In photos: Nancy Blackett’s Parade of Sail
See our photos from the day of Nancy Blackett’s Parade of Sail Flotilla, held to celebrate her departure for an 8-week voyage to the Dutch canals following the 20th Anniversary Nancy Blackett…
Author: Swallows and Amazons
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Questions about filming ‘Swallows & Amazons'(1974) and tips for camping
Last time I gave a Q&A about the 1974 movie of ‘Swallow and Amazons’ at a cinema, I was interviewed by the actress Diana Quick, which was wonderful as she was so easy to talk to. She asked a few questions …
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Dispatches from Kortgene
The latest news from Nancy Blackett’s Dutch adventure: For today’s update skipper Richard Wainwright wrote: “Yesterday evening we dined royally with Wild Cat in the Veere yacht..
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From Coniston to the Kremlin Opens
ART’s new exhibition, From Coniston to the Kremlin: Arthur Ransome’s Russian Adventures marks the centenary of the Russian Revolutions with a remarkable story of war, revolution, amateur diplomacy and secrets.
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Nancy Blackett is now in Veere
Nancy Blackett continued her Dutch adventures today, with the weather looking generally better for the rest of the week. The latest dispatches from skipper Richard Wainwright were received earlier…
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Swallows and Amazons parties and presents
Holding a party with a Swallows and Amazons theme is a great idea, especially in summer time when you can be under canvas outside with the possibility of a campfire and either swimming or archery with geo-caching or a treasure …
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Dispatches from Middelburg
The latest message that we received from skipper Richard Wainwright earlier today: “Nancy Blackett is now moored in the centre of Middelburg alongside Wildcat. We had a stormy passage down the…
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Nancy Blackett has arrived safely in Holland
Nancy Blackett safely completed her cross-Channel voyage earlier today (5th June), arriving at Vlissingen at 1PM BST after having sailed most of the way, in time for lunch with the Trust’s Chairman…
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Nancy Blackett’s big weekend
Two days of events beside and on the lovely River Orwell began with the Nancy Blackett Trust’s AGM and Summer Social on Saturday 3rd June, and continued on Sunday with a 40-boat flotilla marking…