Gem Of Cornwall
A short poem about St Germans that was published on a well-known building society’s website a few years ago. ‘The River Tiddy runs through it and spanned by a viaduct, where the Sailing Club lives...
At The Edge Of Dartmoor
Moo-ah, moo-ah, gentle lowing, snort. Strangely comforting greetings from a member of the Aberdeen Angus herd in the cattle shed close-by. Far different from the cries of gulls I described last week when I opened...
Daily Catch
Foe or fan? Whatever the verdict, gulls are full of character and their antics enthralling. Unless, of course, they are trying to steal pasties or ice cream from passers-by. But the advice is to keep...
Down In the Woods
It’s surprising what fascinating finds might be encountered when out rambling. The Plym Valley is beautiful, shady, and verdant. Squirrels scurry to collect acorns and the sound of birdsong fills the air. The land is...
An Entertaining Afternoon
We were excited to head off to an open-air theatre. It’s amazing what ingenious ideas have been born from Covid-19 restrictions. Luckily, Stiltskin’s Soapbox Children’s Theatre, at Devonport Park, Plymouth, has a grassy area where...
One Thing Leads To Another
On a bright summer evening, what better pastime than eating fish and chips on the beach. We soon decided upon a nearby diner at St Martin-by-Looe, where the takeaway food is delicious, and only five...
One Misty Night
Mitchell’s foot was caught in a rocky crevice. It was dusk; mist-shrouded the moor, and Jake wished that he and his best friend hadn’t relied on their mobile phones to navigate them. His was out...
Not To Be Missed
Usually, I go to Plymouth via Torpoint Ferry, but chose to go over Tamar Bridge at Saltash for a change. On reaching the town, I remembered how useful the location is from the days when...
This Way To The Waterfall
St Nectan’s Glen near Tintagel is one of my favourite places in Cornwall, and now lockdown restrictions have been eased, I was drawn to its tranquillity. The one-way system through the woodland works well and...