Last June we listened in awe as Julie shared her story of her plan to complete the world’s toughest row, from the Canary Islands to Antigua in a boat not much bigger than a bathtub with her team mates in the Ebb & Flow Atlantic crossing team. When Julie did her last talk they were a team of four - they became a team of three so the task was even tougher! They set off on 11 December and after 59 days at sea, they have finished their journey. What we know is that it was immensely tough, the weather conditions were not great and they struggled with some of their equipment. But they made it!! I know many of you watched their finish video! I’m excited to share that we have not one but 2 members of the team, Julie AND Sally coming to share their story.

Angie Langley, a local author, with a background in the entertainment industry, is coming to talk to us about the book trilogy she has written about heroine Jennifer Brown. Angie created Jennifer Brown, inspired by her own life experiences including the highs and lows of her past that have given her the strength to tackle life’s rich tapestry with a smile.

Jennifer, our heroine champions the importance of self-belief and the value of a bucket-sized glass of wine in a tight spot!

Jennifer Brown's Journey is a story of female self- empowerment and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of challenges that many women will recognize.

Lewis-Manning Hospice: A local Legacy of Care & Compassion - by Fiona Harwood

Join us for an inspiring talk exploring the fascinating history of the Lewis-Manning Hospice Charity from it’s very beginnings to the incredible impact it has today. Discover the vision behind this vital local charity, the people that brought it to life, and the vital role that it plays today in supporting patients and their families across Dorset. An uplifiting journey through compassion, kindness, dedication and community spirit – this is a story you won’t want to miss!

From Idea to Manuscript to Bookshelf - Alice May

As a child, Alice May (long time friend of and speaker at our club!) dreamed of being a writer. Instead she ended up working for the NHS for twenty years. Eventually, she realised that life was too short not to following her dreams and began switching careers to become a full-time writer. She gains inspiration from the New Forest and loves to set her stories there. The Mid-life Trials of Annabeth Hope is Alice's debut novel. Alice will share how she made the transition from NHS worker to full-time author, how she gets her inspiration and the process of turning those ideas in to a manuscript for publication. Come and hear about the Alice’s journey to make her dream to be a writer come true.

ABBA VOYAGE EVENT DETAILS

Event Date: Saturday, 7^th June 2025

Event Performance Time: 3pm

Event Duration:  Approximately 90 minutes

Event Location: ABBA Arena, Pudding Mill Lane, London E15 2RU

I have an allocation of tickets 50 available to book, 25 Dance Floor/25 Seated. Tickets will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Please advise me if you would like to be seated or prefer to boogie on the dance floor - dance floor and seated tickets are the same price. Seated tickets are allocated in Block F in Rows J-K-L. The coach will hold 36 people. 

Ticket only price: £95.00 

Ticket price including return coach: £130.00 

Coach only to London £35

Coach pick-up point: Bournemouth via Ringwood collection point and a toilet stop at Fleet Services enroute to ABBA Arena, Pudding Mill Lane, London E15 2RU. 

Coach Departure Time: Approximately 9am (This will be confirmed once the exact passenger numbers are confirmed). Journey Time: Subject to traffic enroute. However, it is expected to take approximately 3 to 3.5 hours. 

Coach Collection Time: Approximately 5:30pm 

You will be met/escorted throughout the journey and the event by your Live Laugh Love hosts. Your event planner (Lisa) will also be on hand to help you with any questions and escort you into the venue.

Full payment required at the time of booking to secure your place. BOOKING DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY 12^TH MARCH 2025. (This payment is non-refundable).

If payment is for more than one person, please email me the names of additional guests on lisa@axploretravel.com

Please contact Lisa for further information, and how to make payment on 07479 020306 or via email which is lisa@axploretravel.com