Autumn Expo

29/01/2026

Not bothered?
then nothing happens ...

Inspire local authority for road repairs and maintenance

26/10/2025

Thanks to all those who collaborated, inspired and especially those who shared and attended while investing in the future with Expo ...

We appreciate your efforts very much.
Imagine what might happen next year!

24/10/2025

The Olympic Suite The White Swan Hotel
Autumn Expo this Saturday
Could be the ideal Gift for YOU ...

Autumn Expo!

22/10/2025

Olympic Suite? Here's the story ...

- Saturday 25th October ...
On this date in history (October 20, 1910), the hull of RMS Olympic slid into the River Lagan in Belfast, becoming the largest moving object in the world.
She was the lead ship of the White Star Line's three Olympic-class liners, designed to dominate the transatlantic route with unparalleled luxury, not just speed. Her sister ships were Titanic and Britannic.
The launch was a purely technical affair. No champagne, no grand ceremony, just thousands of spectators watching as the massive steel structure slid into the water under its own weight.
After being fitted out with opulent interiors, including the grand staircase that would be made famous by her sister, Olympic embarked on her successful maiden voyage on June 14, 1911.
Her design was tested early. In September 1911, the British warship HMS Hawke collided with Olympic, tearing a large hole in her hull. The ship, however, returned to port under her own power, reinforcing the belief that these liners were practically unsinkable.
When the Titanic sank in 1912, Olympic was over 500 miles away. She received the distress calls but could not reach her sister in time. The tragedy led to significant safety upgrades for Olympic, including the addition of more lifeboats.
During World War I, she was converted into a troopship and earned the nickname 'Old Reliable' for her dependable service. She was painted in dazzling camouflage to confuse enemy submarines.
Her most famous wartime moment came in May 1918, when she spotted the German U-boat U-103. Instead of trying to flee, Olympic turned and rammed the submarine, sinking it. It is a rare case of a merchant vessel sinking an enemy warship. 🎖️
After the war, she returned to passenger service, enjoying a long and distinguished career that spanned 24 years—far longer than her ill-fated sisters.
When she was finally retired and scrapped, pieces of her luxurious interiors were salvaged. Some of these fittings can still be seen today The White Swan Hotel in Alnwick, Northumberland, a tangible connection to the golden age of ocean liners. 🚢

19/10/2025

For you? Saturday 25th ...

18/10/2025

A week to go ... :)

14/10/2025

01/10/2025

Here's a treat ...