Vibrant Veggies

Vibrant Veggie Kitchen I meet many people in the course of my blog writing day, but I have to say, Sarah Styles-Power of the Vibrant Veggie Kitchen, alias Shebbear Cheese is one of the nicest, honest, hard working people, I have ever had the pleasure to meet. The slogan “keep calm and carry on” could

Hidden North Devon

Northam Burrows, North Devon My loyal pooch and I, will not be beaten. The torrential rain, face stinging hail and tree bending winds of the past few weeks, have not deterred us from our daily pleasures of walking the glorious North Devon coastline, salt marshes and sand dunes. Thursday morning dawns gloomy and wet. I

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 one

Appledore Summer

A portrait of perfection Looking to escape the stresses and strains of modern life? This is a blog not to be missed. Find out more about a beautiful village and sea port in North Devon which is seeped in Maritime history, with its cobbled streets and pastel painted cottages peacefully resting on the estuary of

The Royal Hotel, Appledore

Alice Kitto Me. I love a good old British Pub. You will have to be of a certain age to appreciate what I am talking about here. I’m not talking about the fancy wine bars and soulless chain establishments found on today’s high streets, but the good old British Boozer of yester year. These drinking

Gardeners delight

Appledore Horticulture Show There’s something about a room full of fragrant flowers and giant veg that attracts me. My imagination goes into overdrive as I walk along the lines of artistically arranged, produce of nature. These exhibits have been carefully planted, fed and watered, over the months, leading up to the flower and produce show.

Holistic Happiness

Relax your body, free your mind And, breathe…… Yoga and pilates along with swimming have always been my thing, along with a nice therapeutic dog walk along the beach. I have never been much of a one for therapies – unless with the psychiatrist -, of course. Reiki and Kinesiology have entered my orbit, through

Inspirational young people

Inspirational young people. Rower Team GB. Chloe Beer from #Appledore #NorthDevon #UK #AtlanticChallenge

Kudos

You know what its like, you find a great #Salon with a fantastic #stylist who makes you feel a million dollars.

Bon Appetit

Italian Sunshine in North Devon Being roused from a peaceful slumber, by the sound of rain lashing against my bedroom window last Tuesday morning, I unashamedly pulled the duvet over my head and snuggled down for a protracted snooze. My dog was having none of it! Throwing off the covers I staggered downstairs, cursing my