Jan McNulty Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I came across this while doing the Links this morning: http://londondance.com/articles/news/see-inside-white-lodge/ I don't know if it will be of use to anyone. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 We took our DD to this last year and it was great to watch the class but we didn't get to tour the school which was a shame. DD was thrilled just to be at "White Lodge" and to touch the finger of the bronze Margot Fonteyn statue in the main house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxi4ballet Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 If I take my dd I'll have a job dragging her out of the building! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pas de chat Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 It's show week for us what a shame!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I must admit would love to go but haven't a DC to take with me unless anybody can lend me one!! Off topic but for years had wanted to bottle feed the lambs at the Seven Sisters farm nr Eastbourne. But thought I can't go without a child I'd look ridiculous. Well last year I went for it and was so pleased to find in the queue another lady like myself and I did enjoy it although the lambs are not the real tiny ones but amazed at how quickly they got through the bottle. Back to topic have a good time all who manage to get to this event at RBS anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon2 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Lin, don't think you need a dc to go. It looks to be mainly to see inside the fantastic building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingDays Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Yes - Lin, there were very few children there last year - mainly Friends of White Lodge - worth a trip if you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinMM Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I was worried I might be taking the place of a child so to speak.....if didn't actually have one with me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dramascientist Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Ooo I definitely think you should go LinMM. I will never forget the thrill of taking my DD to summer school and having the chance to visit what for me was an impossible dream. DH kept laughing at me because I was more excited than DD! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Francesizzi Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I've booked my place to take DD as seems to good to miss, maybe see you there LinMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa O`Brien Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 I`d love to go to WL.I mean,just to see the building,for once in my life. Ditto seeing a ballet at Covent Garden one day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spax Posted October 23, 2013 Share Posted October 23, 2013 After restoration of the house following disrepair in the late 18th century, George III gave the house to another Prime Minister, Henry Addington, 1st Viscount Sidmouth, who enclosed the lodge's first private gardens in 1805. Although the King (affectionately calledFarmer George for his enthusiasm for farming and gardening) made himself ranger, Lord Sidmouth was made deputy ranger. Among the more famous visitors to White Lodge during this period was Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, in the month before the Battle of Trafalgar. He is said to have explained his battle plan to Lord Sidmouth by drawing lines on the table with a wine-moistened finger.[3] 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulieW Posted October 24, 2013 Share Posted October 24, 2013 I still have to pinch myself that my son was there - there's something about it and we love going back to open days 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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