Chicken Droving

One thing I enjoy about my daily wander is … you never know who, or what, you might bump into. For a brief few minutes I was a chicken drover …

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Disappearing Hilltops

Apparently, the east of the Uk is experiencing clear blue skies and sunshine. Here in the Welsh Borders, the weather has nicked out hilltops!

Clun & Black Hill

Fancy stepping into Bruce Chatwin’s shoes? Explore Shropshire’s idyllic countryside around Clun, reputedly the inspiration behind Chatwin’s novel ‘On The Black Hill’, in the October 2016 issue of Country Walking …

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Berry Bonanza

The berries are bursting with nutrition for the winter ahead. The first cold snap we get and the birds will be helping themselves.

Groovy Grass

The grass in the field near Snatchfields grooves in the autumnal breeze against a sunlight backdrop … making the most of these last summer-like days.

Autumn Approaching

There’s no escaping it. Autumn is, slowly, approaching. The odd leaf is already changing if you look carefully.

Memorial Moment

A day of high contrast at the memorial, with bright skies and dark clouds. Poignant.

Acts of Passion

Courses available from relax and Write at The Hayes in Derbyshire, including my own, Write A Non-Fiction Bestseller. Still places available.

Branching Beech

These wonderful beech leaves won’t be green for much longer. There’s an autumnal nip in the air, first thing, which means this luscious green will fade to a rusty copper …

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Squeaky Swing

It gets quite painful! But what an interesting noise.