Holiday

Bash 2024

14th January 2024 Swiss Bob 3588 Comments

Time and place June 28th – July 1st 2024 at the Gate Hangs High. Near enough the longest days of the year and fingers crossed it’s warm. Accommodation Many of us will be camping in [more…]

Postcard From Kiruna

29th December 2023 Always Worth Saying 2192 Comments

Having been presented with the key to the door, my wilful 21-year-old self used the opportunity to close the lock tightly behind him and allow the trade winds to billow his sails north, all the [more…]

A Lookie at Buckie

14th October 2023 Always Worth Saying 2604 Comments

Buckfast Buckfast is a small village located in Devon nestled amidst the beautiful Dartmoor National Park, offering splendid natural beauty and opportunities for hiking and wildlife spotting. Despite its small size, Buckfast remains a vibrant [more…]

Scout Camp at …?

7th October 2023 Always Worth Saying 2593 Comments

Holland, 1949 We shall interrupt my grandparents’ 1947 West Country road trip (to which I shall return) to dip into my father’s 1949 Scout trip to Holland. En route the troop passed a stricken vessel [more…]

Cabot Cove, Midsomer, Cockington

30th September 2023 Always Worth Saying 1964 Comments

Cockington Cockington is a picturesque village located near Torquay, in the Torbay district of Devon. The village is renowned for its old cottages and serene landscapes. Cockington Court Country Park, a prominent attraction in the [more…]

1947 West Country Holiday, Part Two

23rd September 2023 Always Worth Saying 1994 Comments

Torquay and the English Riviera Torquay is a charming seaside town in Devon and is a part of the unitary authority area of Torbay. It is located 18 miles south of the county town of [more…]

West Country Holiday, 1947

16th September 2023 Always Worth Saying 2161 Comments

1947 In 1947, England was recovering from the devastating impact of World War II, which ended two years prior. The country faced significant economic challenges, including a severe winter in 1947 that caused fuel shortages [more…]

Thirsty Birmingham

9th September 2023 Always Worth Saying 1993 Comments

The Elan Valley is a picturesque haven for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts. Nestled within the Cambrian Mountains region, this area is often referred to as the last wilderness in Wales due to its unspoilt [more…]

Aberystwyth

2nd September 2023 Always Worth Saying 2117 Comments

Aberystwyth Aberystwyth, colloquially known as ‘Aber’, is a university and seaside town located in Ceredigion, Wales. It’s the county’s largest town, with a population of 15,935, and sits on the west coast of Wales, offering [more…]