My son has been taking part in Performing Arts club at school with his wonderful teachers and for the last couple of years they have had the opportunity to go to Young Voices in Birmingham. It’s a wonderful event that needed to be celebrated! Read the full article on the People’s Republic of South Devon.
Marans, Charante-Maritime
Our first impression of Marans was not a positive one. We had only booked the campsite there because La Rochelle was, predictably for an August weekend, already full and Marans was conveniently close for day trips. We arrived after a hot four-hour drive from our beautiful lakeside pitch at St-Yrieix-la-Perche, and were not immediately impressed. … Continue reading Marans, Charante-Maritime
News: Mum appeals for info
I met Rachel and her husband on a Friday night when they were out looking to find anyone who may have had news about what had happened to their son, who was found on the edge of a road after a night out. This was an article that required sensitivity and care to make sure … Continue reading News: Mum appeals for info
Fox Tor and Plym Ford
On a day like today, there's nowhere I'd rather be than in the hills and nobody I'd rather be with than my family. We were up holiday early and filling ourselves with porridge and glucose syrup ready for what appeared to be a cold day ahead. The sky was clear and for once we were … Continue reading Fox Tor and Plym Ford
Gig Review: The Wildhearts, Torquay Venue
One of my favourite bands, the Wildhearts, came to Torquay to make a right old racket in December 2025. Here's my review of the gig, supplemented by some great photos from AP Photography Somerset. Read the full article on the People's Republic of South Devon's website.
Music Review: Another Life
I've been a fan of Exeter's Pattern Pusher since I first saw them gig in a tiny upstairs bar at the Cove in Hope Cove, south Devon. Since then they have become an amazing festival band playing in front of tens of thousands of people every summer and touring the ski resorts in the winter. … Continue reading Music Review: Another Life
News: Inspirational conservationist calls for dolphin spotters
I enjoyed writing this short community article highlighting the work of Dolphin Zone, a new conservation organisation run by my former colleague Sarah Matthews. Sarah is still looking for people to support with dolphin sightings so if you're interested in this please go to the article and get in touch with her! Read the full … Continue reading News: Inspirational conservationist calls for dolphin spotters
Constantine Bay and Trevose Head
As someone who lives just 30 miles or so from the Tamar, you'd be amazed at how infrequently I visit Cornwall. We go to Dorset multiple times a year, but a trip out west is as rare as hen's teeth. Aside from a cricket tour, a bike ride and the obligatory geology field trip or … Continue reading Constantine Bay and Trevose Head
The Cavendish Cavaliers
Last night I was invited to the end-of-season awards night for the Cavendish Cavaliers, a very fine local cricket club that I ran and skippered for many happy years. To my surprise, the committee had an award for me and I was very proud to be offered the Presidency of the club. An absolute honour … Continue reading The Cavendish Cavaliers
Moonrakers and Sunseekers 2025
Beautiful dawn at Bournemouth It's 5.30am on a Saturday. The air is cold and crisp, bitingly sharp on the lungs. My fingers and toes are satisfyingly numb with the cold. Behind us, away to the east, the sky is starting to crimson below a thin line of grey clouds, and the warming air will soon … Continue reading Moonrakers and Sunseekers 2025
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