Author Archives: Joanne

Hoggin’ the Bridge 2010

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Joanne

Calling all motorbike fans!  This Sunday (17th of October 2010) see the annual ‘Hoggin’ the Bridge’ charity event.  You can watch the amazing event which starts from the Severn View (Aust) Services (M48)  at 11am. Come and watch the estimated … Continue reading →

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Field Harvest Mushroom Week at Abbey Mill

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Joanne

Sample fresh homemade field mushroom soups during this seasonal celebration of edible fungi at the Abbey Mill in Tintern.   Soups are from £4.25.  It is running from 11th through to 17th of October – so don’t miss out! share: … 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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Go Quackers at Tintern Station July 29th

Posted on July 28, 2010 by Joanne

The Old Station Tintern says ‘Go Quackers’ and waddle around the site and search for hidden ducks.  This Thursday 29th of July 2010.  Admission price is £1.50.  For more details and other events at the Old Station – please see … 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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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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Raglan Castle re-enactment

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Joanne

17th Century Life and Times.  See things at Raglan Castle as they would’ve been during the civil war, with the historical re-enactment on 1st July – 3rd of July 2010.  Further details about this event can be found on the … Continue reading →

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