Friday, 19 March 2010

Sport Relief 19 - 21 March 2010

Goldfinch - Norfolk Wildlife


Goldfinch

Characteristics
Both the sexes are much alike, with a red face, black and white head, warm brown upperparts, white underparts with buff flanks and breast patches, and black and yellow wings. The ivory-coloured bill is long and pointed, and the tail is forked. Goldfinch in breading condition have a pure white bill, otherwise, will have a grey/black mark at the tip for the rest of the year. Juveniles have a plain head and a greyer back but are unmistakable due to the yellow wing stripe.

Habitat
Goldfinches are increasingly visiting birdtables and feeders in gardens, but they can be seen anywhere there are scattered bushes and trees, rough ground with thistles and other seeding plants. They use the thistledown when building nests in small trees in farmlands or orchards. They nest in the outer twigs of tall leafy trees, laying four to six eggs which hatch in 11-14 days.

Behaviour
Goldfinch feed on small seeds such as thistles and teasels, but insects are also taken when feeding young. In the winter they regularly visit bird feeders.

The Goldfinch’s song is a pleasant silvery twittering, it is a pleasant tinkling medley of trills and twitters, but always including the tri-syllabic call; a teLLIT-teLLIT-teLLIT.

In earlier times, the Goldfinch was kept as a cage bird for its song.
B.A.B.

www.rspb.org.uk/wildlife

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Black Eyed Peas, Imma Be Rocking That Body - YouTube

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Bryan Turner Kitchens, Bespoke Handmade Kitchens from Norfolk

Bryan Turner Kitchens
For over 30 years, Bryan Turner has been making fine bespoke furniture to the most exacting standards. With an extensive background in antique furniture restoration, he has developed an eye for classical furniture, architectural proportions and design balance.

Bespoke Kitchens in Norfolk

Our company has been built around exceptional craftsmen who take great pride in their work and they build handmade kitchens to the same standards found in fine furniture. From our Norfolk-based headquarters we design and build bespoke kitchen furniture for installation throughout the country, supplying many happy customers in Kent, Surrey, London, The Midlands and of course East Anglia.


Bespoke Handmade Kitchens
A kitchen is a very personal room and it has to look, feel and work just the way you want. That's why, although Bryan Turner has designed and built hundreds of kitchens, no two have been quite alike. Throughout this website you will see examples of our handcrafted kitchens - from traditional country kitchens to modern contemporary kitchens.

We produce ranges of thought not kitchen ranges: your kitchen is made individually and is unique to you. Everything, including doors and cupboards, is made by us, and our solid English oak drawers are made with dovetail joints cut by hand.

At Bryan Turner Kitchens, no corners are cut and no detail skimped. We offer a complimentary comprehensive design service and our installation, project management and after sales service are of the highest standard.

Bryan Turner Kitchen Furniture Ltd
1, 2, 6 & 9 Fitzmaurice Court
Station Road, Wymondham,
Norfolk NR18 0NN

Telephone 01953 601567
Email enquiries@bryanturnerkitchens.com
Web
www.bryanturnerkitchens.com

Five Weeks To Go - North Norfolk Coast Earth Day - Deepdale Farm


Five weeks to go until Deepdale Backpackers & Camping host the North Norfolk Coast Earth Day on Thursday 22nd April.

The day is shaping up nicely, with over 40 exhibitors booked and more will be announced before the event. 6 artists have already confirmed they are taking part in the Scrap Heap Art Challenge and the Shaping Norfolk’s Future Business Breakfast is filling up nicely.

8am to 10am - Shaping Norfolk's Future Business Breakfast
10am to 4pm - Exhibition, Talks and Workshops
9am to 4pm - Scrap Heap Art Challenge

Registration
required

Free Entry

This year the range of exhibitors is even better than last year. Visitors can attend the event for Free. As well as the exhibition, there are talks throughout the day on various subjects (programme will be announced next week), demonstrations and of the Scrap Heap Art Challenge.

The day is an excellent way to gain knowledge for your business or your home. Business advisors like the CLA, Catchment Sensitive Farming and Business Link will be on hand to advise and direct you to the best sources of information for all your environmental issues. The Energy Saving Trust will be on hand to help homeowners save money on their electricity, gas and other utility bills.

Some of the best installers of renewable technologies are attending the event. Visitors can find all the information they need on solar panels to heat hot water, PV to generate electricity on your roof, a wind turbine for your garden or farm yard. Farmers and landowners might consider an anaerobic digestion system. You could even book an energy assessment for your business or property to identify the best way to save costs from the Norfolk Energy Consultancy.

The Norfolk Master Composters will be helping you with all your composting issues, while the Home Grown Revolution show you the best way to grown your own veg. The RSPB will help you attract wildlife to your garden. Edwards Eco Building are showing how to build cob buildings and earthen ovens for your garden.

“It is wonderful to be a part of something that can have such a positive effect on the way individuals view and treat the world we live in. Education and awareness are the key factors in making the changes necessary to combat global warming and the inevitable peak oil catastrophe.” said Andrea Bramhall of Deepdale Backpackers & Camping.

Deepdale Backpackers & Camping are looking forward to hosting this wide range of organisations. Of course you can have a look at the eco-friendly facilities of Deepdale, and learn more about how they reduce their energy costs, run a more sustainable business, yet offer excellent quality accommodation.

You can follow the event in two ways, either at the Deepdale Farm website - www.deepdalefarm.co.uk/earthday or if you use Facebook, then search for North Norfolk Coast Earth Day.

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Reads Nursery, soft fruit plants and trees

Reads Nursery
Nurserymen since 1890

We’re a small family business in our seventh generation specialising in unusual fruits and conservatory plants. We have three National Collections (Citrus, Figs and Indoor Grapes). Our plants are propagated here by cuttings, seeds and grafting.

Purchase On-line
Most of the images on this page will link to their shop pages, or you can go direct to the on-line catalogue here:
www.readsnursery.co.uk/acatalog

We can offer you expert advice on the selection and cultural needs of chosen plants to ensure they are a credit to your garden, conservatory or greenhouse.

Our nursery philosophy is to work in an environmentally friendly manner. Predators are used to control unwelcome pests and bio-friendly fungus is used to combat pathogens as a preventative measure. Compost is peat free, made from Bark, all potting on now uses this medium. (some older plants may not be there yet, please check with the Nursery)

We pride ourselves on being a 'proper nursery', as our plants are grown on site, there will be times when not every plant is available due to growing seasons, propagation and demand.

We do operate a waiting list for patient gardeners and strive to make sure that all in our list will be available at some point during the season.

Other plants and specimen sizes are also available from time to time.

National Collection Holders of Citrus - Figs - Grapevines, for the National council for conservation of plants and Gardens NCCPG.


A great idea for a present, purchase one of our

* * * Gift Vouchers * * *


Please Visit Us
We are open all year, Wednesday to Saturday 10.00am to 4.30pm (4.00pm during winter).


Our answer phone gives details - 01508 548395

The map link below will also generate driving directions for you.
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Our location for those of you with sat nav is 52.5102, 1.4900 (+52° 30' 36.72", +1° 29' 24.00")



If you are coming from the A146 please take the 'wash lane' turning, sign-posted with a brown tourist sign to 'Hales Hall'

Our postal address is:-
Reads Nursery,
Hales Hall, Loddon, Norfolk NR14 6QW

Tel: 01508 548395

Fax: 01508 548040

email: plants@readsnursery.co.uk
web: www.readsnursery.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you.
Thursday, 18 March 2010

Halvergate Marshes, Norfolk - photo

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Holiday Cottages in Norfolk - Norfolk Country Cottages

Holiday Cottages in Norfolk - Norfolk Country Cottages

Norfolk Country Cottages is the county's leading holiday cottage letting agency, offering a superb selection of over 350 cottages. Ranging from idyllic rural getaways to quaint coastal cottages, they can cater for parties from 2 to 20 people.

Locally based and offering friendly service combined with personal local knowledge, they can help you choose your ideal Norfolk self catering cottage whatever your tastes.

All properties are personally inspected, with the majority VisitBritain graded.

A good proportion of their properties cater for young children with the provision of high chairs and cots, and with many welcoming pets. Some properties are also equipped for the less able.

Web: www.norfolkcottages.co.uk
Contact: 01603 871872
Email:

Targetfollow present Rosie Greenhalgh, Theatre Royal

Targetfollow present
Rosie Greenhalgh
at the Theatre Royal, Norwich
24th March 2010 - 31st May 2010


You are invited to a private view on
Tuesday 23rd March 2010 from
5pm - 7pm.

Adnams Bar
Norwich Theatre Royal
Theatre Street
Norwich
NR2 1RL

Please RSVP to
antonia.kiki@targetfollow.com or
01603 216535.


www.targetfollow-arts.co.uk


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Art Courses and Exhibitions - Anteros Art Centre Norfolk

Great Courses, Great Lunches,
Great Accommodation, Anteros Art Centre

Art Courses
Take a break & paint at the Anteros Arts Centre, Norfolk


The Anteros Foundation runs short courses in oil, water colour, acrylic and mixed media.
The courses are run by selected artists known as good teachers.
The setting is in the idyllic Norfolk countryside.
Our courses are open to all abilities and enable like minded people
to be creative away from the everyday stresses of working life.


Art Courses 2010

All courses include lunch unless otherwise stated.


The Art of Garden Design Part 1
24, 25 April
With Su Chisnell
You will leave with a map of your garden design. £60 a day.

The Art of Garden Design Part 2
25, 26 September
Colour focal points
£60 a day.


Contemporary Landscape Painting (Oil)
15, 16 & 17 May
With Tom Benjamin
This course includes focused exercises and practical support,
come prepared for all weathers.
£60 a day.


Lisa Farrant Open Studio
22, 23 May Exhibition 29, 30, 31 May Exhibition 5, 6 June Exhibition
Bank Holiday, family bike circuit, afternoon tea, from 10am to 3pm.


Printmaking without a Press 28–30 May
With Philippa Grant
You will make relief prints and then experiment with this process;
then producing a small edition of handmade, near identical prints.
£60 for the weekend, bring packed lunch.


Painting Water Lilies 3, 4, 5 & 6 June
With John Hemmant
Oil and water colour landscape, whichever your preference.
Days 1 & 2: Anteros Centre
Days 3 & 4: (including boat trip) meet at Barton Broad
£55 a day. Bring packed lunch for each day.
(Limited to 5)


Contemporary Water Colour 19 & 20 June
With Peter Welton
You will learn watercolour techniques: wet on wet; wet on dry;
the use of intense colour to greatest effect; tonal quality;
the Peter Welton technique.
£60 a day.


Life Class 4, 11, 18 September
With Will Teather
Three separate life models, mixing short and long poses.
Improve skills of observation and how to express
this on paper in relation to life drawing.
£35 a session.


Botanical Art
9th & 10th October
With Mariella Baldwin
Mariella taught on the Diploma Course at the Chelsea Physic Garden.
Using watercolour you will be taught accurate observation and
successful colour mixing when drawing and painting.
You will work at your own pace in an encouraging,
informative and challenging environment.
£60 a day.


Iconography 22, 23 & 24 October
Dr Stephene Rene/ John Hemmant
You will prepare a board with Gesso, gain an understanding
of the egg tempera medium and pigments used.
You will learn the technique of layering the pigment to
obtain translucent layers and therefore depth.
A useful technique for portraiture.
£230.


Summer School
(ages 9–12)
The summer school is a creative art event for 9–12 year olds, allowing them to socialise
with their friends and develop their artistic skills in a creative environment.
£25 a day.

26 & 27 July
Ben Quail
Printing your own t-shirt!
Ben is an established printmaker and community artist
known for his humorous and colourful pieces.

28 & 29 July
Neil Gardner
Neil is known for innovative mixed media work with students.

30 & 31 July
Peter Sek
African cave painting and scraffito.
A Ugandan born artist, Peter was artist in residence at the Sainsbury Centre.


Sixth Form Art Summer School (life class)
26, 27 & 28 August
With Will Teather
Teather also lectures at the Norwich University College of the Arts.
Three different life models will be used mixing long and short poses.
The course will improve skills of observation and how to
express this on paper in relation to life drawing.
£30 per day.


East Anglian Schools Portrait Prize 2010
All entries by 11 October
Exhibition and naming of winner 29, 30 & 31 October.


Exhibitions:
The Anteros Centre has a modern well lit space for exhibitions; the Centre staff will assist in marketing events such as private viewings.

The Centre has good parking and catering facilities.

The setting is unique and a great place to be.

Contact details:
John Hemmant
Director

The Anteros Arts Centre
The Harriers
Loddon Road
Bergh Apton
Norfolk
NR15 1BT
map

Email:
john.hemment@anteros.co.uk

Telephone:
01223 969616

Mobile:
07976 587 797

Web site:
www.anteros.co.uk

Accommodation available:
See aforementioned website for details

Norfolk Mills - Diss Smockmill

c.1910

Diss Smockmill

Diss smockmill stood on the corner of Stuston Road and Victoria Road, having been erected on the site of an older postmill that was often known as Chase's Mill and had been destroyed during a gale in 1839.

The 5 storey mill had an 8 sided tower with a boat shaped cap that had a pettticoat, gallery and a 6 bladed fan. The 4 double shuttered sails each had 8 bays of 3 shutters, drove 2 pairs of French burr stones and were struck by rack and pinion. The upright shaft was made of cast iron.

A separate building stood adjacent that housed the steam roller mills.

c.1911

Rose Lane composite mill & Stuston Road smockmill during the flood in August 1912

c.1915

3 mills on Stuston Common c.1915

The above photograph shows the army from Diss Camp 51 about to give a demonstration with Maxim machine guns on Stuston Common with several civilians looking on.

Diss smockmill and steam roller mill is to the right, the steam chimney and Rose Lane composite mill to the left of centre and the sails of Victoria Road towermill are just visible on the left horizon above the back of the horse.

A quote from the past . . .

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Last week a young man of the name of Dykes, in the employ of Mr. Rush, miller of Diss, was caught by the gripe taking his handkerchief about his neck, and carrying him up; it must have proved fatal, but some person below, hearing his cries, suddenly stopped the mill, which would otherwise have, by coming in contact with the upper beam, severed his head from his body. - Norwich Mercury. The Times - 9th November 1840.

For more history about this mill and many others, please visit - www.norfolkmills.co.uk

Pelican Crossing with Dad's Army c1974 - BFI YouTube archive

Crossing the road can be a complex business (particularly if you've seen the Jon Pertwee 'Splink' film), so the COI (Central Office of Information) employed the cast of Dad's Army in a campaign promoting pelican crossing etiquette. This is one of the funnier COI films, which often used scare tactics to alarm their audiences into compliance.


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