Fun
Life Begins at 92
- Monday, 21 May 2012
An enthusiastic author was delighted when his art went on display in the same week that his debut novel was published – at the age of 92.
Passionate Frank Greenhill is now a popular artist after he took up the pastime during classes at his nursing home. Grandfather-of-five Frank’s stunning water colours of Wiltshire landscapes – drawn from photographs and his memories – are now attracting dozens of commissions.
BT Internet Rangers Awards
- Thursday, 17 May 2012
Do you know a young person who has helped you get online? Have they helped you crack the knack of emails? Allowed you to become a “Social Networker” on Facebook or Twitter? Made life easier by getting your shopping delivered to your door? Could you not have done this without the help of that young person?
Book club rules
- Thursday, 17 May 2012
A book of definitive rules has been drawn up to help Brits hold the perfect book club evenings. Weekly book clubs are the social event of choice for many and are a great way to make friends while brushing up on literature skills.
The influential Middle Class Handbook website has drawn up a list of book club rules to help members keep discussions on tracks and ensure the longevity of their group.
Attention biscuit lovers! A World First! The British Biscuit Festival
- Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Raise your cup of tea in the air and rejoice in celebration of the humble biscuit. From rich tea to bourbon, custard cream to wafers, biscuits are deeply ingrained into the British consciousness. For three days only The Brunswick will be sending biscuits enthusiasts on a sugar rush with dream biscuit building workshops, teabag art, cookie competitions and tea dances.
As a nation we have a proud history of the snack which has become a British icon. The festival will include:
Lodger and Badger
- Tuesday, 15 May 2012
This tiny badger cub was rescued by animal welfare staff after being found lodging in a summerhouse - weighing just 100 grams.
The black-and-white critter was found sheltering inside the building next to an injured female badger - with her umbilical cord still attached.
TGA and F1 crash surviving Steve Tarrant to attempt scooter world record at Mobility Roadshow 2012
- Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Steve Tarrant, 51 from Poole in Dorset, in association with TGA, the leading mobility scooter specialist, will attempt to travel the furthest distance ever in 24 hours on a mobility scooter at the 2012 Mobility Roadshow (Peterborough Arena, 21-23 June), starting at 2pm on the 21 June 2012.
Steve Tarrant is an inspiring less able motorsport marshal who survived a highly publicised near-fatal crash incident at Goodwood Festival of Speed in 2000. He marshals at around 30-40 motorsport events per year such as the Le Mans 24 Hours, Petit Le Mans at Atlanta and Goodwood meetings. Steve lost a leg above the knee and suffered multiple injuries when an F1 racing car collided with him at 100mph whilst marshalling on the finish line at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Have the chance to review the NEW Dyson Digital Slim™ vacuum cleaner!
- Tuesday, 15 May 2012
Twice the suction power of any other lightweight cordless vacuum in use Powered by the Dysondigital motor, the vacuum has anti-static carbon fibre filaments to improve fine dust pick-up from hard floors.
Carbon fibre has anti-static properties and the brushes on the Dyson Digital Slim™ reduce the build up of static charges. The brush bar also has stiff nylon bristles to pick up ground-in dirt from carpets.
Family of eight hatched in Henfield
- Monday, 14 May 2012
Don't miss this opportunity to be a fly on the wall in the home of a blue tit family - they've just hatched eight youngsters.
Filmed on a secret camera in a nestbox in his Henfield garden, Neil Fletcher of Sussex Wildlife Trust blogs about blue tits.
Prince of Gales
- Monday, 14 May 2012
Prince Charles stunned Scottish TV viewers on Thursday lunchtime - by presenting the WEATHER FORECAST.
The heir to the throne took the helm of BBC Scotland's afternoon weather forecast during a tour of the organisation's Glasgow base to celebrate their 60 years on the air.
Introduced as "a new member of our weather team", Prince Charles - accompanied by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall - looked remarkably comfortable and forecast "an unsettled picture as we head towards the end of the week".
