Escape to the City this Autumn Take a visit to Seven Dials this November, a slow-paced area of central London providing an escape from the busy streets of the city. The area has recently collaborated with floral design experts, Urban Growth London and the Young Camden Foundation to put on a striking eco-floral art installation. […]
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Out and About… Remembrance 2021 At the time of writing this article, much work is going on for the preparations for Armistice Day on the 11th November, and Remembrance Sunday on 14th November 2021. The plan is to hold the services and parade as was normal pre-pandemic; this of course could be subject to change
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The Fall of the Barley Flower Tower All good things must come to an end. The Barley Flower Tower has made many people smile over the past 3 months and drawn visitors to the village from far and wide. It has survived the weather that this summer has thrown at us and was severely challenged
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Barley Flower Tower The Barley Flower Tower has been in place for over two months now, and there has been a constant flow of visitors. Our very popular pigeon now has a name…Peter the Pigeon, named by Tracy in the ‘Name that Pigeon’ competition at ‘Barley Unlocked’, the first village get together on the Plaistow
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Since the Barley Flower Tower was hoisted into position with the expert help of the Royston Fire service and a band of helpful villagers, its renown has spread far and wide. On 27th June, the rector Ruth Pyke and Flower Tower designer Alison White were interviewed live on BBC Look East and on the 30th
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Out and About… The Tiger Who Came to Tea A new exhibition explores the life and celebrates the work of one of Britain’s best known author–illustrators for children, Judith Kerr. Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the much-loved classic The Tiger Who Came to Tea, the exhibition, originated by Seven Stories – the National Centre for
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Windependence Day *CHANGE OF DATE* Due to the changing of Government guidance, the Great Chishill Windmill Opening will now take place in August, instead of July. After four and a half years the restoration project at Chishill Windmill is complete! The ancient postmill is saved for future generations who will see it constantly moving to
Out and About… Cambridge Open Studios Cambridge Open Studios has announced the 2021 dates for its month-long summer art event, which will feature an exciting range of exhibitions by over 300 artists at a selection of locations in the city and surrounding areas Five Ways to Enjoy For many artist members it will be Open
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Out and About: Easter Holiday Fun Like most parents we have tried our best to try to keep their spirits up by keeping them busy, but a whole year of coming up with new ideas can be a little draining for even the most inventive individuals. Here are a few ideas that we will be
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If you have not picked up a paint brush since you left school, now is the chance! Residents in Guilden and Steeple Morden invite you to make a piece of art that you can display from a window in your home, visible from the street, for the Morden Art Trail. Display your art between 1st
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Out & About: What has Covid-19 done for our community spirit The UK’s response to Covid-19 has had an unexpected upside: it has demonstrated that we have an amazing capacity for generosity and community spirit at times of severe crisis. Feel-good stories about neighbours helping neighbours, clapping for the NHS and carers, and the heart-warming
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Out & About: The Success of Orwell Pannier Market The Orwell Pannier Market has been going for 16 years. From a very modest start outside the Orwell Recreation Ground pavilion in 2004, to inside the Methodist Church Schoolroom then, as more stalls joined, to inside AND outside the Methodist Church Schoolroom! Then 10 years ago
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