There’s something for everyone as RYA Push The Boat Out gives you the chance to try sailing and windsurfing for free or low cost in Leicestershire and Rutland this May.
From mid-April to early May around 60,000 tulips will burst into flower throughout the beautiful gardens of the Castle, which is this year celebrating the 950th anniversary of its initial construction.
The hugely popular Swithland Flower and Vegetable Show will, again, be held at the usual venues of The Griffin Inn and Swithland School on Saturday 9th September. The show opens to visitors at 1.30pm.
Needing my own place and a place to call my own I started to research alternative living ideas. This also coincided with my catching up with an old friend who now lives on a narrow boat.
Tired of the rain and grey skies of the UK? Then, escape to a world of warmth and colour in the Seychelles, a picturesque paradise made up of 115 individual islands off East Africa in the Indian Ocean.
Thousands of trees have been planted across England as part of the Capability Brown Festival, which last year celebrated the 300th anniversary of the birth of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown, the man who shaped much of the British landscape as we know it today.
A spot of gardening, even on the coldest and greyest of days, will lift your spirits, and warm you up! The shorter days also make it more difficult for gardening as the daylight hours but there are still may jobs to continue with in the winter months
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Roald Dahl's BFG Comes to WistowPublished by admin on Sun, 2016-07-10 09:00
 To mark the centenary of Roald Dahl’s birth, Leicestershire’s famous Wistow Maze has been designed in the shape of one of his best loved characters, the “BFG (Big Friendly Giant). |
The Fitzwilliam Hunt staged a very successful meeting at Dingley in May as the curtain came down on the Midlands Area Point-to-Point seasonPublished by admin on Thu, 2016-06-23 11:00
The opening Hunt Members race attracted a healthy field of five runners, including meeting secretary Katie Morgan’s My Shamwari who made most of the running with Icthec and Done A Runner in hot pursuit. |
Hints & Tips: For April / May by David GreavesPublished by admin on Wed, 2016-04-27 12:00
Now Spring is here and the temperature is rising there are numerous jobs to be tended to. Firstly plant any new evergreen trees, shrubs and hedges and move any existing evergreens. |
It’s time to cut back any side shoots of Wisteria and Campsis to two or three buds, this will encourage growth and flowering. Also cut back any late summer/autumn flowering clematis to the lowest pair of strong buds.
In 2014 Blenheim Palace, with the support of Natural England, embarked on a project to halt the decline in farmland birds by focussing neatly 200 acres of arable land across the Estate to a wide range of environmental techniques.
For the amateur gardener, there is an annual dilemma created by owning a lawn in the British climate. When do you make that last cut of the year and the first cut of the spring?
Autumn brings with it falling leaves, so make sure you clear them away regularly, especially along paths as they can become quite slippery when breaking down.
Canaves Oia Suites, one of the three properties under the Canaves Oia umbrella has announced its newest addition; the boutique Canaves Oia Spa, opening its doors this April 2016.
RHS Gardens Winter Events Programme October 2015 – December 2015Published by admin on Mon, 2015-11-23 21:03
 October 24 – 25 Oct: Pumpkin Weekend, RHS Garden Rosemoor Visitors can carve a pumpkin at lantern-making workshops, take the Pumpkin Trail around the garden and learn how to cook delicious pumpkin-based dishes. rhs.org.uk/rosemoor November 6 Nov: FREE Day Friday – Open Day, all gardens |
Growing Trend in UK GardensPublished by admin on Thu, 2015-09-17 16:00
 With time becoming an increasingly precious commodity for many, it’s not surprising that more and more people are making a lifestyle choice: choosing to spend their free time relaxing on their lawns rather than mowing them. |
Freshen up your look on board...Published by admin on Thu, 2015-09-10 12:00
 Imagine arriving in your cabin, dreaming of cocktails, cabaret and the Captain’s Table, only to find your carefully packed suitcase is full of creased, crumpled garments. All your best-laid plans of dressing to impress quickly go out the porthole! |
EYOS Begins Offering Ultimate Antarctic and Arctic Adventures Onboard The New Super Yacht LEGENDPublished by admin on Mon, 2015-08-31 09:00
 EYOS Expeditions has announced the arrival of the new 26- guest super yacht Legend. Setting a new standard in expedition yachts upon her debut, now available to charter in Antarctica and in the Arctic. |
Hints & Tips for Aug/Sept by David GreavesPublished by admin on Mon, 2015-08-24 16:00
Watering is essential in August as this is usually one of the hottest months of the year and where possible try and use recycled water to maintain water butt levels. |
Which Fuel is Better for your Mower?Published by admin on Wed, 2015-07-22 16:00
Grass cutting season is well underway but have you ever really thought about the petrol you use in your mower and what it is doing to you and your machine? Running a mower on normal fuel for an hour will give out the same exhaust emissions as 3 cars! |
Enjoy Water Features in Your Garden this SummerPublished by admin on Tue, 2015-07-14 13:00
 Image courtesy of David Greaves For many centuries, fountains and cascades have been used as recreational and artistic features. |
Time to Round up Roundup!Published by admin on Mon, 2015-07-13 11:00
 In 1974 Monsanto invented the herbicide glyphosphate trading under the name of 'Roundup' as mentioned in edition 104. Would you trust the company who gave us 'Agent Orange' the company who promised us that it would not harm humans? |
Get Picnic Ready with Aston MartinPublished by admin on Thu, 2015-07-09 16:00
 The Aston Martin Collection celebrates its elegant classic tan leather hamper in time for National Picnic Week in June. Designed for two, the Aston Martin picnic hamper combines luxury and functionality to complement the lifestyle of its owner. |
Robbie's Rugby Festival at Loughborough Grammar SchoolPublished by admin on Mon, 2015-07-06 16:00
Loughborough Grammar School, Playing Fields, Quorn, LE12 8AJ Saturday 11th July, 2015 |
Gardening Hints and Tips for June/July by David GreavesPublished by admin on Fri, 2015-07-03 12:16
 During these warmer months hoe the beds regularly whilst it is dry to keep the weeds down, dead head bedding plants to encourage continuous flowering and prune spring flowering shrubs. Also try and keep water butts full in case of any drought conditions. |
Tackle the Wistow Maze this SummerPublished by admin on Fri, 2015-07-03 12:00
 With England hosting this year’s Rugby World Cup, Leicestershire’s famous Wistow Maze is joining in the fun. |
