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Sunday, 30 May 2010
May
Friday, 28 May 2010
Tehidy Woods

Yesterday, my partner and I went for a walk in Tehidy Country Park on the other side of Hayle and Gwithian. The weather was beautiful and we were in time to catch, and be able to photograph, both the rhododendrons and bluebells in the wood. Later we went to take some refreshment at the Visitors' Centre Cafe before walking back to the car. Living in West Cornwall and not being over-burdened with woods, it was lovely to walk in one again, to hear the birds sing and watch the squirrels and Mallards in the wildlife area of the park. The presence of so many trees was very ennervating.
Wednesday, 26 May 2010
Swallows
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Monday, 24 May 2010
The Joy of Summer Sun
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After a cool and windy spring;
Is summer finally with us
With its sunshine and its warmth
To brighten and to enliven us?
Let's hope that it's truly so.
Saturday, 22 May 2010
A Cappella Concert at Phillack on Sunday
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Thursday, 20 May 2010
Importance and Responsibility
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Tuesday, 18 May 2010
Azaleas and Rhododendrons
This is around the time of year when azaleas and rhododendrons come into flower and produce a beautiful display of colour. One of the best places to go to see this is Kew Gardens in London and when I lived in the capital my partner and I went on frequent visits to Kew. I was reminded of the beauty of azaleas and rhododendrons on Sunday when I went to St Michaels Mount and saw the beautiful garden there where these plants were coming into flower.
Sunday, 16 May 2010
Music on the Mount
I've just arrived back from taking part, with two choirs, in the Music on the Mount Day. This happens annually, on St Michael's Mount just off Marazion in Cornwall and gives the opportunity for the public to hear a wide range of music, from different local choirs and bands, including brass and Samba bands, as well as some belly dancers. It was well attended and the sheer variety of music which was available was quite breathtaking.
Friday, 14 May 2010
Lichen

I think that lichen is a remarkable plant, made up as it is from an algae and a fungus who live co-operatively together to share nutrients. I have been told that the presence of lichen in an area is one indicator that the air is particularly clear there. I was delighted to see some lichen on the branches of trees near the cliffs on the walk I took with my partner yesterday afternoon. There was also Sea Campion and Thrift out in profusion on the cliffs with English bluebells coming into flower further inland. Oh I do love this time of year!
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
Mystery Shrub
Well to me it is as we inherited it when we moved into our present house. The reason why I'm writing about it today is that it is now in full flower with a profusion of orange flowers all over it which the bees are most enthusiastic about. I've looked it up in my trees and shrubs book but can't identify it from that. Not that the bees mind at all!
Monday, 10 May 2010
Interesting Times
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Saturday, 8 May 2010
Welcome Fiat Panda
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Thursday, 6 May 2010
Farewell Little Golf
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Tuesday, 4 May 2010
Herbal Medicine
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Sunday, 2 May 2010
May Bank Holiday
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