When you’re 100 I expect you deserve a party
No! – not me – I’ve still some way to go. It is the Norfolk Punt Club which is celebrating its centenary. The club was founded in 1926 when a number of adventurous… Continue reading
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It’s mainly about sea lavender
Each year I find myself heading towards the North Norfolk village of Stiffkey – you’ve got it the one with the dodgy vicar/rector, The Revd Harold Davidson (defrocked in 1932). That’s another story.… Continue reading
Birds and their feeders
They have all gone! In line with the recommendation from the RSPB we have discontinued our feeders just outside the kitchen window – at least for the summer. I gather there is a… Continue reading
Amazing encounters at the Royal Norfolk Show
My Yorkshire heritage would prompt me to say “It was a bit warm!” Gentlemen struggled a bit once the temperature rose above 30 degrees and ladies made sure nothing was going amiss (or… Continue reading
Intrepid Explorer
That’s me, by the way! In the past few weeks I have travelled the length of Norfolk’s most serious attempt at a canal. Built in 1826 the North Walsham and Dilham canal was… Continue reading
There are always poppies
I don’t suppose anyone would take any notice of my vote for poppies as the national flower. Most people, I suspect would regard them as an emblem of the battlefields of Northern France… Continue reading
Waiting for the wind
No one would doubt that those who elect to take part in the nationally recognised Three Rivers Race are skilful sailors. Anyone who chooses to spend up to 24 hours sailing non-stop on… Continue reading
Borough Market is just mouthwatering
It’s quite a while since I wrote and produced a blog about food. (No I don’t consider the post about a sweet shop as food) Nevertheless, food is something I enjoy greatly. I… Continue reading
Day out
Ever wondered what it might be like at a motorcycle race meeting without the crowds. Imagine being able to wander anywhere round the track (not on it obviously) but near to it as… Continue reading
This is one you must not miss
Last week on a visit to Derbyshire, to renew old acquaintances and to visit places I used to hike round when I was a lad, we ventured in to Bakewell. Friends reminded me… Continue reading