Monthly Archives: February 2012

‘Local Leap’ in North Norfolk

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Fi Woolcock

Trust staff get Leap Day off work to volunteer Today the world is enjoying an extra 24 hours as another leap year arrives – and more than 5,000 National Trust employees are being given the Leap Day off work to … Continue reading →

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Has Spring Sprung here in Norfolk?

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Fi Woolcock

  Has Spring Sprung in Norfolk? Over at Pensthorpe Wildlife and Gardens near Fakenham, the reserve and gardens are looking particually beautiful despite having been covered, until recently, in a dusting of snow! They have even got a pair of … Continue reading →

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Mind Boggling Recipe

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Fi Woolcock

Voted ‘Best Attraction 2011’, the Boggles and Twiggles at Bewilderwood near Hoveton, like to cook and we all agree that cooking is great fun for kids too. From the simple to the complex and the tasty to the awesomely gruesome, … Continue reading →

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Are you being tempted by the Devil?

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Fi Woolcock

  What are you giving up for Lent? In days gone by, Lent was a long, strict religious fast when people gave up all rich food. It is the time, traditionally, of thinking of things people have done wrong and … Continue reading →

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Historic Wells-next-the Sea: It’s behind you!

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Historic Wells-next-the-Sea Ask any visitor to Wells where the hub of the town is, and they will surely say the Quay, the place to buy buckets and spades, go crabbing, and eat fish and chips looking out at the boats … Continue reading →

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Challenge your Children….

Posted on February 16, 2012 by

Challenge your children at the Boggle Wish Bonfire which takes place at Bewilderwood, Hoveton from Saturday 11th – Sunday 19th February. Guess the wishes of your favourite BeWILDerwood characters, warm yourself around the BeWILDerwood bonfire and make your wish for … Continue reading →

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Say It With (the right) Flowers……

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

  With St. Valentine’s day upon us once again, our thoughts invariably turn to all things romantic! It is a hectic time of the year for local florists but have you ever wondered what the meaning of flowers is? Well … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Trees!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

  Today marks the Jewish New Year for Trees (Tu B’shevat), so why not celebrate! Traditionally, the day is marked by eating fruit, particularly grapes, figs, pomegranates, olives and dates. On this day it is remembered that “man is a … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 4, 2012 by

Bird Sightings in North Norfolk Pensthorpe Reserve near Fakenham is regionally recognised as a breeding site for many species that are of limited distribution in the UK, including Little Ringed Plover, Sandmartin, and Marsh Harrier. Pensthorpe also attracts Avocets, Redshank, Greenshank, … Continue reading →

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2012 is a big year for Norfolk

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

It’s a really big year for all of Great Britain, but with London hosting the 2012 Olympics and the Paralympics, Norfolk is right next to all the action! London is less than 2 hours travel by train from Norfolk and … Continue reading →

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