Author Archives: Adam

Fungi Photo on Newsletter

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Adam

We received some interesting information from a very informative customer about the fungi photo which we featured in our recent newsletter. Here it is: the fungi on your newsletter is Shaggy Ink Cap, as it ages the gills exude a … Continue reading →

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W.E. Johns or Percy F. Westerman Fans

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Adam

Here are a couple of upcoming events for fans of these authors. Wareham is to celebrates the life and times of local children’s adventure book writer and founder of Redclyffe Yacht Club, Percy F Westerman with a weekend of events … Continue reading →

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End of Blue Peter Annual

Posted on September 23, 2011 by Adam

After more than 40 years there will be no more Blue Peter Annuals it was announced this week. The first Blue Peter Annual appeared in 1964 and is now highly prized among collectors. Although all annuals since are much more … Continue reading →

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Followers of Rupert – Annual Meeting

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Adam

Followers Of Rupert – Annual Meeting The Followers Of Rupert Annual Meeting is to be held on Saturday 27th August at Warwick Boys School. The event is open to Followers only and is a huge Rupert-festival of talks, stalls, fun … Continue reading →

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Steam and Vintage Rally – Hay-On-Wye

Posted on August 6, 2011 by Adam

Sunday 14 August Boatside Farm, Hay-on-Wye  Powys HR3 5RS This Rally includes all types of vintage exhibits from the large steam engines to the smaller stationary ones.There will be a demonstration of steam ploughing and a spectacular main event. Open … Continue reading →

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Cream Tea At Tintern Station

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Adam

I have just returned from a wonderful 45 mins at Tintern Station. It was a working trip but one of the best that I have ever done. The sun was shining and there was a lovely relaxed atmosphere perfect place … Continue reading →

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An Awfully Big Blog Adventure Online Literary Festival

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Adam

This weekend sees the third birthday of An Awfully Big Blog Adventure and to celebrate they’re having a literary festival with a difference. “July 9th and 10th will see us celebrating the third birthday of An Awfully Big Blog Adventure … Continue reading →

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Jessie M. King

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Adam

This month’s theme of the month, Adam takes a look at the life and history of the illustrator Jessie M. King Read the Full Article here, but here is the first paragraph as  a taster. Jessie M. King is an … Continue reading →

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Delivery to CANADA – industrial action 16 June 2011

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Adam

Due to ongoing industrial action by workers in Canada, Royal Mail has temporarily ceased accepting items for delivery to that country. Items already in the Royal Mail system will be held until delivery is possible. In the meantime, delivery by … Continue reading →

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Monmouthshire Walking Festival

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Adam

I have been looking through this year programme for the Monmouthshire walking festival and one of the walks is based around Tintern’s Industrial History. Hidden Industry in the Angidy Valley Explore the industrial past of the Angidy Valley on this … Continue reading →

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