The original Swallows and Amazons film returns to the BBC
The original Swallows and Amazons film from 1974 returns to BBC TV for the third time this year, writes Sophie Neville. It will be available online on the BBC iPlayer until 27th January 2020…
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A prestigious RYA award for the Nancy Blackett Trust’s President
Peter Willis, founder and President of the Nancy Blackett Trust, has received one of the RYA’s most prestigious awards in recognition of his services to sailing. His Lifetime Commitment Award was presented to him by HRH the Princess Royal, President of the RYA, during a ceremony which took place following the RYA”s Annual General Meeting in London…
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Discover the secrets of the Walton Backwaters – as revealed on DVD
The Walton Backwaters are still remote and rather mysterious, very much as they were when Arthur Ransome chose them for the setting of “Secret Water”, published 80 years ago this year, but their secrets are now revealed in a new documentary…
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Sophie Neville’s ideas for Christmas gifts with a Swallows and Amazons theme
Everyone uses mugs – if only to store pens and pencils. These new bone china cups depicting Ransome’s yachts Peter Duck and the Nancy Blackett are available from The Nancy Blackett Trust here,..
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It’s your last chance to order your Swallows and Amazons Christmas gifts!
It’s your last chance over the next couple of weeks to order your Christmas gifts from our Swallows and Amazons shop!
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Stock up for Christmas with these Swallows and Amazons stocking-fillers!
Stock up on your Christmas gifts from our Swallows and Amazons shop and you will help keep Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett sailing.
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The Swallows and Amazons Christmas Shopping Countdown
With Christmas upon us in just a few weeks’ time, here’s our updated handy guide to the last dates for ordering your Christmas gifts from our Swallows and Amazons shop…
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New for Christmas: The Nancy Blackett Limited Edition Bone China Mugs, College Hoodie and Classic Raglan Sweatshirt
Get cosy for Christmas with the new Nancy Blackett College Hoodie and Classic Raglan Sweatshirt and raise a toast with the new Nancy Blackett Limited Edition Bone China Mugs – all available now from our Swallows and Amazons Shop.
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Nancy Blackett in Woodbridge (photos)
Keith White caught Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett resplendent in the Autumn sunshine at Robertson’s in Woodbridge last Saturday (9th November)…