Author Archives: Joanne

Something For the Weekend in Chepstow

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Joanne

For any keen walkers – this Sunday, why not try the  Piercefield and Penterry walk? Approximately 3 and half hours long, you will join the Monmouthshire Countryside service and follow part of the 18th Century tourist trail through Piercefield Estate. … Continue reading →

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Usk Show – 10th September 2011

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Joanne

The Usk Show is one of the largest one-day agricultural shows in Wales.  It is held at the Usk showground.  If you decide to visit this weekend, you will be able t0 see first hand many aspects of farming and country life.  There … Continue reading →

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See Swallows and Amazons musical this winter

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Joanne

The Bristol Old Vic’s musical version of ‘Swallows and Amazons’ will be playing in the West End (The Vaudeville Theatre) this christmas (from 15 December – 14 January), and then go on tour.  Based on the classic children’s novel by … Continue reading →

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Something for the weekend – Welsh Perry and Cider Festival!

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Joanne

Have you been wondering what to do with the Bank Holiday weekend?  Do you like Perry and/or cider?  How about visiting The Welsh Perry and Cider festival in Abergavenny?  Starting on the 28th of May – 30th of May, the … Continue reading →

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See the Spring Lambs!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Joanne

If you’re looking for something to do locally over the holidays – why not visit the new lambs at Parva Farm Vineyard in Tintern? Dates are as follows: April: 23rd, 24th and 30th May: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 7th + … Continue reading →

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The Red Chair by Phil J. Hill

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Joanne

I had a message the other day, telling me the exciting news that my uncle is having his first children’s book published! The book “The Red Chair” is a short poem about a young boy called David.   Phil’s inspiration for … Continue reading →

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Hay Festival News, for budding writers 13 years old and under

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Joanne

Hay Fever (the children’s section of the festival), along with Chris Evan’s Morning Breakfast Show are running a  short story competition for all budding writers 13 years of age and under. Called 500 words, it aims to inspire young people … Continue reading →

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Bagpuss – The Musical! (9th December – 9th January)

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Joanne

For all Bagpuss fans (myself included), Soho Theatre and Birmingham Stage Company present the world premiere of BAGPUSS, when everyone’s favourite saggy old cloth cat takes to the stage for the very first time! For more information, please see the Soho … Continue reading →

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Ludwig Bemelmans Books

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Joanne

Working for Roses Books much of the time, I mostly stock record Children’s titles – So I’m familiar with the ‘Madeline’ books from Bemelmans.  However, today it was interesting to see a new collection of novels and other assorted titles … Continue reading →

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Walking in Monmouthshire 22nd-31st October

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Joanne

The first Monmouthshire Walking Festival takes place from Friday 22nd to Sunday 31st October, 2010. Explore all around Monmouthshire, including Chepstow, Tintern, Monmouth, Raglan and many more.  There are different walk with differing degrees of difficulty.  Please see the official … Continue reading →

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