Atlantic Spirit

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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 in

Marwood Hill Gardens

A hidden paradise in North Devon. I’m in two minds about writing this blog, purely for selfish reasons, you understand! However, in these difficult times, we need to be kind and try to help others. So, I am going to share with you, my visit to these beautiful, little known North Devon gardens. Marwood Hill

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

The Dogs Dinner

Tasty titbits that are well good. When it comes to the pooch, I’m always scratching my head! Noooo. I don’t mean she’s got fleas, its the quandary I get into, about what to feed her for dinner? These days, the media is full of advice and advertisments about what to feed your furry friend. Years

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,

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 are

A family affair

Heritage Cob and Lime Driving over the Torridge bridge this morning, the brilliant low winter sun glistening on the virginal white cottages, houses and boats far below on the beautiful estuary, I was struck, not for the first time, how lucky I was to live in the beautiful county of North Devon. Not only was

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

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 the