Monthly Archives: August 2025

There are many things which are usually better in anticipation than actuality. Two of them are picnics and bank holidays. Not this year, though! Portishead Lake Grounds, and the weather, excelled themselves. Everyone knew that rain was forecast for Tuesday, … Continue reading →

A pre-Beeching bridge, which is still awaiting the re-instatement of the Bristol to Portishead railway line.

Sal was cutting back the wisteria on our balcony and discovered these temporary residents. Usually, nests are vacated by this time of year – these are probably a second brood. Mum is keeping watch from a distance, i.e. our front … Continue reading →

Discovering the joys of living beside the seaside.

Four nights in Shropshire, selected solely because the weather forecast looked good. Stayed at North Farm, an equestrian centre overlooking the town. Pottered around Ludlow and explored surrounding areas, including the Clee Hills. En Route we stopped at the tiny, … Continue reading →

Our best crop (200+) since we planted a foot-tall fig tree thirteen or fourteen years ago. It’s also been a bumper year for plums!