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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 →

Welcome to the National Tram Museum

I spent ages looking for the Crich Transport Museum. Leaving aside for the moment the fact that they are digging up the roads in every direction from the site (thereby delaying the museum’s… Continue reading →

Just looking at shapes

I thought for a change we could simply look at some in-camera shapes. I know all those clever people out there will say “He does it in Photoshop!” Or “I ‘ll bet he… Continue reading →

Tiptoe through the tulips .. crowds

I can remember back in 2022, when I was a lad, (don’t you dare laugh) visiting the tulip fields in West Norfolk. It was a wonderful meditative experience (or at least that’s the… Continue reading →

Keeping Good Friday

Everyone seems to make a special point of keeping Easter Sunday. Children will tell you about Easter Customs – the Easter Bunny, rolling eggs, chocolate eggs and not being able to go to… Continue reading →

It’s not just about climbing trees

There’s a sort of family thing about climbing things. I climbed trees as a boy (and fell out of them…yeh I know accounts for the damage). Our daughter and granddaughter are occasionally to… Continue reading →

And not a smock insight

I thought artisans all had to wear paint splattered smocks. So kitted up in mine, last Saturday, I visited the “Artisan Fair” at St Peter’s Church Sheringham – on the North Norfolk Coast… Continue reading →

A little more varied than usual

It is some years since I last visited the Photography and Video Show at NEC. Last time I went I felt that the majority of stall holders were out to tempt me with… Continue reading →

Reclaiming Unreality

I enjoyed visiting the reclaim yard just outside Fakenham in Norfolk. And woe betide you if you are heard calling it “the tip” – of course it is, but you mustn’t be heard… Continue reading →