tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post8184735771856486294..comments2024-03-28T12:42:51.153+00:00Comments on Diary of a (retired) teacher: ThursdayJoyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-3515559982585455962019-02-14T11:55:51.353+00:002019-02-14T11:55:51.353+00:00This is brilliant, thank you very much indeed.
xxThis is brilliant, thank you very much indeed.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-73550497089538661252019-02-14T08:54:53.860+00:002019-02-14T08:54:53.860+00:00Morning Joy, Last year I missed the planned holida...Morning Joy, Last year I missed the planned holiday to Norfolk, which included a day in Norwich, thought I'd send you the itinerary as you might find something that would grab you:<br /><br />Later this morning, we will enjoy our first visit of the day to the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts, one of Britain's leading galleries, on the University of East Anglia campus. In an internationally renowned building designed by Norman Foster you can discover the delights of the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection, which was given to the University in 1973. There are now over 1200 items in the Collection, spanning thousands of years and many cultures. Alongside African masks you can see works by Picasso, Bacon and Henry Moore. Japanese scrolls rub shoulders with pottery and metalwork from Mexico and Peru. Ritual objects from ancient Egypt and North America are displayed in harmony with medieval European art and Indian miniatures. Look one way and you see Degas' 'Little Dancer'; turn around and there is Giacometti's 'Standing Woman'. Lunch is available here (not included).<br /><br />We round off the afternoon with a visit to Norwich Castle Museum. Housed in a 900 year old Norman Royal Palace, the museum has outstanding collections of fine art, archaeology and natural history. Of particular interest are the Colman Art Galleries, which display the museum’s world-famous collection of Norwich School paintings. The ‘British Masters’ gallery showcases the work of the two leading figures of the Norwich School, John Crome and John Sell Cotman, displaying their greatest masterpieces side by side for the first time. This extensive museum also covers such diverse subjects as the decorative arts,natural history, Egyptians and Vikings.<br />Have a good day! A x Annabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295183929417559687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-76536818171776172022019-02-14T08:48:21.241+00:002019-02-14T08:48:21.241+00:00It can be tricky if there's no shop locally. ...It can be tricky if there's no shop locally. Maybe online would work or maybe a day trip further afield and combine it with something else?<br />Good luck with Slimming World - it's worked really well for me.<br /><br />It's mist and cold here now I've drawn the curtains but should be OK on the bus.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-60049219479739054512019-02-14T08:34:22.493+00:002019-02-14T08:34:22.493+00:00It's very misty and quite cold here today so I...It's very misty and quite cold here today so I hope you find better weather once you venture outside!<br /><br />I'm joining Slimming World online today (hopefully, there are internet issues) so will be following in your footsteps. I too want to start making (sewing) my own clothes again but need to find a store with a good selection of fabrics. The one in town is quite small and I never seem to see any fabrics I like.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-33410839268403395392019-02-14T08:30:03.598+00:002019-02-14T08:30:03.598+00:00Hi, Athene.
Really glad Franklins is still around,...Hi, Athene.<br />Really glad Franklins is still around, thanks. I think I shall stay on the bus until the Moulsham Street stop and then work my way back into town again.<br />I like to feel and look before buying too. I've not come across Minerva Crafts before so will have a good trawl around. Many thanks.<br />I think the market is better on Fridays than Thursdays and I might go there next Friday as I can't go tomorrow. I do love the fabric and haberdashery stall and the yarn stall is pretty good too. My other favourite is the herb and spice/wholefood stall at the back.<br />Thanks for the kind comment about my weight loss journey. I never thought I could do it and had given up but I can and I am! :-)<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-33788663017853871332019-02-14T08:25:22.168+00:002019-02-14T08:25:22.168+00:00Thanks, Sue. I will look that up via Google.
xxThanks, Sue. I will look that up via Google.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-47249243087730455032019-02-14T08:23:34.360+00:002019-02-14T08:23:34.360+00:00Me too, Shirley. People are so very helpful, aren...Me too, Shirley. People are so very helpful, aren't they?<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-15525730605965503272019-02-14T08:22:40.170+00:002019-02-14T08:22:40.170+00:00Thanks, Diane. I will do some research.
xxThanks, Diane. I will do some research.<br />xxJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16116524003944939298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-62107784103507339502019-02-14T08:22:24.698+00:002019-02-14T08:22:24.698+00:00Franklins is still around, but you might try the m...Franklins is still around, but you might try the market - also, you'll find a lot of people buy fabric online these days. Always slightly risky as I like to feel it before buying, but Minerva Crafts is a very good site. <br /><br />I'm not sure if I've commented on here before, but I love reading your blog and especially your Food & Recipe blog, your weight loss journey is very inspiring. Athenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15291829962426006638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-41254382529781821482019-02-14T08:06:36.649+00:002019-02-14T08:06:36.649+00:00Christchurch Mansion is within walking distance of...Christchurch Mansion is within walking distance of the town centre. That's probably the most interesting thing to see. Lots of charity shops and the new feature of large concrete stonehenge blocks outside the Corn Exchange!Sue in Suffolkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13166036914348424622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-47980759728953153862019-02-14T07:49:38.078+00:002019-02-14T07:49:38.078+00:00Good luck for tonight. Looking forward to reading ...Good luck for tonight. Looking forward to reading ideas about Norwich and Ipswich from your readers .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492415809417664328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5648310406783744033.post-5805075262387788532019-02-14T07:40:14.515+00:002019-02-14T07:40:14.515+00:00Good luck for tonight and I have recorded the sewi...Good luck for tonight and I have recorded the sewing and will watch it this afternoon. I found Ipswich much like most towns these days all generic shops but I didnt really explore.Diane Eppshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02227325305615990424noreply@blogger.com