Why not download a preview of two of our most popular titles. Growing Roses with Peter Beales Quicktime or RealVideo Secret Gardens Quicktime Please be aware that these are large files and will take some time to download - depending upon your connectiuon, but typically 5 to 15 minutes each. Click on the thumbnails for a large image of the video cover We also provide our video catalogue in PDF format so you can download it and browse at your leisure. In order to view PDF files you will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader plug-in. Hobbies HOLDING THE REINS This video is for people who know about horses and now want to take up carriage driving. Topics covered include; how to recognise a suitable horse importance of balance between horse and trap selecting a suitable trap functions of harness and how to fit it hitching a pony to a trap hitching a pair to a carriage safe roadwork There are features on old and new carriages from John Parker’s extensive collection and some dramatic footage of the London to Norwich mail coach with John’s team of beautiful Hungarian horses. 77 minutes. $55-00 plus p & p. Farming Press FP030. REFLEXOLOGY This programme, presented by Lucy Lloyd-Barker is a practical guide to the art of reflexology. You will be able to enjoy for yourself some of the skills Lucy demonstrates, wow your friends and look after No 1. with self massage techniques. A reflexology treatment aims to restore your equilibrium, improve nerve conditions, improve blood circulation, release stress and tension, and induce relaxation. 52 minutes. $55-00 plus p & p. IMC Ltd. IMC149 CHINESE COOKING WITH JEAN GEARY - 2 VOLUMES Vol 1. Contains mouth watering recipes for Lemon Chicken, Stir Fried Vegetables, Stir Fried Noodles, Sweetcorn Soup, Steamed Fish with Spring Onion & Ginger, Chicken with Beansprouts and Mu Shiu Pork. BSY126 Vol 2. Has recipes for Chicken With Cashews, Wun Tun Soup, Beef with Chinese Cabbage, Eggplant Pastries, Spicy Duck with Water Chestnuts and Sweet & Sour Fish. BSY127 Each Video runs for 55 minutes and is priced at $55-00 plus p & p per volume. The British School of Yoga. THE PERFECT PICKLE - GET PICKLING VOLUME 1 First shown on the BBC this series introduces us to an extraordinary range of pickles and chutneys from the UK, Europe, India, Caribbean and Asia. ‘Get Pickling’ reveals all. We pickle eggs, mushrooms and asparagus in Suffolk, and see how fresh horseradish can be dug from the ground and be ready in an hour. We also track down great pickling restaurants and leading chefs show us how to make everything from Morello Cherry Relish to spiced chicken. Getting ready for Christmas includes some special gift suggestions as well as recipes and more. 90 minutes. $55-00 plus p & p. BBC2. ESP10 THE PERFECT PICKLE - PICKLING AROUND THE WORLD VOLUME 2 The second volume contains Swedish pickled herrings, pickled mushrooms and other fungi, gravlax from grey mullet, melon pickle, pumpkin chutney, grandmas pepper sauce and for curry fans instant Indian pickles made from green mangoes, coconut and limes. All this, recipes and more are in this video. 90 minutes. $55-00 plus p & p.. BBC2 ESP11. ART WORKSHOP WITH PAUL TAGGART - WATERCOLOUR PAINTING - WET ON WET A fine Artist of some reputation, who works well in all media. Paul revels in passing on his enthusiasm, passion and expertise to aspiring artists. Tape 1 covers the materials, colour mixing, thumbnail drawings, brush tecniques and masking fluid applications. Tape 2 gives a step by step demonstration of a wet on wet watercolour painting from start to finish - including mistakes and how to rectify them. Running time 125 minutes. BAR012 Beckmann. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. ART WORKSHOP WITH PAUL TAGGART - WATERCOLOUR PAINTING - LINE AND WASH The second programme in Pauls series covers Line and Wash. Paul shows the very many different ways of achieving line, from corrugated cardboard to brush-pen, through step by step demonstrations, fully narrated throughout. Also covers subject selection, materials, paper stretching and colour mixing. Running time 135 minutes. Double video. BAR013 Beckmann. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. ALWYN CRAWSHAW PAINTS OILS Alwyn Crawshaw removes the mystery from oil painting and encourages you to have a go. He gives excellent advice on Materials, Colour Mixing, Composition and Brush Strokes. Millions of people throughout Britain are already familiar with his TV series, videos and books and now Australians have the opportunity to see that oil painting need not be messy, smelly or difficult. With his palette of six colours plus white he shows you how to get real enjoyment and satisfaction from painting in oils. There are 3 videos in the series making up the full television series of 8 half hour programmes on oil painting for beginners. Video 1 - Programmes 1, 2 and 3 with locations at Newton Ferrers, Woodbury Common and Lympstone L990108 Video 2 - Programmes 4, 5 and 6 with locations at Exmouth, Vixen Tor and Shire Horse Centre L000205 Video 3 - Programmes 7 and 8 with locations at Polperro (from photograph) and Ottery St. Mary L991108 Each video Export $51-36. Australia $56-50 plus p & p. Channel Four Television. Teaching Art Ltd. ALWYN CRAWSHAW LEARNING TO PAINT WITH WATERCOLOURS VOLUME 1 Alwyn covers all the basics and introduces you to brushes, papers, colour mixing, washes, materials, brush strokes, painting techniques and demonstrates painting water, skies, trees, peoplke and landscapes. 60 minutes. TAACW1 Teaching Art Ltd. Export $51-36. Australia $56-50 plus p & p. ALWYN CRAWSHAW LEARNING TO PAINT WITH WATERCOLOURS VOLUME 2 Following on from Volume 1 Alwyn shows you the full demonstration of a typical Crawshaw landscape. TAACW1 Teaching Art Ltd. Export $51-36. Australia $56-50 plus p & p. ALWYN CRAWSHAW SKETCHING AND DRAWING COURSE Full step-by-step guide on 3 videos. The complete Channel Four Television series. Video 1 -Programmes 1, 2 and 3 Introduction to sketching and drawing, Perspective and Measuring and using coloured pencils. L000216 Video 2 - Programmes 4, 5 and 6 Choosing your subject, sketching in oils, Tonal values, using colour and black and white, Sketching moving objects and people and animals. L990929 Video 3 - Programmes 7, 8, 9 and 10 Sketching in pen and ink, Different media; conte, felt-tip pen, charcoal and biro, Sketching in pastels - hard and soft, Sketching for pleasure - four demonstrations. L990929 Teaching Art Ltd. Each Video Export $51-36. Australia $56-50 plus p & p. plus p & p. ALWYN CRAWSHAW PAINTS ACRYLICS The complete 8 part Channel Four television series on two video tapes. Video 1 - Programmes 1-4. Introduction to acrylics, scale and colour, flowers and figures and Panoramic Landscape. Video 2 - Programmes 5-8 Contains Sketching Outside, Comparing mediums, Painting people and simplifying a scene. Teaching Art Ltd. Export $51-36. Australia $56-50 plus p & p. plus p & p. HANDLING AND PRESERVING FAMILY RECORDS Granny’s birth certificate, grandpa’s medals, the family Christening robe and a photograph of the sports team in 1907: junk to some but to the historian or genealogist they can be the flesh on the bones of a family tree. The explosion of interest in family, school, company and local history has bought about this video. The video is all about handling and caring for these items so that old fragile material may survive for the enjoyment of this and future generations. In this unique video we see how to create the best conditions for preservation of books, documents, photographs, textiles, film and recorded tape.Find out how to stop light and air ruining your heritage. Learn what modern materials are harmful to your collection. See what steps you can take to preserve your memorabilia and the best way to display your family treasures. Ideal for: The family historian Ideal for: Collectors Ideal for: Schools Ideal for: Librarians and Curators Ideal for: Archivists 60 minutes. Cable Crouch Productions. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. AROMATHERAPY 'A PRACTICAL GUIDE' Aromatherapy is a long established treatment using essential oils extracted from plants. These oils work on the body through inhalation and absorption. Many aspects of Aromatherapy are discussed in this video and it gives a valuable insight to those individuals contemplating training. This video gives a clear and easy to follow training programme which includes diagnosis, body cleansing, naturopathic remedies and referrals. 83 minutes. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. A Talking Pictures Production. BACH FLOWER REMEDIES - A FURTHER UNDERSTANDING Filmed at Mount Vernon, the beautiful little cottage in Oxfordshire where Dr Edward Bach spent the last years of his life, this video is an informal, general guide to his remedies known all over the world.The Dr. Edward Bach Centre. 68 minutes. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. DISCOVERING HERBS From the history of herb gardens to the present day this video covers herb varieties, creating a herb garden, propagating, flower arranging, herbs in containers, cooking with herbs, making a lemon balm wine, home uses, aromatherapy and herb gardens of England. A Brunel Video. 75 minutes. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. DECORATIVE FOLK PAINTING - JEAN PAYNE Easy to follow instructions with pattern of designs and basic brush strokes. Jean leads you easily through this fascinating subject. From the history and techniques of Folk Art from around the world to the use of materials. Video contains design template. Teaching Art Ltd. 60 minutes. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. WATERCOLOURISTS GARDEN - JILL BAYS * In this video Jill brings together landscape and flower painting in watercolour to offer new ideas and direction to everyone who loves to paint. Jill works in watercolour and oils and is a professional artist spending her time between painting, teaching and writing. Teaching Art. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. < FLOWER ARRANGING Australian production with Iris Backcoller and Lady Sallie Ferrall. Filmed in Sallie’s beautiful Launceston garden we follow step-by-step the creation of six delightful floral arrangements. Iris is a well known judge of floral art and a founder member of The Floral Art Society of Victoria and many other renowned bodies. Sallie is one of Iri’s keenest pupils over the years and as a well versed amateur she is regulalarly asked to demonstrate the art. 61 minutes. Export $35-00. Australia $38-50 plus p & p. ALLERGIES AND INTOLERANCE This film shows how a sensitivity to food or environment can produce a host of sometimes unexpected symptoms; it offers several different solutions to the problems of diagnosis and shows a wide variety of complementary therapies. The programme follows six adults and five children - we learn how, not only sneezing, eye irritation, eczema and urticaria but digestive problems, migraine, joint pain, behavioural difficulties, fatigue and even severe depression have all been caused by an allergy or intolerance. The film gives sound, balanced and indepoendant advice on what each therapy involves and how to find a safe and reputable practitioner. IRO201 60 minutes. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. Iron Bridge. HOW TO HAVE A HEALTHY HEART This tape will teach you the facts about your heart. You will understand how it works, what the major risk factors are and what steps you can take to decrease your risk of heart disease. Explained in non technical terms so everyone can understand it is a great asset to your health. GUP1059 42 minutes. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. Green Umbrella. FREEDOM FROM ASTHMA THE HEALTHY WAY Working in association with some of Britain’s leading centres for Complementary Medicine, we follow eight people, including a mother and her son, in their search for complementary, non drug therapies to treat their asthma. We meet and observe the practioners treating them and hear from the experts in the field. Treatments covered are: Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy, The Buteyko Method, Yoga, Cranio-Sacral Therapy. IRO200 56 minutes. Export $49-00. Australia $53-90 plus p & p. Iron Bridge.