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New Bookstore for Nancy Blackett

20th September 201329th March 2010

A new mail-order bookstore has been opened by the Nancy Blackett Trust as an addition to its fundraising sources. The bookstore displays a wide variety of books by, about, or otherwise relating to Arthur Ransome, …

Hugh Lupton’s The Homing Stone comes to Norwich

12th February 201925th March 2010

The Norwich Arts Centre is hosting a performance of the Homing Stone. the story of Arthur Ransome’s perilous escape from Revolutionary Russia, on the evening of 29th March. Created by Arthur Ransome’s great-nephew, Hugh Lupton, …

New Summer and Autumn river cruises for Nancy Blackett

21st September 202120th March 2010

Arthur Ransome's Nancy Blackett will be available for additional cruises in July and October around her traditional East Coast rivers (subject, as always, to skipper and crew availability and favourable weather conditions). The July cruise …

Nancy Blackett to head south

25th March 201012th March 2010

Plans for Nancy Blackett’s summer in the Solent are coming together, with dates being announced or confirmed. In particular, the Nancy Blackett Trust’s AGM is scheduled to take place on 12th June at the Royal …

New website launched by Nancy Blackett Trust

21st December 20257th March 2010

The Nancy Blackett Trust, owner and preserver of Arthur Ransome’s favourite yacht, has relaunched its website in time for the new season. New features include the facilities to donate and join online, a contact form, …

Amazonia Now Available on BBC iPlayer

21st December 20258th February 2010

“Amazonia”, the BBC radio drama about Arthur Ransome’s early life in Russia, is now available on BBC iPlayer until 9:32PM on Sunday 14th February.

New Ransome Radio Play to Premiere in February

1st November 201328th January 2010

A new radio play, "Amazonia", dramatising the life of Arthur Ransome during his time in Russia, is due to premiere on BBC Radio 3 on February 7th at 8PM. Written by Garry Lyons and …

Ransome’s Nancy Blackett in "Round the Island" Duel

26th October 201420th January 2010

Two classic Hillyard yachts – one of them Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett – will be taking part* in this year’s Round the Island Race, an annual race that circumnavigates the Isle of Wight. Nancy Blackett, …

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

24th December 2009

The Nancy Blackett Trust wishes a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to one and all.

More Photos of the Laying-up Weekend

28th October 2009

The Tide Mill Yacht Harbour Tea at Woodbridge Cruising Club The Nancy Blackett Trust stall at Woodbridge Maritime Boat Jumble on the Sunday(this got a lot busier later – we sold loads of cards, teatowels, …

Nancy is Now Laid-up for the Winter

28th October 2009

Nineteen people attended Nancy’s laying-up day on 17th October at the Tide Mill Yacht Harbour, Woodbridge. A barbecue lunch was provided by John Smith, with tea and a raffle draw held later that afternoon in …

Nancy Blackett at ‘Free the Quay’ at Mistley

25th February 20266th October 2009

On Sunday 4th October Ed Williams and John Benford sailed the Nancy Blackett around from Woolverstone to support this demonstration against the fence that has been erected at Mistley Quay. See http://www.freethequay.org/ For more photos …