We in Shottisham are surrounded by churches. I have been looking to see which out of those on the peninsula is the oldest and the most original. Where I was brought up I spent a lot of my early years cowering under the communion bell at a church that I thought was at the latest … Continue reading Is there an Original Church on the Peninsula
I understand that only 50% of properties in Southwold have full-time occupants. We went to Walberswick for a little walk and a cup of coffee. I would not recommend the cafe. The coffee was weak and the iced cake had seen better days. We were hoping to cross the river Blyth to get to the … Continue reading How Busy Can Southwold Get
Are you over 65 and have a bit of grey hair. Do you picture yourself at a steam-powered Personal Computer with a copy of the Which guide to computers scratching your head wondering what reboot means. Or are you one of those who has fully embraced the digital age. OK, so we are not as … Continue reading Silversurfer a Modern Day Insult?
After the coldest night this winter in the UK I am asking myself when is spring coming? We have not had enough snow to take a 'winter wonderland' photo of the Sorrel Horse pub yet. Looking at the weather forecast for the next day or so the snow is likely to be patchy when it … Continue reading Is There Life After Winter
Update I see that a few villagers were up on the piste weeding and raking ready for use. The rake/leveller has been fixed by another villager and although it looks the same I think it is a bit like Trigger's broom. Project complete. Enjoy . Talking to a couple of villagers I asked about the … Continue reading Pétanque n’importe qui (mettre à jour)
After seeing BBC's River Walks programme on the Deben I managed to get hold of a very good copy of 'The River Deben, an Enchanted Waterway' by Robert Simper a local author. The book appears to be out of print but I got a copy online. The book is a lovely publication, well written with … Continue reading Cuthbert Quilter
I hope that the Pub Field has been saved from building for a few years. The shareholders of the Pub recognised the value of the land to the community without 10 houses and a car park on it. They voted to have no building on the land. Whilst the new board is in situ I … Continue reading Assets of a Value to the Community
It is nice that Shottisham villagers have refrained from the use of 'Ye Olde' to signify a previous use for their dwelling. Well not that I have not seen that on any house signs. Something I need to check for when I next have a stroll. At least one house has two previous uses. The … Continue reading Ye Olde Pubs
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