Jill from Southern Sounds special Birthday year and a Busman’s Holiday for Christmas This year I have been celebrating a ‘special’ birthday and I have tried to experience or do something different throughout the year that I have never done before.  This has been quite a challenge but also good fun.  During February I travelled to Rome with friends to watch England play Italy in the Six... Continue Reading

Monday 10th April This morning we headed out of town to the Honey Island Swamp for a boat trip led by jazz pianist, Captain John Royen. John has excellent knowledge about flora and fauna and dedicated to preserving the swamp and the animals that inhabit this beautiful area.  The rest of the day was spent with the group either relaxing by the pool, visiting the Garden District, taking a... Continue Reading

Thursday 6th April After breakfast the group congregated in our hospitality room, all dressed in red, white and blue with some going that extra mile! Well done everyone you looked fantastic.  Donned with flags and as many beads as we could wear we set off for the starting point of the parade.  Soon we were off and ‘second lining’ behind our very own band – The Society Brass Band –... Continue Reading

WOW – the word says it all! Welcoming people, Outstanding music, Wonderful weather……. Days 1 – 3 Monday 3rd April As British Airways started a direct flight from London to New Orleans in March 2017, we were lucky to make use of this service and what a difference it made.  Everyone arrived in good spirits and after enjoying a welcome reception at our hotel, many people... Continue Reading