MaryAnn Bernal's Blog, page 369
September 27, 2013
The Wizard of Notts Recommends: Goose Fair - Forest Recreation Ground on Wednesday, October 2 and runs until Sunday, October 6.
http://www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=23517
Goose Fair 2013: 2 - 6 October Nottingham Goose Fair returns from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 October 2013 to thrill and delight city residents and visitors.Venue:
Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham. NG7 6HB
Times:Wednesday 2 October - 5.30pm - 11pm
Thursday 3 October - 12noon - 11pm
Friday 4 October - 11am - 11.30pm
Saturday 5 October - 11am - 11pm
Sunday 6 October - 1pm - 9pm
Dates:2 - 6 October
Overview:With more than 700 years of history, Nottingham Goose Fair is one of Europe's most famous travelling fairs, and is still a fantastic event to delight all ages.
The Forest Recreation Ground will once again host over 500 attractions, from the latest white knuckle experiences, family rides and favourites including waltzers, carousels and Hook-a-Duck.
In 2012 there was a new ride - 'AtmosFear' making its first appearance at Goose Fair. It moved passengers through 360 degrees in all three dimensions. The arm of the ride rotated high in the sky with the end of the arm also rotating along with the passenger seats. The ride was about 23 metres high at the top of the swing to increase the scare factor!
For thrill-seekers there are normally around 100 adult rides and exhibitions. Last year alongside the AtmosFear there was the Touchdown, Magic Mouse, Sizzler Twist, Vertical Limit, Chaos as well as Dodgems, Waltzers, Ghost trains, Matterhorns, Giant wheels, Mouse coasters and Funhouses.
Along with the traditional Goose Fair food of mushy peas and mint sauce, candy floss and brandy snaps, visitors will be able to eat their way around the world with chestnuts and doughnuts to food from the Caribbean, Chinese noodles, Indian kebabs, Spanish churros, paella and French crepes.
Come along and experience the dazzling array of sights and sounds!
As always, admission to the ground is FREE!
In 2012 most rides cost between £1.00 - £3.00. The majority were charged at £2.00. Specialised rides charged between £2.50 and £4.00. Children's rides were around £1.00 - £2.00.
Travelling:-By Foot: Try www.walkit.com select 'Nottingham' from the drop down menu and type 'Forest Recreation Ground' into the destination box.
By Cycle: Try www.transportdirect.co.uk and select 'Find a cycle route' and use postcode NG7 6ND to take you to the site.
By Bus: Take the NCT Lime lines 56, 58, 59 or Purple lines 87, 88, 89 or Calverton Connection from Upper Parliament Street, or the Brown lines 15,16, 17 from Milton Street (outside Waitrose) or Yellow Lines 68, 69, 70, 71, from Milton Street (outside Trinity Square Car Park). Take the Pronto or any the The Threes from Victoria Bus Station. Services run at frequent intervals, stopping on Mansfield Road for the Fair.
By Tram - take the tram from any stop and get off at The Forest right next to the Goose Fair site. There are four dedicated park and ride sites, which offer free parking to anyone travelling on the tram.
Park and Ride sites are located at:
Hucknall near junction 27 of the M1with nearly 450 spaces - NG15 7TD Phoenix Park next to junction 26 of the M1 with over 650 spaces - NG8 6AS Moor Bridge close to Bulwell and Bestwood with over 100 spaces - NG6 8AE Wilkinson Street just off Nottingham's ring road with over 600 spaces - NG7 7NU There is city centre parking available too with easy connections at the Lace Market, Old Market Square and the Royal Centre tram stops. Extra trams will be running to and from The Forest throughout the event so you'll be sure to get there on time. For more information on tram times and fares visit www.thetram.net.
Car Parking & Disabled Parking:Please note that we are not able to provide car parking for this event. We recommend using the tram if you want free parking (see above). Blue Badge parking is available on site and is accessible at the Gregory Boulevard entrance.
Goose Fair 2013: 2 - 6 October Nottingham Goose Fair returns from Wednesday 2 to Sunday 6 October 2013 to thrill and delight city residents and visitors.Venue:
Forest Recreation Ground, Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham. NG7 6HBTimes:Wednesday 2 October - 5.30pm - 11pm
Thursday 3 October - 12noon - 11pm
Friday 4 October - 11am - 11.30pm
Saturday 5 October - 11am - 11pm
Sunday 6 October - 1pm - 9pm
Dates:2 - 6 October
Overview:With more than 700 years of history, Nottingham Goose Fair is one of Europe's most famous travelling fairs, and is still a fantastic event to delight all ages.
The Forest Recreation Ground will once again host over 500 attractions, from the latest white knuckle experiences, family rides and favourites including waltzers, carousels and Hook-a-Duck.
In 2012 there was a new ride - 'AtmosFear' making its first appearance at Goose Fair. It moved passengers through 360 degrees in all three dimensions. The arm of the ride rotated high in the sky with the end of the arm also rotating along with the passenger seats. The ride was about 23 metres high at the top of the swing to increase the scare factor!
For thrill-seekers there are normally around 100 adult rides and exhibitions. Last year alongside the AtmosFear there was the Touchdown, Magic Mouse, Sizzler Twist, Vertical Limit, Chaos as well as Dodgems, Waltzers, Ghost trains, Matterhorns, Giant wheels, Mouse coasters and Funhouses.
Along with the traditional Goose Fair food of mushy peas and mint sauce, candy floss and brandy snaps, visitors will be able to eat their way around the world with chestnuts and doughnuts to food from the Caribbean, Chinese noodles, Indian kebabs, Spanish churros, paella and French crepes.
Come along and experience the dazzling array of sights and sounds!
As always, admission to the ground is FREE!
In 2012 most rides cost between £1.00 - £3.00. The majority were charged at £2.00. Specialised rides charged between £2.50 and £4.00. Children's rides were around £1.00 - £2.00.
Travelling:-By Foot: Try www.walkit.com select 'Nottingham' from the drop down menu and type 'Forest Recreation Ground' into the destination box.
By Cycle: Try www.transportdirect.co.uk and select 'Find a cycle route' and use postcode NG7 6ND to take you to the site.
By Bus: Take the NCT Lime lines 56, 58, 59 or Purple lines 87, 88, 89 or Calverton Connection from Upper Parliament Street, or the Brown lines 15,16, 17 from Milton Street (outside Waitrose) or Yellow Lines 68, 69, 70, 71, from Milton Street (outside Trinity Square Car Park). Take the Pronto or any the The Threes from Victoria Bus Station. Services run at frequent intervals, stopping on Mansfield Road for the Fair.
By Tram - take the tram from any stop and get off at The Forest right next to the Goose Fair site. There are four dedicated park and ride sites, which offer free parking to anyone travelling on the tram.
Park and Ride sites are located at:
Hucknall near junction 27 of the M1with nearly 450 spaces - NG15 7TD Phoenix Park next to junction 26 of the M1 with over 650 spaces - NG8 6AS Moor Bridge close to Bulwell and Bestwood with over 100 spaces - NG6 8AE Wilkinson Street just off Nottingham's ring road with over 600 spaces - NG7 7NU There is city centre parking available too with easy connections at the Lace Market, Old Market Square and the Royal Centre tram stops. Extra trams will be running to and from The Forest throughout the event so you'll be sure to get there on time. For more information on tram times and fares visit www.thetram.net.
Car Parking & Disabled Parking:Please note that we are not able to provide car parking for this event. We recommend using the tram if you want free parking (see above). Blue Badge parking is available on site and is accessible at the Gregory Boulevard entrance.
History Trivia - William the Conqueror sails to England to claim the crown
September 27
489 – Odoacer (first Germanic king of Italy) attacked Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths at the Battle of Verona, and was defeated again.
1009 Caliph al Hakim ordered the destruction of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem, a Christian holy site.
1066 William the Conqueror, with a Norman army of 5,000 men, set sail from France for England, to claim the English throne.
1509 Storm ravages the Flemish/Dutch/Friese coast, killing thousands.
1540 Pope Paul III approved the first outline of the organization of the Jesuit Society, drafted by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
1590 Pope Urban VII died 13 days after being chosen as the Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history.
489 – Odoacer (first Germanic king of Italy) attacked Theodoric, king of the Ostrogoths at the Battle of Verona, and was defeated again.
1009 Caliph al Hakim ordered the destruction of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Jerusalem, a Christian holy site.
1066 William the Conqueror, with a Norman army of 5,000 men, set sail from France for England, to claim the English throne.
1509 Storm ravages the Flemish/Dutch/Friese coast, killing thousands.
1540 Pope Paul III approved the first outline of the organization of the Jesuit Society, drafted by St. Ignatius of Loyola, the order's founder.
1590 Pope Urban VII died 13 days after being chosen as the Pope, making his reign the shortest papacy in history.
The Phil Naessens Show 9-27-2013 Showboats, MLB Playoffs and Local versus National Media
http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/09/27/the-phil-naessens-show-9-27-2013-showboats-mlb-playoffs-and-local-versus-national-media/
Segment 1: Red Reporter Managing Editor Brandon Kraeling joins Phil to discuss the recent brawl in Atlanta, showboating, this weekends season ending series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tuesday’s wild card game and much more.
Segment 2: Grizzly Bear Blues Managing Editor Kevin Lipe joins Phil to discuss Kosta Koufas and local NBA coverage as opposed to National Media coverage plus much more.
Segment 3: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall to discuss the Oakland A’s winning their second straight AL West division crown, Josh Donaldson’s slim yet deserving MVP chances and the roster for their division series with the Detroit Tigers and much more.
Segment 1: Red Reporter Managing Editor Brandon Kraeling joins Phil to discuss the recent brawl in Atlanta, showboating, this weekends season ending series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Tuesday’s wild card game and much more.
Segment 2: Grizzly Bear Blues Managing Editor Kevin Lipe joins Phil to discuss Kosta Koufas and local NBA coverage as opposed to National Media coverage plus much more.
Segment 3: Athletics Nation Lead Writer Alex Hall to discuss the Oakland A’s winning their second straight AL West division crown, Josh Donaldson’s slim yet deserving MVP chances and the roster for their division series with the Detroit Tigers and much more.
September 26, 2013
Cecilia Spark is Sowing the Seeds of Fantasy with Jeff Davis, author of The Seeds
Check out the cool trailer:
Click the link below to find out more about the Tarol Nation.
http://adventuresofceciliaspark.blogspot.com/2013/09/sow-seeds-of-fantasy-with-jeff-davis.html
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http://phillipnaessens.wordpress.com/2013/09/26/the-phil-naessens-show-9-26-2013-the-dwayne-wade-and-kevin-durant-social-media-fued/
On today’s Phil Naessens Show
Segment 1: Indy Cornrows Managing Editor Tom Lewis joins Phil to discuss Paul George’s new contract and answers several listeners questions regarding Larry Bird, Paul George, Roy Hibbert and much more
Segment 2: Welcome to Loud City Managing Editor J.A. Sherman joins Phil to discuss the social media feud between Kevin Durant and Dwayne Wade and answers listeners questions regarding Serge Ibaka, SONICSGATE and much more.
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing Editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the recent the San Antonio Spurs recent signing of Sam Young and answers listeners questions regarding the playing time of Marco Belinelli, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green plus much more.
On today’s Phil Naessens Show
Segment 1: Indy Cornrows Managing Editor Tom Lewis joins Phil to discuss Paul George’s new contract and answers several listeners questions regarding Larry Bird, Paul George, Roy Hibbert and much more
Segment 2: Welcome to Loud City Managing Editor J.A. Sherman joins Phil to discuss the social media feud between Kevin Durant and Dwayne Wade and answers listeners questions regarding Serge Ibaka, SONICSGATE and much more.
Segment 3: Pounding the Rock Managing Editor J.R. Wilco joins Phil to discuss the recent the San Antonio Spurs recent signing of Sam Young and answers listeners questions regarding the playing time of Marco Belinelli, Manu Ginobili and Danny Green plus much more.
History Trivia - The Parthenon in Athens severely damaged by gunpowder explosion
Sept 26
46 BC Julius Caesar dedicated a temple to his mythical ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the battle of Pharsalus.
715 Ragenfrid defeated Theudoald at the Battle of Compiègne, the first definite battle of the civil war which followed the death of Pepin of Heristal, Duke of the Franks.
1181 St. Francis of Assisi, Italian Founder of the Franciscan Order, was born.
1143 Celestine II became Pope. He was a friend of Peter Abelard(French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician), Celestine was a scholar whose pontificate only lasted six months.
1687 The Parthenon in Athens, unscathed since 432 BC, was severely damaged by a gunpowder explosion, caused by the bombing from Venetian forces led by Morosini (Doge of Venice) who besieged the Ottoman Turks stationed in Athens.
46 BC Julius Caesar dedicated a temple to his mythical ancestor Venus Genetrix in accordance with a vow he made at the battle of Pharsalus.
715 Ragenfrid defeated Theudoald at the Battle of Compiègne, the first definite battle of the civil war which followed the death of Pepin of Heristal, Duke of the Franks.
1181 St. Francis of Assisi, Italian Founder of the Franciscan Order, was born.
1143 Celestine II became Pope. He was a friend of Peter Abelard(French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician), Celestine was a scholar whose pontificate only lasted six months.
1687 The Parthenon in Athens, unscathed since 432 BC, was severely damaged by a gunpowder explosion, caused by the bombing from Venetian forces led by Morosini (Doge of Venice) who besieged the Ottoman Turks stationed in Athens.
M. C. Arvanitis, writer / WORDS TOGETHER MAKE TALES: OLD FASHION FUN: CHIVAREE for the Newly weds.
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September 25, 2013
Mr. Chuckles stopped by The Wizard's Cauldron, meeting Sci Fi author Yvonne Anderson
Marky the Wizard says: This week - from her foreboding citadel just outside Cadiz - amidst the orange groves, the raging bulls, bunches of giant pomegranates hanging from parched trees, underneath the illumination of cobalt skies and in the glare of the ever-burning sun, the wonderful Ngaire Elder is back around the Cauldron, by popular demand. Ngaire meets Sci Fi author Yvonne Anderson - around the Cauldron - click on the link to read what they have to say. http://greenwizard62.blogspot.com/2013/09/ngaire-meets-sci-fi-author-yvonne.html?showComment=1380145339952#c7243811923343525721
