Anchovies on Toast…

Feast / 30th July, 2014

Anchovies swarming off Clacton and Walton who would believe it !

Our so often chilly North Sea waters make us all think twice about even taking a quick dip but the Anchovy has shown us the way.

They have moved north out of their native waters of the Mediterranean so perhaps ‘Anchovies on Toast ‘ …More»

A Rapacious Appetite

Furrow / 17th July, 2014

The pitcher plant has been a huge success with a consummate appetite for all flying insects – houseflies and bluebottles are a favourite delicacy.

It has doubled in size since being purchased at Helmingham Hall in May and sent up new shoots to accommodate a feeding frenzy.

It is …More»

A Strange Drug Indeed…

Flicks / 29th June, 2014

Away for the weekend, and as we arrived at a London hotel we noted a cavalcade of vehicles and a galley of actors in costume sitting on the pavement smoking and drinking, waiting to be called to set.

Luckily enough a kind hearted steward allowed us access to view more closely the chosen location, a …More»