I am a freelance writer focusing on many of the themes you find in this blog: travel, adventure, outdoor pursuits, cycling and the natural world, among others.
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Advancing in the Moonlight
This was a really nice feature over four pages about an overnight Audax cycling event that I rode with my friend Graeme in November. The first version appeared here on this blog and I sent in an edited version to the Audax members’ magazine, Arrivée. It was published in their spring 2026 issue and I’m…
Young conservationists restore habitats on Berry Head
This one was bylined ‘by PRSD’ because it was a project I was running and I even quoted myself in it! The students involved worked really hard on the project and I was pleased to be able to get them some publicity for their efforts. Read the full article on the People’s Republic of South…
News: Cockington Primary School join world’s largest children’s choir
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.
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…
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.
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