Keith and I had arranged to meet up in Gravesend last Friday and despite the predicted heat wave we decided … More
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Green Tarn
I haven’t been to the Tarn for a few weeks, so was very surprised to find the west end completely … More
A Chislehurst Bear
When I was in Chislehurst last week I came across this bear. It is one of a collection of 35 … More
Where has all the water gone?
As I had an appointment yesterday in Chislehurst, I thought I would go and spend some time by the pond … More
Dorchester Brewery
The Dorchester brewery dates back to 1837 when Charles Eldridge bought the small Green Dragon brewery. The Eldridge family continued … More
Statues and Monuments: Robert Baden-Powell
On my recent trip to Dorset I visited Brownsea Island. It is probably most famous for the camp held in … More
Tout Quarry Sculpture Park
As well as being an excellent nature reserve, Tout Quarry on the Island of Portland is also home to a … More
A first for London
News broke last week that for the first time since they first arrived in the 17th century, the Pelicans have … More
A May walk around my local patch
A bright sunny day and a walk around the Tarn The Greylag Geese have young of varying ages, but I … More
Sutcliffe Park in May
A trip to Sutcliffe Park LNR last week to do a BTO survey, but also to check on the population … More