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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