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National Poetry Day on Lundy: Finding Poetry in an Island Landscape
National Poetry Day comes to Lundy Island, with poems, haiku, island stories and observations inspired by the landscape, wildlife and people who have made Lundy their own.
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Watching Lundy Through Someone Else’s Lens
If you missed Our Tiny Islands when it first aired, or if you don’t use streaming services, the series is airing again on Channel 4 from 1 October. Back in May, I nervously sat down to watch Our Tiny Islands and see how Lundy—and I—would appear on television. Now the whole series is being shown…
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Stonechat, a Lundy Quarry Song
A chance conversation on Lundy led to the creation of Stonechat, a song inspired by the island’s quarries, wildlife and granite history. This is the story of how music, landscape and creative collaboration came together in Smith Point Quarry.
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Chasing Fog on Lundy
When fog envelops Lundy, familiar paths become mysterious. A walk to the Old Light sparks reflections on weather, history, navigation and creativity
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September Arrives on Lundy
A lunchtime walk with no destination becomes a reflection on the changing season. From signal flags flying aboard the Oldenburg to fading yarrow and visitors catching the last days of summer, this is a story about September arriving on Lundy Island.
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Down Montagu Steps: A Birthday Challenge on Lundy
Just before my birthday—and remember, I am the oldest person on the island—I found myself encouraged by both my work colleagues and my own stubborn determination to do something I never imagined I would: climb down Montagu Steps for a swim in the sea. I had never been down there before and, if I’m honest,…
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World Letter Writing Day on Lundy: The Joy of Sending a Letter
Living on Lundy has made me rediscover the pleasure of letter writing. From choosing stationery and stamps to watching a letter begin its journey by boat or helicopter, sending mail from the island feels like a small act of connection in an increasingly digital world. For World Letter Writing Day, I reflect on correspondence, memory…
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A Lundy Beach Through the Seasons
For National Beach Day, I reflect on one special Lundy beach that I have returned to for five years, exploring its changing seasons, wild swimming and coastal conservation.
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Just checking in
Hello, It might have been a while since you last read any of my posts — no apologies needed if you haven’t had time to read any. Life is definitely busier when you don’t live on an Island, as I do. I sailed to the mainland recently, and it’s very busy, especially In North Devon,…