A Magical Landscape
The afternoon was exhilarating and the locality surpassed my expectations. Since hearing about Churchtown Farm years ago, I have longed to explore the Saltash community wildlife space. But for one reason or another, and with...
Pretty as a Picture
Was I in the right place? I asked myself when suddenly my phone pinged. ‘You have just driven right by me.’ It was a message from Mr Word Loft, whom I had missed waiting for...
A Saunter Down by the Water
“Left or right?” I asked as we trudged downhill between Saltash’s two iconic bridges spanning the Tamar. The play park is to the right, so our six-year-old grandson quickly decided that should be the first...
Cotehele in the Spring
It didn’t happen. Our intended move date was postponed just after my last blog post when Mr Word Loft and I received a phone call from the building company. They needed more time to complete,...
Cornwall’s Gateway Railway Station
I’m not usually enthusiastic about having injections until a recent appointment changed everything. When I booked to have my fourth Covid booster, I was delighted to find out it would be administered at Isambard House...
The Wonder of Christmas Trees
Thanks to Queen Victoria marrying Albert Prince Consort in 1840, the Christmas tree has become a festive icon after he introduced it to the Royal family from his home country, Germany. Its success became widespread...
Dizzy Heights
“Can we walk across the bridge one day, Nanna?” my little companion asked. “What a good idea,” I replied. I often drive between Devon and Cornwall on the Tamar Bridge with my four-year-old grandson. We...
A Spectacular Sight
I always admire Saltash’s Celtic Cross when I drive by, and going over to Plymouth for my Covid jab recently was no exception. It wasn’t the time to stop and take photographs, but then I...
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...