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Neil Anthony
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| Journalist Neil Anthony of Monmouth describes his wonderful tour of colourful Costa Rica, including a ten day visit to the remote Ossa Peninsular on the far west Pacific coast, and the 12-day cargo ship voyage he and his camera clicking girlfriend made back to the UK.
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Stan Babowski
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| What better way to learn about the colourful and often exotic cuisines of many nations than to chef in a kitchen that is literally floating around the world?
And that’s exactly what Swindon Executive Chef Stan Bobowski did while working aboard P & O’s Princess Line Cruise ships. Here is his story and a recipe.
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MV Balmoral
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| This MV Balmoral Cameo including pictures and interviews with members of the ship’s company and volunteers, tells of her last 60th anniversary year sailing from Clevedon to Penarth and Ilfracombe in September 2009.
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January in Baunton
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| Journalist and poet Peter Gibbs of Clevedon and his colleague Nigel Heath have spent the last 20 years, tramping many of Britain’s wonderful long distance paths. They are currently doing the Macmillan Way from Boston in Lincolnshire to the sea at Abbotsbury in Dorset and Peter was moved to write this poem when they came upon the lovely old church at Baunton in Gloucestershire. |
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West Country Italian Restaurant chain - Bottelinos
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| Enterprising West Country Italian restaurant chain Bottelino’s has come up with a unique way of raising thousands of pounds for the charitable Willow Foundation founded by former Arsenal goal keeper Bob Wilson. Find out how.
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A Celebration and a Challenge for Brandon Trust
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| It was a flash of inspiration which gave Bristol’s Brandon Trust its name but that inspiring spirit certainly lives on as this remarkable charity, who provide support for people with learning disabilities, celebrate their 15th anniversary year and face a new challenge.
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Tower Bridge - Waverley
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| There was a moment when it was feared that the visit of the world famous paddle steamer Waverly to the River Thames this September, 2010, might be scuppered by a paint job. But luckily this story will have a happy ending.
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Sally Sparks and Viv Young - Travels in China
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| Sally and Viv both spent their working lives in Bristol, and in retirement have been able to pursue their lifelong interest in textiles, embroidery and costume, developing a special interest in the embroidered costumes of the ethnic Miao people of South West China.
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