20/01/2010 by Duncan.

We saw Avatar in 3D in Shrewsbury last night. It really was riveting and inspirational. It really could be seen as a modern parable. The cinema was full and there was almost an awed hush in the room as the film finished. Very pleased to have seen it.

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11/01/2010 by Duncan.

If you are interested in Jazz and will be anywhere near Oxford in April, have a look at the festival website at http://oxfordjazzfestival.com/.

I have uploaded a Press Release as a PDF file.

Enjoy!

Link to Oxford Jazz Festival PR release.

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08/01/2010 by Duncan.

I am now using Total Recorder Video Pro to transfer old teaching videos to .avi and .wmv files on my computer. I was then looking for a reliable software product to convert these files into DVD format so I could burn them onto DVD. I was looking for something that would do the job simply and effectively and would not add fancy titles that I did not want or need.

It was a long search but I have finally found what I was looking for an thought it might save someone some time if I posted the result of my search here!

It is the Video Converter from Altysoft. Highly recommended!

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06/01/2010 by Duncan.

I have just uploaded some new pictures of Lydbury North in the snow to the Gallery. Look under Lydbury English Centre.

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06/01/2010 by Duncan.

I have just been pointed at a really useful resource the Merriam Webster Visual Dictionary Online.

You might find it useful

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05/01/2010 by Duncan.

Yes, we do have bittern on the lake. And Tom and I did see a pair of Kestrels between here and Bishop’s Castle last weekend. We haven’t really had a severe snowfall yet but the whole countryside is covered in a gentle layer of white and we have had temperatures down to -12 centigrade.

So, it has been a really good family Christmas and we look forward to working hard in the New Year.

Very best wishes to all.

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