Simon Whaley enjoys a journey around this delightful Devonshire City. ‘Climb the oak tree,’ says the tourist guide, ‘but[…]
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Tag: The People’s Friend
Blackcurrant Jelly
Donald drummed his fingers against the steering wheel of his Ford Focus, his eyes fixed on the school entrance. […]
Read moreOn The Waterways
“Every time someone opens these lock gates,” says Mike, the engineer, “we lose 40,000 gallons of water.” We’re standing at[…]
Read moreGoing Ape!
“Is it true monkeys like bananas?” my nephew, Ashley, asks as we watch a gibbon swinging on a rope high[…]
Read moreAlong The Welsh Marches
“Uncle Simon, why is there a goat on top of that castle wall?” My nephew stares at the white adult[…]
Read moreCharming Church Stretton
It’s not difficult to see why Church Stretton is known as Shropshire’s Little Switzerland when there’s been a fresh dusting[…]
Read moreLakeland’s Autumnal Colours
“I know New England is famous for it’s autumnal colour,” drawls the American tourist standing next to me in[…]
Read moreAge UK – The People’s Friend
If you can get hold of a copy of The People’s Friend, dated 21st March 2015, then check out[…]
Read moreAge UK Magazine Models
My latest batch of Age UK photos has been published in The People’s Friend magazine. They’re such a lovely team[…]
Read moreAge UK join forces with The People’s Friend
I’ve just caught up with the issues of The People’s Friend that contain the new monthly series of articles from[…]
Read moreA Treasure Hunt in Tenby
Simon Whaley goes looking for a hidden gem in this Welsh fishing town … “Sorry, all boat trips to[…]
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