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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,…
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National Radio Day: Lundy’s Lifeline to the Mainland
As I write this on 20th August, it’s National Radio Day, which seems the perfect opportunity to reflect on the role radio has played in my life and, more importantly, the vital role it has played in the history of Lundy. Like many people of my generation, I have had Radio as a soundtrack through…
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The Saints Way Walk, Cornwall: Padstow to Fowey 2/3
Walking the Saints Way, an ancient 30-mile pilgrim route from Padstow to Fowey, through standing stones, burial barrows and Cornish landscape
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The Saints Way Walk, Cornwall: Padstow to Fowey 3/3
Walking the Saints Way, an ancient 30-mile pilgrim route from Padstow to Fowey, through standing stones, burial barrows and Cornish landscape
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Learning to Read Lundy Through Its Flags
After five years living on Lundy, I realised the island’s flags are more than markers in the wind. Discover their history, stories and how they help me read island life.