At Great Alne Long Weekend: OK, there's brilliant Dance & Music. but:
What Else Goes on? well there's :-
Ham Radio Station, Handbells, Part Song, Walking, Cycling, Family trees, Chez Meg 4tea & scones.
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Ham Radio Station
David brings along his Amateur Radio equipment, and fellow enthusiasts during at least one daytime.
This allows GB0 GAF (Great Britain 0[riginal] Great Alne Folk Registered temporary Station)
to make a variety of contacts each year.
A pleasant number of these (on those frequencies which will carry that far) involve the chance to speak directly to Amateur Radio enthusiasts abroad.
Handbells
Paul brings along this lovely handbell set which he has restored.
Available during each afternoon - outside under the Gazebo if weather is fine.
Unless you get a place early, you may go out later on Saturday than intended.
Liked very much by all who try this - especially popular with our younger participants.
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Paul and Sarah guide a tune from the day's handbell ringing for all to hear.
This was an unusual chance for those present one evening to appreciate what is regularly going on in the daytime handbell ringing workshops.
In fine weather, these take place under the shade of a gazebo, on the green.
CLICK- ON PICTURE, to ENLARGE.
Copyright; Lorraine McGowan 2008
Part Song.
An opportunity to learn how to harmonise, usually in four parts;
to improve,
or just to share this pleasure.
A friendly small group with a quality tutor.
Please email early, should you like to share any particular favourite material.
Initiated by one James - excellence is continued by another.
Copyright Clare Hobro. 2005
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Walking
A group leaves to walk each afternoon.
It's particularly lovely walking country in the area surrounding Gt. Alne.
Copyright; André 2007.
Stitchwort & bluebells flower beside the path in Oversley Wood. Monday's walk.
Other walks come-across some interesting obstacles. (BELOW) Copyright; Tony Heaton 2004.
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Cycling
Most competently led along delightful country lanes by John T.
Do bring along your bike for Sunday afternoon.
Note that you are responsible for your safety.
And parents are responsible for safe conduct of their children at all times.
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Family-Trees
David and Jo bring along their interesting material.
Ask and see how modern search techniques facilitate the investigations.
It is possible for David to be contracted to investigate your own family's name: eventually to produce a massive printout of your very own Family Tree.
David periodically brings along his Amateur Radio equipment, and sets-up our
GB0 GAF occasional "Great Alne Folk" Amateur Radio Station.
This may make interestingly distant International contacts over the airwaves.
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Chez Meg 4tea & scones.
Alcester's most favoured Sunday Afternoon destination.
The cyclists; those out walking, and even a few by car know where to find the very best hostess, delicious scones & afternoon tea with others from the Long Weekend.
If you wish to partake of this delight, ensure that John T. has your name & your £1.
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