Author Archives: Lorna

My dog and yours

Posted on November 10, 2011 by Lorna

Whilst tidying the poetry section at Rose’s Books today I came across this book – My dog and yours by Joe Walker.  As a dog lover I couldn’t resist a look inside.  There are two sections to the contents – … Continue reading →

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3rd Festival of British Cinema

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Lorna

The 3rd Festival of British Cinema takes place in Hay this coming weekend starting on Friday 23rd September.  The brochure reads:  ‘Once again we celebrate at this, our 3rd Festival, the outstanding quality and range of British Cinema created since … Continue reading →

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Fun with Wallpaper

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Lorna

Whilst checking a Girl Annual this afternoon  I came across a page entitled ‘Fun with Wallpaper’, one of the fun things to do reads as follows: Cover all your books in different wallpapers.  Carefully cut the printed title off the … Continue reading →

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301 Things a bright girl can do

Posted on June 17, 2011 by Lorna

Whilst covering new stock at Rose’s Books this week I came across this title and couldn’t resist having a quick look at the contents.  Contained in the 34 chapters are a wide range of subjects from Palmistry and Fortune Telling … Continue reading →

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National Bookstart Week 2011

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Lorna

To help celebrate National Bookstart week, from the 6th to the 12th June 2011, over 5,000 free family events will be held throughout the UK in libraries, children’s centres, bookshops and other venues. Their aim is to encourage children to … Continue reading →

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Have you ever seen an Abyssinian wire-haired tripe hound?

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Lorna

No? I didn’t think I had either until I read last week that Gnasher, Dennis the Menace’s dog, is one! I used to read the Beano as a child but I don’t think I ever gave much thought to Gnasher’s breed. … Continue reading →

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Classic School Stories on Radio 4

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Lorna

This week Radio 4 has featured a series of readings from classic school stories called Good Show Clarissa! Helen Mirren read from A Midnight Revel by Angela Brazil, Lisa Dillon read from Jemima gets them guessing by Hilda Richards and … Continue reading →

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Hay-on-Wye’s Winter Food Festival and Winter Arts & Crafts Festival

Posted on November 23, 2010 by Lorna

You might like to visit Hay this weekend to enjoy either the Winter Food Festival on Saturday, 27th November or the Winter Arts & Crafts Festival on Sunday, 28th November or make a weekend of it and enjoy both! The festivals … Continue reading →

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The 2nd Festival of British Cinema

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Lorna

The Screen at Hay presents ‘The 2nd Festival of British Cinema’ this weekend in Hay. It will be held over 3 days the 24th, 25th and 26th September and in 3 venues, all within Hay.  The programme includes 60s classics, … 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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