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Give the gift of a Nancy Blackett Trust membership this Christmas

11th December 2017

If you want to give something this Christmas that your recipient can use throughout the next year, then give them membership of the Nancy Blackett Trust. The Nancy Blackett Trust offers its members newsletters, invitations …

Nancy Blackett’s Book Month continues – and takes to the water

22nd February 20265th December 2017

Our first-ever Book Month has been such a success that we’ve decided to extend it to the end of the year, with all the existing special offers continuing, and some new ones being added – …

Don’t Miss Out On Nancy Blackett’s Book Month Deals!

23rd November 2017

Don’t miss out on Nancy Blackett’s Book Month deals, celebrating 80 years of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”! We’re encouraging everybody to get back into reading after the success of our recent Marathon …

"Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin" on display at Arthur Beale. Photo: I Jacobson.

The New Nancy Blackett Book Has Been Launched!

22nd September 202117th November 2017

Peter Willis’ new book “Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin” was launched yesterday evening in front of a full house at a special event hosted by chandlers Arthur Beale, in the …

It’s Arrived! Good Little Ship is Here!

22nd September 202116th November 2017

Literally hot off the press, the new Nancy Blackett book by Peter Willis, “Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin”, has just arrived and is now stock! To celebrate this occasion, we’re giving …

Reserve your seat now for Thursday’s Nancy Blackett London Book Launch!

12th February 201914th November 2017

Reserve your seat now (by e-mail) for the official launch of Peter Willis’ new book about Nancy Blackett in London this Thursday evening (16th November), at 6:30pm, hosted by London’s West End chandlers Arthur Beale. Arthur …

Last Chance To Win a Signed Copy “The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)” by Sophie Neville!

13th November 201711th November 2017

It’s the last chance for you to enter our competition to win a signed copy of the second edition of “The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)” by Sophie Neville – entries close tomorrow (Sunday 12th November)! …

Be At The London Book Launch of “Good Little Ship: Arthur Ransome, Nancy Blackett and the Goblin” by Peter Willis

10th November 2017

You can be at the official launch of Peter Willis’ new book about Nancy Blackett in London next Thursday evening (16th November), at 6:30pm, with London’s West End chandlers Arthur Beale. At the launch he will …

Get Back Into Reading With Nancy Blackett’s Book Month!

9th November 2017

Get back into reading with a little help from Nancy Blackett’s Book Month, celebrating 80 years of “We Didn’t Mean to Go to Sea”! We’re encouraging everybody to get reading after the success of last …

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.

Win a Signed Copy of Sophie Neville’s “The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)”

13th November 20176th November 2017

To celebrate the start of the Nancy Blackett Trust’s Book Month, you should enter our competition to win a signed copy of the second edition of “The Making of Swallows and Amazons (1974)” by Sophie Neville. It’s …