SHELLY BEACH SNIPPETS No. 115 October, 2019.
Patricia Newell-Dunkley Photographs by Reginald J. Dunkley Website: Facebook: Patricia Newell-Dunkley Artist/Writer Google: Patricia Newell-Dunkley for all previous Snippets Greetings from down under where the weather is typically...
Ranjit Recommends: Visit Morocco
On 8th October 2019, The Amba Hotel in Marble Arch, London played host to the Moroccan Tourism Roadshow in the UK. The evening began with a drinks and...
Rachel´s Wanderings in Spain – 11 – Long and Winding Road and Stunning Views of Inland Andalucia
Now it´s been over four weeks since our new estate agency office opened its doors. We finally have received the furniture ordered at the beginning of August (see article...
Harry’s Ramblings; Sussex on Fire
We have all been to bonfire displays over the years, but the county of Sussex has a strange phenomenon – Bonfire Societies. They do spread a little into neighbouring...
Malta Diary A statutory wedding vow in days of yore by the groom to his bride – “I solemnly promise to take you to the Mnarja Festival every year”
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: Over the centuries the Maltese developed the knack of corrupting foreign place names in the...
Harry’s Ramblings; Steampunk Oddities
If you Google in the word Steampunk, the definition comes up as “ a style of design and fashion that combines historical elements with anachronistic technological features inspired by science...
Taxi Noir: Y Viva Espana
Many of us enjoyed a week or two away this summer. As ties with our European neighbours have become a bit strange with Brexit looming I was sensitive to...
PLANES AND TRAINS AT GAYDON
Large model aircraft and model trains will soon be arriving at the British Motor Museum, Ann Evans reports. It won’t just be the amazing collection of...
SHELLY BEACH SNIPPETS No. 114 September, 2019
Patricia Newell-Dunkley Photographs by Reginald J. Dunkley Website: Facebook: Patricia Newell-Dunkley Artist/Writer Google: Patricia Newell-Dunkley for all previous Snippets Greetings from down-under where the weather is fast warming...
MALTA DIARY: The mists of time and old wives’ tales
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: I was quite astounded some time back to read that some well-known fairy tales...
DISCOVERING THE SPANISH TOWN OF COIN
Ann Evans catches up with friends who have moved to Coin in Malaga, Spain. The Andalusian region of Spain is always a popular spot for...
ANCIENT ANIMAL POUND RE-OPENS IN COVENTRY
The problem of stray animals is nothing new as Ann Evans discovers as a 400-year-old animal pound is reopened in Coventry. Marking the start of Coventry’s...
Mumbai Memoir 111- The Glory of Mumbai- 400004
September witnesses Mumbai in its festive glory, as the streets make space for installing the idol of Lord Ganesha. During the Indian freedom struggle, it was the initiative of...
Celebrating Leonardo and Chambord 500th anniversary – Meanderings through France n° 200
By Annick Dournes & Frédéric de Poligny Once again Chambord was in the spotlight to celebrate the 500th anniversary of its foundation. Works began on September...
Boathouse Bar & Restaurant, Camber Sands Holiday Park.
When we stayed at the Camber Sands Holiday Park, we planned to have our meals in the caravan and to eat out once a day. See my last article;...
COVENTRY’S LADY GODIVA The City of Coventry is famous for many things, Ann Evans tell the story of its most famous woman – Lady Godiva.
A visit to Coventry would not be complete without discovering the city’s most famous woman from history, Lady Godiva. A bronze statue in her honour stands...
Byline Fest, already planning for next year after another successful event!
Although it’s only a couple of miles away from us, I’d never been to the Byline Fest or Pippingford Park. I was surprised at how big the Park is,...
DISCOVER COVENTRY’S HERITAGE
Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Ann Evans reminds us that Coventry’s Heritage Open Days are almost here. The City of Coventry is steeped in history and...
SHELLY BEACH SNIPPETS NO. 113 August, 2019.
Patricia Newell-Dunkley photographs by Reginald J. Dunkley Website: Facebook: Pinetree Gallery Patricia Newell-Dunkley Writer/Artist Google : Patricia Newell-Dunkley for all previous Snippets Greetings from down under where the...
Malta Diary Hip-Hop Hooray – and throw in some rock, some rap … and Malta is making its mark in the world of festivals and concerts
ALBERT FENECH e/mail – Facebook: My Blog: Right ho – so yes, there is an age gap, a great age gap and I now stand (or...
Taxi Noir: The Knowledge (Part 2)
Welcome to Part Two of a run-through of the Knowledge of London, the training that London taxi drivers have to go through to get licensed. The first part is...
Roll in the tanks!
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography A family day out that is sure to go with a bang – Ann Evans has earplugs at the ready...
A Stranger in Vegas Street Performers at the Fremont Street
The Fremont Street is like a Novel. It has different chapters, each chapter has different acts, each act has a story, and within every story there is a sub-story....
A Mini Celebration
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography It was back to the 1960s for the 60th birthday of the iconic Mini. Ann Evans reports. ...
Rachel’s Wanderings in Spain – 8 – Estate Agents, Spanish Sunsets and Second Hand Cars
It’s been an odd month so far and we’re just over halfway through. The early part of the month saw me visiting family in the UK on a short...
Summer Family Fun at Ironbridge Gorge Museums
There’s always family fun at Ironbridge, Ann Evans tells us what’s lined up for August Discover Victorian steam powered machines in all their full...
What is it like to see the Tour de France live?
Just a few sports events have a greater reputation than the famous Tour de France. Great sports performances, long history and tradition, routes through beautiful nature and historic centers,...
Welsh Witerings: A Small Bump Announcement
Well, in case anyone isn’t up to speed with my news I am expectng a new baby and so in March 2020 our family unit will become seven strong....
Steve’s Sojourns Small Ship cruising CroisiEurope’s Elegant “ Belle des Oceans”
Croisieurope‘s latest addition to their fleet, the RV Belle des Oceans, translates as “The Beauty of Oceans”. Without a doubt, any of this ship’s exotic journeys are likely to...
TANKS TRUCKS AND FIREPOWER IS BACK!
Ann Evans looks forward to one of the most exciting events of the year Photos by Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Get set for some explosive excitement happening over the...
JCB Fastrac flies with Guy Martin at Elvington, near York
IAIN ROBERTSON To be frank, Iain Robertson was unsure whom ought to be lauded for establishing a new British Speed Record for tractors, TV daredevil and likeable oaf Guy...
Steve’s Sojourns “ Sampling the Fjords and wonderful railways.”
Life itself is an adventure and the cruise companies have realised that there is a growing segment between the purist adventure cruisers and those people who are content to...
SHELLY BEACH SNIPPETS NO. 112 July, 2019
Patricia Newell-Dunkley photographs Reginald J. Dunkley Website: Facebook: Patricia Newell-Dunkley Artist/Writer Google: Patricia Newell-Dunkley for all previous Snippets. Greetings from down under as we drift towards spring, with...
Out and about in Basel
The Swiss city of Basel sits on the Rhine in what is known as the three countries triangle of Switzerland, France and Germany. This city rightly prides itself...
A Stranger in Vegas; Happy birthday Avah!
Everyday i come closer to realize the difference between what we have been told or what was put on our minds, and what we really experience. The more i...
Rachel’s Wanderings in Spain – 6 – Heatwaves, Mules and Decorated Carriages
As far as heatwaves are concerned we’ve got off quite lightly so far. Just one day of 38c the rest has been a rather pleasant 33c or so. Inland...
Welsh Witterings: It’s Festival Season
It’s festival season and my feet know all about it. Far from relaxing on a festival site I am serving up speciality teas, home baked cakes and now the...
LET BATTLE COMMENCE
Photos courtesy of Rob Tysall, Tysall’s Photography Excitement mounts for the forthcoming Battle of Evesham, Ann Evans has the details. Time is marching on towards the Battle of...
Rachel’s Wanderings in Spain – 5 – End of June Heat, Snakes, Dust and Corpus Christi
‘It’s #8217; I’m hearing from France and the UK. As well as ‘enjoy it, it’s the first blue sky we’ve seen in #8217; That from the north of...
Welsh Witterings: tea party on tour
This week’s wittering are written as I sitcom a field in Cornwall contemplating the task on packing 200 teacups and saucers. Why? Well, I have spent the past three...