Halloween in Hunter Wellies

Hunter Wellies, Ghosts and things not right, is all you need for an All-Hallows Eve night.  Halloween, Hallomas, All Hallows Day just to name a few, is celebrated each year on the 31st of October.  This is a mix of ancient Celtic practices, Roman and Catholic religious rituals and European folk traditions blended together creating superstition and celebration all rolled into one. 

What will you be doing this year?  Well if you are in or near around Stratford upon Avon there is plenty of trick & treating and ghost haunting fun you can enjoy.  William Shakespeare even mentions the practice of souling [trick or treating] in his comedy The Two Gentlemen of Verona (1593), when Speed accuses his master of "puling [whimpering] like a beggar at Hallowmas." 

Bombay Manor-Stratford's Museum of Wizardology is a haunted house in Henley Street where you will be greeted by a colourful character Dr. Thaddeus Bombay, who just may introduce you to some of his dearly departed friends.  This attraction is mildly frightening and the ghostly residents are friendly making this a genuinely spooky experience for the whole family to enjoy.  If you are searching for more of a fright, you may want to attend their Jekyll and Hyde Experiment.  This evening comes with a warning and is not suitable for anyone under the age of 15 or of a nervous deposition to not attend.  For more details please visit  http://www.stratfordhalloweenfestival.com/

The Stratford Town Ghost Walk has won many awards for their entertaining walk around the historic streets of Stratford upon Avon.  The Ghost Walk goes ahead whatever, the weather, making this a Haunted Hunter Welly night for sure.  For more details please visit http://www.stratfordtownwalk.co.uk/

Hunter Wellingtons come in so many different colours, why not buy a pair to match your Halloween costume.  Check out www.targetwholesale.co.uk Official Hunter Boots dealer who Ship Worldwide!

Hunter Wellingtons V Festival Guide

Hunter Wellingtons are counting down the Music Festival list and stopping on #6, the sold out V Festival August 21st -22nd 2010 at Hyland Park, Chelmsford and Weston Park, Staffs.  This festivals Ambience is a cool mixture of Pop, rock with plenty of celebs.  They have Great Line-ups like the Kings of Leon, Kasabian, David Guetta, Paul Weller, The Kooks, Pixie Lott, Faithless, and Pet Shop Boys to only name a few.

Paul Weller fans, will be in for a treat as the Modfather performs new material and classics at both sites to a combined crowd of 85,000.

Make sure also you check out the Dube stand that everyone is talking about, you may even spot a few famous faces amongst the crowd.  For those of you who aren't familiar with the Dube, the Dube is a revolutionary cube shaped percussion instrument taking the music industry by storm.  The sweet sound this cube makes is a mixture of the bongos, congos, and snare drum that can even be amplified.  This unique instrument was the brainchild of Ex-international footballer and chic inventor Dion Dublin. 

For more information about the Dube you can sign up on the official website http://www.thedube.com join the Dube's Facebook fan page or Follow on the Dube on Twitter.

A Festival bonus for anyone who cannot live without their mobile phone for the weekend.  Virgin Media will once again supply free mobile charging points regardless of your usual network.

The V Festival Charity Tent Collection will be collecting tents and other camping gear that has been left behind in a salvageable condition. The tents will all be collected, stored and used in international disasters. You will see signs in the campsites for CHARITY TENT COLLECTION POINT, please leave your tent and any other camping gear you no longer want and it will be put to good use.

Festival Fact: Trench-Foot is common for festival-goers who forget to wear their Wellies!  We recommend Hunter Wellingtons, not only are they practical but fashionable at the same time!  Check out http://www.targetwholesale.co.uk/ official Hunter Boot Dealer.

Hunter Wellingtons: RHS Chelsea Flower Show 25-29 May 2010

Dig out those Hunter Wellingtons for this years RHS Chelsea Flower show from the 25th-29th May and make sure you see the following gardens!

The L'Occitane Garden uses the landscape of Provence as their inspiration with garden key plant species that can only be found in the South of France and Mediterranean.  This garden was designed by James Towillis and built by Peter Dowle Plants & Gardens.

Keeping to the French theme we love the Fashion & Flowers with Christian before Dior.  This garden celebrates the life of Christian Dior's childhood love of flowers and design, which was to be a major influence on his perfumes and couture collections.

A Joy Forever is a garden for people who love thier very own gardens, but who don't have a lot of spare time to spend.  A bespoke fireplace with a wicker sofa create a feeling of an outdoor room, whilst the planting has shade-tolerant perennials and a strong backbone of evergreen plants to provide interest throughout the year.   This garden was designed by Kate Gould and built by The Garden Builders.

Stand by to discover what is new to Chelsea this year!  Get real gardening advice and discover the RHS Chelsea 2010 Plant of the Year. Competition will be stiff between the gardens as always but also in the Plant of the Year award where 'Ian Hislop' is up against an aubergine.

As every gardener knows the British weather can be temperamental at the best of times so it is no surprise about Hunter Boots collaboration with the Royal Horticultural Society, which features a beautiful range of designs inspired by the society's botanical art archive.  This range comes in 3 styles, the Tall Welly, Mid Welly and Garden Clog, a perfect gift for any gardener!

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Hunter Wellingtons Boot news on Cambridge Boat Race Win over Oxford

Hunter Wellingtons have been involved in the Cambridge vs. Oxford varsity boat race since the early 1970's.  This year marked 156th race between the two University teams creating a spectacular social event for all. Cambridge traditionally wears Green Hunter Originals while their Oxford adversaries wear Navy blue. 

Oxford known as the Dark Blues, were the favourites to win this year with a strong start at the beginning of the race and looked set to making it three wins in a row on the Thames.  The crews clashed blades at the Hammersmith bend but Oxford failed to keep their lead.  Cambridge made their move after Chiswick Steps, going on to win by one and a-half lengths in 17 minutes and 35 seconds.

Victory for Cambridge now means they have 80 wins to Oxford's 75 with one dead heat.  This historic event was started in 1829 and continues to be one of the greatest rowing events to watch.

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Spending Valentine's Day in your Hunter Wellingtons

Spending Valentine's Day in Your Hunter Wellingtons with your loved one has the potential to be true romance.  We've come up with suggetions for some romantic places to visit or stay in England, but don't forget your Wellies!

Bath & West Country
Georgian architecture, picture-perfect gardens, hedge-lined countryside, verdant romantic places and luxury hotels. England's West Country is King Arthur and Jane Austen country.
Hunstrete House Hotel
Hunstrete
Nr. Bath, England

T: +44 1761 490 490

http://www.hunstretehouse.co.uk/

A pretty 18th century Georgian manor house set in 71 acres of deer park, woodland walks and fragrant gardens, located 6 miles outside of Bath enroute to the cathedral city of Wells.


Southwest
Vast hunting forests and quaint fishing villages.

Burgh Island Hotel
Bigbury-on-Sea
Devon, England

http://www.burghisland.com/

A temple of art deco frequented by Agatha Christie and Noel Coward, located on an island with views of the South Devon coast. Art deco devotees enjoy dressing for dinner in period piece.

Endsleigh
Milton Abbot
Tavistock
Devon, England

T: 01822 870 000
http://www.hotelendsleigh.com/

Idealized rusticity created built as a hunting and shooting lodge in the 19th century.

Hotel Tresanton
St. Mawes
Cornwall, England

T: +44 1326 270 055

http://www.tresanton.com/

This former yacht club located in the pretty coastal village of St. Mawes was transformed by designer Olga Polizzi into a stylish seaside English hotel with sea views.

Lake District
Bucolic green mountains, lakes, hiking trails and cozy romantic places; England's Lake District is Beatrix Potter and Woodsworth country.
Holbeck Ghyll
Holbeck Lane
Windemere, England

T: +44 153 943 2375

http://www.holbeck-ghyll.co.uk/  

19th century Lake District hunting lodge once owned by Lord Lonsdale, one of the richest men of his time. This romantic English hotel overlooks one of England's loveliest stretches of water, Lake Windemere.

South England
Ancient stones, famous battlegrounds, romantic seaside places; William the Conqueror entered England here.
Esseborne Manor
Hurstbourne Tarrant, Nr. Andover
Hampshire, England

T: +44 1264 736444

http://www.esseborne-manor.com/

Cozy romantic English hotel with pretty gardens, excellent food, and nearby lanes for walking and jogging. Unpretentious and relaxing, with an obvious attention to detail.
Maison Talbooth
Dedham, Colchester
Essex, England

T: +44 1206 322367

http://www.talbooth.com/

Located in John Constable country, this pink washed Victorian house has bedrooms with views over the valley and water meadows. It is a ten minute stroll to their famed restaurant "Le Talbooth", a half-timbered riverside building featured in some of Constable's paintings.
Amberley Castle
Amberley, Nr. Arundel
West Sussex, England

T: +44 1798 831992.

http://www.amberleycastle.co.uk/

Barrel vaulted ceilings, lancet windows, tapestries and suits of armour are found in this romantic English castle hotel dating back to 12th century England.

Gravetye Manor
Nr. East Grinstead
West Sussex, England

T: +44 1342 810 567

http://www.gravetyemanor.co.uk/

This luxury English romantic hotel is a 1598 manor house with gardens designed by William Robinson.
London
Snuggle up for an outdoor screening of Billy Wilder's 1960 multi-Oscar-winning comedy which will see Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine's performances projected on to the National Theatre Flytower. The best views are from the Baylis Terrace on Level 2.  Best of all this is free!
National Theatre details
National Theatre,
South Bank, London, SE1 9PX
Transport Waterloo

Telephone 020 7452 3400
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/

WALES
Lush countryside; the old ways of talking (Welsh) are living and still alive here.

Hafod Wen
Nr. Haplech, North Wales

T: +44 1766 780356
http://www.hafodwen.co.uk/

Dutch-style house with views overlooking Tremadoc Bay. Walk through the garden to a stretch of sweeping sands. Owners with a passion for period pieces, lace trimmed bed linen, and outstanding home grown and made food.

Lake Vyrnwy Hotel
Llandwddyn, Wales
T: +44 1691 870692
www.lakevyrnwy.com

Victorian country house set within 26,000 acres of hiking and biking trails. Sits on a hillside with panoramic views over water. Room are chintzy and cozy.

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