Beth Elliott's Blog, page 5
January 26, 2023
Book and Bag
My Book and my Bag
Two passions that have stayed with me through the long years.
And now I write books as well as read them...
... and always have a proper book in my bag for any spare moment.
Two passions that have stayed with me through the long years.
And now I write books as well as read them...
... and always have a proper book in my bag for any spare moment.
January 13, 2023
An old tradition, another New Year's Day.
Why do the people of Cwm Gwaun in South Wales celebrate the New Year on 13th January?
Village of Cwm Gwaun [courtesy of Wikipedia]
In 1752 Britain changed the calendar to come into line with the rest of Europe.
Eleven days were lost and from that time the New Year began on 1st January.But in Cwm Gwaun they have maintained their New Year celebration according to the old calendar.
The video below shows how the villagers, especially the children, enjoy this tradition.
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Village of Cwm Gwaun [courtesy of Wikipedia]In 1752 Britain changed the calendar to come into line with the rest of Europe.
Eleven days were lost and from that time the New Year began on 1st January.But in Cwm Gwaun they have maintained their New Year celebration according to the old calendar.
The video below shows how the villagers, especially the children, enjoy this tradition.
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December 27, 2022
An armchair escape into a time of danger and intrigue - on Free Offer for this week.
The Rake and his Honour
FRANCE Summer 1813.... a time of uncertainty and intrigue. Napoleon clings on to power, but a revolt is brewing. Disciplined Louise Fauriel and easy-going rake Arnaut de Montailhac are an unlikely pair, linked by the need to smuggle letters that can change the course of France’s future. With Napoleon’s vengeful agents never more than one step behind, there’s no time for love in the desperate race to succeed in their missio...
FRANCE Summer 1813.... a time of uncertainty and intrigue. Napoleon clings on to power, but a revolt is brewing. Disciplined Louise Fauriel and easy-going rake Arnaut de Montailhac are an unlikely pair, linked by the need to smuggle letters that can change the course of France’s future. With Napoleon’s vengeful agents never more than one step behind, there’s no time for love in the desperate race to succeed in their missio...
December 15, 2022
Chalk and cheese....?
Or in a more modern fashion .......Enemies to lovers.
Joachim, the youngest of the three Montailhac brothers is [usually] a perfect gentleman. Athletic, hard-working and keen to prove himself, Joachim supervises his father's estates and livestock. Given the harsh terrain in the Pyrenees, it's a full-time job.
Joachim, the youngest of the three Montailhac brothers is [usually] a perfect gentleman. Athletic, hard-working and keen to prove himself, Joachim supervises his father's estates and livestock. Given the harsh terrain in the Pyrenees, it's a full-time job.
When two troubled girls - his mother's guests - arrive for a visit, they add horribly to his workload. Sophie, the younger sister, is totally out of control. Within 24 hours of arriving, she...
December 12, 2022
11th December 1282
11th December marks the anniversary of the death of the last native prince of Wales.Llewelyn ap Gruffydd
Video by Sian Ifan2, and the lament sung in the mellow voice of Daffydd Ifan
Treaty of Montgomery 1267
Memorial stone to Llewelyn ap Gruffydd at Abbey Cwm Hir[photo by Britain Express]
Video by Sian Ifan2, and the lament sung in the mellow voice of Daffydd Ifan
Treaty of Montgomery 1267
Memorial stone to Llewelyn ap Gruffydd at Abbey Cwm Hir[photo by Britain Express]
December 6, 2022
A free holiday in every way
If you need a rest, a break from the endless hurry and worry, why not take an armchair trip to Brighton?
On FREE OFFER at present
The Rake's Challenge
As well as the sea air, bathing machines, horse racing, and a splendid picnic, there is gambling,
dancing, a concert at the Royal Pavilion with Prinny among the perf...
On FREE OFFER at present
The Rake's Challenge
As well as the sea air, bathing machines, horse racing, and a splendid picnic, there is gambling,
dancing, a concert at the Royal Pavilion with Prinny among the perf...
November 13, 2022
Marco's misfortunes
KEEPING UP APPEARANCES
That day Marco took great pains with his costume. Nobody must guess at his secret cares. He had a reputation as a cheerful soul who could enliven the dullest party. Eventually he was satisfied with his appearance in a tawny velvet doublet and breeches and impeccable linen. Smoothing back his thick black locks, he perched his plumed cap at a jaunty angle on his head and prepared to set off for his place of business.
Roberto, his steward and sometimes critic, surveyed hi...
October 14, 2022
Follow the river [still no internet]
Holidays without internet - but who cares in such a setting 
The Akkopru Ottoman bridge
Photo by https://branding.goturkiye.com/adana
Still on holiday at Pozanti we explore the valley northwards to see the restored Roman / Ottoman bridge at Akköprü. Right by this bridge is the excellent Sekerpinar Restoran. At a table under the trees, with the River Chakit running swiftly by, it's an ideal spot for a leisurely meal [although no siesta here].
Belemedik holiday Park
Photo by Samba Turizm
On another d...
The Akkopru Ottoman bridge
Photo by https://branding.goturkiye.com/adana
Still on holiday at Pozanti we explore the valley northwards to see the restored Roman / Ottoman bridge at Akköprü. Right by this bridge is the excellent Sekerpinar Restoran. At a table under the trees, with the River Chakit running swiftly by, it's an ideal spot for a leisurely meal [although no siesta here].
Belemedik holiday ParkPhoto by Samba Turizm
On another d...
August 16, 2022
Internet [and lack of] and holidays in the mountains
The Awe-inspiring Taurus Mountains [Toros Dağları] of Turkey
Photo by Zeynel CebeciThree weeks without internet starts off by being challenging in this day and age. Then you relax and simply enjoy the holiday. Especially when staying in a rather remote corner of the Taurus Mountains, where there is so much to explore. One day we travelled for an hour along a mountain road, through villages clinging precariously to the hillsides, to reach a Trout Restaurant. The trout are in tanks fed by a sprin...
June 23, 2022
Of silk, nightingales and sorrows
and of the passage of time which allows some healing.
Let's start with a pleasant and timeless item - the nightingales singing their melodiesin the woodlands along the River Gardon at Mialet
Mialet is a small town on a hillside in the Cevennes, a rural area, which was once home to a large community of French Protestants, or Huguenots. Their strict code of conduct meant they were hardworking, and usually skilled craftsmen. In this region of France, they were involved in the Silk industry, bree...
Let's start with a pleasant and timeless item - the nightingales singing their melodiesin the woodlands along the River Gardon at Mialet
Mialet is a small town on a hillside in the Cevennes, a rural area, which was once home to a large community of French Protestants, or Huguenots. Their strict code of conduct meant they were hardworking, and usually skilled craftsmen. In this region of France, they were involved in the Silk industry, bree...
