Ipswich Weather ~ Live

Ipswich Weather ~ Live:

"Ipswich Weather - LIVE Current Weather Details, Lightning / Storm Detection, Satellite Imagery, Meteorological Records and Weather Forum for Ipswich, Suffolk, UK "

Welcome to the Ipswich Weather Site

Containing detailed meteorological records, both live and historical, for Ipswich Suffolk UK and a variety of satellite images and Storm Tracking / Lightning Detection for the United Kingdom. We have added a forum for the discussion of Suffolk weather and for photo sharing.

The weather station is situated in North East Ipswich and updates every 60 seconds. This site is not commercially funded and data is presented without any legal guarantee of accuracy.

Art on the prom 2006: Big order for rock art.

EDP24 - Big order for rock art:

"But even he was taken aback when a prominent Suffolk artist rang him with a request for 30,000 sticks of rock - to turn into an edible sculpture.

Mr Docwra, 57, whose family has run Docwra's Rock Shop in Regent Road, Yarmouth, since 1922, said: 'The first thing I had to do was check to make sure it was a genuine order.'

He discovered that his sticks of red-and-white rock would be taking pride of place on Felixstowe beach at the Suffolk resort's third Art on the Prom festival on September 3.

Felixstowe artist Bryony Graham, who has earned international recognition for her striking modern work, will be fashioning the rock into a circular mound on the beach.

In a quirky twist, her work will gradually be dismantled during the day with the expected 30,000 visitors taking away a stick to eat."

Acts of possession: Guardian Books' John Sutherland examines questions of copyright and authorship.

Who owns a story or the ideas in a novel? Acts of possession: Guardian Books' John Sutherland examines questions of copyright and authorship "

Guardian Unlimited Books | Review | Acts of possession:

The New Writer Magazine: Competitions 2006.

The New Writer Magazine: "It's different and it's aimed at all writers: the short story writer, the novelist, the poet, feature writer, anyone with a serious intent to develop their writing to meet the expectations of today's editors. Launched in September 1996, in every issue you'll find original short stories, a showcase for new poetry, articles, book reviews, market information, news and readers' views. "


Prose and Poetry Prizes 2006
sponsored by The New Writer magazine

One of the major annual competitions for short stories, novellas, single
poems, poetry collections, essays and articles; offers cash prizes as well
as publication for the prize-winning writers in The Collection - special
edition of The New Writer magazine each July.

Closing date 30 November 2006

Recent TNW subscribers can renew their subscription to the magazine and the
e-newsletter at the old rate of £22.50 pa up until 30 June 2006. Simply let
us know in a cover note or type "ex TNW sub" in the Comments box on our
secure online sub form at:
http://www.thenewwriter.com/subscribe.htm

Prose and Poetry Prizes 2006

Essays, Articles, Interviews - covering any writing-related or literary
theme in its widest sense up to 2,000 words. 1st prize £150, 2nd £100, 3rd
£50. Single entry £4 (TNW subscribers two entries at same fee).

Short Stories, Serials/Novellas - stories up to 4,000 words,
serials/novellas up to 20,000 words on any subject or theme, in any genre
(not children's). Previously published work is not eligible. Short Stories:
1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Novella: 1st prize £300. Entry fees £4
per short story (TNW subscribers two entries at same fee) or £10 per
serial/novella.

Single Poems and Collections - single poems up to 40 lines and collections
of between 6 - 10 poems. Single poem entries must be previously
unpublished; previously published poems can be included as part of a
collection. Collection: 1st prize £300, 2nd £200, 3rd £100. Single: 1st
prize £100, 2nd £75, 3rd £50. Entry fee £4 per single poem (TNW
subscribers two entries at same fee, £10 per collection.

All work should be clearly typed, double-spaced (except poetry), on one
side of white A4 paper and paperclipped. Entrants may make as many
submissions as they wish but please include your name, address, title of
entry, word count and category on a separate cover sheet with every entry.
Preliminary judging will be carried out by The New Writer editorial board
with guest judges making the final selection so there should be no
identifying marks on the entries. Judges in recent years include Mimi
Thebo, Jane Draycott, Ros Barber, Margaret Graham, Phil Whitaker. Entries
are non-returnable. A full list of winners will be sent provided SAE is
enclosed.

Further information including guidelines and entry fees at
-http://www.thenewwriter.com/prizes.htm
or send SAE for printed Entry Form to The New Writer, PO Box 60, Cranbrook,
Kent TN17 2RE
tel 01580 212626; fax 01580 212041; admin@thenewwriter.com
or writers can enter at the secure credit card server at
http://www.thenewwriter.com/entryform.htm

Last year's winners are listed at http://www.thenewwriter.com/prizewinners.htm

Ipswich Film Theatre Website.

I found this interesting website for the threatened Ipswich FIlm Theatre which no site about the culture of the area should fail to mention.

From the IFT website....

'Situated in the centre of Ipswich, IFT is East Anglia's premier independent cinema, screening a wide range of films from around the world, both contemporary and classic, and hosting special events and education courses.'

Link: Ipswich Film Theatre - Home

Great Felixstowe question finaly solved: what the hell is a 'Fludyer' anyway.

The Fludyers arms as Im sure nearly all readers will know is a popular Felixstowe hostelry that has become increasingly popular for its very consistently good food over the last few years.

A truism blurted out frequently after one or two of the beers from there is observing .... 'What the hell is a 'Fludyer' anyway.' Well the matter is permenantly cleared up thanks to the new website http://www.fludyers.com/.

From the http://www.fludyers.com/ website....

History: "The Fludyer name comes from Sir Samuel Fludyer - grandson of the presumably more famous Sir Samuel Fludyer (1705-1768) - who was Lord Mayor of London in 1760. The grandson died in 1833 and is buried with his wife locally.

The original Fludyer (or Fludyers ?) Arms is a wooden building dating from at least 1884. The current brick building was built in 1903 and both brick and timber buildings obviously co-existed alongside each other for a time."

Related links:

http://www.fludyers.com/

Essex Poetry Festival 2006.

Chelmsford Borough Council - Essex Poetry Festival:

From the Chelmsford Borough Council website....

"Essex Poetry Festival
Cramphorn
Friday 20 - Saturday 21 October
Essex Poetry Festival

Friday 8.00pm
Performance and open-mic night
Starring You! A chance to perform your poems in front of a friendly, appreciative audience. Readers sign in from 7.30pm, performance starts 8pm.
Tickets: �4.00

Saturday
1.00pm-2.00pm Workshops
Improve your writing technique with experienced and published poets Anne-Marie Fyfe and Marita Over.
Tickets: �8.00 (places limited)
2.00pm onwards
Readings by some of the brightest names in modern poetry.
7.15pm
Winners of the Essex Poetry Festival 2006 present their winning entries.
7.45pm
Special guests, including Hugo Williams, present their work.
Tickets: �12.00 Concessions �10.00

For full programme visit www.essex-poetry-festival.co.uk"

....unfortunately www.essex-poetry-festival.co.uk hasnt been updated for the 2006 festival yet at the time of writing but Im sure the information is coming soon.

Your definitive guide to Clacton and the Essex Sunshine Coast

Interesting website all about our neighbours across the Orwell Estuary in the North East corner of Essex who have decided to market themselves to visitors as the 'Essex Sunshine Coast'.

There is the usual about and whats on list

Link:

Your definitive guide to Clacton and the Essex Sunshine Coast