To celebrate 60 years of sailing Scottish waters the author single-handedly sailed Halcyon a 32 wooden yawl from Fairlie on the Clyde round the Mull of Kintyre by way of numerous inner islands to Barra in the Outer Hebrides & to the Atlantic side of the islands not often visited by cruising yachts. Bad weather forced a diversion to explore the sea lochs of the west coast of Harris & Lewis the islands of Taransay (of the BBCs Castaway series) & Scarp famed for its ingenious Rocket Post experiment. While visiting these numerous islands he met local people & experienced the sometimes violent extremes of weather such as when he was storm-bound in Stornoway for several days. There are stories galore about the island people snippets of interesting history legends & folklore tales of the sea & island life the Hebridean fishermen & lighthouses
- thus uncovering another dimension of island life. Bob recounts his travels & tales some previously unpublished in a relaxed & highly-readable style. As well as being a unique travel book it is an insight into the rapidly-changing ways of island life & a useful sailing guide to the Western Isles & anchorages in the Hebrides. It would be of immeasurable help to sailors keen to venture into some of the lesser-known sailing areas of Western Scotl&. This vivid & entertaining story of adventurous sailing among Scotlands beautiful but challenging Western Isles will be enjoyed by keen sailors & armchair travellers alike
- a truly memorable journey of over 1000 miles!

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For twenty-five years actors have given Simon Annand unprecedented access to photograph them in the intimacy of their dressing-rooms during the 30 minutes before curtain-up
- the half. This magnificent book offers not only a dazzling gallery of actors
- including Anthony Hopkins Cate Blanchett Daniel Day Lewis Judi Dench John Gielgud Vanessa Redgrave Jim Broadbent Jeremy Irons Glenda Jackson Jude Law Charlotte Rampling Michael Gambon Maggie Smith Martin Sheen Felicity Kendal Kevin Spacey & Ralph Fiennes
- but also a meditation on the mystery of the final stage of an actors journey.


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From Weimar Berlin to the fall of Paris & on to the present day danger jealousy & inspiration combine to tempt a man to a secret betrayal. Now a Radio 4 Book at Bedtime" scheduled for 27th June
- 8th July. Chip told us not to go out. Said dont you boys tempt the devil. But it been one brawl of a night I tell you. The aftermath of the fall of Paris 1940. Hieronymous Falk a rising star on the cabaret scene was arrested in a cafe & never heard from again. He was twenty years old. He was a German citizen. & he was black. Fifty years later Sid Hieros bandmate & the only witness that day is going back to Berlin. Persuaded by his old friend Chip Sid discovers theres more to the journey than he thought when Chip shares a mysterious letter bringing to the surface secrets buried since Hieros fate was settled. In " Half Blood Blues" Esi Edugyan weaves the horror of betrayal the burden of loyalty & the possibility that if you dont tell your story someone else might tell it for you. & they just might tell it wrong..."
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Ben Tomlin has been an only child for thirteen years. So when his research-scientist parents bring home a baby chimp to raise as a human child Bens life is turned upside-down. Teaching a baby chimp how to understand language is not his idea of fun especially when hes trying to settle in at his new school. But it isnt long before Zans infectious personality endears him to everyone & he becomes a real member of the family. But just what will happen when he grows up & the experiment comes to an end? Ben must take dramatic steps & the repercussions ricochet through his home & community with devastating results. This phenomenal novel is a thought-provoking story of relationships & family first love growing up ethics & dilemmas. ...

This is a great opportunity for you to learn new cookery skills from an expert. You could be taught by Valentina Harris who is a bright & passionate authority on Italian food & has written many books on the subject. The other chefs include Franck Pontais who has appeared on Ready Steady Cook & in regular broadcasts on BBC Radio; Tiffany Goodall who demonstrates at regional & national events & Martin Blunos who has held two Michelin stars for more than fifteen years. Martins cooking attracts journalists of leading food publications from all around the globe & he appears frequently on television & radio including Saturday Kitchen. Your half day will consist of:
- * Health & safety briefing * Hygiene brief * Wash hands put on aprons & hats * Chef will introduce themselves & explain what they are cooking * Cooking starts everyone will prepare their food & discuss the flavours of the dishes. Themes vary but could include BBQ; Easy Entertaining; Cooking for Two; Italian; Chocolate; Desserts. * Start eating the courses of the day * Wind down & clean up * General discussion of the day questions answered If you would like to know which chef will be teaching you we recommend you enquire at the time of booking as the chefs may vary occasionally from those mentioned above. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "



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Enjoy three driving experiences in one; rallying 4x 4 & a high speed passenger ride! This is your opportunity to have not only one driving experience but four! What&8217;s more these drives illustrate three completely different skill sets perfect for the petrol head inside you. You will enjoy two sessions in a rally car & then take on the authentic 4x 4 course in the 2.5 tdi Landrover Discovery. Rounding off your day you will experience how the professionals drive with a high speed passenger chauffeured ride. The amalgamation of these driving experiences will guarantee a day that you will never forget! Your session will begin with a welcome & safety briefing of rally & 4x 4 driving techniques such as handbrake turns & lift-off over steer. You will then receive a slow demonstration lap for stage viewing. It is then your turn to get in the driver&8217;s seat for Approx. two 15 minute rally driving sessions & 15 minutes driving the 4x 4 where your guest can ride with you. These shall be within shared timeslots of one hour. To finish your experience you or your guest will receive a high speed chauffeured ride with an instructor. Please note this experience will typically hold one date per month for this experience. Please note at some locations there is an option to purchase damage waiver insurance on the day of your experience. In the event of an accident the damage waiver will cover all or part of the damage caused to the vehicle (s) however this will not cover damage caused by reckless or negligent driving. Further details are available on booking. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Includedwithin your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned rider young or old you will be taken Horse Riding over 94 000 acres of ancient New Forest enclosures & plains. On this experience youll be riding in a Western saddle. Western saddles are mainly used for western riding for working horses throughout the United States & theyre the choice of saddle for cowboys. They are designed to provide security & comfort for all riders on long journeys especially over rugged terrain. These rides are more relaxed & more secure for all riders especially beginners. All trails are mixed ability & are conducted at walk & jog paces only. Enjoy the beauty of the New Forest as the sun sets. In the cool of the evening you will ride the range meandering across the stunning scenery of grasslands & heaths where the ponies roam free & on into the woods home to foxes badgers & the many herds of wild deer. You will then come back to a sizzling steak & chicken barbecue around the campfire. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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Westfield Sportscars are one of the UKs leading h&-built sports car manufacturers that is still owned & operated here in Britain. Their cars may not be as well known as Aston Martin or Ferrari but they make up for it with their raw rubber-burning power that only a Westfield Sportscar possesses! They are the classic British sports car: front engine rear-wheel drive lightweight & fast. If you thought that the British motor industry was dead
- you are most certainly wrong; Westfield continue to manufacture their high-quality instantly recognisable sportscars. At your chosen location youll be learning how to handle these cars on the limit with tyre smoking donuts & power sliding drift burns. Get ready for the Westfield Experience! Your experience will begin with a safety briefing with your instructors on the key driving techniques. Next there will be a short demonstration on what you will be learning during your experience. Finally it is onto the driving: you will begin with the Intro taster. This will allow you to learn the controls of the vehicle understand the counter steering & feel the raw power of the car. If the instructors feel you can cope you may even be given some drifting tuition. The last few laps will be timed & ranked. After the intro is the more exhilarating Autotesting
- you will utilise what you have learnt & will be reaching much higher speeds which requires intense concentration. You will navigate through donuts tight corners & shorter swept corners. The experience will end with prizes being awarded to the fastest drivers...will you be one of them? What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "




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The news of her fiances death at Dunkirk was a cruel blow for Holly Morgan to suffer. But for Holly
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This is the ultimate guide to healthy home-cooked food that can be rustled up in a matter of minutes with 400 original recipes & even whole menus that can be prepared & cooked in less than half an hour. Carefully compiled for even the most hectic schedule this cookbook is the proof that convenience cooking need not mean compromising on taste. Meats can be glazed & griddled succulent seafood skewered sauces whipped up sushi rolled salads tossed & spices blended in the time it takes to heat up a supermarket ready-made dish in the oven. Beginning with excellent instant ideas for breakfast & brunch
- from real porridge with plums to Irish-style potato pancakes
- this book is also packed with ideas for speedy mid-morning snacks & working lunches whether the craving is for a banana smoothie spicy plantain chips griddled tomatoes on soda bread deli-style chicken salad or a range of easy-to-prepare soups. A classic range of fish chicken pork beef & lamb dishes prove that speed & taste can be perfect partners while the collection of vegetarian mains simply burst with flavour & texture. Feeding hungry family members is a nightly conundrum facing every busy parent & a special section on family dishes

Includes:: many favourites
- chilli-fried chicken pan-fried gammon & classic twists to spaghetti
- plus a few surprises to whet the palate. Entertaining at home is great fun for the guests & this inspired collection of quick dishes to impress proves that the host can join in too
- whether serving up a splendid dish of salmon whisky & cream at a candlelit winter gathering or grilling Greek-style swordfish al fresco in the garden. To finish gorgeous home-spun desserts such as hot chocolate rum souffles or coffee mascarpone creams will leave frozen supermarket desserts sitting on the shelf. With more than 1500 beautiful colour photographs step-by-step instructions & at-a-glance preparation & cooking times this book will keep stress mess & fuss to a minimum & allow you to spend more time eating & enjoying. Nutritional information detailing fats carbohydrates & calorific content will enable the reader to incorporate these quick-fix meals into a balanced & nutritional diet.






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