UK is all set ready to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of the queen Elizabeth II as a British Monarch .the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will centre around an extended weekend on 2, 3, 4 and 5 June. The Queen Came to the throne on 6 February 1952 and her coronation took place on 2 June 1953. She celebrated her Silver Jubilee (25 years) in 1977 and her Golden Jubilee (50 years) in 2002.
The Queen is receiving lots of presents and greets from all over the world. So if you want to send a greeting message to her then here is the Official link for the message :-
If I have to talk about long
walks, Local food, relaxing days, friendly people and beautiful landscape then
I would love to talk about the British countryside. One of such lovely place is Ramsbottom , it’s
a old mill town. You can enjoy nature's beauty , cycling , walking , funful events, history of railway , pubs, local product shopping, beautiful sculptures on road and Antique shops .
Ramsbottom is a town in the
Metropolitan Borough of Bury, Greater Manchester, England. It is situated on
the bank of the River Irwell, in the West Pennine Moors. The name Ramsbottom is
believed to derive from the Valley of Garlic; it’s not related to “Rams” the
cattle. Ramsbottom is a "thriving market town in spectacular
surroundings". Its Victorian architecture, Pennine landscape, its
industrial heritage and the heritage East Lancashire Railway station contribute
to cultural tourism in the town. It is also the home of the famous “Blackpudding throwing competition” and “the chocolate festival”
Tourist Attractions
:-
The Irwell Sculpture Trail -The Irwell Sculpture Trail is
one of the largest public art projects in the country having some 20 sculptures
in all. The trail runs from Salford along the Irwell Valley through Ramsbottom,
on to Bacup and beyond.. It includes a
Tilted Vase, created by Edward Allington.
The sculpture, manufactured in bronze, occupies a central position on
the site of the original market place.
Peel Tower – The Peel tower in Holcombe village ,
commemorates Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister of Britain between 1841 and 1846,
founder of the modern Police Force (once named 'Peelers' and still often
referred to as 'Bobbys'). He is also
renowned for repealing the Corn Laws. The tower, opened in 1852, is a popular
landmark sitting on the top of Holcombe Hill (1100ft.) on the west side of the
Irwell Valley offering a magnificent view to those who climb the 150 steps
leading to the top.
The Rake and Millennium Bench – The Rake near the Peel Tower
has always inspired many artists , you can find paintings , souvenirs and other
art work with the beautiful views of the place.
Near to the Peel Tower and
overlooking the valley is the Millennium Bench with its wonderful view it
offers a good break to the visitors.
Farmers market – Second Sunday of every month you can enjoy
the “farmers market”, Farmers come in large numbers to sell their home grown
and homemade products.
East Lancashire Railway - The
line started in 1989 and runs each weekend.
Many special events take place throughout the year including Thomas the
Tank Engine weekends and Santa Specials during the Christmas period. Many of
the engines using the line are steam powered with classic engines often
visiting the region.
Famous Events :-
The World Black Pudding Throwing Championship : –
The world black pudding throwingcompetition is an even which has gained the limelight for this small town. This
event takes place on the month of September ( 2nd Sunday ) every year, in Ramsbotton. People travel to Ramsbottom from as far away
land as Australia, Hong Kong, Africa and Sweden, to compete in the Black
Pudding Throwing Championships. Revisiting the old Yorkshire-Lancashire
rivalry, competitors use black puddings to knock stacks of Yorkshire puddings
off a shelf.
Contestants gathered at the Royal
Oak pub to throw black puddings at a stack of Yorkshire puddings piled on a
plinth 20ft off the ground. The rules is that ,
you can throw three competition standard 6oz puddings - underarm only.
Whoever knocked off the most Yorkshire puddings is the winner. Historically ,
Ramsbottom, Bury, now part of Greater Manchester, was in Lancashire.
It is said that the contest is
based on an incident during the Wars of the Roses when both armies ran out of
ammunition and threw food at each other. It is believed to be a revival of the
Lancashire-Yorkshire rivalry
Black pudding is traditionally
made of cooked pig blood, fat and rusk, encased in a length of intestine.
Chocolate festival – Every year in March-April this festival
takes place in Ramsbottom. Many chocolatiers come to show case their delicacy
The Festival features a huge choice of things to see and get involved in
including the chocolate market, kid’s activities and food counters.
Apart from all these attractions
and events, Ramsbottom also have some good antique galleries and shops .If you
have a liking for antiques, then, I am sure you will end up buying some good
stuff for your collection.
How to Reach –
Ramsbottom is just 10 miles away
from Greater Manchester ( Manchester is 164 miles away from London ), Its
easily reachable by Car, buses and trains.
Bus from Manchester - X35:
Manchester – Walmersley via Ramsbottom , Bury
Check out the time for the train
to ramsbottom - National Express
Planning a trip to UK? Or coming back to UK from some vacation?
Then, before loading your travel bags for UK, you must know what you can and what
you cannot bring to UK along with you. Here I am giving you some general tips:-
You should not bring with you:-
Live animals
Unlicensed drugs or drugs without the medical prescription
Pornographic material and child pornography
Dairy, meat and other animal products
Fireworks , Ammunition, firearms and explosives
Loose Food items without the commercial packaging and
product ingredient description
For pets , under the pets travel scheme you need to obtain
the Pet Passport
Some types of radio transmitters which are not authorized for use in the UK
Flick and gravity knives
Self defense sprays such as pepper and CS gas sprays
Rough diamonds ( you can’t bring it in UK without a licence
or permit )
Anyone arriving in the UK from outside the EU with more than
the equivalent of 10,000 Euros in cash must declare it using a cash declaration
form.
Certain animal products such as ivory, tortoise shell and
the fur of endangered species which are covered by a strict international
treaty.
What you can bring:-
Along with your regular and general travelling stuff like clothing,
toiletries, personal jewellery and other clearly personal goods, you are allowed
to bring the following to bring the following things with some guidelines:-
4 liters of still table wine
16 liters (or 28 imperial pints) of beer
Tobacco products for personal use - 200 cigarettes, or 100
cigarillos, or 50 cigars, or 250g of loose tobacco. As of December 1, while
allowances remain the same, you can make up your duty free allowance from a
mixture of tobacco products. For example, 100 cigarettes, and 25 cigars would
meet the tobacco limits.
1 liter of spirits or strong liqueurs over 22 per cent
alcohol by volume, or 2 litres of fortified wine, sparkling wine or other liqueurs.(
Mix and match of alcohol products for alcohol allowance is accepted )
£300 worth of all other goods including gifts and souvenirs
- rising to £340 after January 1, 2009
You need to be 17 years and above for the tobacco and alcohol
allowance.
London Olympic 2012 is going to
be one of the most magnificent events of the year. All eyes are set on London. UK is not leaving any stone unturned in your
welcome. By now most of the sports enthusiasts have already made their accommodation
arrangements. But some must have been late in this race, if you are the one, then
no need to be dishearten, Olympic 2012 is having enough space for everyone; apart
from the traditional hotels and hostels there are some interesting options also
present inside and on the outskirts of the city.
Let us share some information which
would be helpful for you if you are looking for the accommodation for the UK Olympic 2012.I am sure you will enjoy this read and save your Money on your stay !
Rented Properties
- There a range of properties available
in the market to server for Olympic 2012.
Like , Rented house , One room of
a house on rent , Bed & Breakfast . The sites like Rent for Olympic games are there to solve the demand and supply problem. So give it a try . If you
have property to rent in uk for Olympic , then go ahead and list that here. If
you are a tourist , then you can find accommodation here on the price range of
15 to 25 Pounds per day.
Some other Similar websites for good accommodation options are are :-
Visitors across the UK
- From castles to campsites, the UK offers a wide variety of accommodation for
people with tickets to events at the venues in Cardiff, Coventry, Glasgow,
Manchester, Newcastle, and in Weymouth and Portland. In fact, VisitBritain has
over 37,000 places from across the UK listed in its accommodation directory.
Holiday Inn is the official hotel
provider of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
You can find some good deals on
Top Travel Bargain site . Its an easy to
use hotel and Hostel search engine.
Thomas Cook , provider
of short breaks - Thomas Cook is the official provider of short
breaks and has a range of Games Breaks available including tickets,
accommodation and other services.
Camp in London - Camp in London , set in a
lovely, 19-hectare green field in Walthamstow London, E17 8AX will be
transformed for 23 days into one of the largest campsites that London has seen.
Its central London location is just 4 miles from the heart of the city and a
5-10 minute shuttle bus ride from the Olympic Park. Click here for more
information and booking.
Some more Camp/ Caravan /Cabin websites. Follow the links for
information and booking :-
Cosy Oak- Cosy Oak provides
facilities for Campervans / Caravans / Tents / Tipis / Yurts
Camping at the Games - Camping at The Games (brought to you by the
crew at Campingninja) has teamed up with Sports Clubs and Centres across
London, and near to other Olympics and Paralympics Venues, to utilise the great
spaces and facilities they have. They are turning their lovely green, grassy
areas, into places for people to camp during the 2012 Games. So, choose your
great value place to go camping and enjoy the Olympic atmosphere. Here are just
a few of the advantages of staying at a sports club campsite: Follow the link
Pillow.co.uk - If you’re planning to attend the London 2012
Olympics, and you’re looking for great quality budget accommodation, why not
stay in these fantastic pre-erected tents. Follow the link Pillow.co.uk
Camp in a garden – The novel website campinmygarden.com, which
launched last year, puts travellers in touch with home owners willing to let
you pitch a tent on their property. There are already more than 500 sites
listed in Britain, and dozens in the capital. Most will allow access to a
shower or bath, and a kitchen. You're unlikely to be charged much more than £10
a night
Last Tip - why not look at places outside London, but well within
commuting distance? The South Coast is full
of cheap hotels just waiting out for the customers.
Write to us if you need any
information. Have a happy Stay !
Going for a vacation in Wales ! well ,you can manage there very well with the English language , but knowledge of some key Welsh phrases can earn you a great appreciation ! and some time could prove very useful as well.
No----------------------------------------------------------No
oes
How are you?
----------------------------------------------Sut ydych chi (sit uh deekh
khee )
Very Well
--------------------------------------------------Da iawn
What is your name? ----------------------------------------Beth
yw eich enw chi
My name is
___--------------------------------------------Fy enw i yw ( ne noo i yu
) _____
Where are you from ?------------------------------------- O ble ydych chi’n dad
I am from
_-------------------------------------------------Dw i n dod o _______
How do you
say____---------------------------------------Sut mae dweud ___?
What’s this called in Welsh
?---------------------------- -beth yw hwn in Gymraeg (guhm-raig)
I speak a little Welsh
---------------------------------------Yr wyf yn siarad ychydig o Gymraeg
I am a Vegetarian
------------------------------------------Rwyf yn Llysieuol
Call the doctor
---------------------------------------------Ffoniwch y meddyg
