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Post by anita on Sept 29, 2023 9:32:50 GMT
Having a break from theatre for a few hours today with a tour of the disused parts of Baker St Underground Station this morning followed by trip to Westminster and a tour of the Speakers Apartments this afternoon. Lucky you. I have a few books about disused underground stations. Been interested in this since seeing "Thunderbirds" as a child & Lady Penelope was abducted to a disused station. My dad told me the station had existed. |
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Post by david on Sept 29, 2023 9:38:23 GMT
Having a break from theatre for a few hours today with a tour of the disused parts of Baker St Underground Station this morning followed by trip to Westminster and a tour of the Speakers Apartments this afternoon. Lucky you. I have a few books about disused underground stations. Been interested in this since seeing "Thunderbirds" as a child & Lady Penelope was abducted to a disused station. My dad told me the station had existed. I love doing these sorts of tours of disused bits of the network. A really fascinating insight both for the technology / engineering bits but also the history of the sites with the stories that go with them. |
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Post by david on Sept 30, 2023 23:32:05 GMT
Having a look back of my London week as I make my way back home today and back in work on Monday (boo! ), it’s been a great week of theatre with lots packed in and lots of memories (and theatre programmes) to take back with me. There have been some real highs (the Sondheim concert and Sunset) over the holiday and the opportunity to see a lot of great people on stage. For me, it was finally getting to see the likes of Bernadette and Lea, people who I’d thought I’d never get the opportunity to see which have made this week special. Though seeing Bradley Jaden in that costume was certainly something that I’d thought I would never see.
It’s been a real pleasure being in the city ( the great weather has helped a lot with all the walking I’ve done). Thanks to all the theatre staff and casts at the different venues I’ve dealt with over the week. You have all been absolute stars and without the work you folk do each day, I wouldn’t be able to enjoy weeks like this. See you in November!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2023 10:41:13 GMT
This is my first post so I thought I'd start on this thread...
I've been lurking for a while and reading a lot of posts on different shows over the last 6 months. The insights, recommendations and reviews have enabled me to experience and enjoy things I'd never thought of trying, so thank you everyone.
I'm hoping by joining this board I'll be able to share my passion for theatre with others and hopefully make some friends to see shows with!
This is the first week in a while where I've been commuting in and out of London for work whilst having quite a few theatre shows lined up to enjoy in the evening, which has been really enjoyable as I'm not someone who can sit at home and do nothing for long periods of time!
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Post by alece10 on Oct 13, 2023 13:50:40 GMT
This is my first post so I thought I'd start on this thread... I've been lurking for a while and reading a lot of posts on different shows over the last 6 months. The insights, recommendations and reviews have enabled me to experience and enjoy things I'd never thought of trying, so thank you everyone. I'm hoping by joining this board I'll be able to share my passion for theatre with others and hopefully make some friends to see shows with! This is the first week in a while where I've been commuting in and out of London for work whilst having quite a few theatre shows lined up to enjoy in the evening, which has been really enjoyable as I'm not someone who can sit at home and do nothing for long periods of time! Welcome to the board and look forward to your contributions and views on the shows you will see. |
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Post by Someone in a tree on Oct 13, 2023 15:41:04 GMT
davidm Willkommen! And bienvenue! Welcome!
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Post by david on Oct 13, 2023 20:24:40 GMT
Just spotted this. For anybody who is interested, our very own BurlyBeaR will be making his Sheffield theatrical debut next year in a one off performance -  TallPaul - I assume you will be booking a front row seat for this one? |
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 14, 2023 12:43:39 GMT
I know we've all got to start somewhere, our david , but I'm a little disappointed that BurlyBeaR 's Sheffield theatrical debut isn't in the main auditorium of the world-famous Crucible Theatre. I'll still be accepting a complimentary ticket, though. As a very good friend, I'm bound to be offered one!  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Oct 14, 2023 13:45:04 GMT
Just spotted this. For anybody who is interested, our very own BurlyBeaR will be making his Sheffield theatrical debut next year in a one off performance - TallPaul - I assume you will be booking a front row seat for this one? It’s a return… |
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Post by toomasj on Oct 19, 2023 11:49:18 GMT
Had a lovely 4 day break with my partner in Amsterdam, saw all the tourist sights and had a wonderful time. Then we both tested positive for COVID the day we got home (both triple jabbed). Couped up in bed. Has anyone else had “new” covid yet? It’s really not pleasant. Going on a week now and if anything seems to be getting worse with more and more symptoms.  |
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Post by lynette on Oct 20, 2023 20:51:04 GMT
Had a lovely 4 day break with my partner in Amsterdam, saw all the tourist sights and had a wonderful time. Then we both tested positive for COVID the day we got home (both triple jabbed). Couped up in bed. Has anyone else had “new” covid yet? It’s really not pleasant. Going on a week now and if anything seems to be getting worse with more and more symptoms. O dear. Miserable. Escaped so far but pals tell me it isn’t fun. It never was. Wish you better. |
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Post by alece10 on Oct 20, 2023 21:35:51 GMT
Had a lovely 4 day break with my partner in Amsterdam, saw all the tourist sights and had a wonderful time. Then we both tested positive for COVID the day we got home (both triple jabbed). Couped up in bed. Has anyone else had “new” covid yet? It’s really not pleasant. Going on a week now and if anything seems to be getting worse with more and more symptoms. Yes I got it 4 weeks ago even though also triple jabbed. Pretty sure I picked it up on a packed train to Cornwall. Got a chest infection that only cleared after taking antibiotics and also terrible fatigue which I still have 4 weeks later. Its horrible. And the crazy thing is that as I am a key worker I had to work right through the pandemic and didn't catch it. |
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Post by FrontrowverPaul on Oct 23, 2023 2:26:50 GMT
We went out at 7pm last night (Sunday) and came back at 8pm with over £90 at original prices of fresh food including meat and fish, salads, fruit and veg, bread and sandwiches, cakes, milk and a few ready meals, for a total spend of just over £22. Some immediately frozen, most refrigerated and will largely feed us 4 adults till at least Wednesday. I occasionally hear people say there's no point buying something because the freezer is full and it goes out of date at midnight so can't be eaten after that which makes me smile inwardly as I pick up what they put down.
Getting almost all our food at final reduction time indirectly funds my theatre going. We don't shop Sunday afternoons when there are always plenty of people chasing the bargains in the bigger supermarkets, but we never see anyone else on a Sunday evening when only the smaller supermarkets and garage stores are open. Also not everything unsold is collected by charities and staff aren't usually allowed to take it so some is still just thrown away. I find it satisfying to save so much on fresh food in just an hour or so of stress free shopping on a 10 mile circular route.
Co-op stores, ASDA garage shops and Morrison Daily are generally best for evening bargains. Tonight's saving covers two of this week's show tickets.
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Post by david on Oct 23, 2023 19:14:10 GMT
A lovely exhibition at the Shakespeare North Playhouse about the creation of Shakespeare’s 1st Folio which is on display -  |
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Post by theatreliker on Oct 26, 2023 20:43:38 GMT
Any employment law specialists able to help me out please?
I've recently started line managing a new starter who was redeployed to our department due to a restructure in their team. They've been downgraded to a role below their previous role however their pay is protected (frozen) for 2 years.
The issue is I'm now line managing someone who's being paid more than me. To add to this they have no experience of the team's specific remit, is less qualified than me and arguably didn't meet all the essential critieria for the role.
I find this really disempowering especially after working in the team for 5 years and covering multiple gaps in the team with no acting up pay.
They're also of the opposite sex so I'm wondering if a gender pay discrimination claim is valid? The problem is the protected pay policy could be seen as a reasonable justification.
Thanks in advance for any help.
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Post by Dr Tom on Oct 27, 2023 15:06:43 GMT
Any employment law specialists able to help me out please? I can't directly, but if you're on Reddit (or create a throwaway account) the LegalAdviceUK subreddit is rather active and the answers tend to be good. |
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 31, 2023 22:56:09 GMT
It's interesting what passes for Hallowe'en these days. 🎃
A pirate? I'm not convinced.
A man in a pig onesie? I'm even less convinced. 🐖
I rather like the excuse of the young man joining his friends in the pub earlier this evening. "Sorry I didn't dress up. I'm going to the gym later."
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2023 3:06:45 GMT
Any employment law specialists able to help me out please? I've recently started line managing a new starter who was redeployed to our department due to a restructure in their team. They've been downgraded to a role below their previous role however their pay is protected (frozen) for 2 years. The issue is I'm now line managing someone who's being paid more than me. To add to this they have no experience of the team's specific remit, is less qualified than me and arguably didn't meet all the essential critieria for the role. I find this really disempowering especially after working in the team for 5 years and covering multiple gaps in the team with no acting up pay. They're also of the opposite sex so I'm wondering if a gender pay discrimination claim is valid? The problem is the protected pay policy could be seen as a reasonable justification. Thanks in advance for any help. People are put on frozen pay or marked time as the Civil Service used to call it if they move jobs/location as their pay cannot be reduced unless they somehow accepted this instead of redundancy. In some organisations pay grades can overlap so in theory a long server on a grade below could be on more than a newly appointed higher grade who could be new to the organization. I know of people managing others of the same grade and it happens where I work. But the key point would be is your grade a management grade in your organisation if it is then you wouldn't be able to challenge it. If it isn't then I'd think you'd have a case for some sort of financial incentive for taking on the management of someone. |
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Post by david on Nov 10, 2023 15:03:00 GMT
I’ve just been to have a look around the Disney100 exhibition in ExCel centre. Overall, I thought it was an excellent exhibition and got a good 3 hours having a look around. A nice mix of exhibits from Disney’s beginnings right up to present day. It covers the films (including Star Wars and MARVEL) music, cartoons and theme parks. With plenty of original artwork, photos, musical score sheets, props and costumes from the archives on display, I’d say it was worth the trip out and there was enough for both adults and kids.
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Post by Jon on Nov 10, 2023 15:05:40 GMT
I’ve just been to have a look around the Disney100 exhibition in ExCel centre. Overall, I thought it was an excellent exhibition and got a good 3 hours having a look around. A nice mix of exhibits from Disney’s beginnings right up to present day. It covers the films (including Star Wars and MARVEL) music, cartoons and theme parks. With plenty of original artwork, photos, musical score sheets, props and costumes from the archives on display, I’d say it was worth the trip out and there was enough for both adults and kids. I have heard there is some exclusive content such as Mary Poppins which isn't in the other exhibits. |
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Post by david on Nov 10, 2023 15:17:24 GMT
I’ve just been to have a look around the Disney100 exhibition in ExCel centre. Overall, I thought it was an excellent exhibition and got a good 3 hours having a look around. A nice mix of exhibits from Disney’s beginnings right up to present day. It covers the films (including Star Wars and MARVEL) music, cartoons and theme parks. With plenty of original artwork, photos, musical score sheets, props and costumes from the archives on display, I’d say it was worth the trip out and there was enough for both adults and kids. I have heard there is some exclusive content such as Mary Poppins which isn't in the other exhibits. There is some stuff from the film such as one of the carousel horses that DVD sat on. |
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Post by alece10 on Nov 10, 2023 16:39:38 GMT
My GP surgery has just changed hands and they now have a booking system of online only. I'm quite PC literate but even I couldn't figure it out. You have to choose your symptons from long list but mine (a very common one) not there so you can't go any further. Spoke to reception and 3 of then couldn't find it either. I told them that if they couldn't do it then what chance do the rest of us stand especially the elderly and those whose first language is not English.
Now if you have an "inverted nipple" you are good to go but high pressure is a no no. They agreed with me and said their IT people would look into it. Good news is they have phoned me and told me my sympton is now on the list.
But now even though the doctor has told me to book a follow up appointment in a months time I've been told I can only request it online 2 days before!!!
So if you didn't have high blood pressure you will have after trying to book an appointment.
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Post by ruby on Nov 11, 2023 19:49:08 GMT
Got to the Menier at 6.45 tonight to find out that Close Up was cancelled. Was hoping to grab a last minute ticket for Sunset Boulevard instead as we are staying nearby, but with the awful traffic we got to the Savoy at 7.32 so no joy.
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Post by david on Nov 12, 2023 11:45:01 GMT
 Spending the day with family in Chistlehurst and having a look around the caves here. Arriving at Chistlehurst station and bumped into BurlyBeaR . Here he is all set for another week at work -  Also spotted doing a bit of work at the ticket office here -  |
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Post by BurlyBeaR on Nov 12, 2023 13:48:54 GMT
Can’t go anywhere!
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