We are so lucky in our area of Cornwall to have such vibrant communities. For me, being a part of the community is one of the greatest joys of living in a village. Being part of a community can lead to wonderful experiences, from playing at being a shop-keeper in the community shop, or pasty […]
How to identify wild flowers in early summer
It’s that time of year when the hedges are abundant with beautiful flowers. We recommend the best way of really enjoying the bounty is to take a walk along the many tiny country lanes and footpaths. You may be familiar with many of these flowers, but hopefully this short guide will help you name ones […]
How to build an empire part 7 – A new look for the station building
Completing the kitchen, bathroom and passage felt like a miraculous achievement. After this work began on the outside on the car park side. Dave stripped off the old render and exposed the killas stone beneath (a metamorphic sedimentary rock), with brick arches around the windows. It looked lovely so we had no end of people […]