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Let me introduce you to Bárðarbunga.

The latest Icelandic volcano to interest the UK media is Bárðarbunga. First things first let’s start with the pronunciation B-ow-r-thar-boo-ga (or something along those lines). Easier than the...

Loreto Sixth Form College do Costa Brava!

Caroline Byatt, Rayburn Tours Courier, tells us about her latest concert tour to the Costa Brava, showing just how much you can pack into a three day trip! Monday 7th July 2014 I had an early start,...

History tours help with exams

Shortly all the exam results will be with us – it was the ‘A’ Level results last week and soon it will be the GCSE’s. For another year the waiting will be over, this can be a worrying time...

Day 3 – part 2

After our concert in Ostend we headed to Ypres for our restaurant meal where we were kept entertained by some of our younger members performing Lady Gaga’s ‘Pokerface’ on their coke...

Day 3 – part 1

After breakfast at the hostel we headed off for a day at the seaside at Ostend. Unfortunately the beautiful weather we had in Bruge the day before had turned into torrential rain. However this did...

Loreto Sixth Form College, another international singing sensation

Following the success of the last two music tours to Paris, 30 music students this summer travelled to Barcelona to perform in the city and impress the locals with their talents. The students...

The Bourne Concert Band reminise…

On Friday 27th June, the Bourne Concert Band set off on its annual weekend away, this time staying in Wetherby, Yorkshire. Our first stop was in York for an afternoon of sightseeing. Attractions...

Day 2 – part 1

After a good nights sleep Saturday was a jam packed day. We started with a relaxing sightseeing canal boat trip around Bruge.   This was followed by a couple of hours to sightsee and shop in the...

Day 2 – part 2

After our performance in Bruge we returned to Ghent to eat and strategically pick teams for the evening activity bowling. Money collected whilst playing in Bruge provided everyone with a refreshing...

We are on our way!

After leaving Yorkshire at 3:45am this morning we are now getting close to our first performance of the tour on the ferry!

A day to remember

This last week has seen centenary commemorations take place across Europe, with ceremonies to look back and remember those who gave their lives for peace and freedom. In the UK, Monday the 4th of...

Crofton B Band Concerts