Another good evening at the Sorrel Horse for the Italian night. A seletion of pastas and pizzas from the Chefs. Tastey and well cooked. Really enjoyed the evening and all the staff were friendly and attentive. Excellent.
20 is Plenty Update
Update:- I see that the Shottisham Village Association is posting on Facebook about speed limit related matters so I though it would be good to republish this blog which was originally posted in 2019. I finally got a chance to look into 20 mph speed limits and there is a wealth, no mass, of data … Continue reading 20 is Plenty Update
Farming the Sun
I see that someone in The Times was complaining about the proliferation of solar panel farms and the impact on green spaces and in particular an area of natural beauty in Dorset. The solar panels are to be installed on one side of a valley overlooked by villages packed with listed buildings. Green energy has … Continue reading Farming the Sun
Time to Plant Wild Flowers
After 3 score years and a few, I had a revelation recently when I discovered that my almost manic need to arrive early for any appointment, what so ever, is completely incompatible with the health care system in this country. Now you would expect that if your health care professional was still using paper and … Continue reading Time to Plant Wild Flowers
Is there an Original Church on the Peninsula
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
How Busy Can Southwold Get
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
Silversurfer a Modern Day Insult?
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?
Is There Life After Winter
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
Pétanque n’importe qui (mettre à jour)
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)
Cuthbert Quilter
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
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