April 2008 .....................................................................
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International Acclaim for Pleasure Beach’s Ripley’s Pleasure Beach’s very own Ripley’s Believe It or Not has scooped an incredible two awards at a recent management conference in The Caribbean. The attraction faced stiff competition from 55 other sites across the world including Toronto, Tokyo and New York! |
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February 2008 .....................................................................
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BIG BLUE HOTEL WINS TOP AWARD The Big Blue Hotel has cemented itself firmly at the forefront of luxury and style in Blackpool, winning a top award at the town’s recent Business Tourism Excellence Awards, which acknowledge the crème de la crème of Blackpool’s tourism industry. |
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November 2007 .....................................................................
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WINTER WEEKEND FESTIVE OPENING For guaranteed snow, Christmas charm and pure excitement on some of the UK’s top rides and attractions there is simply one place to be on Saturday 10th November, Pleasure Beach! Come and join the frivolous fun from 11am as Winter Weekends open in a truly festive style.
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FORTUNE FOR FORBIDDEN Stageworks Worldwide Productions and Pleasure Beach, Blackpool are celebrating after a successful first season for glamorous new show, Forbidden.
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SCOUTS TO TAKE AUDIENCES ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE AGES. Get ready for a jamboree of epic proportions as the annual scouting Gang Show returns to the Globe Theatre at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool to take audiences on an all singing and dancing trip Through The Ages and Around the World.
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SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS Get ready for a Christmas stocking full of family fun from Stageworks Worldwide Productions and King George’s Hall this festive season!
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October 2007 .....................................................................
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SLIP INTO A SPECIAL CHARITY ICE SHOW Charity begins at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool this November with a special performance of skating spectacular Hot Ice in aid of local children’s hospice Derian House.
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August 2007 .....................................................................
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RECORD-BREAKER RICHARD BRINGS WORLD RECORD BACK TO PLEASURE BEAC Richard Rodriguez has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest rollercoaster marathon on the Pepsi Max Big One at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool, surpassing the current record of 9 ½ days.
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July 2007 .....................................................................
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RICHARD RODRIGUEZ – THE FACTS · The record is for the longest time to continuously ride a rollercoaster.
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LAS VEGAS WATCH OUT!!! Forbidden, the glamorous new show from Stageworks Worldwide Productions, opened on Friday 6th July in front of some of the biggest names in the industry. Here’s what legendary Director and Choreographer, Dougie Squires, said about the show:
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June 2007 .....................................................................
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INFUSION NEWS PAGE Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s fantastic new £8 million rollercoaster, Infusion, has been successfully launched nationwide ahead of it’s impending opening.
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May 2007 .....................................................................
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANDY Andy Hine, Chairman of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain, recently visited Pleasure Beach, Blackpool for his 40th Birthday celebrations. More than 200 of Andy's Rollercoaster Club of Great Britain members joined in the fun, which included exclusive ride time on the Grand National and Pepsi Max Big One.
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April 2007 .....................................................................
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FORBIDDEN Breathtakingly beautiful, beautifully bizarre and bizarrely wonderful – prepare to be dazzled as Stageworks Worldwide Productions presents the world premiere of Forbidden, fabulous family entertainment at its finest.
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INFUSION GOES WORLD WIDE Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s fantastic new rollercoaster, Infusion, has become the first of the 110 year old amusement park’s rides EVER to have it’s own dedicated website.
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26th |
PLEASURE BEACH INVESTMENT SHOWS FAITH IN RESORT Pleasure Beach, Blackpool has proved it has faith in the future of the resort with £8 million of investment in a fantastic new thrill ride for 2007.
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23rd |
EGG-CITING EASTER Don't be chicken this Easter, enjoy a day experiencing Pleasure Beach's 125 breathtaking rides and attractions and make the break egg-stra special.
Look out for Pleasure Beach's cuddly mascots Bradley & Bella Beaver, who'll be getting in the spring spirit in their smart Easter outfits. They’ll be joined on park by the Easter Bunny all weekend long.
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March 2007 .....................................................................
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INFUSION UPDATE! The excitement’s gaining momentum and so is Infusion as Pleasure Beach’s new ride went out for its maiden voyage on Thursday 22nd March.
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Ice Skating Festival 2007 Ice Skating Festival at the Arena.
3rd - 5th April 2007.
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February 2007 .....................................................................
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Infusion As the final piece of Infusion track is fused into place at Pleasure Beach, German workers and Pleasure Beach staff unite by tying ceremonious flags to the steel structure.
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FAME GAME FOR VALERIE Top Stageworks’ talent Valerie Murzak is set to soar on new Saturday night TV Show ‘When Will I Be Famous’, presented by Irish funnyman Graham Norton.
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January 2007 .....................................................................
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Big Blue Best in Britain The Big Blue Hotel at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is celebrating after being voted the best family hotel in Britain...
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Olympians On Ice Due to circumstances beyond our control, the promoters of ‘Olympians on Ice’, which was scheduled to perform at the Arena, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool later this month, have cancelled the shows.
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A Super Start to the Season Get ready for the best day of the year!
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Entrepreuners Entertained Enjoy an afternoon of fabulous food and insightful entertainment from guest speaker Peter Brown as the Lancashire Entrepreneurs Lunch – the North West’s most coveted networking event – returns to Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s Paradise Room on Friday 23rd February.
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What's New For 2007 Once again the excitement’s building at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool as the new season beckons. Check out what’s happening in 2007 at Britain’s favourite, free tourist attraction.
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Join the team at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool
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10th |
A Remarkable Discovery Construction workers at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool have unearthed an antique earring, believed to have belonged to late actress and entertainer Marlene Dietrich.
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December 2006 .....................................................................
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What's New For 2007
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Take your seats Get ready to take your seats for some of the most sensational live shows in town.
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Olympians on Ice to perform live at Pleasure Beach Ice Arena! The World’s greatest skaters from the Torino Olympic Games are headed to Blackpool for the “must see ice event of the year!” |
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November 2006 .....................................................................
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MERRY CHRISTMAS MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM PLEASURE BEACH, BLACKPOOL!
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October 2006 .....................................................................
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Shouting For Scouting! Be prepared for a night of good old-fashioned family fun |
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Slip Into a Special Charity Ice Show Charity begins at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool this November |
25th |
Just £15 For a Frightningley Good Day Out! Be scared senseless at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool |
25th |
Winter weekend Wonderland Are you dreaming of a white knuckle Christmas? |
25th |
Big Blue Throws a Lifeline Big-hearted bosses at the Big Blue Hotel have donated £500 |
23rd |
Education Academy Make Learning a Pleasure |
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Sensational Six for Park's Green Fingered Gardeners!
Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is blooming with pride |
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So Glad we were there! “It was a real pleasure!” |
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CATCH DAN LIVE BEFORE HE’S BACK ON THE BOX! It’s straight from Hot Ice to Dancing On Ice 2 for Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s skating superstar Dan Whiston. |
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N-ICE NOMINATION! Pleasure Beach has been nominated for Best Production in the prestigious IAAPA Big E Awards in Georgia, USA |
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September 2006 .....................................................................
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Viva Las Vegas! Don’t take a gamble on your Christmas party nights this festive season. |
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A FRIGHTENINGLY GOOD DAY OUT! Prepare to be scared senseless |
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ANGELIC EVENING AT WHITE TOWER Do you want to know what’s in store for you in 2007? |
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BEAUTY AND THE FEAST Dine yourself divine this winter with the welcome return of the famous White Tower beauty nights featuring fabulous products from Estee Lauder, Clarins and Lancome. |
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A DINING JEWEL! Diamonds are a girl’s best friend… |
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SPOOKTACULAR SHOWS THIS OCTOBER… It’s all treats and no tricks at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool this October with special spooktacular late night shows of magical, mysterious Mystique. |
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August 2006 .....................................................................
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Log Flume Ride Sails into the Sunset Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s famous Log Flume Ride takes its final voyage this Sunday (September 3)as the ride closes to make way for a fantastic new thrill ride opening in Spring 2007 |
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SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE! “It’s a real pleasure!” says TV presenter Judith Chalmers OBE as she prepares to pay special tribute... |
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THE PAUL NICHOLAS SCHOOL OF ACTING The Paul Nicholas School of Acting in Blackpool is based in The Gallery, at the Globe Theatre, Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. |
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July 2006 .....................................................................
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Learn to Skate UK Learn to Skate UK at the Arena, Pleasure Beach |
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COOL WAY TO CELEBRATE SUMMER Slip into summer with the Arena at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool as we launch a whole new programme of summer Skate UK courses to keep the children active and entertained during the extended break.
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June 2006 .....................................................................
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MAJOR FAMILY FUN AT PLEASURE BEACH Pleasure Beach, Blackpool has joined forces with Enjoy England to launch their first domestic campaign aimed specifically at families. |
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INTERNET PRIZE WINNER Winning was a real Pleasure
Congratulations to the Murphy family who became the first ever internet prize winners after registering their details to buy online at www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
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PARADISE FOR STAR IDOL WINNER “It’s the chance of a lifetime!” says the winner of Star Idol at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool as she gets ready to appear on stage with legendary entertainer Joe Longthorne. |
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May 2006 .....................................................................
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CROONER IN PARADISE Take a smooth trip down memory lane at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool this summer with a tribute to the late, great crooner Matt Munro from his very own son Matt Monro Junior!
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COME ON OVER TO PLEASURE BEACH! Come On Over To Pleasure Beach say legendary pop group the Drifters featuring Ray Lewis as they get ready to perform at Britain’s favourite, free tourist attraction this summer.
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SHOW & DINE AT PLEASURE BEACH Some nights out need to be that extra bit special...
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Celebrate National Doughnut Week with Pleasure Beach Pleasure Beach are inviting all doughnut lovers to come along to the Holiday Rock FM studio (opposite the Goldmine ride) on Saturday 13th May at 12.30pm to step into the ring and take on the challenge
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April 2006 .....................................................................
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EGG-CITING EASTER Make this Easter egg-stra special with a visit to the Big Blue Hotel at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool. The hotel has a bumper selection of Easter treats lined up to keep the whole family entertained.
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March 2006 .....................................................................
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HOT ICE 70 SENSATIONAL SHOWS The flashing silver skates of Hot Ice turn pure platinum in 2006 as the curtain goes up on the 70th sensational show!
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BEAUTY AND THE FEAST Dine yourself divine this Spring with the welcome return of the famous White Tower beauty nights featuring fabulous products from Estee Lauder, Clarins and Elizabeth Ardern.
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PLEASURE BEACH, BLACKPOOL IS GREAT FOR GROUPS! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is really driving ahead to become the country’s top destination for coach parties and groups with a busload of special offers for coach and tour operators.
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MOTHER’S DAY TREAT! Make Mother’s Day a real treat for your Mum with a mouth-watering meal at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool.
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February 2006 .....................................................................
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SMART NEW LOOK It’s best fashion foot forward for the staff at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool with the launch of an exciting new uniform.
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GOLD PLATED CUISINE! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s famous White Tower has struck gold once again with a top award. The renowned restaurant at Britain’s favourite, free tourist attraction has scooped the prestigious Gold Plate Award from Hi Life Diners Club...
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JR’S GOT THE JOB OF A LIFETIME! “It’s the job of a lifetime!” says Jim Rowland as he picks up a Lifetime Achievement Award for his exceptional years of service to Pleasure Beach, Blackpool.
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WHITE AND GOLD! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s famous White Tower has struck gold once again with a top award.
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15th |
EARLY BIRD OFFER FOR TOP SHOWS! The early bird catches the best shows in town at amazing prices with this sensational offer from Stageworks Worldwide Productions.
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15th |
TRUE BLUE LOVE Love is in the air at the Big Blue Hotel this Valentine’s Day with a delicious meal for two at the award winning Blues Bar and Brasserie...
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TWO FOR BLUE! The Big Blue Hotel has cemented itself firmly at the forefront of luxury and style in Blackpool, winning two top awards at the town’s recent Tourism Awards, which acknowledge the crème de la crème of Blackpool’s tourism industry.
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FLY BUSINESS CLASS AT PLEASURE BEACH! Celebrated air traffic controller and American Express Speaker Of The Year, David Gunson, is getting ...
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WHITE AND GOLD! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s famous White Tower has struck gold once again with a top award.
The renowned restaurant at Britain’s favourite, free tourist attraction... |
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December 2005 .....................................................................
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70 SENSATIONAL SHOWS! The flashing silver skates of Hot Ice will turn pure platinum in 2006 as the curtain goes up on the 70th sensational show! |
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November 2005 .....................................................................
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A GRAND NIGHT OUT! So why not combine the very best in fine dining with some of the best live entertainment in the land with the famous VIP Theatre Dinner Package from Pleasure Beach, Blackpool and The Grand Theatre, The National Theatre of Variety.
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19th |
GOLDEN PONY FOR PLEASURE BEACH! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool has raced ahead of the rest to scoop yet another top award!
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PLEASURE BEACH PERFORMERS SET FOR TOP AWARDS “That’s true entertainment!” say amusement industry chiefs as they shortlist Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s performers for top awards.
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October 2005 .....................................................................
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BIG B-LOO HOTEL! The Big Blue Hotel at Pleasure Beach, Blackpool has once again proved its design is above and beyond the call of nature by winning a nationally recognised Five Star...
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FANTASTIC FIVE FOR PARK’S GREEN-FINGERED GARDENERS! Pleasure Beach, Blackpool is blooming with pride after its trio of gardeners scooped the Best Large Visitor Attraction trophy in the annual North West In Bloom Awards for the fifth year running!
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