Category Archives: Appledore

A world apart

Postcards from the Estuary The world, as we know it is being torn apart by COVID-19. Thousands of people have lost their lives, worldwide, with many more expected to do so, yet still people do not seem to understand the seriousness of this pandemic. Many of you will have had to cancel holidays, whether inContinue reading “A world apart”

An Amble around Appledore

A pooches paradise Yet another day dawns, damp and dull, in the historic village port of Appledore, North Devon. Still, no matter “worst things happen at sea” as my dear old mum used to say. The pooch eyes me from the cosy comfort of her arm chair “You’ve had the coffee, let’s go” she seemsContinue reading “An Amble around Appledore”

Life Around the Tide Bell

Community Science Workshop Ever booked for an event, feeling full of enthusiasm, only to wake on the day and regret it? Such we’re my thoughts last Wednesday. I had booked for a Community Science Workshop in Appledore, North Devon. This event was classroom based, with a “hands on” outside element added. Outside meant on theContinue reading “Life Around the Tide Bell”

Fireworks

The Fireworks. Appledore In Victorian times it was common practice to employ children to sweep chimneys. Thank goodness we no longer use this method as there are some pretty small flues around these days! Whether your flue is large or small, these days our preference is for multi fuel stoves or wood burners. Liners areContinue reading “Fireworks”

Appledore Chocolate Shop

Chocs away When visiting the delightful Mr Kennedy a few weeks ago at his delicious little Chocolate Shop in Appledore, I didn’t think I would be titling this blog “Choc’s away”, but that is exactly what has happened. No longer will you be able to purchase those decadent morsels of heaven from Appledore, as theContinue reading “Appledore Chocolate Shop”

Appledore Chutney

Support your local charities In towns and villages all over Britian, you will find people growing vegetables, whether it be on an allotment, in their back gardens or in grow bags on the patio. If you are a gardener you will be well aware of gluts! Gluts, for the uninitiated, are those piles of fruitsContinue reading “Appledore Chutney”

The Capture

Appledore Crabbing Contest The scenery was perfect, the weather a trifle iffy and the crabbers happy as they gathered on Appledore quay this morning. Local community group Appledore Pirates, hosted their annual Crabbing Contest. The aim of the competition is to create a team of four, each person with a line who then uses theirContinue reading “The Capture”

Where Angels dare

Gentle Gardener Appledore Saunter down historic Market Street in Appledore, and you will find Market Street Kitchen. Step into its welcoming interior, home baking and freshly ground coffee aromas will enliven your senses. Place your order and wander out into the secret garden at the rear of the shop. Market Street Kitchen, has not oneContinue reading “Where Angels dare”