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Topic: Groombridge


In the News (Wed 30 Dec 09)

  
  Groombridge in Sussex and Kent
Groombridge Village Hall was completely refurbished and extended in 2000; it has high quality halls and rooms suitable for functions and activities from wedding receptions for 200 to intimate meetings of half a dozen.
The connection with Groombridge may seem tenuous but it has proved to be a popular destination for quite a few Groombridge families over the years.
Groombridge is justifiably famous for Harrison's Rocks, the sandstone outcrop to the south of the village.
www.groombridge.com   (681 words)

  
  The Weald - Town history, bibliography and topography
Groombridge is a village rather below the heights of Rusthall Common, its irregular but most picturesque red brick cottages standing amidst trees and overhanging ivy on the green slopes, from which to the left you can see the ancient church which tells its own tale of bygone days.
Groombridge is a village and parish in the East Grinstead division of Sussex, in the hundred of Hartfield, rape of Pevensey, rural deanery of East Grinstead, archdeaconry of Lewes and diocese of Chichester.
The population of Groombridge in 1891 was 695; in 1901 was 776; in 1911 was 792; in 1921 was 718; and in 1931 was 747.
thesussexweald.org /P5.asp?PId=5146GroomB   (294 words)

  
 Groombridge Sussex - (Home of the Groombridge Gang) - an English Village (UK)
Groombridge lies on the Tunbridge Wells to Forest Row road and fits along the Kent and Sussex border.
Sir Richard Waller from Groombridge Place captured a French nobleman reputed to be Charles of Orleans or his brother Jean Duke of Angontime at the battle of Agincourt in 1415.
The Groombridge Gang of smugglers appeared to have been formed in 1733 and was led by Robert Moreton and John Bowra.
www.villagenet.co.uk /ashdownforest/villages/groombridge.php   (419 words)

  
 Groombridge 1830
Groombridge 1830 is located about 29.9 light-years (ly) from our Sun, Sol.
Unusually faint for its spectral type, Groombridge 1830 is a yellow-orange halo subdwarf star of spectral and luminosity type sdG8p /VI.
The distance from either Groombridge 1830 where an Earth-type planet would be comfortable with liquid water is only about 0.44 AU (around the orbit of Mercury), but at that distance, such a planet would be very difficult to detect using present methods.
www.solstation.com /stars/groo1830.htm   (1325 words)

  
 Groombridge Tennis Club
Groombridge Tennis Club was founded in 2000 and is run as a members only club.
The club was established as a family orientated entity, allowing members (currently in excess of 300) of all standards and ages to enjoy the great game of tennis.
Box leagues, tournaments, rusty racket, tennis days, mini-tennis, junior and senior coaching and a full social programme throughout the year make Groombridge Tennis Club both rewarding and fun for all its members.
www.groombridgetennisclub.org.uk   (134 words)

  
 DICE webpages - Dr Jim Groombridge's publications
Swinnerton, K.J., Groombridge, J.J., Jones, C.G., Burn, R.W. and Mungroo, Y. Inbreeding depression and founder diversity among captive and free-living populations of the endangered pink pigeon Columba mayeri.
Groombridge, J.J., Bruford, M.W., Jones, C.G. and Nichols, R.A. Estimating the severity of the population bottleneck in the Mauritius kestrel Falco punctatus from ringing records using MCMC estimation.
Groombridge, J.J., Jones, C.G., Bruford, M.W. and Nichols, R.A. ‘Ghost’ alleles of the Mauritius kestrel.
www.ukc.ac.uk /anthropology/dice/dicestaff/jg_publ.html   (380 words)

  
 Historic Kent - Villages - G   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Two sides of the green are framed by tile-hung and weatherboarded cottages behind pollarded lime trees, creating a picture-postcard scene that is both peaceful and, at the same time, oddly lifeless, in spite of the fairly constant stream of traffic that passes it.
Through the centuries, Groombridge Place has been owned by some of Kent's most distinguished families, including the de Cobhams and that Sir Richard Waller who, after the Battle of Agincourt in 1415, found the wounded Duke of Orleans, half-brother of the French King, and brought his back to Groombridge.
The diarist, John Evelyn, who was a friend of the Packers during their ownership and stayed at Groombridge Place more than once, described it as 'a pretty melancholy seat, well wooded and watered' and he confided to his diary his opinion that the new house would have been far better situated south of the wood.
www.historic-kent.co.uk /vill_g.htm   (2987 words)

  
 Plans set for rare birds to meet, mate - The Honolulu Advertiser - Hawaii's Newspaper
But those biologists already had a breeding pair, said Groombridge, and it has taken more than 25 years to create a large enough colony in captivity to allow kestrel to be returned to the wild.
A first attempt with the po'ouli two months ago failed, said Groombridge, but on Tuesday they'll try again, dropping two teams by helicopter into remote native forest on the eastern slopes of Haleakala to tag the lone male with a radio transmitter and capture one of the last two known females.
The po'ouli are tiny, quiet and elusive honeycreepers, and capturing them is "like finding the proverbial needle in a haystack," said Groombridge, even with a complex process of tracking called GIS (Geographic Information Systems) which employs data from many sightings to give a good idea of their whereabouts.
the.honoluluadvertiser.com /article/2002/Mar/15/ln/ln14a.html   (836 words)

  
 Groombridge 34 AB
Groombridge 34 is located about 11.6 light-years (ly) from our Sun, Sol, in the north central part of (Aab=00:18:22.89+44:01:22.63, B=00:18:25.7+44:01:44:C~, ICRS 2000.0) in Constellation Andromeda, the Chained Maiden -- northwest of the Andromeda galaxy (M 31) and two of its satellite galaxies (M32 and M110).
Joy (page 101) reported finding that Groombridge 34 A had an observed range in the radial velocity of 26 km/sec and so may be a spectroscopic binary star.
However, the distance from either Groombridge 34 A or B where an Earth-type planet would be comfortable with liquid water is 0.080 AU for Star A and 0.020 AU for Star B, but at that distance, such a planet would be very difficult to detect using present methods.
www.solstation.com /stars/groomb34.htm   (801 words)

  
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Groombridge St Thomas' School accepts children in the Reception Class in September in the year where their fifth birthday falls.
Children of parents/legal guardians either or both who are regular* worshippers at St Thomas' Church or St John's Church Groombridge, are confirmed members of the Anglican Church and are residents in the community + of Groombridge.
Children of parents / legal guardians whose main residence is in the community + of Groombridge.
www.groombridgest-thomas.e-sussex.sch.uk /Admissions/Admissions.htm   (644 words)

  
 groombridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Groombridge Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest is a remarkable place to find in Kent.
A step through the door of the walled formal gardens at Groombridge Place is a step back in time, back into the seventeenth century, for much of what you see here today has been lovingly preserved and maintained for over three hundred years.
Inspired by its ancient past, the Enchanted Forest affirms the perpetual symbolism of the spirit across cultures, time and the span of human life.
www.cameraclublinks.fsnet.co.uk /groombridge   (422 words)

  
 Center News - 2/7/02 - Division Notes
After 26 years of service, Judy Groombridge retired last month as a specialist in the Hutch's electron microscopy shared resource.
Groombridge was hired in 1975 by Liz Caldwell, who manages the facility, shortly after Caldwell was called upon by Center founder Dr. Bill Hutchinson to establish a microscopy service.
Groombridge plans to spend much of her time building an addition on her home, tending to her dogs, playing golf and visiting family in Montana.
www.fhcrc.org /pubs/center_news/2002/feb7/sart4.html   (541 words)

  
 CTPS Staff: Mark Groombridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Before arriving at Cato, Groombridge was the Abramson Research Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and associate director of its Asian Studies program.
In addition, Groombridge has written widely on international economic issues in academic, legal, and public policy journals and newspapers.
In addition to speaking engagements around the world, Groombridge is featured regularly on ABC News, CNN, the BBC, and other media outlets.
www.freetrade.org /bios/groombridge.html   (136 words)

  
 KENT RESOURCES: Smuggling - The Groombridge and Hawkhurst Gangs.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
However, the gangs were in relatively close proximity to each other, considering the range of the smugglers which was often remarkable for their time.
Frequently the names of individuals are found as operating with both the Groombridge and Hawkhurst Gangs.
His Father was John Bowra, a Groombridge churchwarden and his Grandfather was Thomas Bowra, a surgeon from Sevenoaks.
www.digiserve.com /peter/gandh.htm   (1876 words)

  
 Groombridge Place - Corporate Services
Groombridge Place Gardens and Enchanted Forest provides a truly exceptional location for Corporate Services.
If you are a group, a designer or producer, we offer an unparalleled setting, in 200 acres of private parkland, which is truly outstanding in its natural beauty.
There is a wide range of activities to choose
www.groombridge.co.uk /corporate.htm   (212 words)

  
 News: Groombridge barrister's Peru trek (22 August 2002)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Groombridge maritime lawyer Trevor Harrison is going trekking in Peru to raise funds for seafarers.
The Mission to Seafarers, a mission agency of the Church of England, cares for the practical and spiritual needs of seafarers in 300 ports worldwide through a network of chaplains, staff and volunteers.
Trevor, 48, lives at Groombridge House with his wife Sue and four sons aged between 20 and 12.
www.diochi.org.uk /news/020822-peru.htm   (416 words)

  
 Groombridge Hotels. Hotels in Groombridge - Accommodation UK
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From a cheap Groombridge hotel, to 4 and 5 star Groombridge hotels with special offers, you are sure to find the best Groombridge hotel Accommodation for you.
Take a Picture tour of Groombridge, and please come back after your visit to submit your own.
www.picturesofengland.com /England/East_Sussex/Groombridge/hotels11/cheapest   (959 words)

  
 John Smart Groombridge and Sarah Fleig   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Fred and Florence had an adopted son Gordon Godfrey Groombridge born in 1903 who died 1 September 1933 and is buried in Cornelian Bay cemetery Hobart.
Wedding PhotoArthur, born 14 June 1876 was the son of Richard Groombridge and Elizabeth Matilda Hutchins.
Some of the Groombridges in the Newcastle area are their descendants.
www.users.bigpond.com /iglaw/groom/john.htm   (661 words)

  
 Groombridge 1830   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Groombridge 1830 is notable for one thing, its the third fastest star with a proper motion of 7.058 arcseconds.
The star is a rather bright dwarf, with a visual magnitude of 6.4, quite suitable for binoculars.
Putting this star at the extreme northeast corner of your glasses (in winter, the constellation and hence the directions are upside down!) you'll see two fairly bright stars at the other side of your glasses: binoculars.
www.dibonsmith.com /grmb1830.htm   (139 words)

  
 TSW: Kate Groombridge
Kate Groombridge was born February 9, 1980, and raised in a small village in the region of Kent, England.
Her upbringing in the English countryside allowed for an abundance of horseback riding and fishing, but was hardly the most opportune environment in which to be discovered as a model.
Her fans will be disappointed to learn that she currently lives in Chelsea with her boyfriend, Internet entrepreneur Dan Chard.
www.angelfire.com /80s/babes2/Kate_Groombridge/bio.html   (378 words)

  
 Nic Groombridge: research profile (St Mary's College)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
GROOMBRIDGE, N. Crime, Justice and the Church of England.
GROOMBRIDGE, N. (Br)others in crime: Masculinities, Crime and Criminology.
GROOMBRIDGE, N. Theological on Crime, Theological on the Causes of Crime.
www.smuc.ac.uk /research/groombri.html   (205 words)

  
 Meetic > Dating in Groombridge, UK
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uk.meetic.co.uk /east-sussex/groombridge-dating.htm   (187 words)

  
 Alberghi vicino a Groombridge Place Gardens & Enchanted Forest
These award winning gardens, set in 200 acres, feature magnificent walled gardens and herbaceous borders, rose gardens, secret gardens, drunken topiary and much more, against the romantic backdrop of a 17th century moated manor.
The Cumberland is located in Eastbourne, a thriving seaside resort, which has been popular since the 19th century.
The Westbourne Hotel, a beautiful period house, is conveniently situated a short stroll from the seafront in Brighton.
www.activereservations.com /hotel/it/hotels-near-attractions/2047-10.html   (822 words)

  
 Echo Parakeet - Grosse Cateau - Psittacula eques echo
Diet: Various fruit, seeds of local plants, buds and leaves, small seed mix of safflower, millet, hemp, oats and canary grass; millet spray.
Groombridge, J. J., Jones, C. G., Nichols, R. A., Carlton, M. and Bruford, M. (in press).
Molecular phylogeny and morphological change in the Psittacula parakeets.
www.encyclopedia.mu /Nature/Fauna/Birds/Endemic/EchoParakeet.htm   (859 words)

  
 Groombridge Place, The Enchanted Wood, Groombridge Place   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Groombridge is one of the outstanding family attractions in Kent.
The Good Britain Guide's Garden of the Year title is just one of the many awards won by Groombridge Place.
The walled formal gardens were designed in the 17th century by John Evelyn and are still laid out in much the same way today.
www.yourcounty.co.uk /freetime/archive/discover/groombridgeplace.html   (214 words)

  
 Groombridge Palace Gardens and the Enchanted Forest   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Groombridge Palace Gardens and the Enchanted Forest, close to Tunbridge Wells in Kent, is a wonderful place to visit particularly with children who live through their imagination.
Although there is a café and shop within the grounds, the rest of the venue is completely outside, making the weather play a significant role in enjoying this particular outing.
There is plenty of parking within the grounds but because I have a son who is mad on trains, we decided to arrive in style by the Spa Valley Railway Line which runs periodically throughout the year.
www.familyrapp.com /Results/archive_results_details.asp?ArticleID=68   (428 words)

  
 Groombridge Place Gardens and the Enchanted Forest on AboutBritain.com
Set in 200 acres, Groombridge Place features a series of magnificent, traditional walled gardens — set against the backdrop of a 17th century moated manor.
Drive 400 metres towards Tunbridge Wells and turn right onto B2176, sign posted to Penshurst Place (avoid Tunbridge Wells town centre) Drive 3 miles past Penshurst village and turn left at T junction with A264.
Show map of Groombridge Place Gardens and the Enchanted Forest...
www.aboutbritain.com /GroombridgePlaceGardens.htm   (424 words)

  
 Groombridge Place Gardens Hotels. Hotels near Groombridge Place Gardens - Accommodation UK
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www.picturesofengland.com /England/Kent/Tunbridge_Wells/Groombridge_Place_Gardens/hotels1/ratinghigh   (1196 words)

  
 Groombridge Place
Learning through pleasure at Groombridge Place, History, Excitement, and Mystey abound.
"Groombridge Place is wonderful because it's so different"
Come and visit a thousand years of history, mystery and intrigue, the enchanted forest and our stunning formal gardens or enjoy one of our Bird of Prey flying displays.
www.edenbridgetown.com /places_of_interest/sussex/groombridge_place.shtml   (74 words)

  
 GROOMBRIDGE: Genealogy Queries
GROOMBRIDGE : PIERSON : SAXBY : I am looking for a son of Mary Anne Saxby from Hastings England.
GROOMBRIDGE results at MyTrees.com - Pedigree-linked database, extracted birth, marriage, and death records
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