Monthly Archives: August 2010

Rupert, Stella and the BBC

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Chris

We had a great day at the Follower’s of Rupert meeting on August 28th. It was lovely to meet so many friends, old and new. Especially exciting was the fact that a film crew from the BBC were in attendance … Continue reading →

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Sammy’s Watery Fall

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Sammy - The Dog

Hello everyone – Sammy Vallhund here again. Thank you so much for your replies to my Very Bad Day – specially to Richard-the Beard for his very good idea – if I see the Big Black Doggie  I shall pick up … Continue reading →

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Opening Hours – Bank Holiday Weekend 28-30th August

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Adam

Both our shops will remain open all weekend including the bank holiday, from 9.30am to 5.30pm. Any orders placed during this period will be reserved for you and removed from our shop shelves and we will process them on Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Lorna

This year the Talgarth Festival of the Black Mountains has a theme which is ‘Back to the ’40s’ and it’s on this weekend – 28th and 29th August. Talgarth is about 8 miles from Hay-on-Wye There’s a varied programme including … Continue reading →

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BB collection new in stock

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Maria

We recently purchased a nice collection of books by BB (Denys Watkins-Pitchford).  Many rare titles are included amongst the stock.  Please click here to see our entire BB stock. share: Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on … Continue reading →

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Followers of Rupert Meeting 28th August – update

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Tim

The day should be one to remember as the Followers Of Rupert celebrate the famous Bear’s 90th birthday! Ian Robinson, author of the Rupert annual stories, will be presenting a talk on his time as the last Rupert Editor at … Continue reading →

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Is it a Seagull? Is it a Swan? No it’s a ….

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Chris

Little Egret! Here in Tintern on the River Wye.  The Little Egret is a small white heron with attractive white plumes on crest, back and chest, black legs and bill and yellow feet. It first appeared in the UK in significant numbers … Continue reading →

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Annual Followers of Rupert Meeting – 28th of August

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Joanne

The annual Followers of Rupert meeting will be taking place on Saturday 28th of August 2010, in Warwick. Stella and Roses Books will be there!  At present, we are getting ready for the event, checking our stock and deciding what … Continue reading →

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Chepstow Show – 14th August

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Joanne

The Chepstow Agricultural society are having the Chepstow Show this weekend, on the 14th of August down at Broadwell Farm in Crick. This agricultural show has plenty of family attractions including the Welsh Axe Men, Black Mountains Birds of Prey, … Continue reading →

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All in a twirl at Tintern

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Theresa

There was much excitement in the Tintern shop yesterday when we were visited by a TV crew from a company called Tinopolis, they are hoping to make a programme about Welsh villages. So we were more than happy to let … Continue reading →

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