All Entries in the "Leisure" Category
The Royal Welsh Show
The Royal Welsh Show Royal Welsh Show 2011 – 18-21 July The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society – The Royal Welsh Show. The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society also see S4C coverage http://s4c.co.uk/sioe/2011/e_index.shtml Ends Tweet This Post
Vindolanda – tourism on The Wall
Northumbria. The north of England. Hadrian’s Wall. Archaeology brought to life.
Golf Tourism – Northern Ireland
After two wins in two years at the US Open, Northern Ireland is the place to go to play golf.
BBC iPlayer – Hidcote: A Garden for All Seasons
A programme worth watching. Fascinating detail about the history and development of this quintessential 20th century British garden. BBC iPlayer – Hidcote: A Garden for All Seasons. A garden worth visiting. National Trust website Ends Tweet This Post
Heritage Counts report from English Heritage
Local heritage in your part of England Regional reports: E Midlands East England London North East North West South East South West Wesr Midlands Yorkshire and the Humber From the English Heritage website: ‘Heritage Counts’ is an annual survey of the state of England’s historic environment. [In 2010 it explored] the economic impact of the [...]
Countryfile photographic competition
You have until August to take and submit your entries for the BBC One Countryfile photographic competition. All proceeds go to the Children in Need charity appeal. Last year this competition raised well over £1 million! Check out the details here: BBC – Countryfile. Best In Show [From the webpage] The title for the BBC [...]
Springwatch tonight!
Tonight – 30th May 2011 The new series of BBC Springwatch from its new home in Ceredigion. The RSPB Ynys Hir reserve is the new base for the programme. BBC – Nature UK: They say: Springwatch is moving its base and going wild in Wales. From 30 May the breathtakingly beautiful RSPB Ynys-hir is our [...]
Agricultural Shows and Country Shows
Hertfordshire County Show 2011 Photo Gallery Pictures from the shows and a whole lot more on this excellent website. For example, take a look at these: Hertfordshire County Show 2011 And then look round the rest of the website. End Tweet This Post
Ynys-hir: Springwatch’s new home for 2011
BBC Nature UK blog The home of Springwatch and Autumnwatch And a new base for the Springwatch programme. To quote: After three wonderful years at Pensthorpe Nature Reserve in Norfolk, Springwatch is moving its base and going wild in Wales! Our new home is the remote, breathtakingly beautiful and biologically fascinating RSPB Ynys-hir nature reserve [...]
Plants for pollinators / RHS Gardening
Get your garden buzzing. Sarah Raven and the Royal Horticultural Society have launched the Perfect for Pollinators plant mark scheme at the Chelsea Flower Show. Look for plants at garden centres and nurseries which have the special RHS bee symbol. The RHS has compiled a list of plants that will provide nectar and pollen for [...]
