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Blog | Griggs
- 18/02/20February is traditionally the month when winter begins the gradual transition into spring. As the garden birds who have weathered the winter months are on the move, in their never-ending hunt for food, they will also begin their courtship displays later in the month...Read More
- 14/02/20
I'll Huff and I'll Puff and I'll Blow your House Down
A fairly mild January lulled people across the UK into a false sense of security: just when we thought spring was in the air, Storm Ciara blasted the country on 8th February!...Read More - 04/02/20
The North Wind Doth Blow
Britain has seen some harsh weather in February, with the River Thames freezing over several times since records began in 1659. However, in the 21st century, temperatures haven’t dipped as low...Read More - 31/01/20
Shakespeare: Sonnet 97
Shakespeare's romantic poem, Sonnet 97, is as relevant today as it was when it was first written more than 400 years ago...Read More - 17/01/20
EB White: Charlotte’s Web
The author Elwyn Brooks White's lifelong love of animals prompted him to write Charlotte's Web - one of the most famous and best-loved children's books of all time...Read More - 09/01/20
Get Active: Go Outdoors!
January is a great time to go outdoors and get active - and there are plenty of fun ways you can work off those festive calories!...Read More - 06/12/19
Gene Kelly: Singin’ in the Rain
Gene Kelly was amazingly talented. His athletic style changed public perception of male dancers and transformed the whole musical movie genre...Read More - 29/11/19
Top 5 Winter Walks in Devon & Cornwall
A lot of people think winter is a time to sit in front of the fire and avoid going outdoors at all costs - but rather than settling down in front of the TV, try going on some bracing winter walks to blow the cobwebs away!...Read More