LES JARDINS DE L’IMAGINAIRE
By Ann Evans No trip to the Dordogne is complete without a visit to Les Jardins de l’Imaginaire in the historic town of Terrasson overlooking the Vèzère Valley....
TAME VALLEY WETLANDS SCHEME IN FULL FLOW.
By Ann Evans If you enjoy long, lazy walks along canal banks and riversides, than you’ll be delighted to hear about a new scheme to improve the Tame Valley...
ENJOY A REAL FRENCH MARKET
By Ann Evans If you’re heading to the Dordogne in France this year and you’re a fan of local produce, then take time out to visit Brive-la-Gaillarde’s indoor...
HIGHLIGHTS FROM BBC GARDENERS’ WORLD LIVE AND GOOD FOOD SHOW.
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. The crowds descended on the Birmingham NEC at the weekend for the BBC Gardeners’ World Live and...
SAVE OUR HEDGEHOGS!
By Ann Evans As towns and cities expand, eating up more and more of our countryside and woodlands, the natural habitats of native birds, wildlife, insects and pond-life diminishes....
REVVING UP FOR A CLASSIC SHOW
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of the Heritage Motor Centre Red lorry, yellow lorry – in fact a whole lorra lorries will be trundling along the A46 on...
BRASS BAND FESTIVAL
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Ironbridge Gorge Museums If you love the sound of a brass band, then you’ll be in seventh heaven this weekend if you head...
BEAUTIFUL BORDE HILL GARDEN
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Borde Hill Gardens. If you love visiting gardens, then one of the country’s finest is Borde Hill Gardens in West Sussex. It’s...
WEBB ELLIS RUGBY MUSEUM
by Ann Evans Photos Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography If you love Rugby Football, the place to visit is the Webb Ellis Rugby Museum in Rugby, Warwickshire. Within the walls...
BODY BUDDIES
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Body Buddies According to statistics, the number of obese people in the UK has more than trebled in the past 25 years....
THE HOPE PROJECT
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Dogs Trust It’s so sad to see anyone living rough and homeless on the streets, and when you see that unfortunate person’s...
COMIC CHARACTERS INVADE BIRMINGHAM
By Ann Evans Photos by Rob Tysall of Tysall’s Photography It was a battle of the super heroes. Judge Dredd, Iron Man, Hawkeye and many more heroes and villains...
MECCANO MAGNIFICENCE!
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall of Tysall’s Photography Are you one of the millions of people who played with Meccano as a child? Remember bolting...
GARDENS OF TIME
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. The historic town of Warwick has many famous and fascinating landmarks, but there is one...
COVENTRY’S LADY GODIVA
By Ann Evans Modern photos courtesy of Rob Tysall She has been the inspiration for poets, painters, sculptors and historians for a thousand years. Mentioned in the...
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of the NGS Now that spring is definitely here, have you noticed that along with the sounds of birdsong filling the evening air...
HEROES AND VILLAINS
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall at Heroes and villains, superheroes and comic strip characters, they were all out in force at the NEC recently...
AWARD WINNING DAY OUT
By Ann Evans. If you’re looking for a great family day out over the Easter school holidays, you can’t do better than head over to Telford, Shropshire...
BE DOG SMART DOGS TRUST’S NEW DOG SAFETY CAMPAIGN
By Ann Evans Photos: courtesy of Dogs Trust Walking my dog along the pavement the other day, a grandparent with a toddler aged about three came walking towards...
A WORLD OF MINIATURES
By Ann WORLD OF MINIATURES Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. If you thought doll’s houses were just for children, think again, as thousands of...
CARS GALORE AT GAYDON!
By: Ann Evans Photos by: Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. If you love cars and all things to do with British motoring history, then a visit...
COULD YOU DANCE WITH YOUR DOG?
By Ann Evans Photos: Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography If you’re a dog lover and watched or visited Crufts last week you probably enjoyed the amazing Heelwork...
DOG THEFT ACTION
By Ann Evans Group shot: Rob Tysall You only have to listen to the news following Crufts to realise that there are some heartless people around when...
CRUFTS SHOW-STOPPER
by Ann Evans Photos: Rob Tysall Have you been enjoying all the canine entertainment of Crufts? By now we’ll all know which dog was selected as Best in...
EXPLORE STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
by Ann Evans Photos: Rob Tysall Immerse yourself in the life and times of William Shakespeare as you enjoy a day in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire. Although to be...
DOGS FOR THE DISABLED
by Ann Evans For many thousands of people with physical disabilities, an assistance dog has literally changed their lives. Not only have they helped adults and...
A TAIL WAGGING EVENT
By Ann Evans It will soon be time for Crufts! The world’s most prestigious dog show will be at the NEC Birmingham again from 5th...
CELEBRATING A LEGEND – Sir Norman Wisdom OBE.
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. He was a legend in British comedy. That little man on the big screen who...
FOR PETS IN NEED OF VETS
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of the PDSA PDSA is the UK’s leading veterinary charity, providing free veterinary care for the sick and injured pets of...
TRAVEL BACK IN TIME
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of the Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust. Step back in time to the days of the Industrial Revolution at the Ironbridge...
SEAS OF GRASS
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall of Tysall’s Photography and Michala Gyetvai Michala Gyetvai is a fine artist with a difference. Not only...
WOOD GREEN THE ANIMALS CHARITY
By Ann Evans There’s often a feeling of sadness when visiting an animal sanctuary, even though you know that these animals are the lucky ones, safe and secure with...
ELECTRIC RAILWAY MUSEUM
by Ann Evans Photos: Rob Tysall of Tysall’s Photography For years it looked like a dumping ground for old railway carriages. Anyone driving past what is now...
RECYCLE FOR ART’S SAKE
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall Pet portrait artist, Christine Varley is something of a champion recycler. There’s nothing she likes more than the challenge...
HERE KITTY KITTY! A LOOK AT THE WORK OF CATS PROTECTION
By Ann Evans More than 10 million cat owners in the UK know how important their pet is to them and recognise the love and companionship their pet gives...
A NOSTALGIC VISIT TO THE MUSEUM OF BRANDS, PACKAGING AND ADVERTISING.
By Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall and Robert Opie. The next time you are in London, be sure to visit the fascinating Museum of Brands,...
ELVIS AT THE 02
Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall Whether you’re a dedicated Elvis Presley fan or simply curious about this iconic musical legend, the new exhibition at the...
FARM ANIMAL RESCUE SANCTUARY, Warwickshire
Ann Evans Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall and the Farm Animal Rescue Sanctuary Animal-lover Carole Webb, runs an amazing animal sanctuary in Warwickshire. And what makes...
BBC GOOD FOOD SHOW
by Ann Evans Photos: Rob Tysall It was the perfect opportunity to stock up early for Christmas on delicious tipples and treats at the BBC Good Food Show...
GINGERBREAD
by Ann Evans Photos by Rob Tysall Gingerbread is popular the world over and especially around Christmastime with gingerbread houses covered in snowy white icing; gingerbread Christmas...