Gay practises her Rag Doll impression between ends on the green. Traditionally, Rag Dolls are home-made from scraps of material and used as comforting objects and to encourage nurturing skills. The British Museum has a rag doll exhibit that was made by the Romans. Click Here to find out more about their exhibit although rememberContinue reading “Setting an Example”
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Today is United Nations Day
This annual event marks the establishment of the UN Charter in 1945 – the founding document of the organisation. Click Here to learn about the special concert arranged for today and about the organisation itself.
Are Raisins a Healthy Choice?
A local squirrel can answer this question through practical demonstration as it carefully works its way through a tray of raisins, one at a time, after it had checked the hazel tree for nuts. Click Here to read what the BBC good food club has to say about raisins. Although it doesn’t mention benefits toContinue reading “Are Raisins a Healthy Choice?”
Seek, Draw, Sail
On 8th October 1769, Captain James Cook landed for the first time on the shores of New Zealand. Click Here to read the New Zealand government’s history of James Cook.
A Few Thingys
Cancellations Rolling In
Due to the upsurge in covid this week, the Club has decided not to send representatives to the following Merits/Competitions: Our Colwyn & Llandudno League Merits at Craig y Don ‘A’ Team representative David Jones will participate tomorrow (Sunday); and our ‘B’ Team representative Hazel will participate in the Merits at St. Asaph. The LadiesContinue reading “Cancellations Rolling In”
International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) Today
Yes, it’s that time of year again when we turn our minds to vultures. Why? Vultures are natural scavengers so they play an important hygienic role in cleaning up ecosystems, reducing the risk of spread of disease. IVAD, the Endangered Wildlife Trust (South Africa) and the Hawk Conservancy Trust (England) are working together to raiseContinue reading “International Vulture Awareness Day (IVAD) Today”
BCGBA
If you want to catch up on the news from the British Crown Green Bowling Association (BCGBA), then Click Here to visit their Facebook page.
It’s “Sustainable Gastronomy Day” Today 👩🍳
Yes, today’s the very special day, nominated by the United Nations, for us all to consider our own cuisine and to take into account where the ingredients are from, how the food is grown and how it gets to our markets and eventually to our plates. Click Here to find out more.
High Scores
Welcome to the 31st May 2023 which just happens to be the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. Clint Eastwood and the late Prince Rainier III were both born on this day. 200 years ago, in the year 1823, the medical journal the Lancet was founded by Thomas Wakley, a surgeon andContinue reading “High Scores”
