by Dee | Apr 4, 2016 | Featured, GloWellness, Travel
As part of the Glotime UK Challenge, we share a formally closely guarded secret as we explore the idyllic fishing village of Hope Cove in Devon.
During the War many young evacuees were scattered across the countryside to escape the air raids that were excelling across the Capital.
One of the children to be sent away by their parents was a young Sylvia Thomas and her sister Betty, alongside Sylvia’s classmate Julia.
As they embarked the train with hundreds of other kids, they had no idea where they were heading, but were among the lucky ones who arrived at Hope Cove to be chosen by the local residents who had been elected to house children in their care.
Sylvia and Betty were the last to be selected, perhaps because of their less than glamorous attire, as they believed in later years, with their ‘pudding basin’ hairstyles, as their mother believed that if they looked ‘ordinary’ they would be selected by good well meaning folk – she was ahead of her time.
Her plan worked and Sylvia and Betty were indeed chosen by a hearty farmer husband and wife who fed them fresh produce every day and treated them as family, being childless through no fault of their own. Sylvia and Betty stayed in touch with them for years after the war ended, and visited them every year until their passing in the early eighties.
So Hope Cove was the place they spent those troubled War Time years, and yet it was a place they played safely and without fear. Remembering recently – Sylvia spoke of plays that she and Betty rehearsed and performed within the rocky inclines on the beach with their friend Julia and other children who had also been evacuated from London.
You have probably guessed that Sylvia Thomas was indeed our very own Sylvia Anderson who has recently passed away, and who went on to become one of the first Film Producers in the UK in the sixties and the creator of the iconic Lady Penelope and co-creator of Thunderbirds and a host of other programmes. She also co-founded Glotime.tv.
These days, Hope Cove still lives up to its name and is a top rated five star holiday destination. It is a beautiful coastal sanctuary, and the picturesque fishing Village of Hope Cove is two villages in one – Outer and Inner Hope. At Inner Hope there is a collection of cob or stone cottages around a tiny square.
The Village of Hope Cove nestles in the shelter of Bolt Tail in the curve of Bigbury Bay, with clean sandy beaches and delightful and varied scenery along the rugged Coastline.
Perhaps you too could cherish the beauty and simplicity that Hope Cove offers for you, and as you do, remember how it became a refuge for so many young people when they needed it the most.
Click here to visit the Caravan Club
by Glotime | Mar 22, 2016 | Featured, General
Easter is probably one of the most important Christian holidays, as it is all about rebirth and dates back in time to Christian celebrations of Christ’s resurrection following his passing on Good Friday. But it also has Pagan associations, which coincides with Spring and the awakening of life all around us. Especially the Easter Bunny, who really does exist by the way!
I know this to be true because every year I had a mountain of Easter Eggs and Chocolate left in my living room as a child, which is probably why I crave chocolate so much and have many Vicar of Dibley moments when seeing a chocolate fountain!
So on that very favourite subject, I have been looking around at what chocolate offerings are in store for us this Easter. So, the top Easter Egg hunt prize goes to the following, which was breaking news yesterday:
[vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_column_text]Savvy shoppers can pick up a free Easter egg from their local supermarket with Topcashback’s latest offer.
The cashback site is giving new members the chance to get their hands on a free Easter egg up to the value of £5 from all major supermarkets, including Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Tesco.
Whether you’re a parent looking to purchase a Easter treat for your little one or fancy indulging your own sweet tooth over the Bank Holiday just follow the step by step guide below to claim the freebie offer – valid until Easter Sunday (27 March 2016).
Read more: Which supermarket came out on top in our Easter egg taste test?
How to redeem your free Easter egg:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][thb_image full_width=”” alignment=”center” lightbox=”” image=”14395″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row parallax=”” parallax_image=”” row_id=”” column_padding=”” full_width_row=”” equal_height=”” full_height=”” vertical_center=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″ bg_video_src_mp4=”” bg_video_src_ogv=”” bg_video_src_webm=”” bg_video_overlay_color=”” mouse_scroll=””][vc_column width=”1/1″ fixed=”” animation=”” full_height=”” enable_parallax=”” parallax_speed=”0.5″][vc_column_text]
- Buy an Easter egg for £5 or more from one of the following stores: Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl.
- Sign up to TopCashback.co.uk for free here.
- Download the TopCashback mobile app on an iPhone or Android handset and sign in. It’s free to download and use.
- Click on ‘in-store’ cashback, and then the ‘Snap & Save’ icon and find the Free Easter egg after cashback deal.
- Snap a picture of the receipt, showing the date and time of purchase, the cinema name, and the ticket that is eligible for cashback. You can fold your receipt to show all of the required information.For those who don’t have a smartphone, cashback can still be earned by submitting receipts through the TopCashback website here
- Once receipts have been submitted, cashback will track in member’s accounts within seven working days and will become ‘payable’ within 30 days
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by Glotime | Mar 16, 2016 | Celebrity, Featured, Glo Arts & Entertainment
SYLVIA ANDERSON the legendary co-creator of Thunderbirds and a host of television shows spanning five decades, has died following a short illness at her home in Bray, Buckinghamshire.
Tributes have been pouring in from all over the World from fans of the original programmes, whose lives were transformed by Sylvia’s creativity and genuine love for her characters. The most famous was the charismatic Lady Penelope, which was visually based on its creator and was also voiced by Sylvia.[vc_column_text]Daughter of a Boxing Champion and Dressmaker from South London, Sylvia was one of the first female film producers in the UK to make a mark with her innovative programming and creativity. In recent years Sylvia has worked as Head of Programming for HBO in the UK, and has been writing a television series with her daughter Dee Anderson entitled ‘The Last Station’.
Sylvia recently appeared at a convention hosted by Fanderson the fan club for Sylvia and her late husband Gerry, and was greeted with two standing ovations.
Sylvia had many famous friends, but would always find time to take care of people who were suffering or in need of support. She donated and worked for many charities including Breast Cancer Care, with The Pink FAB Ball which is still going ahead in her memory on 6 May at The Landmark Hotel.[/vc_column_text][thb_image full_width=”” alignment=”center” lightbox=”” image=”14372″][vc_column_text]Sylvia has been succeeded by her daughter Dee Anderson, who is a Singer/Songwriter, and her son Gerry Anderson Junior, an anaesthetist. She has four grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Quote from Dee Anderson:
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Click here for details on the Pink Fab Ball
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