Longleat House in Wiltshire has been transformed into a festive wonderland to celebrate Christmas (Friday 13th Dec – Saturday 4th Jan excl. Christmas Day). The elegant rooms of the Elizabethan stately home have become home to a host of familiar pantomime and fairy-tale characters, all eager to welcome visitors in to their magical realms. Aladdin, complete with palm trees, lamp and flying carpet, is encamped in the Ante Library, while the Evil Queen from Snow White has taken up temporary residence in the Red Library. Full Story: Read More
Martock Local History Group: “Tough Teachers in Tough Times: 19th century Village Schools”, 28th January.
Tuesday 28th January 2014 at 7 for 7.30pm. Martock C of E Primary School. Sarah Villiers author of “Somerset Education” and a most delightfully entertaining speaker, will give us a talk entitled: “Tough Teachers in Tough Times: 19th century Village Schools” She will look at the difficulties and village politics which teachers found themselves embroiled in, and look at the conditions in schools as well as teaching methods, and the problems of parents! Showing how little things have changed! Sarah can answer almost any question on education, and she will jog your memories about some of the old ways of teaching (both good and bad!). Refreshments from 7pm, talk at 7.30. Admission: £2. Contacts: Will Aslett, Tel: 822 159 or email: [email protected] or Fergus Dowding, Tel: 822 202 or email: [email protected]
BIGGEST CHRISTMAS EVER AT LONGLEAT
Longleat Safari & Adventure Park’s Christmas celebrations will be bigger and better than ever before with a host of festive attractions to enjoy. Running from Friday, November 15th until Saturday, January 4th*Christmas at Longleat brings together all the magic of the holiday season in one amazing day out. From Santa trains, ice skating and a giant singing Christmas tree to pantomime dames, a winter safari and penguins. There’s a world of festive fun just waiting to be discovered. Full Story: Read More