Tag: lundy
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Discovering Yarrow: Nature’s Fragrant Healer
Discover yarrow on Lundy Island and how wildflowers shape walking, seasons and sensory experience in this reflective island journal.
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Lammas on Lundy
The first of August marks Lammas, an ancient festival celebrating the start of the harvest. Here on Lundy, the spirit of Lammas feels especially relevant this year, as I and other islanders have been tending allotments. These small plots, on a rather barren granite rock hold the promise of fresh vegetables and herbs all grown…
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Exploring Lundy: A Poetic Morning Walk
A morning walk on Lundy Island to discover the Lundy Haikus along the Felix Gade, where poetry, walking, and landscape quietly meet.
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Exploring Art and Nature at South West Point
The photograph of Peter Sharkey and Joe Parker at South West Point inspired reflections on art, recalling Caspar David Friedrich’s Wanderer above the Sea of Fog and Anthony Gormley’s Daze IV sculpture. The latter, positioned on Lundy, symbolizes a watchful figure over sailors. Daze IV’s temporary presence on Lundy remains a poignant memory.
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Representing Lundy at the Created Festival, The Big Sheep
Representing Lundy Island at the Created Festival at The Big Sheep. This is a North Devon craft and art event. It celebrates creativity, landscape, and local makers.
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Lundy Standing Stones: Original Song by Jane Harris
Creation of the “Standing Stones” Song The “Standing Stones” song was born from a walk with Jane Harris of Songways as we walked amongst the standing stones on Lundy Island. During this walk, we read Haikus from a recent Ginko Walk. As we wandered and conversed, we discussed the Haikus and the stones, sparking curiosity…
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Lundy Island Pilgrimage: Walking Route, Pilgrim Passport and Island Reflection
A guide to the Lundy Island pilgrimage, including walking routes, the pilgrim passport and a slower way of experiencing the island.
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Exploring William Anastasi’s Pocket Drawings: Art in Motion
Discover Pocket Drawings on Lundy Island — a walking-based art project where movement, terrain and the body create drawings shaped by the landscape.
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Exploring Bensons Cave: History and Graffiti
Down below the Castle, which was built by Henry III, two paths merge, and there you find Bensons Cave. It is believed this cave is about the same age as the Castle. It bears the name Bensons Cave, from the notorious Devon MP. Who In 1747 obtained a contract from the Government to transport English…