Summer Colour
A burst of colour on my morning walk. Today feels almost summery, and I’m loving the chance to walk in the sunshine. The temperatures are still mild, but the…
Read MoreA burst of colour on my morning walk. Today feels almost summery, and I’m loving the chance to walk in the sunshine. The temperatures are still mild, but the…
Read MoreWe were well rewarded for our early start this morning — we had time for a walk before our meetings, enjoying the loveliness of the river Chelmer where it flows…
Read MoreAfter a meeting at All Saints Church in Southend yesterday, we noticed this curiously beautiful structure on the edge of the garden. It looked so purposeful that I just had…
Read MoreFantastic sighting along the Southend seafront this evening as we made our way home from a meeting – the resident black-headed gulls were hosting some of their Mediterranean cousins, all…
Read MoreThe woods at Hanningfield Reservoir Nature Reserve have become home to some familiar and beloved woodland characters, and we met them all on our walk this morning! Badger, Ratty, Toad…
Read MoreHadleigh Castle can be bleak in the winter, but come spring when the sun comes out and the wind dies down, it is one of the loveliest places in…
Read MoreWe drove down to Two Tree Island for an evening stroll to take advantage of the warming weather and lengthening days. Hoping to hear the resident nightingales sing their famous…
Read MoreWandering through a back street in Rayleigh on my way to pick up my new glasses this morning, I spotted an old remnant of days gone by. This trade sign is widely recognized…
Read MoreThe River Thames is a tidal river, and the daily rise and fall of the tide is noticeable, especially out here in the estuary where the mighty river meets the North…
Read MoreWe were in Rayleigh this morning doing errands and couldn’t resist a wander through the market and then a walk up to Rayleigh Mount where the trees are absolutely trembling with…
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