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Monday 19 March 2018
King's College
Living near Cambridge, we see many famous places that people travel the world to see. We can get in free too. One such is the world famous King's College Chapel shown here.
Sunday 18 March 2018
Village Exhibition
This weekend we have our "Burwell at Large" exhibition where village groups have a chance to showcase themselves.
Burwell is a thriving village with plenty to interest people. One example was the local tower bell ringers who brought along a "mobile belfry".
Burwell is a thriving village with plenty to interest people. One example was the local tower bell ringers who brought along a "mobile belfry".
There are groups in our village covering a very wide range of interests.
Friday 16 March 2018
Red Legged Partridge
For years we have seen these attractive birds around our Close. Then, a couple of months ago, they disappeared.
Today, a couple were outside our home again, probably after food or a nest site. Anyway, it was good to see them around.
See https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/red-legged-partridge
Today, a couple were outside our home again, probably after food or a nest site. Anyway, it was good to see them around.
See https://www.rspb.org.uk/birds-and-wildlife/wildlife-guides/bird-a-z/red-legged-partridge
Saturday 10 March 2018
Cambridge Posters
These posters were on Bene't Street in Cambridge. In the background is Old School Lane where the Cavendish Laboratories were located. Several Nobel Prizes were won here.
Friday 9 March 2018
Orchids
For several weeks the Cambridge University Botanic Garden has hosted an orchid festival in its hot houses. We went last year and this. The display was splendid.
We have had some success in growing these at home. The secret is just a thimbleful of water a week.
We have had some success in growing these at home. The secret is just a thimbleful of water a week.
Sunday 4 March 2018
Best bus ride in England?
With the closure of the A379 along Slapton Line in Devon we lose one of the very best, if not the best, bus rides in England. I hope they repair it after the storm damage, but I have my doubts.
If you have a bus pass, this is free!
If you have a bus pass, this is free!
More about storm damage in South Devon
Where I come from in South Devon has been badly hit by recent severe weather and high tides. The road from Dartmouth to Torcross is badly damaged. It is quite likely the road along Slapton Ley will never be rebuilt.
See https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gallery/damage-a379-torcross-1295121
Apparently the government will contribute £2.5M to get the A379 rebuilt.
See https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/gallery/damage-a379-torcross-1295121
Apparently the government will contribute £2.5M to get the A379 rebuilt.
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