#Garden Designers in Gloucester

[royal-confessions]

“I LOVE that the Duchess of Gloucester wore a hat designed and made by a student on the Chanel and King's Foundation Millinery Fellowship, to the first garden party of the season. The King's Foundation (not to be confused with The King's Trust) does such incredible and unsung work in preserving traditional heritage skills.” - Submitted by Anonymous

[blueberry-bubbles130]

Here’s the grandparents!

They appear in some au’s, mainly Such a Noble Sacrifice, you say? And Unworldly compulsion and consumption.

I think Emil’s design is good so I used it as a base, but changed his hair. Now Emil is Duke Edward, Henry, Graham de Vanily of Gloucester and Somerset. And is the Earl of Warwick. Milly is now Duchess Alice Graham de Vanily. The title passed down Edward’s side tracing his lineage back to the 1300s; holding wealth/power since. The most prominent member of the family was the Duke of Gloucester who was taken prisoner by Darkblade in the 1400s/1500s.

Edward has grey hair and green eyes. He’s tough and stern, but holds a soft spot for his family and surprisingly Andre. As Emilie dragged him about everywhere/raved about him after she pestered Edward into taking her to France for school. He’s also in filmmaking.

Alice is the classic grandmother look, with long skirts/cardigans. She’s got light brown hair and amber eyes. She’s soft spoken and adores gardening, which she ends up bonding with Audrey’s mother over. Apart from Gabriel, she took Emilie’s death the hardest and still hasn’t fully accepted it.

The largest change comes with the Agreste’s. I redid everything. They’re an old money family and traces their lineage back as far as the Graham de Vanily’s. The most prominent member of the family was the Marquis acting as Darkblade’s chief advisor.

Marquis Bernard Richard Agreste, is not narcissistic, but thinks highly of himself. His talents lie, as his career as a lawyer, which he mostly uses to provide financial advice. His hair is a very dark grey, almost black that he constantly slicks back. his eyes are a light greyish blue. He mostly wears navy blue and black suits.

Gabrielle I’m not so happy with and need to refine her design. Her hair is a mid grey and she has brown eyes. Lilac is her favourite colour. She’s the one who is far more realistic out of them, and used to work as a photographer.

[aimeedaisies]

THE ROYAL FAMILY WILL JOIN THE NATION TO MARK THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF VE-DAY

Monday 5th – Thursday 8th May 2025

Their Majesties The King and Queen, together with members of the Royal Family, will attend events commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe.

Monday 5th May

Engagement 1:

The King and Queen, together with Members of the Royal Family and the Prime Minister, will join Second World War veterans to watch a military procession arrive at Buckingham Palace.

Their Majesties will be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke of Kent and the Prime Minister on the Queen Victoria Memorial, alongside veterans from the Royal British Legion, to observe military units processing down The Mall from Whitehall in honour of those who served during the Second World War.

Once the parade has ended, the Royal Family will return to Buckingham Palace before appearing on the balcony to watch a flypast. Veterans will watch the flypast from the gardens of Buckingham Palace with the Prime Minister and other senior guests.

Engagement 2:

The King and Queen will host a tea party for veterans and members of the Second World War generation at Buckingham Palace.

Their Majesties will welcome around 50 veterans and people who lived through the Second World War – now supported by the Royal British Legion – including British and Commonwealth Armed Forces veterans, WRENs, Special Operations Executives and those who contributed to the war effort on the home front, accompanied by their families and carers.

The Marble Corridor of Buckingham Palace will be decorated in bunting made from fabrics recycled from the royal estates as guests enter for a tea party reception to honour the bravery and service of the Second World War generation.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence and the Duke of Kent will join Their Majesties and the Prime Minister, meeting veterans during the reception.

Tuesday 6th May

Engagement 3:

The Queen will view a new display of ceramic poppies at the Tower of London.

The Tower of London will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a display of nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies from the 2014 commemorative art installation, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red. The poppies will be presented in a new design inside the inner walls of the tower, resembling a ‘wound’ to reflect the long-lasting sacrifices made during the Second World War.

Her Majesty will view the poppies and meet representatives from the Tower of London, the team behind the installation, schoolchildren and veterans. The Poet Laureate, Simon Armitage, will perform a new poem written to mark the anniversary.

Before departure, the Queen will be joined by a local schoolchild to plant the final poppy to complete the installation.

https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/whats-on/tower-remembers-2025/#gs.lagbds

Thursday 8th May

Engagement 4:

The King and Queen, the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent will attend a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on the 80th anniversary of VE-Day.

On arrival, the Royal Family will join the congregation in a national two-minute silence of reflection and remembrance. His Majesty will lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, followed by the Prince of Wales.

During the Service of Thanksgiving commemorating the sacrifice of the Second World War generation, the Prime Minister will give a reading.

After the service, the King and Queen will have the opportunity to meet veterans in the congregation.

Before departure, Her Majesty will lead other members of the Royal Family in laying flowers at the Innocent Victims’ Memorial outside the abbey’s West Door.

Engagement 5:

The King and Queen will attend a celebratory concert on Horse Guards Parade to conclude the national VE-Day commemorations.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2025/ve-day-80-a-celebration-to-remember-live-from-horse-guards-parade

Their Majesties will attend a concert, presented by Zoe Ball, with performances to echo the historic celebrations of VE-Day 80 years ago. Thousands of members of the public will have the opportunity to join the audience for the event, which will include performances of music from the era alongside the stories of veterans from the Second World War.

In addition to national UK commemorations, members of the Royal Family will attend events to mark liberation anniversaries, on behalf of His Majesty The King.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester will attend the official commemoration of the liberation of Denmark on Sunday 4th May.

The Princess Royal, accompanied by Sir Tim Laurence, will visit the Channel Islands to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Guernsey and Sark from Friday 9th to Saturday 10th May.

[charlesandmartine]

Monday 2nd December 2024

Tropical rainforest regions are a wonder to be a small part of. To rise at sunrise, sit in the outdoor seating area and be absorbed into its environment; sounds, heat, and atmosphere. The creaks, clicks, clunks, drips, thumps, crunches, munching, squawking, chirping, chirruping, whistling, add the timpani sounds the birds make on the hot tin roof and you've got full percussion; all sounds from undeclared, unknown, sources. If a triumphant finale crescendo is required, this can often be provided by a frond falling with an enormous crash from a palm tree. Dangerous if you are underneath the tree at the time. What a wonderful place this country is. Of course, there is the issue of the crocodiles, sharks, jelly fish, spiders, snakes, and jumbo sized fruit bats, then the scales tilt slightly, but not enough to put us off.

Florence Bay is known as the prettiest bay on Maggie Island. In the 2021 census, it was shown to have a population of zero. At one time, there was a guest house here approached only from the sea. There is talk that this was destroyed by cyclone, then handed to the Scouting Movement as the Northern Queensland Scouts youth training centre, although I'm not sure that is still the case. The bay today may be reached by foot from the Forts carpark. It is described as a 2 km walk, condition easy. Well, it was easy from a terrain point of view, but the path did have a tendency to follow the design criteria of a roller coaster. The bay, horseshoe shaped, small, superb sandy beach did, in fact, tick all the boxes qualifying it as prettiest bay 2024. It was indeed beautiful. A few people, but not too many on the beach. The lasting memory that we shall take away, however, is of us sitting on a volcanic rock, hats on, umbrella up, hiding from as much of the driving rain as we possibly could. Despite the heavy precipitation, the flies maintained their feeding program with us, in lieu of any other tasty options, as their main course, followed by pudding, I think. Well, we said. it is the wet season, after all. As soon as it eased off a bit, we gathered our soggy things together and trudged 2 km back along the roller coaster and to the Renault. We did deviate on the way back to view the Arthur Bay lookout, which did indeed give us a jolly good view of Arthur Bay, although lacking some of its gravitas in the grey skies and rain. Reinstated with the Renault, we passed our fellow Florence Bay explorers suitably dripping, waiting for the next available 250 bus. Certainly, a wet day had by all.

We are with a heavy heart going to leave this wonderful island tomorrow to head south to Cape Gloucester and Dingo Beach. We shall officially be glamping again, but it does look good.

ps. Our kangaroo returned to our back garden tonight.

pps. There is a beautiful example of a False Bird of Paradise growing in this garden. The tropical planting is extraordinary.

[somediyprojects]

Pandemic and The New Normal stitched by Angela. Patterns designed by Julia Line of Long Dog Samplers. 

Stop what you're doing for a moment and come and look at this.  But first you'll need to slip into some protective clothing like the plague doctor on the left.  Who does he remind you of?

I know this all sounds a bit dramatic but you can't be too careful.  We're on the tail end of a global pestilence and The Great Colin says we still need to take health and safety precautions if we're going to visit the new art installation that's recently popped up at Angela's house.  She's created the first Long Dog plague wall this side of Tewkesbury.

So bend your knees, suck in your cheeks, smile for the paparazzi gathered in the front garden and follow me.  Pandemic and The New Normal, together as never before.

Congratulations Angela 🍾 🥂.  I look forward to seeing the write up in the farming supplement of the Gloucester Herald.  Fame at last, but don't give Quill your autograph as he may use it for nefarious purposes on the dark web.

—Julia Line, designer

[freyayuki]

Fate/Grand Order 20 Million Downloads Campaign Free 4-star Craft Essence Ticket Select

The 20 Million Downloads Campaign just started in the Fate/Grand Order (#ad) (FGO) mobile game. As part of this campaign, each player will get a 20 Mil DL Celebration Ticket (Craft Essence), which can be used to exchange for one of 47 eligible 4-star SR Craft Essences.

There’s a lot of Craft Essences or CEs to choose from so not sure who to pick yet. But need to make a decision as soon as possible because the aforementioned ticket will expire soon.

So let’s take a closer look at these eligible 4-star SR Craft Essences:

Gloucester in 2020, And Then, at Mt. Ooe, Together Tomorrow, Argonauts, Family Portrait, The Phoenix Alights, Girl Amidst the Flowers, and Heretical Yaga

All of the above Craft Essences are locked behind story progression. Depeneding on where you currently are in the story, one or more of these CEs may not be available for exchange.

Currently caught up with the story so all of these Craft Essences are visible to me when I go to the exchange shop.

They're all out though since I already have at least one copy of each of those CEs. After clearing certain parts of the story, you get 1 Craft Essence for free. The CE you get depends on which part of the story you cleared.

For instance, clearing Lostbelt No.6: Fae Round Table Domain, Avalon le Fae - The Moment a Planet Is Born will give 1 copy of Gloucester in 2020.

The Craft Essences listed below are not limited. This means that every time you roll on a banner, there's a chance that you'll get one of these CEs. That is, except for a few that have been removed from the pool.

The Illusory Confessional, Flowery Paradise, Guardians of the Garden, and Winter Crystal

These are some of the new Craft Essences that have just recently been added to the pool. Don't have a copy of any of these yet so they're all in for now.

The Vessel of Desire

Have a copy of this CE that's been limit broken twice. I think I'd rather get a new Craft Essence with this ticket so this one's out.

Imaginary Number Attribute

Have a copy of this CE that's fully MLB and even have 2 extras so this one's definitely out.

Gemstone Shots

Have a copy of this CE that's fully MLB so this one's out.

Royal Presence

Currently don't have a copy of this CE but I remember getting one or more copies before.

It has mixed stats, and its effect is:

Increase Quick Card effectiveness by 8% & increase NP Gain by 15% for yourself

There are better CEs so this one's out.

Rhythmed Birth

Currently have 2 copies of this CE so it's out.

The Beginning of Ambition

Currently don't have a copy of this CE but I remember getting one or more copies before.

Its stat is focused on attack, and its effect is:

Increase Arts Card effectiveness by 10% & increase HP Recovery amount by 10% for yourself

It's not that bad but there are better CEs so it's out.

La Folia

Currently don't have a copy of this CE but I remember getting one or more copies before.

It has mixed stats, and its effect is:

Increase Buster Card effectiveness by 10% & HP Recovery amount by 10% for yourself

There are better CEs so this one's out.

What Lies Beyond the Horizon

Have a copy of this that's fully MLB plus one extra so this one's out.

Cleaner, The Final Narrator, Room Guard, Innocent Maiden, Art of the Poisonous Snake, Record Holder, Golden Millennium Tree, Knight's Dignity, Code Cast, Seal Designation Enforcer, Be Elegant, Gem Magecraft: Antumbra, Primeval Curse, and Iron-Willed Training

These CEs are similar to La Folia in that I had a copy or more of them before but I've since used said copies as fodder to level up other CEs because the effects on these just aren't that good. In short, these are all out.

Covering Fire, Gentle Affection, Art of Death, With One Strike, Holy Shroud of Magdalene, Angel's Song, Verdant Sound of Destruction, Gandr, and Projection

Already have a fully MLB copy of each of these CEs so they're out.

Awakened Will

Have 2 fully MLB copies of this CE so it's out.

Necromancy

Have 1 fully MLB copy of this CE as well as 4 extras so it's out.

Divine Banquet

Have 2 fully MLB copies of this CE so it's out.

The Imaginary Element

Have 1 fully MLB copy of this CE as well as 1 extra so it's out.

So that leaves me with the following Craft Essences:

The Illusory Confessional

Flowery Paradise

Guardians of the Garden

Winter Crystal

Let's take a closer look at each of them then:

The Illusory Confessional

The stats and effects of this CE are as follows:

ATK 0 HP 600 (MAX: 2250) Skill Apply 15% Special Defense [Male] & increase NP Gain by 25% when damaged for yourself Max Limit Break: Apply 20% Special Defense [Male] & increase NP Gain by 30% when damaged for yourself

It's a good CE but only for certain situations. I think this should be out since I do already have a fully MLB Holy Shroud of Magdalene. The 2 are pretty similar with Holy Shroud of Magdalene having the following stats and effects:

ATK 0 HP 400 (MAX: 1500) Skill Apply 25% Special Defense [Male] Max Limit Break: Apply 30% Special Defense [Male]

Flowery Paradise

The stats and effects of this CE are as follows:

ATK 400 (MAX: 1500) HP 0 Skill Increase C. Star Gather Rate by 300% & increase Quick Card effectiveness by 8% for yourself Max Limit Break: Increase C. Star Gather Rate by 400% & increase Quick Card effectiveness by 10% for yourself

I think this one should be out as well. The Quick up is pretty good but already have lots of CEs that can do that. And the C. Star Gather Rate up doesn't seem that good either.

Guardians of the Garden

The stats and effects of this CE are as follows:

ATK 200 (MAX: 750) HP 320 (MAX: 1200) Skill Increase NP Gain by 15% & begin battle with NP charged at 30% for yourself Max Limit Break: Increase NP Gain by 20% & begin battle with NP charged at 50% for yourself

This is really similar to Divine Banquet which has the following stats and effects:

ATK 200 (MAX: 750) HP 300 (MAX: 1125) Skill Increase your NP Gain by 25% Max Limit Break: Increase your NP Gain by 30%

Guardians of the Garden may have a lower NP Gain up effect but it does come with starting NP gauge charge which can be really useful.

I do have other CEs that also give starting NP gauge charge and/or NP Gain up but those are 5-star SSR Craft Essences so they have a higher cost.

Guardians of the Garden has a lower cost since it's only a 4-star CE. Kinda interested in getting this Craft Essence since it can be useful for my supports who need to use their Noble Phantasm or NP as often as possible. I guess it's in for now.

Winter Crystal

The stats and effects of this CE are as follows:

ATK 400 (MAX: 1500) HP 0 Skill Begin battle with your NP charged at 60% Max Limit Break: Begin battle with your NP charged at 75%

This is basically the same as The Imaginary Element, which has the following stats and effects:

ATK 200 (MAX: 750) HP 300 (MAX: 1125) Skill Begin battle with your NP charged at 60% Max Limit Break: Begin battle with your NP charged at 75%

So it looks like Winter Crystal is just the better version of The Imaginary Element for DPS since it doesn't have mixed stats.

Interested in getting this too since starting NP gauge charge is always useful. So it's in for now.

Guardians of the Garden vs Winter Crystal

Narrowed my choices down to 2 Craft Essences - Guardians of the Garden and Winter Crystal. But which one should I get with the ticket? Both seem good. Don't have a copy of either yet.

I use my MLB The Imaginary Element pretty often so the same could probably be said for Winter Crystal, especially once I manage to fully MLB it.

In contrast to that, hardly ever use Divine Banquet. Its effect is good but the fact that it doesn't have starting NP gauge charge really hurts it.

So more often than not, when I do need NP Gain up, I just go with CEs that have that and starting NP gauge charge even if the NP Gain up effect on said CE isn't as good as in Divine Banquet.

In the end, I suppose it doesn't really matter which of these 2 I pick since neither are limited anyway. Hopefully, both will eventually show up on a banner I roll on.

Winter Crystal

After thinking about it some more, decided to go with Winter Crystal.

Went to the exchange shop then tapped on the Winter Crystal Craft Essence pic. After doing that, a box with the words “After the exchange, it will be sent to the Present Box.” appeared.

Tapped on the “Exchange” button on that box. This prompted another box to show up. This one has the following text:

20 Million Downloads Campaign Limited You can exchange for 1 out of the 47 available 4-star SR Craft Essences. Once exchanged, you cannot switch your selection. Exchange for “Winter Crystal”?

After tapping on the “Exchange” button, another box showed up. This one said:

“Winter Crystal x1” has been sent to your Present Box.

After tapping the “Close” button, went to check my Present Box. Sure enough, Winter Crystal was indeed there.

Tapped on the Craft Essence in question to claim it. Here are some more pics:

Hopefully, I can get more dupes of Winter Crystal so I can eventually fully MLB it. Also hoping to get copies of Guardians of the Garden and even the other CEs that I don't have yet.

Conclusion

So, what about you? Which 4-star SR Craft Essence did you get with the 20 Mil DL Celebration Ticket (Craft Essence)? Feel free to share your thoughts and opinions by leaving a comment below or by reblogging this post.

Notes:

screenshots are from my Fate/Grand Order game account

[bm2ab]

Man’s Impact on the Environment . 20 March 2025 . Margam Castle . Margam, Port Talbot, Wales

Margam Castle, Margam, Port Talbot, Wales, is a Victorian era country house built for Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot. Designed by Thomas Hopper, the castle was constructed in a Tudor Revival style over a ten-year period, from 1830 to 1840. The site had been occupied for some 4,000 years. A Grade I listed building, the castle is now in the care of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

The Margam estate was occupied in the Iron Age, and the remains of a hill fort from that period, Mynydd-y-Castell, stand north of the castle. After the Norman Invasion of Wales, Robert, 1st Earl of Gloucester, and Lord of Glamorgan, granted the lands at Margam to Clairvaux Abbey, for the establishment of a new Cistercian monastery which became Margam Abbey. Following the Dissolution of the Monasteries from 1536, the Margam estate was bought by Sir Rice (Rhys) Mansel. His descendants built a substantial Tudor mansion in the park. In the 18th century, this mansion was demolished, and the family returned to one of their earlier ancestral homes, Penrice Castle, Thomas Mansel Talbot (1747–1813), commissioning Anthony Keck to build a new mansion next to the castle ruins. Keck was also employed at Margan, which Talbot turned into a pleasure garden, using Keck to design an enormous orangery.

Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot succeeded his father in 1813 at the age of ten. Enriched by the development of Port Talbot in the early 19th century, and after making a Grand Tour of Europe as a young man, Talbot returned to south Wales and from 1830 re-established Margam as his main seat. A new house, Margam Castle was designed in a Tudor Gothic style by the architect Thomas Hopper (1776–1856), with Edward Haycock Snr (1790–1870) as supervisory architect, and designer of parts of the interior and exterior of the house, the stables, terraces and lodges.

Talbot also took a keen interest in the project, encouraging his architects to borrow elements from Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire (ancestral home of the Talbots and home to his cousin William Henry Fox Talbot) and Melbury House in Dorset (home of his mother's family, the Fox-Strangways, Earls of Ilchester). William Henry Fox Talbot was a frequent visitor to Margam, and the castle featured as an image in some of his early photographic experiments. Margam's links with photography also include being the location of the earliest known Welsh photograph, a daguerreotype of the castle taken on 9 March 1841 by the Reverend Calvert Richard Jones.

After the death of Emily Charlotte Talbot, the daughter of its first owner, the castle passed to her nephew and continued to be used by the Talbot family until 1941, when it was sold. David Evans-Bevan, who bought it, found it too large to live in, but could not find any public organisation interested in taking it on, and it fell into disrepair. For many years it belonged to the local authority, but was not open to the public. In 1977, a fire caused substantial damage, and it was only after this that a restoration project began in earnest.

Today Margam Castle is in the care of Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.

[roomchailimited]

Cotswolds’ Bucolic Beauty: England’s Pastoral Wonderland

Nestled in the heart of England, the Cotswolds is a storybook countryside escape filled with rolling green hills, honey-colored villages, and charming thatched cottages. Designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), this region is the perfect getaway for travelers seeking tranquility, history, and scenic landscapes.

For Bangladeshi travelers, a trip to the Cotswolds is a chance to experience quintessential English charm, from ancient market towns to lush meadows. While agencies like ShareTrip and Gozayaan offer UK tour packages, Roomchai Limited ensures a seamless journey, crafting itineraries that blend heritage, relaxation, and immersive experiences.

Exploring the Quintessential Cotswold Villages

The Cotswolds is dotted with picturesque villages, each with its own unique character.

Bourton-on-the-Water: Known as the "Venice of the Cotswolds", this riverside village features stone bridges, quaint tea rooms, and scenic walking paths.

Bibury: Home to Arlington Row, a row of charming 17th-century weaver’s cottages, considered one of England’s most photographed spots.

Castle Combe: Dubbed the "prettiest village in England", with narrow lanes, medieval houses, and a timeless atmosphere.

Rolling Hills, Walking Trails, and Outdoor Adventures

The Cotswolds’ natural beauty makes it ideal for walking, cycling, and scenic drives.

The Cotswold Way: A 102-mile-long walking trail offering breathtaking views of lush countryside and ancient woodlands.

Broadway Tower: A historic hilltop folly with panoramic views across 16 counties on a clear day.

Cotswold Wildlife Park: Perfect for families and nature lovers, home to giraffes, rhinos, and exotic animals.

Historic Market Towns and Stately Homes

Beyond the villages, the Cotswolds boasts rich history and grand estates.

Cirencester: The Roman capital of Britain, featuring ancient ruins and a stunning market square.

Blenheim Palace: A UNESCO-listed baroque masterpiece, and the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Sudeley Castle: A historic castle with royal connections and beautiful gardens, once home to Queen Katherine Parr.

Indulging in Classic English Delights

The Cotswolds is a haven for food lovers, offering everything from traditional afternoon tea to farm-fresh produce.

Cotswold Cream Tea: Enjoy scones with clotted cream and jam in a cozy tearoom.

Local Cheeses: Try Double Gloucester and Cotswold Blue, famous across England.

Farmers' Markets: Experience fresh organic produce, homemade jams, and artisanal bread in charming market towns.

Best Time to Visit the Cotswolds

Spring (March–May): Blooming wildflowers and mild weather make it perfect for outdoor exploration.

Summer (June–August): Ideal for long countryside walks, outdoor dining, and vibrant festivals.

Autumn (September–November): A magical time with golden foliage and cozy village pubs.

Winter (December–February): Picture-perfect snow-dusted villages and festive Christmas markets.

Conclusion

The Cotswolds is a dream destination for travelers looking to immerse themselves in classic English countryside charm. Whether wandering through idyllic villages, hiking scenic trails, or indulging in a traditional cream tea, every corner of the Cotswolds tells a story.

For Bangladeshi travelers, Roomchai Limited ensures a smooth and memorable journey, providing personalized UK tours that highlight the region’s beauty. If you’re looking for an escape into a storybook English landscape, the Cotswolds awaits!

[crismarcus01]

Phoenix Gardeners Gloucester

Specialising in all things garden, whether you are looking for a paver or even a complete garden re-design, no job is too big or small for us here at Phoenix Gardens & Landscaping Gloucester & Cheltenham. Having had an interest in gardening that was passed on to Mark by his late Grandma, by the age of 4, he could name all the plants in their garden by both their common and Latin names.

Website: landscape gardeners gloucester

[larryearle0]

Phoenix Gardeners Gloucester

Specialising in all things garden, whether you are looking for a paver or even a complete garden re-design, no job is too big or small for us here at Phoenix Gardens & Landscaping Gloucester & Cheltenham. Having had an interest in gardening that was passed on to Mark by his late Grandma, by the age of 4, he could name all the plants in their garden by both their common and Latin names

Website: Landscaper Gloucester

[prnanayarquah]

Soul Rebel Project Announces New Single “G Town Ride,” Upcoming Album and Shows

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Soul Rebel Project Announces New Single “G Town Ride,” Upcoming Album and Shows

Soul Rebel Project returns with “G Town Ride,” a feel-good tribute to the island of Gloucester in Massachusetts, the reggae/rock band’s hometown. The track arrives on August 11 via VPAL Music and Dub Rockers.

“The song is meant to capture what it’s like to travel the island’s coastline,” said Mike Francis, the vocalist and a guitarist in the band. “It’s like a hometown anthem that represents where we come from and where our music is going.”

True to the theme, the single’s cover art, designed by Justin Oltesvig, bears a vibrant illustration of “Man at the Wheel,” one of Gloucester’s most iconic landmarks. Mention is also made of the “east coast island sound,” an affiliation of local musicians, engineers, and producers, with the members of Soul Rebel Project at the nucleus.

“G Town Ride” is the band’s first single from their upcoming fifth studio album Blessings Vol. 1. It follows last year’s Someday, which featured “Cherry Haze” with Anthony B and Green Lion Crew.

The band is back on the road this week with a string of performances along the east coast: Cranes Castle in Ipswich, MA on August 10; Reggae Garden in Cape Neddick, ME on August 11; and Rumsey Playfield in Central Park for VP Records & City Park Foundations’ SummerStage on August 12. Fans will be treated to live performances of “G Town Ride” on all dates.

“G Town Ride” will be available on all platforms on August 11.

[aimeedaisies]

2024 Garden Parties!!!

The dates for The King's Garden Parties* in 2024 are as follows:

✨ Buckingham Palace - Wednesday 8th May 2024

The King and Queen, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester hosted the first garden party of 2023

✨ Buckingham Palace - Tuesday 21st May 2024

Last year (2023) the Prince and Princess of Wales with the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh hosted the Kings Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

✨ Palace of Holyroodhouse - Tuesday 2nd July 2024

The King and Queen with the Princess Royal hosted last years Holyrood week garden party

*Please note, Garden Parties are traditionally referred to as The Sovereign's Garden Party. Attendance at each Garden Party will be confirmed on the day.

✨ The Creative Industries Garden Party - Wednesday 15th May 2024

His Majesty The King has given permission for a Garden Party to be hosted at Buckingham Palace, with support from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, in celebration of the Creative Industries of the United Kingdom. The Garden Party will bring together approximately 4,000 representatives across culture, art, heritage, film, TV, radio and fashion.

The Garden Party will celebrate the economic value of the sector to the UK economy in helping to showcase British culture and creativity around the Globe. In 2022 the Creative Industries generated over £124 billion in economic value and employed 2.4 million people in the United Kingdom. From theatre to video games, publishing to design, museums and galleries to film sets and music studios, the creative industries, and the creators and organisations within them, bring happiness, prosperity and help shape the world around us.

✨ The Not Forgotten Association Annual Garden Party - Friday 17 May 2024

From the Not Forgotten Association garden party in 2022

His Majesty The King has given permission for The Not Forgotten Association Annual Garden Party to be held by The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, in the Buckingham Palace Garden on Friday, 17th May 2024.

The Not Forgotten Association is a tri-service charity which provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for ex-service men and women with disabilities or illness and serving personnel who are wounded, injured or sick. The Garden Party will bring together 2,000 beneficiaries of all ages and from all services.

The Princess Royal is Patron of The Not Forgotten Association.

✨ Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) - Thursday 23rd May 2024

The Duke of Kent and Sir Tim Laurence attending the RNLI 200 service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in March 2024

His Majesty The King has also given permission for the RNLI 200 Anniversary Garden Party to be held by The Princess Royal, accompanied by Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and The Duke of Kent in the Buckingham Palace Garden on Thursday, 23rd May 2024 in celebration of the charity's milestone anniversary.

Since the RNLI was founded on 4th March 1824, following an appeal to the nation from Sir William Hillary, the charity has saved 146,277 lives - this equates to an average of two lives saved every day for 200 years. Today, the RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations around the UK and Ireland, including four on the River Thames, and has seasonal lifeguards on around 240 beaches around the UK.

The Duke of Kent has been President of the RNLI since 25th March 1969. In his 55 years as President, the RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crews and beach lifeguards have saved more than 51,000 lives. Sir Tim Laurence is also Vice President of the charity.

The Garden Party will bring together 2,500 of the charity's long-serving volunteers, staff and their families as well as featuring an Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat.

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Green Alley, the summer home of the American impressionist painter Cecilia Beaux. Eastern Point, Gloucester. She had the home built in 1905, directly on the harbor

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The Princess of Wales' Year in Review: May

May 4th - The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, held an Early Years Meeting. Later, she presented The Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design to Saul Nash, on behalf of The Queen May 6th - The Duchess of Cambridge became Patron of the Maternal Mental Health Alliance, and she released a video message marking her new role May 10th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended the opening of the Glade of Light Memorial for victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombings May 11th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited Scotland. First, William and Catherine (in her role as Patron of Action for Children) visited St John’s Primary School, where they participated in a Roots of Empathy session. They then visited the Wheatley Group to see how it is transforming the lives of disadvantaged young people and families, before visiting the University of Glasgow, where they spoke to students about mental health and wellbeing May 13th - William and Catherine recorded and read a message for a special radio broadcast in honour of Mental Health Awareness Week May 18th - The Duchess of Cambridge attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace, along with The Earl and Countess of Wessex and Princess Alexandra May 19th - The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, held an Early Years Meeting. That evening, William and Catherine attended the Royal Film Performance of 'Top Gun: Maverick' May 24th - The Duchess of Cambridge, Patron of the Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, held an Early Years Meeting May 25th - The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a garden party at Buckingham Palace, along Princess Beatrice, The Earl and Countess of Wessex and The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester. Catherine also participated in a private zoom call with health visitors

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12 May 2023 We were delighted to have Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester officially open The Queen Elizabeth II Staff Covid Recovery Garden today at St Peter’s Hospital and unveil a bespoke sculpture created by Sculptor, Harry Gray. The courtyard garden has been created for staff by Garden and Landscape Designer Rae Wilkinson as part of the Trust’s Healing Arts programme. Rae also created the Eternal Garden, which was officially opened last year. Her Royal Highness The Duchess Gloucester met with Nursing and Midwifery staff in the Eternal Garden, as the Trust was also celebrating its Pride in Nursing and Midwifery event today. Pride in Nursing and Midwifery is a dual celebration of International Nurses Day, which is recognised each year on 12 May and International Day of the Midwife, which is takes place on 5 May each year. Read more about the visit here

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The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester photographed in the garden of their Kensington Palace home to mark their Golden Wedding Anniversary on 8 July 2022.

The Duchess wears a brooch designed by the duke - an entwined “R” and “B” (Richard and Birgitte )