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The two tier accommodation blocks at Camp Bastion, Helmand, Afghanistan.
Camp Bastion is the headquarters for British Forces in Afghanistan.
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The Bournemouth Air Festival took place from the 31st August to 3rd September 2017. Voted best Tourism Event by Visit England and celebrating it’s 10th year, the Bournemouth Air Festival is the UK’s biggest, best and free aviation festival! RAF Red Arrows displayed on ~ Thursday 31st August ~ Friday 1st September – and Saturday 2nd September .
Bournemouth .With seven miles of golden sands and sparkling sea, the vibrant cosmopolitan town of Bournemouth has it all - a vast variety of shops, restaurants and holiday accommodation, buzzing nightlife and endless countryside with beautiful award winning gardens and water sports galore. Bournemouth is a large coastal resort town in the ceremonial county of Dorset, England. According to the mid-year estimates for 2010 from the Office for National Statistics the town has a population of 168,100, making it the largest settlement in Dorset. It is also the largest settlement between Southampton and Plymouth. With Poole and Christchurch, Bournemouth forms the South East Dorset conurbation, which has a total population of about 400,000.
Founded in 1810 by Lewis Tregonwell, Bournemouth's growth accelerated with the arrival of the railway, becoming a recognised town in 1870. Historically part of Hampshire, it joined Dorset with the reorganisation of local government in 1974. Since 1997 the town has been administered by a unitary authority, meaning that it has autonomy from Dorset County Council. The local authority is Bournemouth Borough Council. Bournemouth's location on the south coast of England has made it a popular destination for tourists. The town is a regional centre of business, home of the Bournemouth International Centre and financial companies that include Liverpool Victoria and PruHealth.
Although Bournemouth is on the coast, the centre of the town lies inland - the commercial and civil heart of the town being the Square. From the Square the Upper and Lower Pleasure Gardens descend to the seafront and the pier. Areas within Bournemouth include Bear Cross, Boscombe, Kinson, Pokesdown, Westbourne and Winton. Traditionally a large retirement town, Bournemouth (mostly the Northbourne, Southbourne and Tuckton areas of Bournemouth together with the Wallisdown, and Talbot Village areas of Poole) has seen massive growth in recent years, especially through the growth of students attending Bournemouth University and the large number of language schools teaching English as a foreign language.
Bournemouth is located directly to the east of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile ( 153 km ) section of beautiful and largely un spoilt coastline recently designated a World Heritage Site. Apart from the beauty of much of the coastline, the Jurassic Coast provides a complete geological record of the Jurassic period and a rich fossil record. Bournemouth sea front overlooks Poole Bay and the Isle of Wight. Bournemouth also has seven miles ( 11 km ) of sandy beaches that run from Hengistbury Head in the east to Sandbanks, in Poole, in the west.
Because of the coastal processes that operate in Poole Bay, the area is often used for surfing. An artificial reef was expected to be installed at Boscombe, in Bournemouth, by October 2008, using large sand-filled geotextile bags. However, this deadline was not met, and the construction was actually finished at the end of October 2009. The Boscombe Reef was constructed as part of the larger Boscombe Spa Village development. Bournemouth also has several chines ( e.g., Alum Chine ) that lead down to the beaches and form a very attractive feature of the area.
The Dorset and Hampshire region surrounding Bournemouth has been the site of human settlement for thousands of years. However, in 1800 the Bournemouth area was largely a remote and barren heathland. No one lived at the mouth of the Bourne River and the only regular visitors were a few fishermen, turf cutters and gangs of smugglers until the 16th century. During the Tudor period the area was used as a hunting estate, Stourfield Chase, but by the late 18th century only a few small parts of it were maintained, including several fields around the Bourne Stream and a cottage known as Decoy Pond House, which stood near where the Square is today.
With the exception of the estate, until 1802 most of the Bournemouth area was common land. The Christchurch Inclosures Act 1802 and the Inclosure Commissioners' Award of 1805 transferred hundreds of acres into private ownership for the first time. In 1809, the Tapps Arms public house appeared on the heath. A few years later, in 1812, the first residents, retired army officer Lewis Tregonwell and his wife, moved into their new home built on land he had purchased from Sir George Ivison Tapps. Tregonwell began developing his land for holiday letting by building a series of sea villas. In association with Tapps, he planted hundreds of pine trees, providing a sheltered walk to the beach ( later to become known as the ~ Invalids walk ). The town would ultimately grow up around its scattered pines. In 1832 when Tregonwell died, Bournemouth had grown into small community with a scattering of houses, villas and cottages.
Learning to use a stove for cooking and baking is a challenge but doable for someone who has become blind later in life. Here, an instructor works with a client to show how simple raised dots and paint for a dial is enough to cue a person to feel where the correct burner temperature is. This stove also has an accessory large timer with raised numbers to help with a cooking steps.
The City seems to be growing new student accommodation by the minute.
These projects are designed to reap profits for fat cat developers who see an easy buck in this type of intense accommodation.
There will reach a point where the market is saturated and we will finish up with empty block of accommodation sitting alongside the empty block of offices that grace many of Sheffield's streets.
It is galling that with all the bad press about lack of housing for Britain's inhabitants and the decimation of the social housing market by right wing tory policies and the Thatcher inspired 'Right to Buy'
The sooner that May & Co can be firmly kicked into touch, the sooner, we hope, that reason will reign and Britain will once again become a country worth living in, run by people who actually care!
Well, that was a fun weekend at UPfest! Despite an inauspicious start involving a lack of accommodation and a tendon severing washing up accident which effectively left the team a man down we still somehow managed to get the job done. Giving ourselves a complicated 3 in 1 mural was probably not the best idea but ‘best idea’ sometimes isn’t our forte.
Given we were short handed we thought it best to take our time and use both days to complete ‘Lovestruck’. Day 1 was mural 1. Three repeated heads with a white, greyscale and skin tone colour scheme and a colourful freestyle background. Day 2 started with the laborious task of applying tape to half the mural then repainting it entirely with red, yellow and blue hued faces and a new background. Mural 2 complete. Then comes the fun part and it’s time for the dramatic tape removal ceremony and for frankenmural 3 to be revealed. Hugo’s graceful rendition of this time honoured performance even garnered a spontaneous round of applause from the crowd of onlookers. I’d like to know if any other artists got a round of applause this weekend? Do we win UPfest?
Many thanks to Lindsay and her family for putting us up for the night and even cooking us a bacon sandwich in the morning. It was very much appreciated. As was the excitable Corgi puppy.
Cheers
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Good news to all you spa buffs and lovers out there!
Nurture Spa Village in Tagaytay is offering something new for you. With the ‘Cold Indulging Weekdays’ and ‘Cold Indulging Weekends’ promo, they are offering a new round of packages for both the weekdays and the weekends. Need a break from the daily hassle of work life? Want to get away with a special someone, or simply bond with your best friend? Whatever it is, these great value packages will be sure to fulfill your needs.
Curious yet? Well, let’s have a rundown, shall we:
First off, we have the Cold Indulging Weekday Packages. These are perfect for those weekdays off when you just want to bond with the bf or the bff. ;) Yup, these treats are for two!
The INDULGE package, at Php5600nett, gets you both a stay in the beautiful Garden View Rooms, a Magsing Irog therapeutic massage (which is a signature treat—definitely not to be missed!) and a sumptuous breakfast, good for the two of you. Sounds good, huh?
The PLEASURE package, on the other hand, lets you stay in our authentic Ifugao huts, and an Aruga therapeutic massage (another signature treat!), with a bountiful breakfast to greet you in the morning. It’s on for Php5040nett; definitely not a bad deal, I’d say!
Lastly, but definitely not the least in the bunch, we’ve got the DELIGHT package up for grabs. Again, you have a chance to stay in our lovely Ifugao huts, a Hilot Kagalingan therapeutic treatment (especially for those with an ailment, this one is for you!), an a rewarding, delicious breakfast for two. How much? Php4640nett. Definitely a taker! ;)
The complimentary snacks that come with them are delicious, by the way. ;)
What a bunch to take in, I’m sure. ;) With all those lovely treats, how can you decide? But wait—what about the weekends, you may be asking. Don’t worry, here they are, in all their relaxing glory:
First off, we have something for the romantics. Trying to woo the girl (or boy!) of your dreams? An anniversary or monthsary, perhaps? Whether in celebration or in preparation, the ROMANTIKO package is sure to win that girl over. ;) At 9800nett it sounds a bit pricey, but definitely well-worth it. What does it include, you ask? Well for starters, you get a fully air-conditioned room with a set breakfast, a snack and a full romantic dinner. The dinner is set up with flowers, two glasses of wine and candles, plus a Magsing-Irog massage. Just the treat for you and your special someone! Isn’t it lovely? ;)
Up next you’ve got the ULAYAW PLUS package at Php8100nett. Included in this delightful package is overnight accommodation in an air-conditioned room with a full set menu of breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus a soothing Magsing-Irog massage. Good for two persons, so bring your loved ones along!
And last, but not least!, we’ve got the MAGKASINTAHAN package. This is for you guys who want to spend some time alone but don’t have all day to do it. At Php7770nett, you get treated to a Mutya Natural facial, with a full set meal and snacks. You also get to use a fully air-conditioned room for half the day (4 hours). Definitely a treat for lovers who want a day out together. ; )
That’s a full set of treats for you spa lovers to choose, and what’s wonderful is that you can share it with that special someone or that best friend to make it even better. So get started—these lovely packages are waiting just for you! ;)
This unique accommodation experience provides a high quality accommodation experience. Walking distance to all Warrnambool's attractions and right next door to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village. Your only neighbour is the blinking Lady Bay Lighthouse that still keeps the Warrnambool Harbour safe at night.
Created around the original State Heritage Listed 1859 Lighthouse and Warrnambool Garrison Fortifications.
By visiting our maritime village and interpretive centre, you will hear, see and experience for yourself the hardships of those who sailed the high seas. See the piceless Minton Loch Ard Peacock - Australia's most valuable shipwreck wreck artefact.
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village has been awarded the 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards - Tourist Attraction, the 3rd year in a row!! With that our historic precinct is now a member of the Victorian Tourism Industry - Hall of Fame For Ongoing Excellence.
Lighthouse history – from www.flagstaffhill.com
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village (www.flagstaffhill.com) is a maritime precinct overlooking the continually dangerous Lady Bay . It contains the still active lighthouses that have attempted to keep the Warrnambool harbour safe from the roaring southern oceans.
The growing trade through the opening of the western Victoria district created the need for coastal ports. Port Fairy and Portland had established in the early 1840’s and a steady trade began to flow. The settlers of the new town of Warrnambool were attracted by early reports of the potential of Lady Bay to become a trading port.
Trade began through a range of slowly improving piers and jetties. The dangers of the port some became more apparent and calls for improved safety through the installation of lights started and were finally listened to by the newly separate colony of Victoria .
The Lady Bay Lighthouse Complex was originally built in 1858-9 of basalt quarried on the Salt Water (Maribynong) River, Melbourne . The upper tower, chartroom, cottage and privy were originally located on Middle Island near the outlet of the Merri River , with a lower light located on a timber tower on the beach.
It soon became apparent that the middle island location was not satisfactory with the light obscured by heavy seas.
In 1871 the lights and all associated buildings, along with the privy, were moved to their current location on Flagstaff Hill as leading lights for the entry to the treacherous and shallow Warrnambool Harbour . The lower light was placed on a bluestone obelisk that had been erected there as a navigation marker in 1854.
A flagstaff had been erected on the hill as early as 1853 very soon after the settlement of the Warrnambool district.
Flagstaff Hill’s Lady Bay Lighthouse Complex is of historical, scientific (technological) and architectural significance to the State of Victoria by providing an excellent example of the kind of navigational aids constructed in the early years of regional expansion in Victoria. The lights remain today a maritime navigation aid.
The Lady Bay Lighthouse Complex historical significance is further enhanced for its intact battery and guns, a strong reminder of Victoria 's wealth and determination to protect itself from the perceived threat of invasion in the 1880s.
Flagstaff Hill was also the centre for the Warrnambool Garrison, built in response to the perceived threat of foreign forces looking to expand their own empires by taking this remote part of the mighty British Empire .
The remaining guns are scientifically (technologically) significant as physical reminders of a time when these weapons represented advanced design in artillery. A recent study has found two of the guns to be of "world significance" and further work is being undertaken to enhance the way we tell our guests of this significance.
The Lady Bay Lighthouse Complex is of architectural significance as a fine example of Public Works Department architecture of the 1850s and 1880s. The modest but dignified and sturdy lighthouse structures are indicative of the importance of lighthouses to the communities that relied upon them to facilitate safe passage for shipping, at a time when such transport was crucial to relatively isolated towns like Warrnambool.
The battery of two 80 pounder rifled, muzzle loading guns was added in 1887 as part of a general upgrade to the defences of Victoria which saw Port Phillip Bay transformed into a fortress and the nearby ports of Belfast (Port Fairy) and Portland receive a similar armament to Warrnambool. The fortifications and guns were in a derelict condition until they were restored after the complex was integrated into the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum in the 1970s.
The Warrnambool Garrison guns are fired by re-enactment groups on major event days at Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village .
2009 marks the 150th year of these beautiful structures role in developing what is now the thriving City of Warrnambool . A range of activities and special events are planned across the year to mark this important milestone for our city.
The two lights are undergoing upgrades works in early 2009 to enhance their current role in marking the safe channel into what is now a recreational boating port.
Guests to Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village can explore the Victorian State Heritage Registered Lady Bay lighthouse complex daily. The upper lighthouse can be climbed and is open daily.
The lighthouses are also able to be viewed through the flagstaffhill.com webcam located overlooking Lady Bay .
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City/Region:Tabin
Hotel Code:HTTB-TWR
Details:TABIN WILDLIFE RESORT
SPECIAL PROMOTION HOTEL RATES!
PACKAGE RATE PER PERSON (valid till 31st March 2012)
TOUR CATEGORY
* Above Package included :
Accommodation at Tabin Wildlife Resort based on twin sharing basis
Full Board Meals (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) as per Itinerary
Scheduled SIC Return Transfer
Entry Permit & Taxes to Conservation Area
Tour as per Itinerary
* Note :
Package Rate Per Person, valid till 31st March 2012.
Minimum 2 Adults Travelling.
All rates are nett quoted in RM and INCLUDED 5% government tax & 10% service charge.
* Child Policy :
No charge for child 5 years old and below, sharing room with parent.
Children age 5-12 enjoy a 50% discount on extra pax rate provided child stay in twin-share room with 2 paying adults using existing bed.
Full adult rate applies for child if extra bed is utilized.
* Scheduled SIC Return Transfer (Included in Package) :-
Depart Lahad Datu to Tabin: 08:30hrs & 12:00hrs
Depart Tabin to Lahad Datu: 14:30hrs
* Unscheduled Transfer/Private Transfer Charges :
Surcharge for unscheduled transfer at RM 60.00 per person per way, min 2 persons.
Deduct RM30 from package rate if own transfer is used, multiply 2 for both ways.
about Tabin Wildlife Resort
OVERVIEW
Tabin Wildlife Resort, the exclusive rainforest resort located within Tabin Wildlife Reserve, is the largest wildlife reserve in Malaysia with a total land area of 123,000 heactare. If you are a traveller drawn to the beauty of exotic Borneo Island, then Tabin Wildlife Reserve, winner of the “Most promising tourist attraction” award, is one of the places you should not miss.
Tabin Wildlife Resort complements visitors stay at the wildlife reserve by providing facilities including charming timber lodges built and blended within the natural surroundings, and a comprehensive range of nature-based activities.
LOCATION
By Air
MasWings (www.maswings.com) operates daily flights connecting Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu. Flight duration is about 1 hour. From Lahad Datu, a 1:15 hour drive, part of it on gravel road, will take you to Tabin.
By Road
Kota Kinabalu to Lahad Datu (7 hours)
Sandakan to Lahad Datu (4 hours). This is an increasingly more popular way to visit Tabin whereby visitors take a flight to Sandakan where they visit the Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, and perhaps the Selingan Turtle Island, then onward to Sukau in Kinabatangan for at least one night’s stay and then by road from Sukau to Tabin Widlife Resort. This journey enables one to see some of the top eco-nature destinations in Borneo.
Tawau to Lahad Datu (4 hours). Divers find Tabin a good destination to visit after their diving trip to Sipadan and Mabul islands, allowing them to break the non-flying-after diving rule and visiting Tabin for one or two nights’ stay. Journey from Semporna from Tabin is 3:15 hours.
INFORMATION
Check-in time - 12:00hrs
Check-out time - 10:00hrs
Late check-out till 13:00hrs is on request basis and subject to availbility. Otherwise a day-use rate of 50% of day-visit rate will be imposed to a maximum stay untill 18:00hrs.
ACCOMMODATION
Total 20 units of jungle lodges (10 units River Lodges, 10 units Hill Lodges)
River Lodges
10 units of authentic Borneo timber bungalows with standard floor area (17.5 ft X 17.5 ft),
Each housing a twin-bedded or double-bedded room with en-suite bathroom, hot water shower, private balcony overlooking Lipad river and ceiling fan
Can accommodate up to 3 pax per lodge
Linked by an inter-connecting timber board walk to the Sunbird Café.
Hill Lodges
10 units of authentic Borneo timber bungalows with floor area ( 17.5 ft X 17.5 ft, 22 ft X 22 ft),
Each housing a twin-bedded or double-bedded room with en-suite bathroom & hot water shower, private balcony overlooking hillside forest or Lipad river, and ceiling fan,
Can accommodate up to 3 pax per lodge,
Linked by an inter-connecting timber board walk to the Sunbird Café.
FACILITIES & SERVICES
Leisure Centre
A souvenir & craft counter selling leech socks, insect repellent, basic necessities, and souvenir and craft items
Reading corner and reference books
Rainforest herbal foot soak
Games and activities
Water: Drinking water provided in-room, Mineral water available for purchase
Electricity: Power supply from generator
Medical/Emergency Support: Nearest hospital is at Kg Silabukan, 1/2 hour drive away, District hospital in Lahad Datu, Private Doctors in Lahad Datu
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Sunbird Cafe
Accommodate up to 80 guests
Local and western cuisine
Does not serve pork
Set meals and a la carte
Free flow of tea and coffee
A range of wine, beer, drinks & snacks available for sale
Open daily throughout the year, 7 am to 10 pm
About Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Created in the year 1984, Tabin has been declared a Wildlife Reserve primarily on account of the large number of animals inhabiting its forests, some of which are highly endangered. The three largest mammals of Sabah, namely Borneo Pygmy Elephant, Sumatran Rhinoceros and Tembadau are all found within the reserve; nine species of primate are present, as well as three species of cats all of which are on the protected wildlife list. Of bird species, 42 families representing 220 species have been recorded. One of the highlights of Tabin being the active and mineral-rich mud volcanoes, attracting frequent visits by wildlife for their mineral intake and present an ideal platform for wildlife observation and bird-watching.
The Wildlife Department of Sabah is the custodian of the animals in the reserve while the Forestry Department of Sabah is responsible for the tress in Tabin. The reserve is covered mainly with lowland dipterocarp forest.
Since the availability of accommodation provided by Tabin Wildlife Resort in 2004, Tabin Wildlife Reserve has gained popularity to be one of the best places in Sabah to observe the rich bio-diversity of nature and to part-take in nature-base activities. Amongst the popular things-to-do in Tabin are jungle-trekking, night safari, night walk, wildlife-spotting, bird-watching and rainforest education.
Tabin Wildlife Reserve is located in the eastern part of Sabah, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. The reserve comprises a rectangular area of approximately 122,539 hectare in the centre of the Dent Peninsula, north-east of Lahad Datu town, south of the lower reaches of the Segama River and north of the Silabukan Forest Reserve.