Pentillie Paradise
“I knew we hadn’t been here,” I said to Mr Word Loft. I pointed out the crenellated rooftop of the grand two-storey building of Pentillie Castle as we veered up the driveway. Before leaving home,...
Unlikely Companions
I attended eight nature poetry workshops, Wild Words Plymouth, over the last two months, and I’m delighted that one of my poems, inspired by a visit to the park, was published by International Times. Unlikely...
Clay, Nature and Writing Inspiration
I’ve always been intrigued by Cornwall’s china clay industry. So was delighted when scrolling through Instagram to discover creative writing workshops being held at Wheal Martyn Clay Works and Museum. I took part in two...
Alluring Lanhydrock
Whatever the season, Lanhydrock House never disappoints me, and I was eager to see the newly refurbished nursery, which I hadn’t seen before. Late spring is endearing, the landscape a blast of colour. Bluebells share...
Around and Around
I’ve never seen a house with sixteen sides before. A la Ronde looks like it has been taken from a town in Italy, sprinkled with whimsical charm and then situated in the Devonshire countryside. Seeing...
Seashells on the Seashore
I often write about nature, especially inspired by beach trips. Last year, I was delighted to have a poem, The Gift of Shells, published in a national magazine and with summer on the horizon, I...
A Storybook Village
I can’t resist going to Mousehole whenever I’m near. I’ve been to the Cornish fishing village on numerous occasions. Stayed there for a weekend with Mr Word Loft, and holidayed there for a week in...
The Merry Maidens
At last, I’ve been to the ancient circle after hearing about the Merry Maidens a few years ago. The site is located near St Buryan on the road between Newlyn and Land’s End. According to...
Tin Mine on the Cliffs
It was exhilarating returning to Wheal Coates on the South West Coast Path. I’ve tramped between Chapel Porth and St Agnes on a few occasions and it’s one of my favourite trails. The afternoon was...
Sculptor’s Haven
‘Where is it?’ I asked Mr Word Loft when we were looking for Barbara Hepworth’s Museum and Garden in the heart of St Ives. Then we noticed a sign welcoming visitors beside a plain door...