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Jane Dexter
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min
A New Innovative Marketing Tool; Video Brochures
With the rise of technology the appeal of video content is growing.
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Jane Dexter
- May 16, 2018
- 3 min
Lancaster flyover Ladybower Dam - 75th Anniversary - 17th May 1943
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) Lancaster will perform a flyover at the Ladybower Dam in the Peak District’s Derwent valley on Wednesday 16 May at approximately 12.05 pm. In April and May 1943, the reservoir and dam were one of the training locations used by 617 Squadron in the run up to the Dams Raid. The Lancaster will fly over RAF Scampton and then move on to the Derwent valley. It will perform two passes over the dam before going on to fly over Chatsworth Hou
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Jane Dexter
- May 11, 2018
- 2 min
Monty Python Forms – 11th May 1969
On 11th May 1969, British comedy troupe Monty Python forms; made up of Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin. Monty Python (also collectively known as The Pythons) were a surreal comedy group who created their sketch comedy show Monty Python's Flying Circus, which first aired on the BBC in 1969. Forty-five episodes were made over four series and the Python phenomenon developed from the television series into something larger in
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Jane Dexter
- May 2, 2018
- 2 min
Anne Boleyn Arrested – 2nd May 1536
On 2nd May 1536 Anne Boleyn, Henry VIII second wife, is arrested and taken to the Tower of London. Anne, the daughter of Thomas Boleyn, 1st Earl of Wiltshire and Elizabeth Boleyn, Countess of Wiltshire, was a key figure in the political and religious upheaval that became the start of the English Reformation. Historical Events in the Life of Queen Anne Boleyn 1st June 1533 - Anne Boleyn is crowned Queen of England; Henry broke with the Catholic Church in order for this to take
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Jane Dexter
- May 1, 2018
- 1 min
National Gardening Week – 30th April to 6th May
Do you have green fingers? Are you good with a hoe? Does your bush need pruning? National Gardening Week is run by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) to raise awareness of gardening and horticulture, and to encourage more people to take part in the healthy and productive outdoor activity of gardening. It’s all about helping new gardeners to get growing plants. National Gardening Week events will be held at some of the top RHS gardens, and will enable visitors to explore th
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Jane Dexter
- Apr 27, 2018
- 2 min
How well do you know Nottingham?
Just for fun, take part in our little quiz. There’s no prize, but, get them right and you’ll have our respect forever! What are the names of the lions situated at the front of the Council House? Who is Nottingham’s most famous outlaw? Which famous fashion designer is from Nottingham? Which is the oldest pub in Nottingham? What’s the name of the famous Nottingham fair which dates back to the 13th century? What famous Albert Finney film was set in Nottingham? Where is the famou
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Jane Dexter
- Apr 25, 2018
- 1 min
World Penguin Day – 25th April
What better way to celebrate the cuteness of our amazing feathered friends, than by honouring them with their very own awareness day. Observed the world over on 25th April, World Penguin Day recognises one of the unique birds on the planet. There are 17 species of penguins, and all their natural habitats are in the Southern hemisphere. Did you know the Emperor Penguin is the biggest of the 18 penguin species and largest of all birds? There are estimated to be (2017) approxim
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