Advantages: Great fun and super experience Disadvantages: Not too good if you get really seasick
I first found out about the Jubilee Sailing Trust in the Southampton Boat Show. My Mum knew about it and was rather keen on me going on one of the trips so we took a brochure and a few weeks later I was booked aboard Tenacious for this summer to sail from Southampton to London. Before going on the trip I wasn't too keen or excited about the trip as I had never sailed before and it didn't particularly appeal to me.
I will say now that I am extremely glad that my Mum pushed for me to take up this opportunity as I have leant so much from the trip as well as making loads of new friends and encountering new experiences. I now can't wait to go on another trip next summer - and hopefully an even longer one!
Day 1: Monday
I arrived at the port in Southampton around 2 o'clock and the first thing that hit me was just how amazing ...
Advantages: Utter peace and tranquility Disadvantages: Can be expensive
"THE NORFOLK BROADS "
"THE BRITISH HOLIDAY OF MY CHOICE "
Now I warn you all in advance, I could be here some time. I have had a long and passionate love affair with the Norfolk Broad, I hope though, through my passion I can tell you something about this lovely area of England and explain a little of the draw it can have on you.
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WHERE AND WHAT ARE THE NORFOLK BROADS ?
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No the Norfolk Broads is not a group of East Anglican women of loose repute!!
The Broads is a series of rivers and man made lakes (known as broads) in the Norfolk and Suffolk. Although in the two counties,the majority of the waterways are in Norfolk and is generally known as The Norfolk Broads. The total area of these waterways is 303 km² (188 sq). miles ...
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Advantages: A Peaceful Place In The Heart Of The City Disadvantages: Some Occasional Vandalism
to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and a £3.6 Million makeover, dates back to 1841 when the laying out of the Park commenced. The Park was opened in 1848 but remained in private ownership until it was handed over to the City Council.
In 1897 Queen Victoria visited this Park as part of her Golden Jubilee Celebrations and 50,000 local Schoolchildren sang for her. During this same year the 15th Duke of Norfolk was also the Lord Mayor of the Sheffield.
Restoration of Norfolk Park began in 1998 and was completed in 2004. Following this major restoration the Park was given the new name of Norfolk Heritage Park.
GENERAL LAYOUT OF THE PARK
The general theme of Norfolk Heritage Park is based upon the design of a traditional English Estate. There are vast, extensive areas of open, gently rolling Grassland, interspersed ...
