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A Canal Trip
.. Well, not an actual canal trip, but the next best thing.
As part of their “BBC Four goes slow” season, the BBC was showing unique type of programme, best described by their press release …..
A two-hour, real-time canal boat journey down one of Britain’s most historic waterways, the Kennet and Avon Canal, from Top Lock in Bath to the Dundas Aqueduct. Using an uninterrupted single shot, the film is a rich and absorbing antidote to the frenetic pace and white noise of modern life.
Taking in the images and sounds of the British countryside, underpinned by the natural soundscape of water lapping, surrounding birdsong and the noise of the chugging engine, this is a chance to spot wildlife and glimpse life on the towpath while being lulled by the comforting rhythm of a bygone era.
Along the journey, graphics and archive stills embedded into the passing landscape deliver salient facts about the canal and its social history.
I guess this programme has significant personal interest as it was filmed on a stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal between Bath City Centre, and close to the Wiltshire county border at Dudas, near Limpley Stoke. Stunning scenery and landscapes, and this programme was different in having no commentary, just the actual real life soundtrack. It’s also quite nice that you can recognise the progress of the journey, outward from Bath, past The George pub at Bathampton, and along the Avon Valley past Claverton.
Home Sweet Home.
I’m not sure how long the programme will be available on BBC iPlayer, but the link is here
A Blast From The Past
You know some things can come back to haunt you … and Music is especially good at doing that.
Je Suis Charlie
I happened to be in Central London on Sunday when several city landmarks paid their own tribute to the victims of the Paris massacre. Vigils had already been held in London and around the world following the deaths of 17 police and civilians in the French capital following the attack on the Charlie Hebdo satirical magazine on Wednesday 7th.
In a tribute that coincided with the rallies across France, London landmarks including Tower Bridge and Trafalgar Square displayed the colours of the French Tricolore national flag.
From a photographic point of view, London’s inclement weather actually provided a nice effect with the projection being picked up by the raindrops, so I had to take the opportunity to capture some photographs ….
Tower Of London Poppy Garden
I’ve been meaning to visit the Tower of London for weeks to visit this outstanding sight.
1914 – 2014
#LightsOut #WW1centenary
Open Gardens
The National Gardens Scheme opens thousands of gardens throughout England & Wales to raise money for nursing and caring charities. Most of the gardens are private and are not normally open to visitors.
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Blackbirds are too noisy !!
In the back garden at my Mum’s is a blackbird’s nest.
It is also a frequent attraction to the local cats of the neighbourhood.
This results in this happening …
…. and the volume hasn’t been tampered with, it is that loud !!
This recently happened at 4am.
Young blackbirds, please grow up and leave the nest soon !!!
Lorry Driver Skyped on M25
I’ve seen this happen a few times now especially at this junction – which is my nearest – and consists of four lanes merging together. Many a time I’ve seen lorries behaving errantly, only to see in the cab that the driver has a laptop perched on the dash.
I just hope they catch more !
A lorry driver used Skype while driving on the M25, police said.
Another driver reported seeing the man apparently watching television at junction 12 on late on Tuesday.
The HGV, which had French plates, was stopped at junction 14, the junction with Heathrow Airport, where officers learned the driver had used the internet phone service.
The 35-year-old man was fined £500 and is due to be reported for driving without due care and attention.
Surrey roads policing officer PC Dan Pascoe, who stopped the driver, said: “We have no power to seize the vehicle and the roadside deposit negated the need to arrest the driver.
“Once he had paid the fine he was allowed on his way.
“He was also reported for summons to appear in court at a later date and if he does not appear then he will not get his deposit back.”
from BBC News
A Partly Polictical Broadcast ….
I’m not going to start blogging about my political views or say who is right or wrong, blah blah blah, but what is it about this party that attracts these people, wishing to enter such a high level public job that makes them have a nasty habit of putting ones foot in ones mouth ….
Ukip in new racism row after Lenny Henry insult
In one statement, a candidate standing in next month’s local council elections suggested on Twitter that the comedian, Lenny Henry should leave Britain to live in a “black country”.
It’s funny .. I could have sworn he was born and grew up in Dudley ?!
