Renowned Wildlife Artist Robert Gillmor Has Died
The death has been announced of the renowned wildlife artist Robert Gillmor.
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…
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…
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…
North Norfolk’s BIRDscapes Gallery reopening
I have received an email from North Norfolk’s BIRDscapes Gallery at Glandford regarding its reopening. “Hello from BIRDscapes, We are really pleased that with the Covid situation seeming to be improving daily, we will soon be able to welcome you back to BIRDscapes and our new Spring Exhibition. We will be opening at 11am on Saturday 24th April with an exhibition devoted to the joys of spring, which will continue until Sunday 16th May. We are all looking forward to…
North Norfolk – Wells-next-the-Sea best place to live says Sunday Times
The North Norfolk port town of Wells-next-the-Sea has been named as being one of the best places to live in the UK by the Sunday Times. In its supplement on the 28th of March the newspaper described the location of Wells-next-the-Sea in North Norfolk: “This bewitching stretch of coast has charms of its own – golden sands, creeks and marshes bathed in ethereal light, endless horizons and wondrous wildlife.” Wells Maltings arts centre also came in for praise as did…
Gallery Plus at Wells Reopening 12th of April
Trevor and Jo Woods of Gallery Plus at Wells in North Norfolk have sent an email to announce their popular gallery’s reopening date. That is, of course, subject to any unforeseen changes in government policy relating to the pandemic. However, things are looking far more optimistic now in that regard and hopefully I will be able to visit my favourite North Norfolk gallery as soon as it reopens. Best wishes to Trevor and Jo. Gallery Plus at Wells-next-the-Sea “We’re…
Norfolk Wildlife Trust Reopening
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust has published plans to reopen its nature reserves when the current lockdown is lifted.
Coming Soon! New Seafood Restaurant for North Norfolk
A new seafood restaurant is to open at Drove Orchard Thornham North Norfolk
A Summer in the Norfolk Broads
Sailing Craft on the River Thurne The year 2020 was when Mother Nature gave humanity a resounding kick up the backside. The coronavirus has reminded us that even though we are the head of the food chain on the planet, she will always have the upper hand. Fortunately, the UK government’s lockdown rules to control the virus’s spread did allow us to leave our North Norfolk homes to take exercise. That got me thinking about how I could do something…