There’s only a week to go for Swallows and Amazons fans in Japan, Asia and Africa (as well the Middle East, Central and South America, the Caribbean or parts of Eastern Europe) to order their Christmas gifts from our Swallows and Amazons Shop. Please note that today (24th November) is the last day for ordering from our…
Swallows and Amazons the musical is coming to Wigan for the next week. It is produced by the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) as a show for graduating students for industry members and the public.
Whether you are a Swallow or an Amazon, you can now set a new fashion trend with our stunning new collection of handmade Nancy Blackett jewellery, and support your favourite Arthur Ransome boat, the Nancy Blackett, at the same time! Choose from an exquisite pair of earrings, a fabulous pendant, a handsome pair of cufflinks and a subtle…
So – as far as I can remember, this is about the most dismissive thing that is said about Roger in the whole series. All the children have their own distinct roles, but none are defined by them.
Arthur Ransome’s Swallows And Amazons and the Just William stories. But the bug really hit me when I read John Buchan’s The 39 Steps. By the age of 16, I was enthralled by Ian Fleming’s James Bond series — what boy doesn’t want to live that life at …
Dubai International Film Festival (Diff) will hold a red-carpet gala for Swallows and Amazons on December 9 at Madinat Arena. The family film is one of three in the Cinema for Children programme at the 13th edition of Diff, taking place between December 7-14.
To help you get ready for Christmas, we’re giving you the chance to win one pack of each of these three exclusive Nancy Blackett Trust Charity Christmas Cards (pictured below). Nancy Blackett, named after the famous “Swallows and Amazons” character, was author Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht and appeared as the Goblin in “We Didn’t Mean to…
Nancy Blackett’s new mast has come a huge step closer to reality thanks to the support of Trinity House, the 500-year-old Lighthouse Authority (and so much more). The Trinity House Maritime Charity has awarded the Nancy Blackett Trust a grant of £3,000.
The new Harbour Pictures film of ‘Swallows and Amazons’ starring Rafe Spall, Andrew Scott and Kelly Macdonald will be released to the UK public on DVD and Blu-ray on 12th December 2016.