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Glen Portch
Last updated 02/05/2013
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Web: http://www.grentours.co.uk
Phone: 01322 433100 - Mobile: 07949 185140 - Fax: 01322 433100
Year qualified: 2004 - Driver Guide
Other qualifications: BSc Hons, Environmental Sciences, University of Salford
Diploma in Acoustics & Noise Control, Institute of Acoustics, University of Southbank
Cert. in English Langauge Teaching to Adults, RSA Examination Board
Cert. Japanese Language Proficiency level 3, Assoc. of Internat. Education, Japan
Native language: English
Other language: Japanese
Biography: Hi and thanks for stopping by and browsing my profile.You may have seen other profiles or about to see other profiles. All will tell you about their enthusiasm for and how much they love London. I am no different. Born, bred, work and play in London. So why choose me as your guide instead of the others? Others will offer you fun! I offer FUN FUN FUN!! I will give you all the facts you want to know about the places we visit and more. For example, did you know that Henry VIII had 6 wives because he loved wedding cake so much? I am also a Driver Guide with a Mercedes Viano that can take up to seven passengers comfortably. Please visit my website for further details.
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Region for which accredited: London
London sites for which accredited: 2012 Venues, British Library, British Museum, City of London, Docklands, East London, Greenwich, Hampton Court Palace, National Gallery, St. Paul's Cathedral, Tate Britain, Tate Modern, Tower of London, Victoria & Albert Musm., Westminster Abbey
Sites outside London for which accredited: Bath, Oxford, Salisbury Cathedral, Stonehenge, Stratford-upon-Avon, Winchester Cathedral, Windsor Castle
Special interests: Although I have been guiding in a professional capacity since 2003, i have been guiding friends around london for many years. Particularly if you are on a budget i can point you in the right direction for theatre tickets, cheap restaurants etc. My interests include Music so i can tell you where to go and see bands. With average traffic speed in London comparable to that of the days of the horse and cart, I walk and cycle everywhere and by doing so, I notice the small details one would not usually notice by driving around. I love watching football and Rugby so if you want to know where to go and see a game, let me help you.
Walking tours: I never tire of walking around London. It's the best way to see this marvellous city. My speciality is Rock and Roll London and themed Pub walks. Allow me to dispel a few myths about English beer as we visit pubs in areas such as Chelsea, Soho Southwark and the riverside pubs of Wapping. I can do Beatles Tour, Jack the Ripper, walks around st james and Westminster with a Guard change at the end. Docklands, Greenwich, Highgate, Hampstead, Mayfair... you tell me where you want to go and I'll do it for you.
Extended tours: I can do day trips from London in my Mercedes Viano which can carry 7 passengers comfortably. However, for multi-day trips within the UK, the car will take fewer passengers depending on luggage.
Countries offered: American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Brazil, Brit. Ind. Ocean Terr., Bulgaria, Canada, Cayman Islands, China, Christmas Island, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Falkland Is. (Malvinas), Faroe Islands, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Haiti, Holy See (Vatican), Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Maldives, Malta, Micronesia, Monaco, Morocco, Nepal, Netherlands, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russian Federation, Seychelles, Singapore, Spain, St. Helena, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Pierre & Miquelon, St. Vincent, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, Virgin Is., British, Virgin Is., U.S., Yugoslavia
Lectures given: My background is Public Health so I can talk on subjects such as the Environment. Of course, I can talk about London in general or specific places in London such as Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London. As for my hobbies well I can tell you sport and Music.