It’s All Happening at Hatton and Gaydon
Whilst things are changing on a daily basis due to Covid-19, three Covid – safe events are planned for the coming weekends around Warwick. Ann Evans has...
HELP FOR THE WARWICKSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST
The Warwickshire Wildlife Trust gets a helping hand from the National Lottery. Ann Evans has the details. Since the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown began, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust has...
Gaydon Gathering postponed
Further to our article, Calling All Petrol Heads, writer, Ann Evans now has some disappointing news. It seemed almost too good to be true that an actual...
Have a MAD Weekend!
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall and the MAD Museum. Ann Evans shares the great news that Stratford-upon-Avon’s award-winning MAD Museum is once again open to the public. The...
CALLING ALL PETROL HEADS!
Here’s an opportunity to get out to a real live event – the Gaydon Gatherings. Ann Evans has the details. The British Motor Museum is delighted to announce...
Marwell Zoo unveils its new Wallaby Walkthrough.
Despite rain and global pandemic, Marwell Zoo soldiers on, as Ann Evans reports. Marwell Zoo near Winchester in Hampshire has unveiled a new and improved habitat for...
COVENTRY’S HIDDEN RIVER
New life is to be breathed into Coventry’s hidden River Sherbourne, Ann Evans looks to its past, its present and its future. Even if you were born...
Miniatura’s Autumn Disappointment
Photographs by Rob Tysall. Ann Evans brings the latest news for miniature fans. It’s another disappointment for dolls house fans as the UK’s top dolls house...
Mary Berry launches The Great British Garden Party
Join in and celebrate your garden and help support our nurses. Ann Evans tells you how. Mary Berry, President of the National Garden Scheme is launching a major event that...
HeyHeyUp! Bilko’s Back – Bigger and Better!
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall and Steve Everett. Ann Evans reports that Coventry’s Sgt. Bilko Vintage Emporium and Phil Silvers Archival Museum are back in business. Like...
BRANDON MARSH BOOST
It’s good news for nature lovers visiting Brandon Marsh near Coventry, Ann Evans reports. Visitors to Brandon Marsh near Coventry are set to get a new, accessible...
Miniatura’s Little Peep into the Future
Photos by Rob Tysall. The UK’s top dolls house show is hoping their Autumn Show will be a huge success, Ann Evans reports. Like so many shows...
The British Motor Museum Reopens!
Ann Evans reports on more good news with the British Motor Museum’s phased reopening. The British Motor Museum at Gaydon, Warwickshire is delighted to announce that it has...
Gently Does It at Stratford Butterfly Farm
Ann Evans shares the good news of Stratford Butterfly Farm emerging from lockdown in all its splendour. As Covid restrictions are gradually eased and life takes on some...
WELCOME BACK TO HATTON
Ann Evans reports that it’s good news all round as Hatton Shopping Village and Hatton Adventure World re-opens. It has been a deeply worrying time for the local independent...
NGS Reopen Their Open Gardens!
Ann Evans brings great news for garden lovers! The great news for everyone who loves gardens and gardening, is that the National Garden Scheme’s open gardens are...
In Crime Honoured Tradition
In Crime HonouredTradition The CWA Daggers Awards 2020 Longlists are published. Ann Evans tells us who is in the running. If you love your crime stories, then you...
The Wildlife Trusts’ 30 Days Wild challenge starts today!
More people than ever are turning to nature during the pandemic, Ann Evans explains how you can get involved. 30 Days Wild is the UK’s biggest nature...
Go wild – it’s good for you!
Will you be taking part in 30 Days Wild with The Wildlife Trust in June? Ann Evans points out just how good it is for us. ...
A Trio of Cathedrals
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans tells us about her home city of Coventry and its three cathedrals. Most people are aware that the City...
PDSA Pay Tribute to our Animal Heroes
Photos courtesy of the PDSA As we celebrated the 75th anniversary of VE Day last Thursday, it’s good to remember the many animal heroes also on the front line....
Nausicaá, a Window to the Ocean.
Nausicaá, a Wndow to the Ocean. Ann Evans gives us a virtual look at Europe’s biggest sea life centre, Nausicaá – a window to the Ocean. As we’re...
A Walk on the Wild Side
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Ann Evans asks how you are spending that precious hour out of lockdown. While life as we knew it has been...
NGS REAFFIRMS ITS SUPPORT FOR NURSING AND HEALTH CHARITIES
Ann Evans reports on the National Garden Scheme’s support for nursing and health charities in this time of crisis. In a new campaign led by Britain’s most famous...
AMAZING MECCANO!
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall of Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans reminds us of the absorbing activity of Meccano – but it’s not just a childhood memory. ...
Has Coronavirus turned you into a Dissectologist?
Don’t panic, being a Dissectologist is simply someone who loves doing jigsaw puzzles. Ann Evans takes a closer look at the humble jigsaw puzzle. As so many...
It’s a dog’s life.
Ann Evans is feeling fortunate that she adopted her rescue dog before the Coronavirus outbreak, when life was normal. It’s isn’t just people who are having to...
Enjoy a Glorious Springtime in the Garden with the NGS
Photos courtesy of the National Garden Scheme. Forget your troubles and enjoy Spring now that it’s here. Ann Evans has news of the NGS Open Gardens Spring has...
British Motor Museum acquires a unique Triumph TR2 prototype
Photos courtesy of the British Motor Museum Ann Evans reports on a Triumph TR2 prototype, secured with £250K National Heritage Memorial Fund grant. A unique, record-breaking Triumph TR2...
CUTE NEW ARRIVALS AT HATTON
Spring has almost sprung and Ann Evans reminds us of where we can discover some of the cutest spring-born animals. Hatton Adventure World will once again host its...
West Midlands Tourism Awards Success
Last week saw the presentation of the West Midlands Tourism Awards. Ann Evans highlights some of the winners. The West Midlands Tourism Awards celebrated the success...
CRUFTS HERO DOG AWARDS
Photos courtesy of the Kennel Club Voting is now open for Crufts Hero Dog Awards in their Friends for Life competition. Ann Evans has the details. The Kennel...
THE MAD MUSEUM
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans introduces us to a museum that runs like clockwork – Stratford upon Avon’s MAD Museum. If you or...
Charles Rennie Mackintosh house to be extended.
Photos courtesy of 78 Derngate and Rob Tysall Changes coming to the famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh house, 78 Derngate, Ann Evans reports. Following on from...
78 Derngate
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Tucked away in Northampton is a gem of a house that is totally unique. Ann Evans goes along to visit 78 Derngate. ...
Doll’s House Delight
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography. Doll’s houses and miniature world is a fascinating one – not for tiny tots, but for grown-ups as Ann Evans reveals. Did...
A Rather Unusual Telephone Box
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography It sounds bizarre but Ann Evans went along to Stratford-upon-Avon to see the unveiling of a telephone box! The work of...
Snowdrop time!
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans is eagerly awaiting the first signs of spring when those snowdrops start peeking through. We know spring is on the...
Motor Shows Galore at Gaydon
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall and the British Motor Museum If the motoring enthusiast of the family is planning ahead, Ann Evans has a host of events not to...
LOOKING BACK – AND AHEAD TO CRUFTS
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans looks back to her favourite article of the year. As 2019 draws to a close, it’s fascinating to look back...