Thursday 30 October 2014

Christmas at Steam Traction World

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without warm mince pies, mulled wine, novelty knitware and the festive feast which is Steam Traction World's video/presentation.

Shrouded in secrecy, this year has seen not hints, links or anything that could give the game away to the theme for 2014.

Who could forget the Bear and the Hare parody from last year, and the up tempo version of 'Walking in the Air' the year before, and well known Christmas songs played on er.. of all things - elastic bands the year before that? One thing is for certain, each year has got better and better.

From last years offering it was decided an earlier launch date for this Christmas, with an expected premiere aired on 8th November. Insiders say it could be launched to coincide with the X-Factor TV show on the Saturday during a segway between Dermot O'Leary and Simon Cowell. The X Factor itself is Hallowe'en week however we are sure there will be nothing spooky about the coincidence of Steam Traction World's launch during the popular TV show.

Dean Rogers, Director at Steam Traction World had this to say, "We learnt a lot last year with Bear and the Hare, and we knew we should try to launch this year earlier. The presentation will be on Steam Traction World's Youtube channel and we have included a few surprises that, we hope, everyone will enjoy. The theme? Well, we are keeping it under wraps until the launch but what I can say it will be instantly recognisable within the first few seconds."


Monday 13 October 2014

Bob the Builder - Can We Fix it?


After 16 years, Bob The Builder is having a makeover with a new look and voice.

Actor Lee Ingleby, who is starring in BBC One's Our Zoo, takes over from Neil Morrissey, who played the handyman from its launch in 1998.

Also joining the series when it airs next year will be Downton Abbey's Joanne Froggatt, who'll play Bob's business partner Wendy.

Inbetweeners star Blake Harrison voices the digger Scoop.

Ingleby, also known for his role as Stan Shunpike in Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban, said: "I was very excited to be given the opportunity to be the voice of such a well-loved character.


Bob the Builder
New Bob the Builder

Did Bob need fixing? See what you think?

Bob the Builder
The Original Bob the Builder

New Greyhound Track at Towcester

A new £1.5m greyhound track at Towcester Racecourse should be open by the end of the year after the Northamptonshire venue announced that construction will commence next month on the first new circuit to be built in the UK for 20 years.

Towcester Greyhound Track
Towcester Greyhound Track, Groundworks by B Line Plant


The whole development, which has cost Towcester £12m to date, is expected to be completed by October with greyhound meetings being staged by the end of December. The 420 metre track will stage three meetings a week, offering a blend of six and eight-dog meetings on a 'state of the art' track encompassing the very best standards of specification to ensure the welfare of all greyhounds who compete.

B.Line Plant have imported 4,000 lorry loads of muck to create the track in a 12 week window. They have completed the earth works, drainage, ducting, a new road and the reinforced concrete works.

B Line Plant

Monday 6 October 2014

Ice Skating in Northamptonshire

Ice Skating Northamptonshire
Do you fancy a bit of Ice Skating? Whilton Locks Garden Village ice rink is bigger and better than ever before and features real ice! It's great fun for all and you do not have to be the next Torvill and Dean to take part - it's great for the very young (using their 'push-along characters), and inexperienced skaters of all ages. That said if you are a fan of 'Dancing on Ice' and have mastered a triple axel; they would love to see it!


Ice Skating Northamptonshire
Ice Skating in Northamptonshire

You'd Better Get Your Skates On 
Ice Skating is available every day (except Christmas and Boxing Day) and there are a couple of late night skates available - so there is really no excuse not to miss out. Ice Skating in Northamptonshire is very popular and it is highly recommended that you book your timeslot online beforehand. You can book online via their main website HERE.

Whilton Locks Garden Village