Today’s picture of the day is of Spitalfields Farm situated in East London. There is an array of animals to see including goats, pigs, sheeps, donleys and cows.
Monthly Archives: September 2009
South Devon Walking Festival
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The third South Devon Walking Festival, from 2nd to 11th October 2009, aims to offer something for every age group and walking ability, from toddlers through to seasoned hikers. There are almost 50 opportunities to explore the fantastic landscape. Walkers will be able to choose from a wide range of locations, such as ancient battle fields, wildlife habitats and areas in nature reserves not usually open to the public; plus beaches, cliff tops, timeless villages, winding country lanes and disused railway lines.
New for 2009 there is a unique opportunity to walk 76 miles of the South West Coast Path over six days from Plymouth to Brixham starting on Sunday 4th October.
Picture of the day: Ascot Racecourse
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Today’s picture of the day is of Ascot Racecourse which is located in Windsor and surrounded by stunning and tranquil countryside. It is the World’s most famous racecourse and the most popular events include Royal Ascot week in June and Diamond Day in July.
On my way to yet another Great North Run
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I am currently on my way into Newcastle City Centre for the Great North Run, the largest half marathon in the world with over 50,000 other runners. The course runs from Newcastle to South Shields, covering 13.1 miles along the way. Those of you who have taken part in this event before will know what a great day it is. I’m no stranger to it… as it happens, this will be my 11th Great North Run on the trot – ‘trotting’ being the operative word as I seem to get a bit slower each year!
Good luck to all those taking part…
Hallowe’en fun at Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire
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There are ghostly goings-on at Blenheim Palace this Halloween half-term with a ghost trail taking place in the Pleasure Gardens, as well as face-painting and pumpkin carving. Spooky family tours of the Palace’s State Rooms will entertain (or petrify!) the whole family and you can meet the ghosts of the Palace’s intriguing past in ‘Blenheim Palace: The Untold Story’. Find all 15 ghosts throughout the Palace, fill in the ghost trail activity sheet and you will be entered into a prize draw to win a free family ticket to the Palace.
Picture of the day: Blencathra, Cumbria
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Today’s picture of the day is of Blencathra in the picturesque Lake District. It can be viewed from the A66 to Keswick and it is popular among walkers with various paths to the summit to suit all levels and fitness.
The Big Ben Nevis Triathlon
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100 competitors will today take the challenge and ‘open’ swim 1900 metres, bike off-road for 90 kilometres and run off-road for 21 kilometres in the Outdoor Capital of the UK. Not for the ‘faint hearted’, this event is a multi-disciplinary sporting challenge for those who like it ‘epic’! More at www.visitscotland.com/adventure
Egremont Crab Fair and the World Gurning Championships
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Tomorrow is the Egremont Crab Fair in West Cumbria, a tradition which dates back to the 13th Century. The highlight of this event is the World Gurning Championships; gurning is the art of face-pulling and is done through a horse’s collar. Tommy Mattinson ios the current World Champion will be aiming for his 10th win in 11 years. Here you can see the very man in action in front of the Queen no less!
Looking for a date? Try Alton Towers!
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The Staffordshire theme park Alton Towers has introduced speed dating to its rollercoasters this September. Single men and women taking part in the scheme are paired up as they queue for rides before then experiencing their dates at speeds of up to 62mph on rollercoasters such as Rita – Queen of Speed and Spinball Whizzer. With some rides lasting just 49 seconds, this could well be the fastest ever date you have!
Picture of the day: Elm Hill, Norfolk
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Today’s picture of the day is of Elm Hill which is one of the most historic streets in Norwich. In 1507 after the great fire it was mostly rebuilt. Today it retains it’s Tudor character with narrow cobbled streets surrounded by original Tudor houses.
