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The Bloggers Bash Post Competition – Extended!

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Exciting news, fellow bloggers! The Bloggers Bash Post Competition deadline date has been extended – read on to find out more!

The Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competition – Deadline for Entries Extended

We’ve listened, and we’ve acted. We’re pleased to announce that we’ve extended the deadline for entries to this year’s Bloggers Bash Blog Post competition. The deadline for entries is now 23:59 on Thursday 22nd March 2018. 

What is the competition about, and how do I enter?  

As you may have noticed, there’s another exciting event happening in London the same day as our Bloggers Bash. Although it won’t be as much fun as our event, the news of a Royal Wedding has undoubtedly given us a lot to think about.  

So, the Bloggers Bash Blog Post Competition 2018 is on the theme of ‘Royalty.’ You’ve got a maximum of 300 words to share a flash fiction story, anecdote, poem, or another piece of work or writing on the theme of royalty. You might be inspired by Harry and his princess, or by the venue of this year’s Bloggers Bash (George IV). Or you might have another idea in mind. If you’re a photographer, then publish a post that includes photos of what ‘Royalty’ means to you. 

The Cost: £5 per entry or £8 for two entries – all proceeds go to funding The Bloggers Bash, payment accepted through PayPal only, at the bottom of this post.    

IMPORTANT – How to submit: Publish your entry(ies) on your blog and then drop an email to annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk with the following information:  

  • The link to your blog post(s)  
  • Your Twitter Handle  
  • The identification number on your PayPal payment.  The word count of all the words (excluding the title) in your post  
  • Your name
  • Use the email subject title: BB Blog Post Competition.  Prizes  

    1st prize is a £100 Amazon gift card and a winner’s trophy  

    2nd prize is a £30 Amazon gift card  

    3rd prize is a £15 Amazon gift card  

    We welcome entries from all over the world. The competition is open to all bloggers, regardless of if you’re coming to the Bloggers Bash or not.  

    This year, we’re delighted to announce that our judges for the competition are Kaisha Holloway and Jo Robertson. 

    Kaisha Holloway blogs at The Writing Garnet  

    Kaisha won the top award for Most Inspirational Blogger at the 2017 Bloggers Bash and continues to inspire readers all over the world with her incredible book blog. She supports authors by promoting their books and helping with their social media presence. Her passion for all things book related is evident in the number of blog tours she participates in every year.  

    Find Kaisha on Twitter: @kaishajayneh  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewritinggarnet/   

    Joanne Robertson blogs at My Chestnut Reading Tree  

    Jo won second place in the Hidden Gem category at the 2017 Bloggers Bash and through her fabulous book blog she shares many hidden gems with her readers. She set up My Chestnut Reading Tree in 2016 and enjoys sharing crime and psychological thrillers as well as women’s fiction. As a Top 55 Amazon reviewer, you can rely on Jo’s reviews to guide you towards a great book.  

    Find Jo on Twitter @jocatrobertson  

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mychestnutreadingtree/  

    The Small Print – Important, Please Read Before Submitting Your Entry  

    • Only entries with the identification number of the PayPal payment and sent by email to annualbloggersbash@yahoo.co.uk will be entered into the competition.  
    • Up to two entries per person are allowed. Anybody found to have entered the competition more than twice will be disqualified.  
    • Members of The Bloggers Bash committee and judging panel are not eligible to enter.  
    • The competition closes at 23:59 GMT on Thursday 22nd March 2018. Entries received after this date will not be included.  
    • Your entry must be a maximum of 300 words (not including the title) and can include: pictures, photos, videos, and artwork.  
    • The competition is only open to adults aged 18 and over.  
    • Winners must agree to have their full name and winning entries published on the blogs of the Bloggers Bash committee.
    • No alternative prizes are available.
    • The judges decision will be final, and no correspondence will be entered into.
    • By entering the competition, you agree to abide by these rules.
    • Click here  to make your payment for entering the competition. 
      Winners announced at The Bloggers Bash on May 19th, 2018.  

      GOOD LUCK!  

      Click here to buy a ticket for the Bloggers Bash. 

      Click here to meet the sponsor for this year’s Bloggers Bash awards.

      NEW Bloggers Bash Website COMING SOON!  

Wednesday Wander – Le Musee De La Mar, Biarritz

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It’s Wednesday, and time to wander again. I recently visited the French coastal town of Biarritz, and this week I’m going to wander to Le Musee De La Mer – the Biarritz Aquarium.

Opened to the public in 1933, the building is a stylish example of Art Deco architecture, much like the nearby Casino. However, the origins of the aquarium go back a few decades earlier, when the Marquis de Folin convinced the French authorities to commence scientific studies of the Bay of Biscay. He wanted to create a ‘seat of learning’ where people could come and learn about the oceans, a field of study that was gaining in popularity at the time. The First World War halted development of his idea, and it wasn’t until the 1930s that it came to fruition.

Perched upon cliffs high above the town, the Aquarium looks out onto the sea…

…and also onto some fairly impressive houses. This one would be fairly close to my dream home, I think!

The Aquarium has been extended and renovated since the 1930s, but still retains its original Art Deco interior design. There is something about this style of design that lends itself particularly well to maritime themes, I think.

The aquarium also houses a Scientific Study and Research Centre, which focuses mainly on the nearby Bay of Biscay. There is a museum section which houses sailing and surfing artifacts, and different exhibit areas for each of the world’s oceans.

Like much in central Biarritz, the Aquarium is easy to get to on foot – a short walk along the beach path and through a picturesque old harbour, then up a (not too steep) hill. Once inside, we spent several hours exploring the oceans – we listened to whale songs, examined skeletons and surfboards, watched seals play and found Dory, as well as Nemo.

We also visited the Shark Cave, a massive tank home to several species of sharks, including a rather lonely looking hammerhead. To be honest, I’m not too fond of seeing animals in captivity, even though I’m sure these tanks are top of the line. However, the gorgeous girl is particularly fond of all things aquatic, so an aquarium stop is de rigeur wherever we go on holiday. She thoroughly enjoyed this one, especially the glow-in-the-dark exhibits.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time in Biarritz, and will definitely wander there again, both on this blog and in real life. Thanks for coming on another Wednesday Wander with me, see you next time!

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