TAMWORTH

CAROLE & THE CASINO NURSES

THURS 22.1.2015: A back to back 6.15am rising proved to be a challenge for both humans and poodles - punch drunk does not even come close! We made the bus and unlike most people that sleep at the end of the day's activities, we nodded off on the journey in. Spent the morning at the markets, collecting our Toyota hats, listening to the JB HiFi entertainment and the local buskers in Peel Street. It had been suggested that we see Murphy's Pigs, a Celtic group performing at the Post Office Hotel. Went early to the hotel as it is a small venue that is always packed - today was no different. Sat through the first act as the venue gradually filled, but we had managed to secure seating. We met two nurses from Casino that had decided on a spur of the moment break at Tamworth - great company.

OUR VIEW OF MURPHY'S PIGS!

Finally Murphy's Pigs came on and by that stage there was the '10 second rule' on seating - if you left your seat for any reason within 10 seconds someone would ask if it was free! The music was great and we thoroughly enjoyed the show, but we did not see much of the boys!



APPARENTLY THIS IS WHAT THE BAND LOOKS LIKE! (INTERNET PHOTO)

Whilst sitting and 'listening' to Murphy's Pigs we were able to see Amber Lawrence being interviewed by the local media - the groupies just h-a-d to take a photo! Onward to the Tudor Hotel where we dined and listened to the upstairs entertainment.

LESLIE AVRIL

Our last stop was at the Tamworth Town Hall to see Melinda Schneider's 'Be Yourself' concert, but not before passing 'Peel House'!




MELINDA SCHNEIDER

Arrived back at the park at midnight feeling somewhat fatigued! Fortunately our next door neighbour Margaret had made sure the poodle's needs had been met, although it must be said that they were not happy at such an extended absence!