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Author: David Hobart

I grew up in Norfolk and have lived and worked in the county all my life.
Trevor Woods’ Exhibition – Gallery Plus at Wells

Trevor Woods’ Exhibition – Gallery Plus at Wells

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 

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

  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

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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Norfolk Walks | The Best Way to Explore the County

Norfolk Walks | The Best Way to Explore the County

Norfolk Walks – Storm clouds over the River Yare on the Wherryman’s Way footpath. Being out in the fresh air during the lockdowns, either cycling, jogging or walking, has been beneficial to people’s physical and mental health. I took full advantage of the right to go outside to exercise, and I am sure that taking walks helped me cope with the solitary existence we all had to endure. Walking for pleasure is something I enjoy more in later life, with…

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BIRDscapes Gallery Launches New Website

BIRDscapes Gallery Launches New Website

BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford in North Norfolk has announced the launch of its new website. It is one of my favourite galleries and I visit it often. The paintings, sculptures and original prints are of very high quality having been produced by some of the best wildlife artists in the UK. There are over 70 contributors, many of whom are members of the Society of Wildlife Artists. BIRDscapes is located at Manor Farm Barns, Glandford, Nr. Holt. You will also…

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North Norfolk featured in the Sunday Times Style Magazine

North Norfolk featured in the Sunday Times Style Magazine

North Norfolk’s Holkham Hall This weekend’s Sunday Times Style magazine featured North Norfolk as a possible mini-break venue. The front page header reads: “Cornwall! Norfolk! Whitley Bay?” I turned the page and read: “North Norfolk increasingly plays host to an arty, intellectual crowd.” Very nice of them to say so! The article continued to heap praise: “Champagne sands and some of the most beautiful gardens in England make the North Norfolk coast a desirable retreat”. The gardens featured are those…

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