| It may be the end of summer and dangerously | | | | short break opportunity may well be attending |
| close to the slippery slope that leads to dark | | | | the Oz Clarke Wine Experience at Vinopolis in |
| nights and cold weather but that doesn't mean | | | | London. Widely regarded as one of the world's |
| you can't have any fun between now and | | | | leading wine experts, Mr. Clarke is renowned for |
| Christmas! This Autumn sees a tremendous range | | | | his quick wit and unorthodox approach to wine |
| of events and shows across the UK that will keep | | | | tasting. Having written extensively on the subject |
| even the most depressed of summer sun lovers | | | | and winning countless awards across the world |
| happily occupied. | | | | Oz's wine tasting experience is being held at |
| 1. Little Britain Live in Brighton | | | | Vinopolis, the wine tasting visitor attraction in |
| Little Britain is the BBC comedy show that has | | | | London's vibrant Bankside. The excellent package |
| taken the nation by storm. Starring Matt Lucas | | | | includes tasting and discussion on 5 wines and then |
| and David Walliams this TV hit can now be | | | | a ticket to the classic Vinopolis Tour and a further |
| enjoyed live with team coming together in this | | | | 5 wine tastings. |
| tremendously entertaining stage show. Characters | | | | For further details on this event and others at |
| such as incomprehensible renegade teenager | | | | Vinopolis visit |
| Vicky Pollard and the repulsively spoilt "Bubbles" | | | | 4. Murder Mystery Weekend - Glasgow |
| are just two of the many famous characters | | | | While many fans of the popular 90's television |
| developed by the wonderfully talented duo. | | | | series "Taggart" may be slightly put off by the |
| Although showing across the UK throughout 2005, | | | | title of this paragraph the author can assure you |
| short break specialists have some excellent deals | | | | that the chances of ironically dieing on one of |
| on ticket + hotel packages for the shows | | | | these trips is minimal. Murder Mystery weekends |
| Brighton dates. | | | | are great fun and provide a great opportunity to |
| 2. The London International Horse Show | | | | test your sleuthing skills as one of the characters |
| Providing a contrast to the comedy of Little | | | | in the whodunit mystery. has some great |
| Britain, the London International Horse Show - | | | | accommodation plus ticket packages for these |
| Olympia - is known throughout the world for its | | | | intriguing nights - just make sure you sleep with |
| unique combination of exciting sporting action and | | | | the light on. |
| festival atmosphere. Olympia runs from 13th - | | | | 5. Alton Towers 2 for 1 tickets |
| 19th December and from a sporting perspective | | | | Gone are the days when British theme park |
| has several world class show jumping and | | | | enthusiasts had to cast a jealous eye across the |
| dressage events to chose from. The week will | | | | pond to America's giant parks. At the forefront |
| also see a number of spectacular shows, each | | | | of theme park technology for the past 10 years |
| culminating in what is known as the "Grande | | | | Alton Towers has continually set the standards |
| Finale". Often described as the "Greatest | | | | for new thrilling rides. From the first-ever vertical |
| Christmas show on Earth" this years Grand Finale | | | | drop roller coaster, Oblivion to the world's first |
| is "A Clown's Christmas". This wonderful show | | | | "flying roller coaster" with Air, Alton Towers has |
| sees the audience enjoy the riders and horses | | | | created a park that compares to any across the |
| clashing with the shows resident group of clowns | | | | world. The good news for thrill seekers is that |
| in a procession based around a Christmas theme. | | | | throughout September there are some amazing |
| For further details on this exceptional event visit | | | | deals that allow you to pay for one day and |
| 3. The Oz Clarke Wine Experience 2005 | | | | receive a two day pass for the park. |
| For the connoisseurs of wine out there an ideal | | | | |