Martin's Mag.

A return visit primarily to see an exhibition of the celebrated war photographer, Don McCullin. A BBC report HERE. These pictures of the gardens.

Due to some dodgy shenanigans at the local council, this could be one of the last weeks that the volunteers do their stirling work at Portbury Wharf nature reserve.

Looking toward recently-cleared island on north pools.

Family of swans with eight signets at Portbury Wharf.

We’ve Farrow & Balled the kitchen to within an inch of its life. And installed a new sink and tap. Good use of a couple of weeks bad weather.

Gloucester was buzzing with seasonal cheer yesterday – including fairground attractions and many exotic food stalls at the so-called “German” market.

Mist and drizzle in England; 24c temperatures and blues skies in West Wales! We walked from Mumbles, on the edge of the Gower Peninsular, over the hill to Caswell Bay, and then back along the coast to Mumbles Pier and lifeboat stations (the old and new ones).