Interests and Links

WEB AND GRAPHIC DESIGN

As well as her work as an artist, Anne Ward trained in web and graphic design, and has run Newmarket-based design company Blue Violet since 2004. Her clients in this field range from local sole traders through to larger companies, including Amy Murphy Racing Ltd, Southcourt Stud and BBA Shipping & Transport Ltd.

Blue Violet’s services include photography, as well as logo design, stationery and brochure layout, proofreading and copywriting.

Websites are built to current web standards — all new sites are ‘responsive’ and deliver customised content to the device used to access the site.

THE BERENBOS — BEAR FOREST at RHENEN ZOO (now OUWEHANDS DIERENPARK)

I visited Rhenen’s Zoo (in The Netherlands) and was so impressed with everything — the standard of care for the animals, the layout and attention to detail in terms of retaining the interest of visitors of all ages, and quite simply the beauty of the place.

If you ever get the chance to visit, I can wholeheartedly recommend it. The rescued bears, naturalised as far as possible in a very carefully thought-out environment, are a highlight of any visit, but there are many other animals to see, and it is clear that the staff are dedicated to their welfare (and in some cases this is a long process, as they have taken responsibility for previously abused animals).

Here are a few pictures from my visit, including a magnificent brown bear called Mackenzie.

CHARITIES

Animals Asia, Compassion in World Farming and Alertis all carry out tremendous work in the field of animal welfare.

FURTHER LINKS

Imar Spaanjaars — web programmer and author

De Vier Koeden — web development experts

The Undertones — Derry’s finest

The Chameleons — Manchester’s finest

Glasvegas — Glasgow’s finest

Margot Smith — much missed musician

The Church — megamusicians

KilbeyKennedy — sublime talent

Marty Willson-Piper — Liverpool’s finest

Soho Dolls — super cool musicians

Rudi — music legends

Shame Academy — continuing Rudi’s legend…

Say Lou Lou — twin musicians

Nick Cave — musician and much more

Placebo — musicians and style icons

Sir Mark Prescott, Bt — racehorse trainer

Philip Hobbs — racehorse trainer

Kim Bailey — racehorse trainer

Neil King — racehorse trainer

Norris Bloodstock — bloodstock consignors par excellence

Sliabh Liag — truly breathtaking

Retraining of Racehorses — new careers for retired racehorses

Treo Eile — retraining Ireland’s racehorses

Ugly Fish Ceramics — creators of Piękne Pigs among other delights

Prior Attire — creators of historical costumes

The Moon Up Above — beautiful, animal-themed jewellery