Following the death of Queen Elizabeth, there was a sombre mood in much of the country and around the world. We knew she was frail but her death still came as a shock. Many were surprised at their emotion given they barely knew her or didn’t support the monarchy. Now that the period of national … Read more
Late spring/early summer is my favourite time of year. I just love watching the countryside burst into life, initially the spring flowers followed by the blossoms and then the vibrant green leaves on the trees and hedgerows. Birds in full song, darting around building nests then feeding their young. The increased hours of daylight and … Read more
The Starfish Story, by Loren Eiseley, is a beautiful bit of prose which I’d like to share with you. ‘One day, a man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean. Approaching the boy, he asked, ‘What are you doing?’The youth replied, ‘I’m … Read more