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Join us for an engaging exploration of Loose, a charming village near Maidstone, Kent, with roots dating back to Saxon times. This hands-on project aims to teach you how to create an automatic PowerPoint presentation that includes picturesque imagery, captivating transitions, and engaging animations. We'll delve into the village's rich history, including its notable architecture from the mid-15th century and the ancient Yew tree in the churchyard, believed to be over 1500 years old. Perfect for history enthusiasts and budding presenters alike!
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POWERPOINT “HANDS ON” PROJECT October 2013
OBJECTIVE To learn the tools to duplicate [as far as practical] a sample presentation
INCLUDING • A fully automatic presentation • Integrating pictures and informative text • Transitions – “special effects” as slides change • Animations – “special effects” within an individual slide • WATCH CAREFULLY - THIS IS IT!
THE VILLAGES OF ENGLAND LOOSE – NEAR MAIDSTONE, KENT
HISTORY Pronounced Looz” meaning Pig Sty, the village dates from Saxon times. A number of buildings date from the mid-15th Century and are still in everyday use. It’s location on the river Loose was ideal for providing water power for a mill which led to it’s growth.
A UNIQUE STRUCTURE Note the causeway providing a separate water flow [on the left] for the Mill
IN THE CHURCHYARD Many older English churchyards contain one or more Yew trees. There are several theories as to the reason for this – Druids, Archery or, due to its poisonous leaves, a symbol of death. This specimen in Loose churchyard is over 1500 years old and measures over 33 feet in circumference
