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The Guardian (Free subscription) | yesterday
'Fluid' instrument allows pianists to alter sound before or while they play For a non-pianist, the idea of a microtonally fluid piano might seem either no big deal or baffling. But this weekend a composer will reveal the result of a 10-year mission – nothing less than the reinvention of one of the most important instruments in western music. Geoff Smith believes he has come up with the first...
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Horse Racing Tips & Tipping Review Blog (Free subscription) | 21/11/2009
. 6:15 Over 50 Instant Games At totesportgames.com Handicap (Div I) (CLASS 6)(3yo+ 0-65) Winner £2,047 12 runners 1m4f50y 102.4% Shadows Lengthen 100.4% Ishismart 100.2% Zaif 100.1% Arashi 100.1% Sunny Spells 99.7% Piper´s Song 99.5% Rare Coincidence 98.4% Kames Park 98.1% Bull Market 97.4% Hucking Hero 96.9% Nakoma 6:45 totesportbingo.com Maiden Stakes (CLASS 5)(2yo) Winner £3,238...
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Past Imperfect (Free subscription) | 10/11/2009
Another year older and deeper in debt In spite of a 24 hr tummy bug I think MTL enjoyed the birthday week, made special by the arrival of our Australian son or A S who quickly threw off jet lag and was changing light bulbs, sorting technical problems, shopping and being the perfect Jeeves before you could say ‘G’day!’ We went to our favourite Italian for the birthday dinner and took...
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Greetings from Nowhere (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
So, I'm noodling around with an idea for my next book. While I have absolutely no story (heh), I know it revolves around pigeon racing. Here's what I know about pigeon racing: ZIPPO So when I learned that the national convention of the American Pigeon Racing Union was being held nearby, well, dang, how could I NOT go, right? AND - there was going to be a Junior race (for kids who race pigeons). Oh,...
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Ruta's Ramblings (Free subscription) | 17/10/2009
It was a beautiful day as we set off for an hour and a half's drive to meet up with our friends at Priddy , near the Cheddar Gorge. It's a kind of half way point where we meet up for a walk in the spectacular limestone landscape around the gorge. As you approach Cheddar the spine of the Mendip hills breaks out from the flat rather nondescript Somerset landscape. The underlying limestone has created...
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Chris Sperring MBE (Free subscription) | 15/10/2009
First of the wintering Redwings are now here, also this week whilst walking through a local woodland I watched in awe as I found a Goshawk (female) plucking at a wood pigeon on the path, it was a momentary observation as the Goss saw me then took off, but what a great sight (don't even ask where the camera was :( They are now breeding locally which is great news I'm keeping in close touch with one...
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Harpies Crafty Corner (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009
My friend and great source of inspiration Gail Milburn ( Gails Blog ) has, out of the goodness of her heart been very kind to me ! I was taken by a fabric bird that she did in the style of Jenni Horne in an article in the Summer 2009 edition of Sew Somerset inspired by an original by Betz White . It's a long time since I did any hand sewing even though I only used blanket stitch on this one, but Gail...
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Wiltshire Heritage Museum (Free subscription) | 02/10/2009
The Eeles Family Pottery exhibition is now open. Come and see the fantastic pieces produced by the Dorset-based family of potters. The pottery of stoneware, porcelain and Raku is made using simple ingredients from around the south west, including Dorset ball clay, Devon china clay and basalt from Somerset. Inspiration for the shapes and patterns of the pottery are drawn largely from nature with colours...
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Caroline's Miscellany (Free subscription) | 29/09/2009
I didn't plan a visit here, but the sign to the Bakelite Museum in Williton, Somerset was irresistible. This private collection is housed in (indeed, crammed into) an old mill, and many of the displays are on open shelves. Some, like a tie press, even encourage you to touch. If a bakelite collection conjures up images of endless brown plastic, think again: bakelite essentially has two meanings. First,...
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Business Wire (Free subscription) | 28/09/2009
SOMERSET, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc. announced today the appointment of Will Downie in a dual role as Group President, Sterile Technologies and Senior Vice President of Global Sales & Marketing, effective October 12, 2009. Mr. Downie will have full accountability for the Sterile Technologies segment, which includes the Company’s injectable manufacturing businesses...
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Jane's London (Free subscription) | 26/09/2009
Last week, along with 4 other London bloggers, I was invited to Gintelligensia at Dusk, the pop-up bar on the terrace facing the river at Somerset House; a promotional eve of gin mixology. I had ideas of being a gin-soaked DJ for the evening but it turns out we were there to learn about Bombay Sapphire gin; how it's made etc. As we sat bouncy on Tom Dixon chairs, Sam Carter, Bombay Sapphire Brand Ambassador,...
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paul the potter (Free subscription) | 19/09/2009
Last Night was our Private View This is the start of the evening just before people started arriving. I Managed to find the perfect use for a Leach Kick Wheel. The Copper Lined tray acts as a perfect Ice Bucket for the Beers. Part of the show with Doug's pots . The workshop area with Jane's wood work only when it all calmed down did I get a chance to take some pictures. Tea Lights in Flower Pots It's...
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Keeper of the Snails (Free subscription) | 06/09/2009
I've had a quiet weekend away from the computer, but tonight have compiled a few book reviews for Sunday Salon. The Lure of China by Frances Wood. This book was sent to me by Yale University Press and I have written about it in a couple of posts before. It's a beautifully presented little book - well-illustrated with small exquisite pictures and this makes it very attractive to read. Starting with...
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Laudator Temporis Acti (Free subscription) | 06/09/2009
C.S. Lewis, The Future of Forestry : How will the legend of the age of trees Feel, when the last tree falls in England? When the concrete spreads and the town conquers The country's heart; when contraceptive Tarmac's laid where farm has faded, Tramline flows where slept a hamlet, And shop-fronts, blazing without a stop from Dover to Wrath, have glazed us over? Simplest tales will then bewilder The...
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Suzy's Vintage Attic (Free subscription) | 04/09/2009
Last Saturday, Alan and I had to go to Hampshire. On our way back, we stopped in a village called Odiham which is within a mile of Fleet. We were recommended a pub which would be a nicer alternative to the Fleet services (M3 Motorway) The Waterwitch Pub - Odiham Inside the pub The pub backs on to a canal After a lovely lunch, we decided to have a walk around Odiham before heading back to Somerset....
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