Author Archives: Old Rectory

There’s a lovely sunny weekend forecast and we have limited availability for a late getaway break – call us on 01603 700772 or book online. Events this weekend include an ‘Early Risers’ wildlife walk at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen, a Spring … Continue reading →

English Tourism Week runs from 10th – 18th March encouraging Brits to take a break in England rather than going abroad. Events in Norfolk and Norwich during the week include: an ‘Early Risers’ wildlife walk at RSPB Strumpshaw Fen on … Continue reading →

We took a fabulous winter walk at RSPB Buckenham Marshes on Boxing Day – lots of wildlife to see including flocks of widgeon, barnacle geese and lapwing, and a distant marsh harrier. It was a warm sunny day, if a … Continue reading →

Strawberries in September? ‘Tis true…we had a small strawberry patch in our garden which has already given us two crops this year, and a couple of weeks ago I picked another handful or sweet, ripe strawberries which the birds appear … Continue reading →

An osprey stopped off at Norfolk Wildlife Trust’s Ranworth Broad nature reserve recently – a rare visitor from Africa with a 1.5m wingspan, enjoying using the fish-rich waters of the reserve as a good place to stock up before continuing its … Continue reading →

Norwich City will be back in the Premiership next season – fantastic news for the fans, the players and everyone associated with the club. Congratulations one and all, NCFC are back where they belong! And more great news for the … Continue reading →

The Norfolk and Norwich Festival is almost upon us with an exciting and varied programme of music, dance, theatre, circus etc from 6th – 21st May. Highlights include Beats and Pieces Big Band, recently awarded European Young Artists Jazz Award 2011, … Continue reading →

It’s been a very busy week in the garden with the pool man coming to summerise the swimming pool (which resulted in quite some time spent vacuuming up all the dust and dirt deposited during the winter), a major weeding … Continue reading →