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MONTREAL — You've just slurped the last of your matzo ball soup when your overstuffed smoked meat sandwich arrives piping hot, on rye slathered with mustard, garnished with a pickle and a side of slaw.
Eating at Tock's is like every deli experience you've ever had, with just one major difference: It's in China.
Yes, among the thousands of restaurants in Shanghai serving rice and stir-fries, snow peas and bamboo shoots is an increasingly popular Jewish delicatessen that is bringing Montreal-style smoked meat, poutine and matzo ball soup to an incredibly appreciative Chinese (and expat) clientele.
Montreal may have Schwartz's and the Roi du Smoked Meat, but Montrealer Richard Tock may very well be the emperor of smoked meat in China.
A hat maker by trade, circumstance and some wishful thinking has propelled Tock and his partners into becoming the proprietors of the only Jewish deli in Asia.
In the year since it opened, Tock's — a Montreal Deli has shot to No. 13 on the TripAdvisor ranking of 12,498 restaurants in Shanghai. It has received glowing reviews from several magazines and websites, and was voted the best new restaurant of 2014 by City Weekend, which irrefutably concluded: "What more could you want, eh?"
"In my wildest dreams I never thought I'd be a smoked meat restaurateur," said Tock, a Dollard-des-Ormeaux resident who runs a cold-weather accessory business, Do-Gree Fashions, with his brother David. "Sometimes I have to ask myself if it's true."
The idea started as somewhat of a joke back in the early 1980s. Tock had a Taiwanese friend and business associate who came to Montreal many times and "went mental" for our smoked meat. Tock travels to China often, and has an office in Shanghai, so the two would often fantasize about being able to eat smoked meat while in Asia.
On a cold day in February 2012, the idea became more than mere whimsy.
"It was like trying to open a safe and all the tumblers fall into place and it goes 'click, click, click,' " he recalled in a recent interview.
Tock's friend agreed to help him navigate the Chinese bureaucracy to try to open a restaurant; his nephew Brian Tock, a "major foodie" who didn't really like the shmatte business, was willing to run the operation in Shanghai; and a family friend with some experience in the deli business offered to train Brian.
"Brian started working in (a) deli in Montreal and perfecting his recipe for smoking the meat," Tock recounted.
It had to be a little sweeter to reflect Chinese tastes, but a couple of months later they were ready to host a taste test in Shanghai.
About 50 Chinese people gathered at a local hotel to taste a smorgasbord of smoked meat, hotdogs, salami and karnatzel.
"The Chinese people just went crazy," said Tock, who watched the platters of meat disappear. "If they didn't like it, we wouldn't have done it, but we committed to the idea then and there. I knew we were going to be successful."
Of course, then the real work began: scouting a location, intense training for Brian, getting through the red tape of operating in China. Not to mention that you can't just walk into a store in China and order a rye bread. Or brisket. Or cheese curds for poutine.
Oy! Everything had to be developed from scratch.
They found a baker willing to learn to make rye bread and are striving to make bagels as well. They began importing Angus briskets from Australia. And they started working with a cheesemaker to make curds.
"We're probably the only place in Shanghai doing poutine with actual cheese curds," Tock said. "We're not using the cheddar they use here, it doesn't squeak, but by all accounts it's pretty good."
The menu was fleshed out with smoked duck, turkey and chicken. A matzo ball soup recipe, just like "Bubby's," was concocted. Caucasian bakers were tasked with developing a delicious apple pie and carrot cake. And they were able to import Moosehead, the only Canadian beer served in Shanghai.
Refining the recipes, however, wasn't the only challenge. "Regulating agencies there are strict and there are many procedures and forms," said Tock. "Everything has to be filled out to a T, and that makes opening a restaurant in China a very arduous task."
While building a restaurant probably costs about half of what it would here, he said, rents can be frighteningly high and are quoted on a per square metre per day basis, because the yearly rate can be scary.
But the partners persisted, and after committing to the idea in May 2012, Richard, David, Brian and the friend from Montreal found a location in November and became the owners of Asia's first authentic delicatessen. They would either be heroes ... or schmucks.
The deli is in an area known as the Bund, a few blocks away from the prohibitively expensive main street. It opened in the spring of 2013 on Henan Zhong Rd., with 53 seats and a lot of Montreal and Jewish flavour. One wall features Montreal scenes and memorabilia in English, while another does the same in French. (The Office québécois de la langue française would be pleased, joked Tock.)
A smoked meat sandwich, fries, coleslaw and a soft drink costs 120 RMB, which is about $20.
Brian said in an email that the response has been "extremely positive" — especially to the smoked meat, known in Mandarin as xnròu.
"Most customers don't know that we are serving Eastern European Jewish cuisine, but quite simply delicious sandwiches and smoked meats," he said.
While he loves being there and is learning to speak Mandarin, there are constant challenges.
"The difficulties that restaurant owners face here in China are somewhat incomprehensible to people in the West, as the fluctuation of suppliers, staff, food quality and available resources change or disappear on a daily basis," he explained.
However, he is satisfied that the "atmosphere and vibe" at Tock's is that of an authentic Montreal deli, with a Shanghai twist. In fact, one reviewer on TripAdvisor had this to say: "I'm from Montreal and prefer Tock's smoked meat in Shanghai to the ones at Schwartz's in Montreal."
There is no praise higher than that.
And the success of the operation — they are looking to expand to a second and possibly third location — speaks volumes about the far-reaching appeal of a local iconic food experience, the humble smoked meat sandwich.
"It's such a huge market that we could find ourselves with hundreds of delis," Richard Tock mused. "Anything is possible."
Maybe one day Céline Dion will even buy them out.
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- Myth: We try to keep our home teen-friendly because if our teen(s) hang out here – even if they're drinking – we know they're safe.Reality Check: There is nothing wrong with making your teen and his/her friends comfortable in your home. But teenage drinking is never safe even when they are being "supervised." Not only is alcohol bad for their health and development but it also impairs their judgment. The media has reported on scenarios where teens in these situations have wandered off and died in a preventable accident, driven drunk and hurt themselves or others and committed a violent act against a peer.
- Myth: It's better for my child if he/she considers me a best friend.Reality Check: Part of your job as a parent is to set and enforce rules. Trying to be their best friend is only confusing and gives mixed messages.
- Myth: My husband and I have different parenting styles. What's the big deal?Reality Check: It's critical for all caregivers to be on the same page whether they are married, divorced, nannies, grandparents, etc. Consistency is key to raising a healthy and responsible teen who understands and respects boundaries.


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HS SOFTBALL: Lady Dawgs make quick work of Tascosa
The Midland High softball team didn't waste any time in dispatching Amarillo Tascosa on Friday afternoon, and the victory also ended what has been an interesting week for the Lady Bulldogs.
Midland High beat the Lady Rebels 13-0 at the Audrey Gill Sports Complex in just under an hour, and also finished the first half of the District 2-5A season with a 5-3 record.
Midland High (12-6 overall) began the week with a 3-0 victory against Abilene Cooper in a rescheduled game on Monday, and then on Friday coach Shawnda Vines was hit in her right eye with a line drive during a hitting drill.
Needless to say, today's day off might be coming at the right time for Midland High.
"Our kids honestly were pretty tired because we went to Abilene three times from last Tuesday to Monday," said Vines, whose injury required 10 stitches above her right eye. "They were a little tired (after Monday), but they bounced back pretty good. (The day off) is perfect. We need it."
Friday afternoon, the Lady Bulldogs scored six runs in the first inning against Tascosa (3-14, 0-7) and starting pitcher Aspen Yonker. Midland High sent 12 hitters to the plate and also took advantage of two Tascosa errors.
Junior Shelby Neatherlin, who had a two-run triple in the inning, said the Lady Bulldogs made an effort to come out intense from the beginning.
"I think we just thought we couldn't take them lightly no matter what," said Neatherlin, who was 3-for-4 with three RBI on the day. "We came out here with a positive attitude, and were very intense. That was our goal to be very intense."
After not scoring a run in the second inning, the Lady Bulldogs added six more in the third as the big hit was an inside-the-park home run by Sydney Betcher that scored three runs.
Overall, MHS had 15 hits on the day as Brooke Ryan and Aubrie Elliott each had three hits, and Betcher and Aubree Rowley added two each. That hitting performance was offset by Stefani Baeza and Kendra Evans combining to give up one hit in five innings.
"We've been working on our intensity, and I think the kids did a much better job today coming out more intense and ready to play," Vines said.
Midland High will start the second half of 2-5A play against Odessa High at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday in Odessa.
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Aspen Yonker and Olivia Smirl. Stefani Baeza, Kendra Evans (5) and Courtney Warren. W — Baeza. L — Yonker. 2B — MHS: Brooke Ryan, Shelby Neatherlin. 3B — MHS: Neatherlin, Ryan. HR — MHS: Sydney Betcher. RBI — Brittany Baggett, Ryan, Neatherlin 3, Aubrie Elliott, Betcher 3, Aryn Flores.
Records: Midland High 12-6, 5-3 in District 2-5A; Amarillo Tascosa 3-14, 0-7
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Certain ailments give off signature scents, whether it's the baked-bread odor of typhoid or the meaty smell of yellow fever. When it's progressed far enough, melanoma is said to give off the smell of gasoline, whereas trimethylaminuria (a disorder in which the body can't break down the compound trimethylamine) causes the unfortunate symptom of body odor that's reminiscent of rotten fish. Even mental disorders can release a specific smell: schizophrenia's effect on the body's metabolism results in a sweet, fruity odor in the sweat.
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GFT is situated in the heart of Glasgow, just a stone's throw from bustling Sauchiehall Street and The Glasgow School of Art. We have three raked theatre-style auditoria and a meeting room, all of which are available for private hire for a number of different purposes. On occasion, the GFT bar areas can also be available for hire, please enquire via the e-mail below. We can host corporate events, product launches, private screenings, cast and crew screenings, conferences, gaming parties, meetings and briefings.
If you hire a space, why not take advantage of our state-of-the-art facilities? GFT is equipped with cutting-edge audio visual digital and 35mm/70mm film projection, with PowerPoint and Skype capabilites. We offer technical assistance with all hires and have a full range of microphones at your disposal. Full wifi is available throughout the building.
We have a range of excellent wines, beers and soft drinks as well as Cream of Galloway ice-cream available to take into the cinema as part of our hospitality services. So whether you're looking for a venue for a one-off celebration or something more formal, GFT can accommodate you and guarantee a unique experience.
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See photographs from Mindhorn Q&A with Julian Barratt in Cinema 1 here.
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This screen seats 60 with flexible space for 2 wheelchairs. Infrared headsets and internet access are also available.
Projection: 2k digital, Beta SP, Digibeta, DVD, Blu-Ray and laptop presentation.
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Representative Women of New England
Julia Ward Howe, Mary Hannah Graves
New England Historical Publishing Company, 1904 - New England - 499 pages
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In the small world of reggae royalty, Ziggy Marley, oldest son of the legendary Bob Marley, is as close as we can get to a bona fide prince. And over the last thirty years, Marley has successfully built a career that proves it is his talent as a musician, and not the weight of his last name and an uncanny resemblance to his late father, that have made him worthy of the title. Easy on the ear, feel-good reggae pop hits like 'True to Myself,' 'Drive' and 'Tomorrow People' have charmed fans worldwide and earned him five Grammy awards in the process.
The reggae torchbearer comes to São Paulo on 14 April to promote his latest release, Ziggy Marley in Concert, a compilation of live recordings from 2012's 'Wild and Free' world tour. Expect a few Bob Marley classics, the mandatory Jamaican flag beanies and a distinctly chilled out vibe when Marley graces the stage of HSBC Brasil.


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On Monday I made the bi-weekly trip to "the big city" for my appointment with the high-risk OB.
I am starting to get the hang of the whole thing. I've not gotten lost for a couple of weeks now, and I'm finally starting to remember which level of the parking garage to park on for the quickest access to the office.
Except for the excruciating hip pain I told you about yesterday, the appointment went according to plan. According to the nurse, my blood pressure was "beautiful" and the heart rate was "perfect."
The doctor observed that my weight is good, and when I commented that I am always starving, he said, "Don't starve, eat!" I don't think he knows what he's saying … he may have unleashed a monster. Some days I feel like I could eat everything in the refrigerator! He reminded me for a second time that my insulin needs will probably triple over the course of this whole journey, and that the increase is totally normal and it's not because I am doing anything wrong. It's just a consequence of those pesky pregnancy hormones and the placenta that makes them.
He asked if I was having any other problems aside from the hip pain. I mentioned the swollen feeling in my pelvis and he explained that this is also normal. He says the ligaments are stretching to make room for my huge uterus. As an aside, I mentioned that my heartburn seems to be making an occasional appearance again, but that this was the least of my concerns given the fact that the hip pain is keeping me up at night. We tabled the heartburn discussion for now.
The appointment ended with the now standard hug and a smile. In two weeks, we are scheduled for another ultrasound.
This past weekend we also did a little baby shopping with my husband's family. Our baby gear collection now includes a pack and play and an umbrella stroller, and finally the little guy has a couple of t-shirts and a sleeper. We also looked at cribs and bedding, but we didn't purchase any. We are so indecisive! A special thanks goes out to the in-laws for their generosity this weekend! We had a nice time, and are really happy with the gear.


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Public servants to have up to 6 months' parental leave per couple
The introduction of an additional four weeks of unpaid infant care leave per parent from July is to help close the potential 'caregiving gap' identified, says Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Josephine Teo.
SINGAPORE: More unpaid infant care leave will be offered to parents working in the public sector from July this year, to address a "caregiving gap" for some, revealed Senior Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Josephine Teo on Thursday (Mar 2).
Under a three-year pilot, public sector officers and their spouses will get an additional four weeks of unpaid infant care leave per parent. This brings the total amount of guaranteed parental leave to six months or 26 weeks per couple, up from 22 weeks.
Speaking during the Committee of Supply debates in Parliament, Mrs Teo said: "This means that as long as one parent is working in the public service, the couple can have up to 26 weeks of leave, or six months, between them."
Currently, working parents can together enjoy 20 weeks of paid leave after their child is born, and two weeks of unpaid leave. These consist of 16 weeks of paid maternity leave, two weeks of paid paternity leave, a week of paid childcare leave per parent and a week of unpaid infant care leave per parent.
However, she said there is a potential "caregiving gap" because while infant care centres are able to take in babies from two months old, most parents feel more confident to leave their children in these centres when they are six months old. For these parents, there could then be a gap of around four weeks, Mrs Teo noted.
She said the public sector will take the lead to close the caregiving gap with the additional four weeks of unpaid infant care leave per parent. It is to be taken within the child's first year.
As to why the additional leave is unpaid, Mrs Teo said the National Population and Talent Division (NPTD) observed that even with paid parental leave, some parents have not been using them in full.
"Some do not need all the leave provided; others face pressures at work that prevent them from taking more parental leave. Further paid leave does not benefit these parents," she said. "Instead, parents want better assurance of workplace support, that they can take all their parental leave provisions if they need them."
This is why the main objectives of the pilot are to test the general viability of longer parental leave, and to require all supervisors to facilitate such leave. Under this pilot, Mrs Teo said, supervisors in the public sector, which includes ministries and statutory boards, will no longer be able to say "maybe yes, maybe no" when employees apply for parental leave.
"The leave provision is gender neutral; both male and female public officers are eligible to apply. As long as they have been given reasonable notice, supervisors will have to accede to all applications for such parental leave and make the necessary work adjustments," she said.
The length of the pilot is so the NPTD can adequately test the impact of longer parental leave in a variety of work settings, and the experiences will be useful in assessing whether a nationwide rollout is possible in the future, she added.
Mrs Teo also said the challenges of such a move should not be underestimated. Already, some employers face great difficulty in accommodating staff with childcare needs, while some parents also share of the pushback they experience from co-workers. Extending parental leave can unwittingly be an added source of tension at the workplace, she said.
She called on members in Parliament to help rally support for the pilot and give suggestions to improve the initiative's chances of success.
"Needless to say, while we are piloting this measure in public sector only, we hope some private sector companies will also join in to lead the way," Mrs Teo said.


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Classic Class. (Pre 1979)
Inline only.
As example :- Team Slot Alpine, MSC Pantera, Avant Alpine,
SCX Fiat 131, Ninco Jaguar XK120. This is not anexhaustive list.
Top SCX, Scalextric & Ninco award.
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Inline only.
As example :- MSC RS200, 6R4, Porsche 959, Spirit 205,
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Top SCX, Scalextric & Ninco award.
Inline only.
As example :- 2WD cars :- NSR Clio, Abarth, Ninco Clio.
As example :- 4WD cars :- MSC Subaru, Ninco Mitisbushi &
Avant 207. This is not an exhaustive list.
4WD cars must remain 4WD.
2WD cars must remain 2WD.
No GT cars.
Top SCX, Scalextric & Ninco award.
Modified class
Any motor configuration inline, sidewinder and angle winder.
As example :- NSR Porsche 997, MSC Subaru, Powerslot Nissan I.e. including GT cars. This is not an exhaustive list.
Slot Rally UK Technical regulations 2015
Cars must be 1/32 scale representations.
Cars must have 2 or more figures.
Cars must be decorated with a rally type livery
Traction magnets must be removed
Bodies must be of hard plastic. Within the modified class resin and lightweight bodies may be used.
Chassis may be lightly trimmed.
Weight may be added, but must be inside the chassis and body.
Guides may be changed for Ninco sprung guide in all classes.
Drop arm guides must be fixed (no travel) except in modified class.
Motor and bearings may be glued in.
Motors may be swapped for motors from the original manufacturers range. Example :- NC1 changed to a NC2. Modified class only has free choice of motor.
Neo mag motors are banned from all classes. If motor identifiable as neo-mag or if a car sticks to a vertical piece of Ninco track.
Cars fitted with 4WD systems must retain them in working order, exception for modified class.
Axles, bearings, gears, hubs and chassis parts may be swapped for parts from the original manufacturers range. Example :- Ninco plastic hubs swapped for Ninco pro race hubs.
Braids, motor wire, screws and eyelets are free choice.
No F1 hubs or tyres in any class.
Tyres are free choice but must be rubber. No Ortmann or silicone tyres.
Tyres may be glued to hubs.
Tyres may be cleaned between stages with tape only.
Entries will be scrutineered on entry to each event. Any transgression identified by the scrutineer is undisputable. Any trangression must be reictified prior to entry being accepted or an addtional 30 second per stage penalty will be appiled
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After nearly five years of feeling like a fish out of water, I'm happy to report that I am finally starting to feel like myself. If you've read some of my previous posts you might recall that moving to Texas has been less than pleasant, to say the least. There's been a considerable amount of meditation and soul-searching, a lot of introspection that I couldn't quite articulate. I've been digging deep into my childhood and discovering the experiences that shaped me… both the good and the bad. So far my internal exploration has revealed a lot, such as how my relationship with my mother has affected the way I relate to others.
We've all read a book, article or blog about how our self-esteem was affected by the way our mothers treated us as children and how that may affect our relationships as adults. Like it or not, our relationship with our mother will have a lifelong influence on our personality, behavior and self-esteem. If we're lucky, that legacy has been an overwhelmingly positive one. But what happens when you are raised by a 'difficult' mother?
For most, regardless of the problems, struggles and conflicts, between parents and their children, their relationship is mostly comforting and supportive. However, for some, there's more pain in the mother-child relationship than comfort and pleasure.
My childhood was bewildering and volatile due to my mother's violent and unpredictable outbursts. I lived in a constant state of high alert, waiting for the next emotional explosion. Often, Mom would take offense at the smallest imagined slight and would abruptly stop talking to me as punishment for 'insulting' her in some way. (Even as I type this I'm afraid that should she find my blog, she might get offended by my words and stop talking to me – again.) I remember feeling that I was constantly wrong. There was constant pressure to be subservient yet I was still expected to shine.
Don't misunderstand me, I'm not complaining about my "miserable" childhood. We had some wonderfully happy moments too and some good did come out of growing up in the emotional roller coaster that was life with mom. But this "exercise" is about figuring myself out and understanding myself in order to make better choices as a person, become a better parent and maybe discover why I've had such a difficult time finding a suitable mate (Things seems to be going well in that department).
Ideally a child is born to be curious and spontaneous. When said child is allowed to spend her childhood learning to be her authentic self and building her self worth and self esteem she may be better prepared for adulthood. As the eldest child I was expected to be the strong, sensible one, at times Mom's confidant, best friend, rescuer, partner, her scapegoat, and sometimes even her rival. Always feeling like whatever I did was never enough. I never realized until very recently that even now as an adult, I've continued some of these roles for others, being codependent, struggling with anxiety, feeling unworthy or even depressed. These tendencies hinder me professionally by keeping me from reaching my full potential and on a personal level preventing me from making genuine friendships and emotional connections.
Perhaps these aren't huge discoveries but to me it's like being able to see after acquiring the proper prescription lenses and realizing that all this time there has been a huge elephant in the room that I couldn't see before. There a certain kind of freedom with the acknowledgement of your "handicaps" which then leads you to co-exist with this enormous elephant in the room allowing for new experiences.
Slowly I am becoming calmer, more aware of my true feelings and gaining a better understanding of myself. I like this new and improved version!


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Protests in Italy as Trump Arrives to Meet Pope
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US President Donald Trump arrived in Italy on Tuesday to hold a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican, as a group of demonstrators protested against his controversial policies at a site close to the US Embassy in the capital, Rome.
Trump arrived at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci airport, where he was greeted by Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano.
On the third leg of his first international trip since taking office, Trump will stay less than 24 hours in Italy, where he is scheduled to meet the Pope at the Catholic Church's headquarters before flying to Brussels on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, a group of people took to the streets in Piazza Bologna, close to the US Embassy, where Trump is staying during the visit.
They were holding banners reading "Rome resists" while chanting slogans like, "No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here" and "Hands too small, can't build a wall."
Trump "does not respect his office, he doesn't respect the rule of law, and we are just not going to sit back even though we are 500 miles away from Washington," said Robert Samors, an organizer of the protest.
Another protester described Trump as "the essence of all the worst things," saying that people like Trump "should not be met. By meeting them, you change nothing about their way of thinking."
During his presidential campaign, Trump vowed to build a wall between the US and Mexico to prevent migrants from entering his country. The then-presidential candidate was harshly criticized by the Pope, who said at the time that a person who "thinks only about building walls ... is not Christian."
Trump in return called the Pope's remarks as "disgraceful" and said no man had the right to question another man's faith.
Before arriving in Italy, Trump had been to Saudi Arabia and the 'Israeli'-occupied Palestinian lands.
Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team


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In 1994, the Texas Trees Foundation dedicated Pioneer Plaza to the City of Dallas providing a focal point with historical significance for downtown Dallas.
Pioneer Plaza is located by the Dallas Convention Center at the intersection of South Griffin and Young Street. Pioneer Plaza honors Dallas' cowboy past by celebrating the trails that brought settlers to Dallas. Pioneer Plaza features native landscaping with a flowing stream and waterfall with a re-creation of a cattle drive in the form of bronze statues of longhorns being driven by three horse riding cowboys.
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Archive for the 'Church/Chapel' Category
Reg Maisey with his sons on Alan Maisey's Wedding Day
Group Photo Info – L/R – Reg Maisey, Alan Maisey, George Maisey & Dave Maisey
ID Number – 1274
Image No – img641
Subject – Wedding Photo
Date – circa 1963
Donor – WarburtonBeryl
Street – Montagu Street
Location – Outside St Augustine's Vicarage
Additional Info – Dave is in the uniform of a private in the Royal Lancers. Later he was promoted to Corporal (see ID 1272)
Bridesmaids Margaret Price & Beryl Maisey
ID Number – 1269
Image No – img631
Subject – Margaret Price & Beryl Maisey
Date – ?
Donor – WarburtonBeryl
Street – Summers Street
Location – St Augustine's Church
Additional Info – Margaret Price lived in Deburgh Street and Margaret and Beryl were bridesmaids at Pauline Hollick's Wedding
Sergeant Ken Sturmey's Marriage Entry
ID Number – 1468
Image No – img1784
Subject – Sgt Ken Sturmey's Marriage
Date – 1944
Donor – AllenSandra
Street – Summers Street
Location – St Augustine's Church
Additional Information – This is the entry of Ken & Doris's marriage into the St Augustine's Marriage Register. The Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre has kindly allowed us to copy this document. Their ref. is :- 2408-12 Page 57. For a photo of the wedding please click on ID 1087.
Looking at the date of the marriage this seems to be when Ken had returned to England after taking part in "Operation Houndsworth" in the Morvan district of Central France.
Ken Sturmey's Funeral Notice
ID Number – 1467
Image No – img1783
Subject – Ken Sturmey's Funeral Notice
Date – 1994
Donor – AllenSandra
Street – Summers Street
Location – St Augustine's Church
Sheila Hazell's Wedding
Group Photo info – Back Row Moira Grey, Dennis Wiltshire, Brian Newman, Sheila Newman nee Hazell, Pat Newman
Front Row Gary Hazell, Diana Millroy
ID Number – 102
Image No – img102
Subject – Wedding Photo
Date – circa 1965
Donor – HazellAllen
Street – Summers Street
Location – St Augustine's Church
Short History of Rodbourne Road Methodist Church by Brenda Hedges nee Berry
The first service was conducted in the open air on May 11th 1879. Marc Watts of 5, Windsor Terrace and John Curtis also held meetings in their homes. Special services were held in Whiteman's cart shed. The church was formed in 1882 with 7 members. As the need for a permanent site became obvious a field was purchased for £30. The first chapel for the "Primitive Methodists", later known as the 'Schoolroom', was built at a cost of £321 and dedicated in 1884. To meet the needs of the area and the continued growth the larger church was built in 1900 at a total cost of £1479.
During the Second World War the old school room was used by the Ministry of War
and in consequence groups such as the Christian endeavor held their meetings in the Baptist Chapel now the Iris Redmund Gardens sheltered housing complex the other side of Bruce street bridges.
The foundation stone for a New Church Hall was laid by Alderman F.E.Ackers on Saturday, August 31st 1957. The occasion included a tea costing 1 shilling and 3 pence. The building was officially opened by Counsellor H Diment, the Mayor of Swindon, on March 22nd 1958. This too was followed by a tea.
By the turn of the century the church was in a poor structural condition and it was agreed that the building should be pulled down and the New Hall be refurbished to a church building to accommodate the current needs. The last service was held on January 5th 2003. Mrs. Jones Allen was the preacher. The work was scheduled to start on 13 January 2003. The building was reduced to rubble and where the church stood is now a car park. When the work was complete the small dedicated congregation paired the building for its reopening. With all the cleaning done, everything back in place, the project was complete. This service of rededication of the newly reordered premises was held on June 8th 2003 at 3pm. The service was conducted by the minister Rev Janet Evans and the preacher was the Superintendent Minister Rev Derek Collins. Members from Rodbourne, St Andrews Moredon, Tony Attwood and members from St Augustine's, representatives from the architects and Redstone construction all made contributions to the service. In true Rodbourne attrition the service was followed by most enjoyable tea. The building is an attractive one, it easier to maintain and less costly to run. The windows designed by Alex Mulhall and the gardens surrounding the entrance and car park had to its attraction.
Rear of Shaftesbury Centre, Morris Street Car Park
ID Number – 448
Image No – IMG_0452
Subject – Shatesbury Centre
Date – 1954
Donor – RogersStan
Street – Morris Street
Location – Morris Street Car Park
Additional Info – You can see the rear of the old Percy Street Wesleyan Chapel on the left with pitched roof, the later large glass fronted extension further right was built for Radio Rentals and called Relay House. Two houses and the original "tin" Percy Street Chapel were demolished to accomodate this. We believe that Radio Relay which had premises in Victoria Street and originally had a cable network for radio that was later utilized for TV, moved into the old chapel. Radio Relay was then taken over by Radio Rentals who hired TV sets. During this period Relay House was built. Thorn EMI then bought out Radio Rentals & moved the business elswhere. Now the building, called the Shatesbury Centre is occupied by a number of Charities and Voluntary Organizations.
Wedding of Sergeant Ken Sturmey, SAS Regiment
ID Number – 1087
Image No – img605
Subject – Ken with his bride Doris Irene Jefferies
Date – 1944
Donor – ShepherdHazel
Street – Summers Street
Location – Entrance to church
Church/Chapel – St Augustines Church
War – 2nd World War
Group Activity – Wedding Photo
Additional Info – Doris lived at 194, Rodbourne Road and Ken was from Moredon. The wedding reception was at the Rodbourne Road Working Men's Club (Monkey Club) where Doris's father spent most of his spare time. They were both sweethearts before the war and later lived at the bottom of Morris Street until their deaths. Both had funeral services at St Augustine's Church. Ken's Army career started in the Wiltshire Regiment at 19 but he volunteered for the SAS and the family never saw him for four years until just before his wedding.
Cyril Mathews Wedding
Group Photo info – 2nd Girl from left (front row) Sheila Hazell, Cyril Mathews, Hazel Keefe (Bride) to her left Lillian Keefe, to her left and slightly behind: St Helena Keefe (Aunty Sent) to her left and slightly behind Jock Dunbar, others unknown.
ID Number – 104
Image No – img104
Subject – Cyril Mathews Wedding
Date – ?
Donor – HazellAllen
Street – Summers Street
Location – St Augustines Church
Church/Chapel – St Augustines Church
Group Activity – Wedding Photo
Rodbourne Playgroup's Queens Jubilee Celebrations
Group Photo info – 2nd from left, Paul Nesbitt, 3rd Ian Appleby, Others unknown
ID Number – 391
Image No – img125
Subject – Queens Jubilee Celebrations
Date – 1977
Donor – ApplebyDelcia
Street – Hughes Street
Location – Even Swindon School Playground
Group Activity – Royal Celebration Tea Party
Playgroup – Rodbourne Playgroup


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For years I had imagined what it would be like to introduce Tyson to his little brother or sister for the very first time. Each year I would try to create the perfect moment in my head to best suit Tyson's age. For a few years I started to wonder if that moment would ever come. When we got the got the call that we were pregnant again, I had a glimmer of hope that the day I prayed for would finally be within reach. Finally after 39 long weeks, that moment was here.
Our baby girl was born at 9:49am, but because of our long stay in recovery, the storm outside and my parents having to drive over an hour go get to the hospital, it wasn't until 4:40pm that Tyson finally got there. Even with all the commotion around our room, I picked out his voice coming down the hall right away. As I waited for him to finally enter the room, I held Taelyn in my arms and whispered in her ear how lucky she was to have a big brother that would love and protect her unconditionally. For years he had begged us to make him a big brother, promising he would be the most amazing brother anyone had ever seen. I know he prayed for her just as much as I had all these years and waited for this moment almost as long.
I'm not sure if he was still in disbelief at it all, but his very first words as he entered the room were, "I knew there wouldn't be a baby here, I just knew it." His voice was so sad and I could only imagine what was going on in his head. As he stared into the empty bassinet, I asked him if he could see what was in my arms. As I lifted the blanket from her face, I could see his eyes grow so big. He choked up and with tears in his eyes said "she's really here." I was doing so good until I saw his big blue eyes gloss over and at that moment my own eyes blurred. I told him that it was alright for him to climb up onto the bed with us to get a better look. I was hoping I would be able to hold him in my arms as I handed his sister to him, but the pain from the surgery prevented that. Instead he sat on my lap and leaned over to give his sister a soft kiss on her head. Just as I had whispered to her moments before, Tyson now whispered "your finally here and I love you." It is a moment that I will cherish for the rest of my life.
|Finally meeting his baby sister.
|Holding her for the first time.
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Atlanta, GA (August 12, 2014) – Thanks Again®, the world's only airport coalition loyalty program, is pleased to announce that enrolling consumers now have the option to earn points with TrueBlue (a), JetBlue's loyalty program, when they shop, dine or park at over 170 U.S. Airports and purchase from thousands of local merchants nationwide. In turn, TrueBlue members can now participate in the Thanks Again card linked services program to earn incremental TrueBlue points with qualifying airport and neighborhood purchases.
Consumers conveniently and securely enroll in the program for free at http://www.in.thanksagain.com/jetblue and earn one additional TrueBlue point per dollar spent at participating airports and businesses throughout the Thanks Again Rewarding Merchant NetworkSM. In addition, enrolled members earn 5,000 bonus TrueBlue points when they spend at least $1,000 or more throughout the Thanks Again Network over each calendar quarter.
"Thanks Again is excited to now offer TrueBlue points to our airport and neighborhood business clients and their loyal customers," explained Jay Ellis, Thanks Again SVP Global Network Development. "Our continuing goal is to enable consumers to earn more of their favorite rewards in novel ways during their travel experience and around every corner while home. We are delighted to broaden consumer choice by now offering the travel reward affiliated with JetBlue Airways, New York's Hometown Airline™ and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando and San Juan."
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Thanks Again®, headquartered in Atlanta, has uniquely established itself as a global loyalty coalition brand. Its turnkey loyalty and engagement solution links members of the most popular rewards programs to airport parking, airport shopping and dining operators and local businesses to stimulate commerce, loyalty and customer value. The Thanks Again Rewarding Merchant NetworkSM now spans over 170 airports and thousands of local businesses and is rapidly expanding throughout North America and the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Through direct partnerships with the three leading international payment card networks, Thanks Again is positioned for significant global expansion in enrolled members, loyalty reward partners, airport clients and off-airport businesses.
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JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline™, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood, Los Angeles (Long Beach), Orlando, and San Juan. JetBlue carries more than 30 million customers a year to 86 cities in the U.S., Caribbean, and Latin America with an average of 850 daily flights. With JetBlue, all seats are assigned, all fares are one-way, an overnight stay is never required and the first checked bag is free (subject to weight and size limits and exceptions for itineraries including flights marketed or operated by other airlines). For more information please visit JetBlue.com.
(a) TrueBlue is free to join and includes the ability to use points for any seat on any JetBlue operated flight with no blackout dates. Members can now earn and keep points without the fear of expiration due to account inactivity. Recent additions to the TrueBlue program include TrueBlue Mosaic. TrueBlue members who fly 30 segments and earn 12,000 base points within a calendar year (or earn 15,000 base points in a calendar year) automatically earn Mosaic benefits. Also, TrueBlue Badges is a new gamified way for members to get even more involved with JetBlue and in the TrueBlue program by being recognized and rewarded for more than just flying. Participants will also earn TrueBlue points for most of the badges they collect. There are more than 280 badges that may be earned for things like interacting with TrueBlue partners, using social media, sharing your experience with friends and family and more.
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Visit jetblue.com/trueblue for more information on the TrueBlue program.
Certain flights require more points and higher government taxes/fees to redeem award travel. The number of points required for a particular flight is based on the published base fare at the time of booking, which depends on, among other things, the flight chosen and applicability of peak travel periods. Taxes and fees apply to award flights, are the responsibility of the passenger, and will vary based on your departure and destination cities. For domestic award flights, taxes/fees range from $2.50-$5.00 for one-way and $5.00-$10.00 for roundtrip flights. For international award flights, taxes/fees range from $2.50-$82.10 for one-way and $22.34-$102.10 for roundtrip flights. Award flight fares also do not include fees for oversized/overweight/extra baggage and other fees for products/services sold separately. Taxes and fees must be paid at time of award flight booking and are subject to change as required by law.
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The earworm group has published a first paper! The paper is currently in online only form and will be released on paper in April of next year by the journal Psychology of Music. You can find the online version of the paper here and a summary of the findings on our group website here.
However, the paper is already creating quite a stir – before it even hits paper! The first media article to cover the project came out was from the British Psychological Society Blogspot. The second appeared on MSNBC body series.
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Today TAZ worldmap got another new South American country within the same week, the origin of samba, Brazil!
Conquistar is an experienced, trusted team building company and exclusive representative of Catalyst in Brazil. Since 1999 Conquistar has trained about 40,000 people from varied markets such as financial, automotive, logistics, industrial and pharmaceutical. The customers have included companies such as Mercedes-Benz, Wolkswagen, Siemens, Roche, Chevrolet, Heineken, Google and Microsoft to name a few.
Conquistar programs are often highly customised, ranging from off-road challenges to jazz experiences. With Go Team platform, powered with TAZ technologies, Conquistar is even more ready to meet the various future challenges of an ever changing professional environment.
TAZ team warmly welcomes Conquistar to our family. Let's samba!
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The Headwater walking holiday in Bermuda is an excellent way to see the beautiful coastline, explore the various historical sites and travel on the local ...
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This self-guided walking holiday explores the quintessential island paradise of Bermuda, a sub-tropical gem, seemingly adrift in the North Atlantic Ocean. Warmed by the temperate Gulf Stream, Bermuda is a stunning archipelago of 181 islands and islets, the eight largest of which form the fishhook-shaped mainland. The oldest British colony, this tiny treasure trove is packed with history and natural beauty. Famed for its stunning turquoise waters in a whole rainbow of blues, incredible pink sands and coral reefs home to hundreds of colourful fish, Bermuda is a beach-lover's heaven. Beyond the postcard-worthy bays, the islands offer a lush interior alive with a multitude of birds and flowers, making it perfect to explore on foot. As Mark Twain commented, 'You go to heaven if you want. I'd rather stay here in Bermuda'.
A traffic-free trail spans Bermuda's diminutive 21-mile length; we've split it into 6 diverse sections to offer gentle walks exploring every corner. From hidden sea grottoes to panoramic forts, lush flower-speckled fields to the sun-kissed sands of the South Shore Trail, the kaleidoscope of colour is unforgettable and the diversity of flora and fauna unbeatable. To help you get around, a 7-day travel pass is included, allowing unlimited access to the modern and efficient bus and ferry networks. Our local partner, Tim Rogers, will brief you about how everything works; he has a wealth of knowledge about Bermuda's flora, fauna and history.
You'll stay in a deluxe ocean view room (with either balcony or terrace) at the exclusive 64-room 4H-rated Coco Reef Hotel on the edge of the best private beach on the island and just 15 minutes from the capital, Hamilton. Meals are taken either in the elegant Cafe Coco signature restaurant or on Tamara's Terrace overlooking the pool.
The walking is predominantly flat with no real ascents or descents. Terrain varies between asphalt, gravel, and earthen surfaces as well as some sandy trails. Walking boots are recommended.
Arrive at your hotel in time for dinner overlooking the ocean.
You stay at the Coco Reef Resort for 7 nights (breakfast and evening meal)
Today's route begins at Somerset Bridge, the world's smallest drawbridge, to follow the Railway Trail lined with unusual screw palm and cedar, reaching 19th century Fort Scaur, with stunning views to Hamilton. Onwards to sleepy Somerset Village for lunch by pretty Mangrove Bay, you then follow a coastal track to the Royal Naval Dockyard at Bermuda's most westerly end. Maybe visit vibrant Hamilton before meeting Tim Rogers at the hotel who will talk you through the suggested programme for the rest of your walking week.
You start the day in charming St George, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There's time to explore the tangle of colourful streets and pretty harbour, before a dazzling path lined with prickly pear and casuarina leads to Gates Bay where Sir George Somers first came ashore in 1609. You continue along a herb-scented coastal track to Ferry Reach, with its 17th century forts and Corsican tower.
At tranquil St David's, fragrant hibiscus scents the salty ocean air as you visit Red Hole bay. Then it's on to St David's Battery, with cliff views stretching infinitely across the ocean, before heading over to Cooper's Island, Bermuda's newest nature reserve, a truly isolated and unspoilt area.
From Gibbs Hill Lighthouse, balcony views span the entire west end across the azure waters of Great Sound, dotted with white sailboats. From here you descend to the sugary pink sands of the South Shore Trail, a string of nine gorgeous bays linked by a scented path of flowering morning glory and oleander. There's time for a dip at Chaplin Bay before a shaded path leads past cassava fields to the hotel, in time for a dip in the hotel's pool.
Colourful prickly poppies dot the sparkling coastal route towards Flatts Village, where friendly locals cast their nets into the azure expanse of Harrington Sound, an inland lake littered with sea grottoes. It's then onwards with views over the northern shore to reach Blue Hole Park, a tiny treasure trove of caves filled with aquamarine waters. Maybe savour a Dark 'n' Stormy cocktail after visiting the fascinating Crystal Caves, then take the bus back to the hotel.
Alive with the noisy chatter of yellow kiskadee, a gentle allspice-scented trail brings you to Paget Marsh, a wetland oasis, home to herons and warblers. Then it's on to the Botanical Gardens - John Lennon's Double Fantasy album is named after the purple flower he spotted here - before heading to Spittal Pond; maybe spot herons, egrets and flamingos before following the coastal path, vibrant with sea lavender, looking out for humpback whales basking in the warm Atlantic waters.
During your holiday you stay at the following hotels. If you'd like to extend your time at any of these or, if you'd like to enhance your stay with an upgraded room, just let us know at the time of booking.
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NEARBY:Coco Reef enjoys one of the best locations in Bermuda, right on the edge of one of the most stunning beaches of the South Shore with pink sands, several reefs and quintessentially Bermudian azure waters!
Room upgrades: Beachfront Double Room.
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Transfers included from Bermuda airport at 18:30, and back to Bermuda airport at 17:45.
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The Headwater walking holiday in Bermuda is an excellent way to see the beautiful coastline, explore the various historical sites and travel on the local buses and ferries. The Coco Reef Hotel is a good base for the holiday, staff are friendly and keen to please.
Very enjoyable holiday Jan/Feb 2019. Great weather apart from 1 day of thunderstorms, not at all humid and lovely temperature for walking. Hotel was just as described, with excellent food. Worth bearing in mind that the hotel is very quiet in winter (we had the breakfast room to ourselves most days, and just a couple of other tables at dinner). As previous reviewers have said, this is more of a sightseeing holiday on foot, but very enjoyable. The walks vary in length (and are very flat) and some are quite long (we managed 30,000 steps one day) but there's lots of flexibility with the local buses (which work very well). A good trip for us to get away from the UK winter, followed by a few days in Miami on the way back.
Bermuda is beautiful and interesting if you like history. There wouldn't be time to see everything and hike every day. I chose the things I wanted to see and organised my walking around that.
The holiday was very good the free bus & ferry pass excellent,we found the notes accurate the map also good but large,because we are getting older we reduced some of the walks which worked well,allowing more swimming time. The people were very friendly and would stop if we looked lost. Overall a very good holiday well done Headwater. When we booked I was looking for maybe a different way to Bermuda I got no help from the sales girls, so we stayed with your holiday guide.
Just as advertised, and just what we needed
For UK travelers, make sure they take a lot of money. At least 3 times as expensive as this country. In our hotel, when not 'happy hour' £ 14 a glass...beer £12 for a small bottle. Therefore forced to go to a small supermarket. Cheapest bottle of wine £11. even then.
A very good holiday but in all honesty Bermuda is not really a walking destination. Once you accept that this is really a sight seeing holiday on foot and that most of the walking will be on roads it's fine. Fabulous coast and beaches and excellent accommodation.
Bermuda is a delightful place and absolutely ideal in November: lovely climate, beautiful beaches, historic interest, luxuriant vegetation, helpful people, more British and Britain. There is even a Marks & Spencer. and an excellent hotel.
Bermuda is slightly off the beaten track, the air temperature is good for walking but also swimming etc. Bermudans are exremely friendly and not once did we feel threatened or have to stop people trying to sell us goods.
Bermuda is a first class holiday destination. Walking round much of the island is a great way to experience the culture of the island first hand. Headwater enabled us to do that.
Really enjoyed holiday in Bermuda. Beautiful island. Excellent walks. It is an EXPENSIVE destination, and therefore (for us) Special, But we don't regard Coco Reef as meeting 'special'. Fabulous location, but it's a bit tired, could do with freshening up, and no apparent sign of management involvement- maybe that's the Bermudian way? Furthermore its close to a Bermuda College, and during our stay a group of students were also resident, who although decent kids, kept different hours to us, and on 2 occasions kept us awake into the early hours. I don't think hotel management is doing itself any favours by mixing them with holidaying guests.
Restaurant food excellent, but menu needs regular update, a bit 'samey'after a week.
Headwater response:
Dear Mrs Wallace,
Thank you for taking the time to complete your post-holiday feedback and for your constructive comments. It was great to see you enjoyed your holiday overall. We were however sorry to read there were areas within the hotel that did not meet with your expectations. Firstly, we can advise there is a new Hotel Manager in place; she has already made noticeable improvements to the feel of the hotel and is keen to work with us to ensure our customers have a great holiday. The latest customer feedback is positive and a good reflection of the improvements she is making.
In closing, we would like to thank you for choosing Headwater and look forward to welcoming you on another of our holidays in the future.
Kind regards,
Headwater Customer Service team
Bermuda is friendly, beautiful and relaxing. We followed all walks but one and wished we had had longer to do more (the walks didn't leave enough time for visiting museums etc). Coco Reef was a lovely place to stay.
Thank you, Headwater: we would never have thought of visiting Bermuda if your brochure had not suggested it as a base for a walking holiday, and we would have missed a treat. A delightful destination, with friendly and helpful people, a comfortable hotel in an attractive beach-side setting, some lovely walks along the old railway trail and the stunning coastline, and a range of places to visit and learn about Bermuda's fascinating history, customs and society.
The accessibility of all parts of the island and its excellent (and entertaining) bus and ferry service make it easy to 'pick and mix' elements of the recommended walking routes. We made full use of this flexibility so we could spend time in some of the museums and historic houses that help bring Bermuda's rich history and culture to life, as well as exploring the various nature reserves that feature in some of the walks.
Highly recommended (and we found May a perfect time to go - warmth and stunning flora).
Beautiful location, average breakfasts, excellent evening meals although limited menu.
Walking in Bermuda was described well in the brochure and ideal for those of us who don't want a sun/beach /pool holiday. The bus/ferry service was excellent for getting around either before walking or after, we sometimes split the walk over 2 days as we stayed an extra 3 days and decided that to go to the end point (often a sightseeing place) and walk back, rather than start by walking. Everyone was very friendly and willing to show us the way if we were unsure. The maps and the guide notes were good. We added in going on the glass bottom boat and swimmimg with the dolphins as extras but readily available.
Generally very good.
We really enjoyed our holiday with you. We didn't meet our rep which was unfortunate ( he was unwell) . I had hoped that he may contact us later in the week. We followed all the walks which we enjoyed. We both thought that the Island was rather more suburban than rural. Really enjoyed the bus trips and Bermuda.
Lovely island with great walks. Eating and drinking out can be expensive
Bermuda was excellent
Costa Rica was a rushed experience rather than a holiday; there was too much road walking!
We were disappointed with the Flora content
The walking aspect of the holiday was great but the Coco Reef was a disappointment. The hotel needs to be refurbished and better maintained and the main hotel receptionist who was on duty during our stay was disinterested to the point of rudeness. Bermuda in the winter is an ideal walking holiday destination, but visitors need to be ready for a virtually empty hotel with a skeleton staff.
Headwater response:
Dear Mrs Hills,
Thank you for taking the time to provide your post-holiday feedback, it was great to see that you enjoyed the walking aspect of your holiday. Although, we were surprised to read of your disappointment with the Coco Reef. Ordinarily this hotel receives positive feedback. However, we realise that we cannot afford to let our high standards of accommodation and service slip, and have discussed your feedback with the hotel manager. He would like to offer an apology for the poor service you felt you received from the reception staff, and assures us this will be addressed immediately. There are also plans in the pipeline to replace the soft furnishings in the rooms and public areas. Whilst we realise this does not impact on your holiday, we hope that it goes some way to show we take the feedback we receive seriously.
We would like to thank you for travelling with Headwater this summer and look forward to welcoming you on another of our holidays in the future.
Yours sincerely,
Headwater customer service team
I can put in one word GO It`s worth it
Bermuda was an excellent choice for a walking holiday & Coco Reef a great hotel. The food was better than our expectation. Walking was very easy just unfortunate that the storms had blocked the Railway Trail & paths. Just very unfortunate to have 2 storms hit within one week but cannot fault the care , help & advice given to us by Headwater - esp Lisa - & Tim who arranged taxi to airport etc
May is a good time to go for wildlife - and weather not too hot
Walks were slightly different to those in brochure, not a problem, but needs up dating. Very relaxing and enjoyable holiday. Bermudan people are extremely friendly and helpful, why can't we all be like that? Buses and ferries very reliable.
Hotel looked a bit dated and the food was poor on Tues and Thurs - Island and Buffet night, so we went out as had read the headwater previous visitors book comments. Other nights the food was fantastic. Beach is rather small could be busy at peak times. Ran out of towels on 2 occasions. Can be very busy when the cruise ships are in.
Overall, the walks were longer than advertised but very enjoyable. We had a great time. Lovely way to see Bermuda and some bits that others may not get too - Coopers Island.
Walking pretty much as described, care needs to be taken on switching from rail track to road and vice versa� Avoid multiple bus changes at weekends as they run less frequently. The hotel has large parties of sporty types out of season, try to find out if any are there while you plan to stay, if there are, don't book. They are loud, boorish and their behaviour is totally unacceptable. Don�t expect the shop to be open out of season. Do take the ferries, though only one runs out of season. Do explore apart from your route notes, there are many other nature reserves to visit and also ramble around headlands, Simson's island particularly rewarding. The friendliness of the local people and the great hotel staff contribute to making this a really special destination and the stunning scenery everywhere is overwhelming.
The walking is pretty good but it especially suited us because there are good places to visit including the Aquarium, the Underwater Exploration Institute, the Museum at the Dockyard and the town of St George. The food at the hotel was very good quality and value as was the combined bus/ferry ticket which takes you everywhere on the islands. You can minimise the waiting times for the transport with some careful pre-planning. And you can walk straight from the hotel onto the sandy beach and swim in the warm ocean, even in February.
We found the route notes were a times lacking in information, distances from one point to the next for example, and at others over complicated when there was a perfectly good way mark to guide us. The hotel was excellent, very friendly, the food was very good, I did not repeat a dinner main course selection in the 11 days we were there!
Walking is a great way to see a country, and Headwater provides a good service for doing so.
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|Yeah, I am just chillin here on my chair, and looking at all the bugs I could catch and eat!
Happy Thursday, Miss Mindy
HOOD'S HAPPENING'S is about us two "older" (getting there) folk, and what ever we may be doing with life. Most of our time is taken up with our little girl, Miss Mindy. She has become the love of our life! You will see a lot about her here!
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Just Chillin
8 comments:
- Jill said...
You're lookin' fine, Miss Mindy!
- April 26, 2012 at 6:02 AM
- 2browndawgs said...
Bugs are a fine meal!
the brown dawgs
- April 26, 2012 at 7:33 AM
- Madi and Mom said...
Morning Miss Mindy...
A little extra protein is always a good thing.
Hugs from your
- April 26, 2012 at 7:38 AM
- Bobbi said...
Be careful you don't eat any of those bzzzzzing bugs...
- April 26, 2012 at 7:45 AM
- Hound Girl said...
Nothing wrong with supplementing your diet with bugs :) yummy :)
Happy Thursday!
- April 26, 2012 at 8:02 AM
- Kathy said...
That must be a full time job in Florida: just chillin'! :)
If bugs happen to wander too close to that snout, they're fair game,
I will bet you have all kinds of exotic types there to choose from!
- April 26, 2012 at 10:31 AM
- Bassetmomma said...
Chillin's great, but watching bugs is even better!
- April 26, 2012 at 2:56 PM
- Chatty Crone said...
Do you eat bugs? sandie
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