The Swan Still A Pub

Or it will be. I heard from one of the residents of Alderton, some time ago, that the Swan had been bought and would have been open but for some roofing work. They were so pleased it was not going to be turned into a dwelling which was one plan. I think that may have … Continue reading The Swan Still A Pub →

Wow, Just Wow

Had a meal at the Sorrel Horse, the first since 2020 because of a number of reasons. I want to support the pub, but things have contrived against it for the moment, and another but, when I saw that they had a ‘stand in’ chef who was cooking Greek food I just had to attend. … Continue reading Wow, Just Wow →

Clean Road Signs V Injury

I looked at the Shottisham Village Facebook page and saw a post about the PC recommending that Parishioners clean road signs. I found the request in the Village news letter and it made me smile and then quite perplexed. So I thought about Road Signs and the responsibilities in relation to them. Whilst writing this … Continue reading Clean Road Signs V Injury →

Would You Associate with an Association?

I find that I spend too much time on Social Media, but when you are this side of retirement then there is only so much else to do. OK I can spend a lot of time in the garden, but any time in the garden usually results in the death of a lot of innocent … Continue reading Would You Associate with an Association? →

How Unfortunate

We are waiting for an update on the actions that the Village Association took in relation to ANPR machines and 20 mph limits. As you may be aware we are banging on about speeding at the moment. There seems to be doubt in some corners that there is persistent speeding in the village. Well to … Continue reading How Unfortunate →

Reaction and Travel Times 30 v 20

Tractors up your Track

Tractors are a huge part of this landscape. To me there is no better sight than a big four wheeler dragging a plough across a field making a precision line of furrows. I understand that it is all controlled by GPS but the arrow straight lines are a joy to behold and offer a fascination … Continue reading Tractors up your Track →

Thanks, but to Whom?

This blog is entering its third year and when we started it we never thought that it would last too long. The number of visitors and views are very much more than we could have ever hoped for and we will give the numbers below. We are very happy that the blog has been so … Continue reading Thanks, but to Whom? →

Who Do You Think You are Kidding

Pillbox north of the Village With thanks to the Pillbox Study Group http://www.pillbox-study-group.org.uk/ There is something about this island of ours that has enticed the Continental adventurers to cross some of the most dangerous and unpredictable waters to live here. Whatever lay beyond the shores of Albion, Englaland, Britannia, or whatever the invaders named the … Continue reading Who Do You Think You are Kidding →

There are no Bats in our Belfry

Well actually I don't know if there are. I know that there are some in the village because on a summer's evening, when insects are flying, you can see them dodging up and down the row of houses that we look out on. Now does the bat deserve the reputation of being a blood sucking … Continue reading There are no Bats in our Belfry →