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Author: David Hobart

I grew up in Norfolk and have lived and worked in the county all my life.
North Norfolk National Trust Properties Great to Visit this Autumn

North Norfolk National Trust Properties Great to Visit this Autumn

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I have received this press release from the National Trust.   Copyright: National Trust “Nature’s rolling out the red carpet this October half-term Whether it’s the technicolour canopy of autumn colour, the rustle of leaves underfoot or the sight of toadstools among the fallen leaves, autumn is a feast for the senses. Track down the best autumn colour you can find on a walk with your family this October. Have a family leaf hunt to find the biggest and brightest…

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National Trust presents Blickling harvest book and stamp fair 

National Trust presents Blickling harvest book and stamp fair 

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Blickling Hall Norfolk I have received this Press Release from the National Trust Blickling Hall. “From Friday 30 September to Sunday 2 October, 11am – 4pm, the Loft gallery at Blickling will host the Blickling harvest book and stamp fair. Come and view over 2000 rare, valuable, and curious books for sale, alongside carefully selected stamps for the curious philatelist.  All books and stamps have been generously donated, and every penny you spend comes back to Blickling to help us…

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Trevor Woods’ Exhibition – Gallery Plus at Wells

Trevor Woods’ Exhibition – Gallery Plus at Wells

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North Norfolk based artist Trevor Woods’ latest exhibition opens at Gallery Plus in Wells-next-the-Sea NORTH A Major One-Man Exhibition inspired by Icelandic and Scottish Landscapes. The exhibition opens this Saturday 20th August and continues until Saturday 3rd September 2022 Tuesday – Saturday 10am-4pm plus Sunday 21st August 11am-4pm For a preview of Trevor’s latest work please use the link below to access a .pdf. https://www.twoodsimages.co.uk/TrevorWoods_NORTH_2022_Catalogue.pdf Gallery Plus, Warham Road, Wells-next-the-sea, Norfolk, NR23 1QA. On the A149 Coast Road at the…

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Enjoy Norfolk’s National Trust Properties this Summer 

Enjoy Norfolk’s National Trust Properties this Summer 

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National Trust’s Felbrigg Hall North Norfolk The National Trust has issued this press release about activities available at its Norfolk properties this summer. “From pop-up play pavilions with a family-festival feel to interactive storytelling and open-air theatre, there are lots of events and activities on offer this summer from the National Trust.  And thanks to funding from Sport England over 140 National Trust houses, gardens and parks will be encouraging families to get active and take part in a Summer…

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North Norfolk Villages Featured in the Telegraph

North Norfolk Villages Featured in the Telegraph

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  The Telegraph of the 29th of January featured a piece about desirable coastal locations in the UK. North Norfolk received three mentions – Overstrand, Brancaster and Brancaster Staithe. David MacDuff of William H Brown is quoted as saying about Overstrand: “The beautiful coastline changing with every season is something special to behold.” I can’t argue with that, and Overstrand is a pleasant village with a good community spirit. The recreation ground near the village centre is a well-used asset….

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Norfolk MPs Vote to allow Pollution of Rivers by Anglian Water

Norfolk MPs Vote to allow Pollution of Rivers by Anglian Water

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I avoid putting any content of a political nature on my blog; however, this subject is so important that I decided to post this email I received from Jason Borthwick. I have written to my MP, Mr Duncan Baker expressing my concerns. “Dear Editor It’s really sad to see so many Norfolk MPs putting their career prospects before the local environment.  When four Tory MPs vote to allow water companies to continue pumping raw sewage into our rivers, you realise…

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