Conkers to that
The World Conker Championships have been taking place in Northamptonshire every year since 1965, and while this year’s event has been mired in the controversy surrounding the use of a steel conker (very much against the rules!), we love the fact that the new world champion, the first ever from the USA was presented with her prize of a tea towel and a coaster.
‘My parents were a little confused when I tried to explain what I was doing’ said Indianapolis born ‘Queen Conker’ Kelci Banschbach… we should imagine the tea towel and coaster took some explaining as well?
Where the Sky’s the Limit
Earlier this year we held our annual staff fun day at the wonderful Hawk Conservancy Trust near Andover in Hampshire. It is fair to say that we had a great day, learning all about their work, and of course getting to meet and handle some remarkable birds, including Barn Owls, Kestrels, and Matilda the Hooded Vulture.
We love the fact that this world class centre for education, care, and conservancy is just a few miles away and that between October 26th this year, and March 2025 they are offering ½ price admission, please see their website for details.
We cannot recommend a visit more highly!
Certainly not the Final Frontier
Frontier Agriculture is the leading crop production and grain marketing business in the UK, and we love the fact that despite an annual turnover in excess of £1.5 billion, they are a company committed to doing things ‘the right way’.
Introducing an outdoor lunch space at their Southampton site was a lovely thing to do, but to make it butterfly friendly with some well thought out planting, really does demonstrate a love for nature. It might be a small thing for a company that employs more than 1,000 people, but it’s those small things that make a big difference.
Petersfield Museum
In the centre of Petersfield there’s something rather remarkable happening, the Petersfield Museum and Art Gallery really is an absolute gem.
Telling the story of the town, and the surrounding villages, this place is an absolute treasure trove of historical artefacts, and archaeological wonders. But there’s so much more to it than that, it’s also home to poetry readings, cultural events, fashion, literature, and photography. This is social history at its very best, not just a collection of dusty relics, but a living breathing space full of interesting contemporary stories and talent.
The Museum is housed in the town’s former police station and court house on St. Peter’s Road, it is run by a charitable trust and there is a small entrance fee… but believe us, it really is well worth a visit.
Ps. The coffee shop does great coffee and cake.
