Category: Lundy
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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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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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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.
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A Walk to Gannets Bay, Lundy
Walking through summer bracken to one of Lundy’s most beautiful bays, I discover the story of England’s lost gannet colony and the birds that once filled the cliffs with life
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Swimming in Bioluminescence on Lundy
Experience the magic of swimming in bioluminescence on Lundy. Discover glowing seas, night swimming, Manx shearwaters and unforgettable island adventures.
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When the Boat Leaves: Walking Lundy After the Last Ferry
Most visitors remember arriving on Lundy aboard the MS Oldenburg. But for me, the most magical moment comes after the ferry has left. As the island grows quiet, the deer emerge, the bracken glows orange and Lundy settles back into its own natural rhythm.