Sandy Brown

World renowned #Ceramic #Artist Sandy Brown in her amazing #Gallery #Studio at #Appledore #NorthDevon

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 seems

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 the

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

Events

North #Devon is a lively place, with plenty of lively #events to keep all age groups happy. There is always something going on whatever the #season.

Happiness is Hartland

Hartland Farmers Market Dawning bright and breezy the day held promise and a heightened feel of happiness. As the pooch and I jumped into the old jalopy for the drive to beautiful Hartland, North Devon both our stomachs rumbled at the thought of food and drink. This, you understand, was not just any old food,

Appledore Artisans

Appledore Knitting Group Things are happening behind closed doors in the beautiful historic port of Appledore on the North Devon coast. Meander along the beautiful old quay, listen to the gentle lapping of the the river Torridge against the ancient stone wall and watch the boats bobbing on the water, the village of Instow acting

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.

Quaint Comparisons

Appledore – Paxos Appledore is in North Devon, UK. Paxos is situated off the coast of Corfu, Greece. Although some may think these two places are worlds apart, to me at least, they have similarities, which having lived in one, led me to reside in the other. Some fifteen years ago, my son fled the