As the historic steam locomotive, ‘The Earl,’ left the station the chugging sound gradually increased, which can only be described as a child making a woo-woo sound—and let’s admit it, most adults do that, too. The station master blew his whistle, and a cloud of steam appeared. I’m on one of the great little trains …
Church Stretton has a new kid on the block, The Bake House Cafe and it is not just open for coffee and cake; you can get a glass of fine wine or a locally brewed pint in the evening! It sits on the corner of High Street next to the Square and has a lovely …
Blakeman’s cafe is cosy and rustic but airy due to the high ceiling and window, letting in lots of light. But if you prefer a darker, more intimate corner, you’ll find a comfy sofa and an open fireplace at the back of the cafe. Fantastic art for sale from local artists fills the walls, and …
It was a door I’d wanted to pop my head around for a while, so I did just that on my recent visit to Bishops Castle. Tahira looked up from her cooking pot and towards me standing in the doorway and said, come in and have a seat; we are just discussing art. Well, how …
Here I go again, making promises to myself that I might not keep, but I will make a considerable effort to keep this promise. I’m always writing, in notebooks, tapping on the computer, I have scraps of papers pinned everywhere with lists, ideas, quick notes, things people have said and done. I have articles published. …