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September 2013

Ideas and Activities

Olympic Gold!

Anyone who has known me for awhile will know how much I enjoyed last years Olympics!  However, I was wondering just how many of the gold postboxes that were painted in honour of the the gold medal winners are still painted gold?  This one in Bradford-on-Avon was painted to honour Ed McKeever who won his gold medal in the K-1 (Kayak) 200m event.  Please re-assure me and send us evidence that the gold post box near you, is still there! Related articles Olympic tour success gives postie special golden glow... Read More

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Dunstanburgh Castle

The iconic remains of Dunstanburgh Castle, built on a remote headland of the Northumberland coast, are the feature of today’s photo.   This medieval castle was besieged twice during the War of the Roses, and anyone who watched the BBC’s recent production of ‘The White Queen’ will be fully aware of the value of the northern forces to the Yorkist cause. Related articles Dunstanburgh Castle. (robsparkesphotography.wordpress.com) Dunstanburgh Castle by Sebastian Kraus (wallpaprs.wordpress.com) Northumberland coastal walk makes national Top 10 (thejournal.co.uk)

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North Yorks Moors Railway

  Alongside his love of bird-watching, Mapsareus also enjoys steam trains, and he took this busy photo of trains at Goathland station on the North York Moors Railway recently.  If you have not been to the railway it is well worth a visit.  Goathland station is a bit of a celebrity having featured in both the ITV series ‘Heatbeat’ and the first Harry Potter film!

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Food Bank

We are fortunate at this time, that we do not have to go hungry, or need to be anxious about where the next meal is coming from.  However, for many this is not the situation, and hence the rise in Food Banks across the country.  Our local food bank has been very busy in recent months and where possible we aid them by recycling our delivery boxes to them for making up food parcels.  It is only a small contribution, but we are glad to help.  Why not get in... Read More