Monthly Archive: June, 2026

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