Saga offers a culturefest
OVER-50S specialist Saga has unveiled its new Cultural Odyssey Tours aimed at serious enthusiasts for the likes of art, ballet, history, astronomy and music.
Travellers will be joined by an expert lecturer who will offer specialist knowledge and the tours will take in performances and carefully organised visits with backstage access and private viewings.
Trips include art and ballet in St Petersburg, stargazing in Africa and river cruises featuring performances by students from Saga’s new partner the Royal Academy of Music in London. saga.co.uk
NICOLA Sturgeon’s announcement yesterday that there could be some minor changes to outdoor meetings in Scotland next week sparked a debate online.
The First Minister said she hoped restrictions could be eased due to suppression of the deadly Covid-19 virus. She urged caution but gave families hope they may be able to see each other again.
Readers logged on to the Record’s Facebook page to express their opinions.
Marjory Thomson wrote: “Time to start living – no more lockdown or tiers.”
Nicole Cunningham said: “She’s trying to speed things up so we can be back to some sort of normality.”
But Roy Hill said: “Just keep us locked up for years for our good health. We need saving and locking us up is the only way. It’s far too dangerous to be outside. Let’s clap and be forever thankful for this as the risk is just too great.”
Shona Graham said: “See the folk that want to stay locked up? Let them. As for the rest of us, give us our lives back.”