Monthly Archives: July 2011

Ovesco Party in Lewes

Posted on July 31, 2011 by roundhillrob

On saturday evening we attended a party to mark the completion of the first community photo-voltaic power station in Lewes – 544 panels on the roof of Harvey’s Davey’s Lane depot, capable of feeding 98,000 kWh per year into the … Continue reading →

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Ventnor – Isle of Wight, 15th to 17th July

Posted on July 21, 2011 by roundhillrob

Irene needed a new kitchen and bathroom painting, not all of both, and both small, so only about 8 hours work.  In return we had her home for three days and our train fares paid. Her house overlooks the bay … Continue reading →

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Back to Haslemere with the National Trust

Posted on July 12, 2011 by roundhillrob

2nd to 9th July in Haslemere, at the Swan Barn Farm bunkhouse set in delightful countryside just a few hundred yards from Haslemere High Street. The Ben Law roundwood house is coming on, you can see all stages of its … Continue reading →

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Iain Matthews at the Greys – 27th June2011

Posted on July 1, 2011 by roundhillrob

He was a founding member of Fairport Convention, but left after the third album, I think. That was a long time ago, and I had no idea what to expect. Things started badly – self-penned songs of about 2 verses … Continue reading →

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Time for another beer?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by roundhillrob

Over the last 2 years Jackie has been working on a design for a sundial on a beer glass. With help from friend Steve and his son the glasses are now with us. “A real challenge to get it on … Continue reading →

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