Of a ‘proper Winter walk’, meeting a mega-walker, a coast on fire, and a glow inside!

Earlier this week I had a short, and what I would describe as a ‘proper winter’, walk, and along the … More

Life in a Bucket!

It is truly amazing how much wildlife can appear out of nowhere when you sink a bucket of water into … More

Paintings with Memories

It’s been a funny year, one in which my walking and outdoor activities have been considerably hampered for much of … More

Life Goes On

Life Goes On Standing on a seashore looking out to sea, No one around, only meOn my own, sand between … More

If only all birds were like the Stonechat!

I’m not a wildlife expert, far from it, but I do love wildlife and nature in all its forms, whether … More

At Stanley Ghyll Force

Back in the Lake District – a year older and a year wiser!

Last week I had a wonderful walking week in the Lake District with Paul, my son, staying again in our … More

Curious Dorset Churches Part 8 – St Cuthbert’s Old Church, Oborne

I seem to be on a theme of tiny Dorset churches at the moment 🙂 This one is yet another … More

Curious Dorset Churches Part 7 – St Edwold’s, Stockwood

Tiny, remote and seemingly insignificant, with a rare dedication, that is St Edwold’s Church, which sits in the equally tiny … More

Curious Dorset Churches Part 6 – All Saints, Chalbury

When I am out walking, I like nothing better than to stop off at one of Dorset’s country churches, partly … More