James Morrison to play Cotswolds show

December 16, 2009

James Morrison is to perform in the Cotwsolds as part of a mini-tour around forests in England during 2010.

The singer-songwriter will be playing at Westonbirt Arboretum on July 18th for the Forestry Commission Live Music programme, which arranges gigs at a range of woodland venues across the country.

Those planning on staying in Cotwolds holiday cottages next summer who fancy attending will need to act fast, as tickets go on sale this Friday at 09:00 GMT, priced at £31 excluding booking fee.

Money generated from ticket sales will be used to fund environmental and social projects that are run by the Forestry Commission around the country.

Morrison has sold over two million copies of his debut album Undiscovered and was voted Best Male at the 2007 Brit Awards.

According to the Daily Mail, around 100,000 people flock to the Westonbirt Arboretum every autumn in order to see the leaves changing colour on the 600-acre site.

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VisitCornwall celebrates 40th anniversary of guidebooks

December 16, 2009

VisitCornwall is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the guides it produces to help people make the most of their holidays in Cornwall.

The first edition was published in 1970 and it is set to release the latest ”Cornwall” and ”Where to Stay” publications for 2010, according to an article on Travel Daily.

These editions are said to have a "fresh perspective" and highlight the changes that have occurred in Cornwall tourism industry over the past 40 years.

Featuring inspiration for those travelling to the county with children and showcasing the "unique" aspects of the area, they may be essential for people who are travelling there for the first time.

"The visitor guide has always been a key component of our marketing activity and we are really proud to be celebrating its 40th anniversary," interim head of VisitCornwall Penny Woodman was quoted as saying.

It was recently announced that Lizard Point in Cornwall has been included in a new consultation regarding marine conservation, a move that could see access to the area being limited in order to preserve it.

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“Unprecedented” demand for new Norfolk whisky

December 16, 2009

A Norfolk distillery has seen “unprecedented” demand for a whisky that is set to go on sale today (December 16th).

According to the Eastern Daily Press, St George”s Distillery in Roudham, near Thetford, will begin offering the drink – Chapter 6 – from its shop on Wednesday.

However, managing director Andrew Nelstrop said that it has received a vast number of enquires regarding the drink, which is the first whisky to be produced in the country in over 100 years.

A total of 500 bottles will be available from the distillery on a “first come first served basis”, he told the news source, meaning those staying in Norfolk holiday cottages who fancy picking up a bottle may wish to get there early.

Mr Nelstrop added that people should “only drive to the distillery if you are happy to be disappointed”, but noted more stock will be available after Christmas.

Those who do manage to pick up a bottle of the drink and are looking for a festive treat to accompany it should head to North Elmham Bakery, as the Norwich Evening News recently declared that it makes the best mince pies in Norfolk.

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Cornwall trees ”under threat from fungus”

December 16, 2009

Cornwall is one area where trees are being killed by a "sudden death" fungus that has infected woodland in the south-west.

According to the times, Largin Wood in the county is one area that is currently under threat from the Phytophthora ramorum, which was first found in the UK six years ago having previously killed trees in the US, the Times reports.

The disease is targeting beech, birch, sweet chestnut and Japanese larch species and Chris Marrow of the Forestry Commission urged those enjoying holidays in Cornwall to stick to footpaths and keep their dogs on a short lead when out walking so as to limit its spread.

He added that the outbreak is "very different" from previous diseases and is possibly being caused by the recent wet summers, as it "thrives" in moist conditions.

In related news, the BBC recently held a nationwide attempt to break the record for the number of trees planted in an hour, with sites in the Lake District and Norfolk among those used.

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