour with the Dinosaur Zoo, which lead me to my new home in Buxton. Have been made so welcome in the Town, now excited to be working with a great team on a wonderful show to bring to this fantastic area.

#Marvellous 

TheCharlesLloyd In Buxton

Buxton Is The Place To Be

Here Is Some Vintage Vine For You To Enjoy.

What Are You Up To Now TheCharlesLloyd?

A Mighty Fine Question!
Been busy settling into this wonderful town. The people are so welcoming and have found some lovely places to socialise; The Duke, 53 Degrees North and The Old Sun Inn are my favourite Bars. Dog Friendly, Marvellous Staff and Great Food.
Thanks to Gilberts, I have started to perform again, my first show was at this venue and a big thank you to them for having me.
My next theatrical adventure is Moon Quest for the Buxton and Manchester Fringe Festivals this summer.
The Radio Channel is coming back later this year, just saving some coffers ready to Launch.

#Marvellous