Go for a tram ride Wind through Lisbon from aboard one of its iconic mustard yellow trams, a feature of the city since the early 1900s. This three-minute virtual tour, produced by the Portuguese tourism board, puts you in the prime spot of the driver’s seat on the vintage “eletrico” 28. Ride on Tram 28 […]
We’re all Zoomers now!
For a few weeks now, the Discussion Group have been meeting via Zoom on a Thursday Morning. Initially there were four of us but at the last count it was six – so we’re slowly expanding our reach and our skill. Luckily we have had Andrew Cullen to talk us through the various protocols that […]
How to make a face mask
The public is being advised by the Government to consider wearing face coverings in enclosed public spaces such as shops, trains and buses to help reduce the spread of coronavirus. For the sewers amongst us, here is a very useful set of very clear instructions, following the CDC approved face mask design. How to make […]
Free access to digital records at The National Archives
The National Archives are making digital records available on their website free of charge for as long as the Kew site is closed to visitors. Registered users will be able to order and download up to ten items at a time, to a maximum of 50 items over 30 days. The limits are there to […]
Sharing ideas – Art in Isolation
For the Art lovers amongst us, Caroline Balmer recommends a series she has just enjoyed watching called “Art in Isolation” by Philip Mould. It is a series of 20 x 10 minute sessions where Philip describes his own pictures and works of art from his beautiful historic home. As an art dealer, writer and broadcaster […]
Another group staying connected
Six members of the Amblers joined a Zoom call on Wednesday at 10.30am which has been set up as a weekly activity so that we can keep up to date with what’s going on, share information and look forward to when we can all start walking together again. Plans are being made. Everyone is doing […]