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Monday’s Muddle

Posted on September 9, 2013 by pippastef

So here we are again, Monday. The second Monday in September and the year is whizzing by at a rate of knots. It’s slowly getting colder, despite our Indian summer, those colder nights are drawing in. Time to crack out … Continue reading →

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September Flowers

Posted on September 8, 2013 by pippastef

So we’re in September already, and we’re almost into the second week! Whoa now where has the year gone? The blog is almost ONE whole year old! Now that is a scary thought! Anyway, that’s a whole different blog. Hopefully … Continue reading →

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The Missing Papers: A St Andrews Adventure, chapter 1

Posted on September 1, 2013 by pippastef

OK we we’re having a bit of a party at World of Blyton this week, having reached 200 posts and all, and as blog post 203, I’m going to treat you to the first chapter of my completed fan fiction … Continue reading →

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Monday 25th August 2013: Our 200th blog

Posted on August 26, 2013 by pippastef

GOSH! This is our 200th post! Can you believe it? I’m not sure I can! But wow, we’re ten months into the blog now, and we’ve had some truly amazing support and some really smashing blogs! Lets hope we can … Continue reading →

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August Flowers

Posted on August 25, 2013 by pippastef

Gosh it seems only yesterday I was tapping away at the computer to give you July’s flowers, and now we’re almost at the end of August! Blimey! Where has the time gone? Never mind, lets get on shall we? August … Continue reading →

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Timmy “Best Dog in the World”

Posted on August 18, 2013 by pippastef

Inspired by Sunskriti’s post a while back, I thought I would offer a different look at Timmy the dog. Warning: this post WILL include spoilers. Most people cite Timmy, and his mistress George, as their favourite characters from the Famous Five … Continue reading →

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Monday Rolls Around Again

Posted on August 12, 2013 by pippastef

Another Monday, another post. Its been a funny old week I think, for once I think Fiona’s glad I don’t live around the corner because I’ve been ill (still) and so have both of my parents; but we seem to … Continue reading →

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Last Term at Malory Towers

Posted on August 9, 2013 by pippastef

The Last Term at Malory Towers is exactly as it suggests, the last book in Enid Blyton’s fabulous (and much loved) school series. In this novel we spend Darrell’s last summer term with her. We left her at the end … Continue reading →

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Julian’s News, chapter 8

Posted on July 31, 2013 by pippastef

So it’s been a few weeks since the seventh part of Julian’s news, and now I present you with the finale to tie up the loose ends! If you need to refresh your memories parts one to seven can be found … Continue reading →

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Prize Giving Monday!

Posted on July 29, 2013 by pippastef

So after last week’s competition, which I’m sure you’ve been eagerly waiting all week for (despite only having three comments!) I’m sure you’re desperate to know who the winner is! I shall keep you in suspense no longer and can … Continue reading →

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July Flowers

Posted on July 28, 2013 by pippastef

I know, I’m a little late once again for these flowers, but you would be surprised at what gets pushed back and back when you have lots more good ideas. Anyway, here we are: July Flowers from Enid Blyton’s Nature … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Series: My first impressions

Posted on July 19, 2013 by pippastef

Sometime ago now, I wrote about my eBay of Adventure, in which I brought the entire Adventure series without having read them before, and spent a fairly substantial amount of money on early editions. Well now, I’ve read them all. … Continue reading →

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Melting Monday

Posted on July 15, 2013 by pippastef

Blimey it’s a teeny bit hot isn’t it? We’re heading right for a Blyton summer if we’re not too careful! I shall feel like the Famous Five on their train down to Cornwall tomorrow I’m sure, as I’m taking the six … Continue reading →

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Making Blyton’s Food: Barley sugar

Posted on July 14, 2013 by pippastef

It’s been a while since I gave you a recipe, from my ever expanding Blyton cook book, and unfortunately I can’t offer you a recipe for simply smashing ices or cooling ginger beer. However this recipe for barley sugar is great as … Continue reading →

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Julian’s News, chapter 7

Posted on July 5, 2013 by pippastef

So, part 7 of Julian’s News hits the blog, hot from the keyboard. If you want to refresh your memory or catch up check out the links below: Prequel – The way you make me feel Part One: Telling Dick … Continue reading →

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Maybe Monday

Posted on July 1, 2013 by pippastef

Gosh is it Monday already? It would appear so! So after leaving Fiona to do the last two Monday posts, I’m back (oh no I hear you cry!) but I can promise you some spiffing blogs this week. Our Wednesday … Continue reading →

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Beaconsfield, Bekonscot, Blyton Close and a little bit of Bourne End

Posted on June 30, 2013 by pippastef

Gosh, that’s an awful lot of Bs in the title! However Enid Blyton seemed to be all about the Bs. I mean she grew up in Beckenham, and lived with Hugh Pollock there for a couple of years when they … Continue reading →

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TV Series Comparison: Five on a Treasure Island

Posted on June 21, 2013 by pippastef

Author’s note: I’m sorry not to be able to bring you a blog from our fabulous Blyton weekend as promised on Monday, but I’ve been so busy I haven’t had time to write it, and certainly not well. So here’s … Continue reading →

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June Flowers

Posted on June 14, 2013 by pippastef

More flowers now to brighten up your month. Let’s hope we get some good weather for you to go searching for them! Broom: The yellow broom makes a brave show when the bush is completely covered with bright-yellow, sweet-pea-like flowers. … Continue reading →

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Made for Monday

Posted on June 10, 2013 by pippastef

First of all, I think I have to mention that this week is the week of the Enid Blyton Society meeting at Beckenham for a tour of Enid Blyton’s early houses. This week also deserves a special mention because it’s the … Continue reading →

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