Category: lundy
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Weaving in the Valley
In May, Lundy is alive with flora and fauna, for me it’s definitely the best time to visit Lundy. Taking a stroll around the Millcombe Valley is a lovely way of spending a few hours. It has inspired me to write poems, take photographs and most recently weave. As a conscious crafter I try to…
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Sense in Nature
Practice in Context I am currently studying a Masters in Fine Art at University Arts Plymouth. As a regular walker, I am interested in human engagement with the landscape. The research for my next module ‘Practice in context’, is about how humans connect to nature and specifically which of the five senses people engage, when…
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Wild Weaving
Although I have woven on twigs/branches at home, with an aim to feel more connected to the environment I headed outdoors. My goal was to get out into nature, walk and weave within the trees. The only problem with this is that Lundy is a granite rock and doesn’t have many trees. However as we…
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Fire and Water
Lundy is located off North Devon, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Bristol Channel. Its a rugged and remote Island. Having being fascinated by a documentary that featured Julie Brook’s Fire Stack, I was keen to see if I could create something similar on Lundy. I was intrigued to see how the elements of water…
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Shipping forecast
..Sole, Lundy, Fastnet Shipping Forecast 28th November 2022 Wind. Southwest 6 to gale 8 veering west 7 to severe gale 9. Sea State Very rough or high, but rough at first in north. Weather Rain then showers. Visibility Good, occasionally poor Living on a granite rock in the middle of the Bristol Channel, edging onto…
Jane Sharkey 