Walking - Craft Room And Beyond

The Seal Sanctuary – Saving Sealife in Cornwall

Posted on 27/08/202101/10/2021 by Kay

Located in Gweek, Cornwall, not far from Helston; the Seal Sanctuary, part of the Sea Life Trust charity; is a great day out for all the family. With nature walks, farm animals, penguins sea lions and of course seals. Recently the Secret Creek, home to three totally cute beavers. Located in a pretty coastal valley, and open year round, there is plenty to see on repeat visits.

We have visited at different times of year before; and can definitely attest to there being lots to see, at different times of year rain or shine.

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Challenges, Crafts, Life, Sewing

Garden Bunting and Wild Week 3

Posted on 23/06/202130/06/2021 by Kay

What lovely amazing weather we’ve been having! All the better for getting out in the garden, and of course; if I’m spending more time out there, it made me realise how much I needed to renew the garden bunting!

This has become even more noticeable, as I’ve been out planting; doing more of the 30 days wild list; and of course, enjoying family time in the sunshine!

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Days Out, Travel

Tintagel a Wild Walk Through Arthurian Legend

Posted on 18/06/202124/06/2021 by Kay

Tintagel, on the north coast of Cornwall, is a village steeped in Arthurian Legend, or in other words is alleged to be the former home of King Arthur. Now run by English Heritage, you can visit the site, enjoy the coast, and learn what part Cornwall may have played in this historical tale.

We headed out to visit on a lovely sunny day recently, so I thought I’d share the day with you, here on the blog!

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Days Out, Life

A Day Out To – The South West Coast Path

Posted on 11/05/202013/09/2020 by Kay

The rules have changed and we can finally head out in the car again, so we’re driving for a walk along a section of the South West Coast Path!

Written during Lockdown May 2020

Deciding to go a little further away, to make a change from the local park, and a wander to the supermarket, we drove to nearby Perranporth for a much needed dose of sea air!

We headed out to enjoy the glorious sunshine, choosing to stay away from the beach, and heading to the cliff path.

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Days Out, Travel

The Lost Gardens of Heligan – Has Spring Sprung?

Posted on 25/02/201912/01/2021 by Kay

This last weekend has been beautiful, with sunny skies and temperatures bordering on (dare I say it?) warm! We decided it was the perfect time to visit the Lost Gardens of Heligan!

In comparison this time last year; we were facing the Beast From the East, and hiding away from the cold and snow!

Snowman March 2018 — Around this time last year we made this guy! Using up all the snow in the garden!

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A Day Out To – NT Cotehele House and Gardens

Posted on 23/07/201815/09/2020 by Kay

The summer continues! We recently used our National Trust membership and visited the lovely Cotehele in Saltash, heading a little further afield to the Tamar Valley!

Cotehele is a (mostly) Tudor manor house, formerly owned by the Edgecumbe family, also owners of Mount Edgcumbe House in Torpoint.

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A Day Out To – Glendurgan Garden – Rainbows of Colour

Posted on 25/05/201810/11/2020 by Kay

Since returning from Spain, I haven’t had time for the holiday blues, as it’s safe to say the weather here at home has been wonderful! We made the most of it this weekend; using our National Trust membership and visiting Glendurgan Garden for a sunny walk, now that flowers everywhere are blooming and things are far less wintery!

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A Day Out To – The Bluebell Festival at Godolphin

Posted on 18/04/201810/11/2020 by Kay

So this month ended up glorious in places! There has been some lovely sunshine, I hope you’ve had some too! Last weekend it was beautifully sunny, so; we’ve once again made the most of our National Trust membership, and headed off to Godolphin.

We’ve made a list of National Trust places in Cornwall; so hopefully we’ll be able visit most of them and I’ll have blog content for the rest of the year!

This week, while we had some sun, we visited the historic gardens of Godolphin. (Near Helston.)

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