A Hunky Punk is the Somerset name for a stone carving, found on the wall of a church. The oldest ones date back to Medieval times and generally are squat, crouching figures, carved high up on the outside of the building. Another name for Hunky Punks is a grotesque, but […]
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Italian Garden at Westonbirt House
One of our current garden projects is to build a seating area outside the kitchen door. It’s a suntrap, which, thanks to the cottage’s thick, stone walls, retains the warmth long after the sun has set. I dream of an Italian garden with bourgainvillea and lemon trees, plus a pizza […]
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5 joys to rock pooling with teens
There are so many joys to rock pooling with teens. Don’t get me wrong. I loved it when they were little and busy discovering nature for the first time. There is nothing quite like seeing something through their fresh eyes and hearing the excitement. So much glee, but, hands down, […]
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Nativity Crib Festival (Sunday Photos)
(Bear nativity scene from Alaska) We went to St Cuthbert’s church in Wells today, to see the Nativity Crib Festival. Over 200 nativity scenes from all around the world. All loaned to the church, for this weekend only, by their owners, to fill the church. (Handcarved wooden nativity scene […]
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