Morning Troops!

Well, if Valentine’s Day isn’t your thing, then today might work out a little better for you as it is officially National Gum Drop Day, National Hippo Day AND Random Acts of Kindness Day, so just take your pick!  Otherwise, just scroll down and check out all the upcoming Bermuda fun over the next month or so.

As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of the post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

A great way to connect your kids with the natural world around them, the Bermuda National Trust presents its Annual Children’s Nature Walk at Spittal Pond on Thursday, February 16th.

Spittal Pond is one of Bermuda’s most spectacular open spaces, this 64-acre reserve is part of a necklace of wetlands along the South Shore, providing a diversity of habitats and an amazing variety of birds, especially during the migration seasons. It is Bermuda’s largest and most important bird sanctuary.

Children and guardians will have the opportunity to experience nature first hand on the walk, as well as observe some of our cultural landmarks while they hear fascinating stories from the past. They will be taken along the route by the Trust’s enthusiastic guides stopping at points of interest to learn about biodiversity, habitats, history, geology and conservation from the island’s leading environmental and cultural experts.

This is for parents and children aged between 5 and 12, running from 9.30am until noon, with groups leaving the eastern parking lot every 15 minutes.  The walk takes approximately 90 minutes so you should wear suitable clothes and shoes for rugged terrain.  Light snacks are available and you are invited to bring your own water bottle that they can fill.

The walk is not suitable for dogs, baby prams or very young children. Parking is available in the field behind Harrington Hundreds grocery store.

This event is free and groups of more than three are asked to pre-register.

For more information, or to register your group, contact Dr Dorte Horsfield, the Bermuda National Trust Director of Education, at dhorsfield@bnt.bm or 236-6483 ext. 212. Continue reading this post…

Morning Kids!

Time to start making reservations – lots of options for anything celebrating Valentine’s Day in Bermuda.

As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of the post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

If you are a fun, athletic, outgoing 20 to 40 year old adventurer, then the Travel Channel USA are looking for you.

Lainie Jasko, a producer with the Travel Channel USA shows Top Secret Beaches and Top Secret Swimming Holes is coming to Bermuda next month and is looking for locals to appear in the segments, enjoying the beaches and participating in the activities.

Segments and planned activities are as follows:

• Monday, March 20th:  Horseback riding at Warwick Long Bay
• Tuesday, March 21st:  Chaplin Bay (probably sea kayaking)
• Wednesday, March 23rd:  Snorkel or SCUBA at Church Bay
• Thursday, March 24th:  Cliff jumping and Cave swims at Tom Moore’s Jungle.

The pay is $75.

If you think you would be a good fit, contact lainie@citizenpictures.com or cell / Whatsapp on (310) 962-4200. Continue reading this post…

Morning Boys and Girls!

Well, whether you love it or loath it, the first day of Love Month is here!

Here’s the latest rundown of what’s going on in Bermuda.  As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of the post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

The Dog Training Club and Avonlea Agility are bringing in two trainers from the UK , for a week of Fun and Informative Dog Workshops and Talks from Monday, January 30th to Sunday, February 5th.

The trainers are promised to be are lots of fun, very experienced with lots of different types of dogs and are dynamic speakers and teachers.  More information on them can be found at www.DevonDogs.co.uk.  We don’t get opportunities to enrich our dogs lives like this very often in Bermuda, so you are encouraged to make the most of it.

You can either sign up for a workshop with your dog or you can audit and get the same information without bringing your dog along. If you sign up ahead of time, they can send you details on locations and what to bring.

There are evening talks and daytime workshops.  Promising to open the eyes of anyone interested in getting more from their dog, the Concept of Training Lecture will be at 6.30pm on Thursday, February 2nd.

Perfect for puppies and young dogs, dog owners can learn about core skills at Foundation FUNdamentals on Wednesday, February 1st and Saturday, February 4th.  This will run from 9am until noon on Wednesday, and from 9am until 11am on Saturday.  The cost is $80 for a working spot and $35 for an audit spot on Tuesday and Wednesday or $60 for a working spot and $30 to audit on Saturday.

For all who want a better connection with their dog, the lecture and workshop combo, Relationship and Reinforcement Rich Life, will be on Saturday, February 4th.  The seminar will be from noon until 2pm  and the workshop will be from 2pm until 5pm.  You need to do the seminar if you want a working spot in the sorkshop.  The seminar only is $25, to audit the workshop is $35 and to do both with a working spot is $90.

Sunday, February 5th, you can find out how to help your dog to be help your dog to be confident, optimistic and happy at the Grit, Optimism, Bravery and Play Talk at 1pm.

There are other workshops during the day as well.  Evening lectures are at Somersfield Academy and daytime workshops and lectures are at Avonlea Agility field in Smith’s.  Workshops have 8 working spots and unlimited auditing spots.

Lecture-specific ads and more information will be posted on their FB page every day in the lead up.

Evening lectures are $30, $90 with a working spot, which includes both lecture and workshop. You can audit the workshop the next day as well $35.

For more information, or to sign up, contact lindaneal.bda@gmail.com, or visit www.DogTrainingClubBDA.org. Continue reading this post…

Morning Kids!

Today is definitely meant for some celtic-style celebration – not only is today Robert Burns Day, but it is also officially Irish Coffee Day!  If your boss questions why you are adding booze to your morning cup of joe, just tell them that I said it’s okay…

Anyway, here’s the latest round-up of what’s coming up in Bermuda.  As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of the post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

Have you ever wanted to start a business? Do you have questions about how you can grow your business?  If so, then you will be interested in the Scaling and Growing your Online Business seminar on Wednesday, January 25th.

From 5.30pm until 7.30pm at the Chamber of Commerce, you can hear from industry experts about techniques to grow your business using online and local resources.

This seminar is free and you can register at www.InspireeBusiness.bm.

For more information, contact jlodge@bedc.bm. Continue reading this post…

Morning Ladies and Gents!

Hope you’re all having a good week so far – here are the latest upcoming Bermuda events that have been added to the calendar since last week’s post.

As always, don’t forget to check out the Quick Recap Section at the bottom of the post for a full listing of all upcoming events, including those previously covered in previous posts.

Welcome in 2017 by joining InterNations Bermuda at their first Expat Social Evening of the year on Thursday, January 19th.

From 5.30pm until 9pm at Little Venice Wine Bar Terrace, you are invited to bring your friends and colleagues as they share their expectations for the new year.  Happy Hour prices will be available until 8pm and the terrace will be heated.

There is no cover charge and you can RSVP online at www.InterNations.org.

For more information, contact Gill at gkersse@ifp.bm or visit www.InterNations.org. Continue reading this post…