Arthur Ransome’s East Coast – Page 2 – The Nancy Blackett Trust

Upcoming Swallows and Amazons Events and Activities for June

4th February 20266th June 2018

If you are a Swallows and Amazons fan then there are a number of events and activities across the UK this month to go to or participate in. This Saturday (9th June) you can visit …

Introducing the Selina King Exhibition Catalogue and Greetings Card

18th May 2018

On the first anniversary of the Selina King Exhibition at Pin Mill, we are pleased to announce the publication of the exhibition’s catalogue, as well as a commemorative greetings card. The Exhibition Catalogue not only …

We Did Mean to Go to Zeeland – Nancy Blackett in the Netherlands, by Peter Willis

24th January 2018

To celebrate a multiple anniversary, Arthur Ransome’s Nancy Blackett retraced his (and his fictional Goblin’s) wake across the North Sea to Flushing – and stayed to explore the local waterways, as told in this special …

Video: Arthur Ransome’s anniversary on film – see it now

18th January 2018

Do you mean to go to sea in 2018? Then this one-day conference is for you…

17th January 201820th December 2017

A unique one-day conference of training and inspiration for cruising sailors is to take place on Sunday 11th March 2018 (from 10am-5:15pm) at the Royal Hospital School, Holbrook, Suffolk. Titled “We Do Mean to Go …

Video and Photo: A Wintery Channel to Witch’s Quay

7th December 2017

Here are another video and photo of the “Secret Water” area from Andrew Polson, this time of the channel to Witch’s Quay looking more like a lake with this week’s high tides…

Photos: An Autumnal River Orwell at Pin Mill

10th November 20178th November 2017

A tranquil River Orwell flows under brilliant blue skies at Pin Mill on Monday, photographed by Woodfarm Barges.

Video: An Autumnal “Secret Water”

7th November 2017

“Secret Water” was looking very inviting yesterday, thanks to the exceptionally high tides and blue sky, says Andrew Polson, who shot this short video from outdoor activity organiser Birch Hall Adventures, at Dale Hill, Kirby-le-Soken.

Let’s Celebrate the North Sea Voyages of Nancy Blackett and Goblin

1st November 20171st November 2017

We’re celebrating the voyages of Nancy Blackett, and the Goblin in “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”, with our new North Sea Voyage Commemorative Postcards and Mini-Posters. They commemorate the voyage of the Goblin in “We Didn’t Mean …

Nancy Blackett’s Autumn Roundup

7th November 201731st October 2017

Nancy Blackett had a busy Autumn between her Dutch Adventure over the summer and the 80th Anniversary Marathon Reading of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” in October, writes John Smith… At the end …

In Photos: The Marathon Reading and Pin Mill

7th October 202028th October 2017

The Nancy Blackett Trust’s 80th Anniversary Marathon Reading of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” took place last Saturday (21st October) at Pin Mill Sailing Club near Ipswich. It also commemorated the 50th anniversary …

Video: The Marathon Reading on ITV Anglia News

22nd February 202625th October 2017

The Nancy Blackett Trust’s nine-hour marathon reading of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea” on Saturday 21st October received coverage in local media, including a short film shown on ITV Anglia News. The film …