Singing Paddles

01/02/2025

🌌 Mark your calendars, skygazers! Here are the top astronomical events taking place this month

23/01/2025

What’s the collective noun for a group of Kelly Kettle operators? Kelly Kettle Owners Club Kelly Kettle

31/12/2024

Unleash the Adventure: Open the Standedge Tunnel to Canoeists!

24/12/2024

Seasons Greatings

13/12/2024

“Along the Bodensee at Mainau”
Photo by Ruth Hallensleben, c. 1961

09/12/2024

Which two of these do we not see on our Singing Paddles tours in SouthDevon Aonb

Corvid species 🥰🥰.
Ten Unknown Facts About
1. Founding and History: BMW, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, was founded in 1916 in Munich, Germany, initially producing aircraft engines. The company transitioned to motorcycle production in the 1920s and eventually to automobiles in the 1930s.
2. Iconic Logo: The BMW logo, often referred to as the "roundel," consists of a black ring intersecting with four quadrants of blue and white. It represents the company's origins in aviation, with the blue and white symbolizing a spinning propeller against a clear blue sky.
3. Innovation in Technology: BMW is renowned for its innovations in automotive technology. It introduced the world's first electric car, the BMW i3, in 2013, and has been a leader in developing advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) and hybrid powertrains.
4. Performance and Motorsport Heritage: BMW has a strong heritage in motorsport, particularly in touring car and Formula 1 racing. The brand's M division produces high-performance variants of their regular models, known for their precision engineering and exhilarating driving dynamics.
5. Global Presence: BMW is a global automotive Company
6. Luxury and Design: BMW is synonymous with luxury and distinctive design, crafting vehicles that blend elegance with cutting-edge technology and comfort.
7. Sustainable Practices: BMW has committed to sustainability, incorporating eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes into its vehicles, as well as advancing electric vehicle technology with models like the BMW i4 and iX.
8. Global Manufacturing: BMW operates numerous production facilities worldwide, including in Germany, the United States, China, and other countries, ensuring a global reach and localized production.
9. Brand Portfolio: In addition to its renowned BMW brand, the company also owns MINI and Rolls-Royce, catering to a diverse range of automotive tastes and luxury segments.
10. Cultural Impact: BMW's vehicles often become cult

07/12/2024

The water carries our spirit, the land holds our roots.
From Native American Culture

04/12/2024

Coastguard flood team training on Monday and Tuesday at Brixham and on the River Dart. Volunteers from the area who can be tasked anywhere in the country. A great team, physically demanding and good fun

02/12/2024

Look up towards the stars this December! We will post further updates and reminders throughout the month. Clear skies!