Posted by Paul on August 12, 2009 – 12:04 am
Join the thousands of people who have already become artistic Grange rovers with an eye for a fabulous work of art or craft by heading to Grange-over-Sands, on the south coast of the Lake District this year.
On both 30th August and 27th September 2009, Prom Art events will be staged on the promenade of the fashionable Edwardian resort, with around 94 artists setting up stalls to showcase their work along a 600-metre stretch of this atmospheric and scenic seaside walkway.
Against the backdrop of the sea and views across Morecambe Bay, professional and amateur artists, schoolchildren and part-time crafts enthusiasts will be displaying original watercolours and oil paintings, photography, cards, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glassware, sculpture, ceramics and knitwear.
The artists are in situ at the promenade from 9.30 am to 4pm, with other entertainment from troupes such as morris dancers and belly dancers, and a brass band at the August event, adding to the occasion.
Posted by Paul on August 12, 2009 – 12:01 am
Newquay boasts a third of the top graded holiday parks and campsites in the south west. There are approximately 220 graded parks in Cornwall which have received official gradings by the AA or English Tourism Council (ETC). Of the 220 parks, 27 are graded as five star and Newquay is home to eight of them.
In total, Newquay has 37 Parks offering a great range of quality accommodation and facilities to visitors. 18 of the parks (half of them) have received a top grade four (excellent) or five (exceptional) grading and three of the Parks have an equivalent four or five AA Pennant rating. The eight Parks with five star ratings are:
- Hendra Holiday Park
- Trevella
- Newperran
- Treworgans
- Sun Haven Valley
- Mawgan Porth Park
- Whiteacres
- Trevornick
Posted by Jennifer on August 11, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of Brighton Pavilion. It dates back to 1784 and and in 1815 until 1821 it was reconstructed by John Nash, an architect favouring classical and Indian style. It was bought for Prince Regent in the nineteenth century and is also known as the ‘Royal Pavilion’.
Posted by Paul on August 10, 2009 – 1:18 pm
Attracting crowds of almost 100,000 people, the Dawlish Carnival in South Devon will this year run from 15th to 22nd August 2009, and is an eight-day extravaganza with around twelve hours of entertainment each day. The week’s highlight will be a fantastic Air Show on Thursday, 20th August, which is recognised as one of the UK’s largest free events.
The carnival week will incorporate a huge array of attractions and activities from children’s fancy dress, dog shows, talent competitions, clay modelling and a junior fun run to raft races, “it’s a knockout!” competitions, bingo and pram racing around the town!
The five-hour air show will feature an incredible acrobatic display by the world-famous Red Arrows plus a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, air sea and rescue displays and a fly-past by jets, helicopters and prop aircraft from across the decades. Entertainment will continue into the evening culminating with a live music show until 11pm.
Posted by Jennifer on August 10, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of Studland Bay in the picturesque town of Dorset. It is a three mile stretch of beautiful sandy beach and is looked after by the National Trust. It attracts a variety of wild birds and plants. It is a great place for surfing and windsurfer hire is available. It is also home to the Trust’s only nudist beach.
Posted by Jennifer on August 9, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of the Church of St Michael and All Angels. It is situated near Stow-on-the Wold in Gloucestershire and has Norman origins. The doorway is the original and the stunning English Chancel was added in the 12th Century.
Posted by Paul on August 8, 2009 – 5:54 pm
Having successfully accommodated three-quarters of a million visitors in 2008, the 2009 More Bus Bournemouth Air Festival, which will run from 20th to 23rd August 2009, is promising to be bigger and better than last year. And what’s more… it still doesn’t cost a thing!
History will be repeating itself when the internationally renowned and much anticipated Red Arrows return for an incredible three performances, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. In addition, the RAF will be displaying the Chinook and Battle of Britain Memorial Flight as well as the Hawk and awesome Eurofighter Typhoon among many others.
The Festival is not just based upon visual acrobatics and feats of breathtaking sky-high aviation, the ‘Night Air’ entertainment line-up is also sure to impress one and all! ‘Night Air’ will include amongst other highlights: The Band of Her Majesty Royal Marines, a hot air balloon glow featuring up to 20 hot air balloons, which will be accompanied by a laser show on Friday and Saturday night; displays by the Royal Marines Combat Display Team, street entertainers and a fireworks display on Saturday night. Staying firmly on the ground will be 1.5 miles of stalls, attractions and displays. Watch out for the Royal Navy Village as well as the RAF Village, which will feature a Eurofighter Typhoon cock-pit, Signals marquee and weapons engineering.
To really start the festival off with a bang, this year sees the inclusion of ‘Roar on the Shore’. Bournemouth is set to make history by breaking the world record for the most number of fireworks set off in 60 seconds. The event is in aid of ‘Help for Heroes’ – a charity dedicated to raising money for wounded victims of conflict and all proceeds will go to them
Posted by Jennifer on August 8, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of University Church of St Mary the Virgin in Oxford. It was here that the first library belonging to the university was built and it is one of the oldest university buildings in the world. It is free to enter the church and there is a small fee to climb up the tower.
Posted by Jennifer on August 7, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of Crosby Beach in Merseyside. It is a beautiful sandy beach but for safety reasons visitors are advised to stay within 50 metres of the promenade.
Posted by Jennifer on August 6, 2009 – 9:00 am
Today’s picture of the day is of Harrington Aviation Museums in Northamptonshire. It is situated on the Headquarters site of the wartime airfield at Harrington. Visitors can see exhibits that depict the secret roles od the USAAF Group, American OSS and British SOE during World War 2. It is located near to Lamport Road just South of Harrington. It is open every weekend between April and October.
