Monthly Archives: July 2010

Medieval Jousting at Baskerville Hall

Posted on July 19, 2010 by Maria

All the blood and thunder thrills and spectacle of a medieval joust! Every Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday from 18th July to 24th August 2010.  At Baskerville Hall, Clyro Court, Nr. Hay-on-Wye. For more information see Baskerville Hall Hotel and … Continue reading →

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Richmal Crompton Play

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Adam

On the 7th July I had the pleasure of taking some books to sell at a one lady play performed by Alison Neil, all about Richmal Crompton‘s life, “The Just William Lady”.   It was a fascinating play and quite … Continue reading →

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VW Dubs at the Castle 16th-18th July

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Joanne

For the 3rd year in a row, VW Dubs in the Castle is being held in the beautiful grounds of the Caldicot Castle.  With live music and events for all the family. For more details, please visit the official site. … Continue reading →

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That’s just Dandy!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Tim

Amongst our newly catalogued stock I noticed a number of Dandy Annual and Dandy Monster Comic books. These annuals remain popular and it’s nice to see some of the earlier editions in stock – even though I was more of … Continue reading →

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Awards for Tintern Wine

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Chris

Parva Farm Vineyard of Tintern has won a silver medal, four bronze medals and a highly commended in the English & Welsh Wine of the Year Competition 2010.  Well worth a visit, you can have a guided tour of the vineyard and a … Continue reading →

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Seaside Spectacular!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Theresa

It’s that time of year when everybody’s thoughts turn to holidays and it’s no different here at Stella Books. The new window and desk  display harks back to a Golden era of holidays at the British seaside. Who can forget … Continue reading →

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Sammy’s Bad Day

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Sammy - The Dog

Hello, I’m Sammy the Swedish Vallhund (newest employee at Stella Books). I live with Chris (my adopted Mummy) and Cliff (my adopted Daddy). I’ve just found out about this new Blog on our website and I’m so pleased that I can tell you … Continue reading →

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Ladybird Well-Loved Tales added

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Joanne

Having purchased some Ladybird books in series 606d (Well Loved Tales), I spent an enjoyable hour this morning cataloguing and photographing the titles. With their vivid illustrations mainly by illustrators Eric Winter and Robert Lumley, they are certainly titles that … Continue reading →

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Lovely Little Bear Library books

Posted on July 7, 2010 by Jane

I noticed this week when photographing the new stock that we’ve just got into stock a complete set of Rupert Little Bear Library in brilliant condition! I hope the photographs I took do them justice! See for yourself! To view … Continue reading →

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Science Books Added

Posted on July 6, 2010 by Adam

Over the past few weeks we have been working our way through cataloguing many Science & Technology Books, primarily Maths and Physics Books, but there has also been a few Chemistry and Biology Books.  Other categories where there have been … Continue reading →

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