United Kingdom Hobbies News

Iconic singer/songwriter Midge Ure has become the latest high profile player to be charmed by the Vintage® guitar brand's no-nonsense tones and playability.

Laybackandgetrich.com, the UK’s leading authoritative betting systems review site, has announced the award of their 2012 Betting System Oscars, as voted for by their subscribers. The awards cover 6 betting system categories & an overall winner.

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. has joined forces with SAMA Trading Co. Ltd., who will exclusively distribute the Fret-King® and Vintage® guitar brands throughout South Korea from March 1st 2012.

Blagdon launches Affinity Pillar Feature Pool. The dream of beautiful water features and fish swimming peacefully in your garden can be a reality for UK home owners no matter the size of their garden or even patio.

Dave Daniel, one of the youngest top call session players on the UK scene, has picked the Vintage® ReIssued V4 as his bass guitar of choice for his upcoming European tour with blues rock outfit Snakewater.

Worldwide trade distributors John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. is gearing up for a massive NAMM 2012 show with a full showcase of its complete range of guitars and basses now distributed in more than 70 countries around the globe. JHS is at Hall E 1212.

Worldwide trade distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd and leading musical instrument designer Trev Wilkinson are delighted to announce the ground-breaking new Fret-King Black Label range of electric guitars and basses.

Following on from the huge success of 2009's Paul Smith and Vintage® guitars collaboration, the legendary designer is launching another limited edition compact Vintage acoustic model – exclusively for Paul Smith shops.


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Dave 'Bucket' Colwell has worked in cooperation with guitar guru Trev Wilkinson to create the all-action, pure-playing Fret-King Black Label DBC Guitar.

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., worldwide trade distributor of Fret-King and Vintage guitars, has signed on as sponsor of Live and Unsigned – the UK’s largest national music competition for original unsigned acts and bands of any style or genre.

The winner of The Guitar Techniques 'Acoustic Guitar of the Year' in the annual MIA (Music Industries Association) Music Awards was the Vintage Gordon Giltrap Signature acoustic model by John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.

York Barbican, one of the UK's most prestigious venues, has transformed it sound system with the installation of an HK Audio Cohedra Compact Line Array system.

Whether you’re tidying up the garden before winter kicks in, or sorting it out ready for spring, keep an eye out for ticks which, if infected, can cause Lyme disease.

A Fret-King Esprit guitar signed by a host of stars in aid of Cuban music school children has raised more than £1000 at auction.

Vintage® guitars has joined with chart-topping Big Country bassist Tony Butler to create the first ever Vintage signature bass.

Move Dancewear have launched their brand new exclusive MOTIONFIT dancewear range this month, providing necessities to every dance wardrobe!

Digital designer and former card maker Linda Lloyd goes solo to offer digital scrapbooking resources for sale

The New Forest National Park Authority has received a confirmed* grant of just over £550,000 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for the project ‘New Forest remembers - untold stories of World War II’.

Following a poll of the expert staff at Action Cameras, the Drift HD170 Stealth has been voted the best helmet camera in the “under £200” class. The GoPro HD Helmet Hero won the award for the best helmet camera “over £200”.

A national award-winning rock and pop school which is set to expand into the West Midlands in the spring is rapidly taking on more tutors due to overwhelming demand.

Paul Brett, one of the world's leading experts on 12-string acoustic guitars, has worked together with Vintage® guitars to create a pair of Vintage Paul Brett Signature electro-acoustics.

Merrell, the outdoor footwear and apparel specialist, and UK National Parks have launched an updated UK National Parks Visitor Passport to inspire a new generation of outdoor fans to ‘Get Outside’ and discover the spectacular British countryside

Possibly one of the most attention grabbing number plates available to buy ‘H1 COP’ is up for sale at the forthcoming Race Retro & Classic Car Sale.

The Remote Control Helicopter with the ‘Wow-Factor’ has climbed to the top of a leading online UK ecommerce business’s gift ideas for men chart.

The catalogue has now closed for the Race Retro and Classic Car Sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions, with some 72 cars spanning more than a century in age confirmed to go under the hammer.

The David Pipe-trained GRANDS CRUS is now looking more likely to be sent straight to the Cheltenham Festival without another run.

With the snow claiming most of the jumping fixtures this Saturday racing fans turn to the all weather action from Lingfield – We take a look at EVERY race from a trends and stats angle - SATURDAY 11th Feb 2012

Iconic singer/songwriter Midge Ure has become the latest high profile player to be charmed by the Vintage® guitar brand's no-nonsense tones and playability.

Biddle & Webb hold toy event to demonstrate how the toys of yesteryear were more simple in construction but beautifully crafted and did more to capture the imagination.

A Maserati 3500GT, believed to be the only race trim model of its type in the UK, is one of three models from 1961 leading the motorsport charge at the forthcoming Race Retro Sale.

Dorset-based disability charity, Diverse Abilities Plus is calling for members of the local community to take part in a ‘Harbourview 110ft Abseil’ event in aid of the charity.

Find out about our car covers and how they cope in snowy, frosty and cold weather.

Laybackandgetrich.com, the UK’s leading authoritative betting systems review site, has announced the award of their 2012 Betting System Oscars, as voted for by their subscribers. The awards cover 6 betting system categories & an overall winner.

A simply stunning 1958 Tojeiro Jaguar, widely regarded as the best one ever built, is set to show its ‘claws’ at the Race Retro Sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions.

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. has joined forces with SAMA Trading Co. Ltd., who will exclusively distribute the Fret-King® and Vintage® guitar brands throughout South Korea from March 1st 2012.

As the weather forecast today threatens plummeting temperatures down to -5C over the next week, pond owners in the UK should take precautions to protect fish and aquatic life.

Blagdon launches Affinity Pillar Feature Pool. The dream of beautiful water features and fish swimming peacefully in your garden can be a reality for UK home owners no matter the size of their garden or even patio.

When ordered in its new Outdoor Edition guise, the latest GoPro HD Hero 2 camera – available right now from Monsterstuff.com – makes action videos and still photos of your favourite outdoor pursuits easier than ever to achieve.

When ordered in its new Surf Edition guise, the latest GoPro HD Hero 2 camera – available right now from Monsterstuff.com – makes action videos and still photos of your favourite watersports easier than ever to achieve

Modelling agency Models Direct’s favourite Supermodels – ‘Council Estate Supermodels’ have done it again in superior style, and we could not be more excited for them!

Dave Daniel, one of the youngest top call session players on the UK scene, has picked the Vintage® ReIssued V4 as his bass guitar of choice for his upcoming European tour with blues rock outfit Snakewater.

Woodworker’s Cellar launches a new website for woodworkers, offering free access to a wide range of videos and books as well as a unique unified search for suppliers.

Ever dreamed of learning to play guitar? Well dream no longer, an amazing new website that launched last week is kicking up a storm with its great tips, tricks and articles.

This new website, `Great Golfing Gadgets', is dedicated to all the recreational golfers out there – whatever their standard - to help improve their golf game and year round golf fitness when using a selection of golfing gadgets and accessories.

How to find your birth mother in the UK is something that is asked a lot. People need answers and now a UK company is leading the way in locating family members, including birth parents.

Tales of The Heroic & The Fantastic is the brand new book by speculative fiction author T.J.Dipple.

Discover why Alphonse Mucha was such an important artist from the 20th century. You can also read about the Art Nouveau movement, in which Alphonse Mucha played a key role at the start of the 20th century, with an incredible range of paintings.

A race helmet used by arguably the world’s best ever F1 racing driver, the late Ayrton Senna, is undoubtedly the star automobilia lot at Silverstone Auction’s forthcoming Race Retro Sale.

It's time for another Spring/Summer 2012 range sneak preview, this week it's the turn of The North Face Men's Cipher Hybrid Hoodie.

Worldwide trade distributors John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd. is gearing up for a massive NAMM 2012 show with a full showcase of its complete range of guitars and basses now distributed in more than 70 countries around the globe. JHS is at Hall E 1212.

DollObservers.com, the online community for fashion doll lovers, has announced the finalists for it's first Fashion Doll Awards. With 10 categories representing the best of the doll industry, nominees including Mattel, Tonner Doll and Integrity Toys.

Worldwide trade distributor John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd and leading musical instrument designer Trev Wilkinson are delighted to announce the ground-breaking new Fret-King Black Label range of electric guitars and basses.

A superb 1966 Shelby GT-350, once owned by radio and TV presenter and noted car collector Chris Evans, is set to wow enthusiasts with its own star appeal when it comes to auction.

A truly unique 1904 ‘Curved Dash’ Oldsmobile, reputedly to have had just two owners, will have motor enthusiasts dashing to Silverstone Auction’s forthcoming Race Retro and Classic Car Sale.

With Christmas and New Years out of the way, Outdoorkit are looking ahead at what to expect from all your favourite brands for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2012 season.

If your New Year’s resolution to get outdoors more in 2012 is already starting to wane, Monsterstuff.co.uk has the answer – with £20 slashed off the cost of the amazing AR Drone quadricopter, plus FREE delivery.

Midlands auction house, Biddle & Webb has a collection of documents for sale that allude to some of the most significant events in British history.

Walking-holiday specialist On Foot Holidays has introduced two innovative new trips for 2012.

No matter what level of golf player you are, there is always room for improvement. While the only way to really improve your golf game is on the golf course or driving range, you can pick up some great tips online.

A collection of highly sought after acoustic guitars and a ukulele are up for sale at Midland auction house.

Following an 11-year hiatus, legendary guitar trio Hellecasters has reformed, and will play its comeback show as headliners of the celebrated Deke's Guitar Geek Festival at the Anaheim Plaza Hotel Ballroom in California on Saturday January 21st 2012.

Nauticalia is known the world over for their comprehensive collection of nautical gifts, furnishings and accessories. Their tag line says it all and they are truly inspired by Ships & Sea.... Time & Tide... Wind & Weather... Stars & Skies.

Brighten up your winter by taking a trip to Moors Valley Country Park’s Visitor Centre to visit the free ‘Dream View’ photography exhibition.

Following on from the huge success of 2009's Paul Smith and Vintage® guitars collaboration, the legendary designer is launching another limited edition compact Vintage acoustic model – exclusively for Paul Smith shops.


New Service Helps Grieving Pet Owners To Deal With The Sad Loss Of Their Beloved Friends, Says Whitley Brook Founder Tony Faulkner

Cambridge has a welcoming new wool shop, The Sheep Shop. It stocks a wide range of yarns, from the total luxury of pure silk to alpaca/wool blends for just £2 and several are from local independents. There's a knitting group and lessons on offer.

Russell Phillips's New Book Provides Details of the WWI Austro-Hungarian Navy

Michael Whateley an author from Sheffield has released his second book in time for Christmas. The titles 'Killer in Mind' is set in Sheffield in the future.

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