Bicclescombe Park on an autumn morning
I took my camera with me yesterday to record what a beautiful, tranquil spot this is, even when it’s cold and grey.
Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is the jewel in the crown of North Devon. It needs a little polishing, quite a lot of polishing, but its natural beauty is undeniable and its community beats like a human heart.
The battle for Bicclescombe Park
If you know Ilfracombe, you may know Bicclescombe Park, a delightfully peaceful haven hidden towards the Score Valley.
Winter in, boats out
s we turn back the clocks for winter, in Ilfracombe many of the boats have been lifted out of the harbour on to the quay and harbour car parks to protect them from the ferocity of the stormy weather until next spring.
Ending another afternoon blackberrying . . .
. . . up Hillsborough as another beautiful sunset develops over Ilfracombe . . .
Why get out of bed?
It can be difficult some days, especially when it’s dark, cloudy, you feel tired and the news on the radio is depressing.
When the sun is going . . .
. . . the colours and shades are intricate but fleeting.
All the fun of the fair at Ilfracombe quay
The fair has come to town . . . to Ilfracombe quay . . .
Sun has got its hat on for Ilfracombe Carnival 2008
It was a wonderful, dry evening and people lined the streets without coats as we waited for the 2008 Ilfracombe Carnival procession to leave Hillsborough.
Ilfracombe Carnival – Thursday 21st August 2008
The town’s residents and holiday visitors will be turning out for Ilfracombe Carnival, in aid of St John’s Ambulance Brigade, on the evening of Thursday 21st August 2008.
Summer sunset, twilight and night in Ilfracombe
A magical time, the evening . . .
Ilfracombe Birdman competition Sunday 3rd August 2008
On Sunday 3rd August 2008 Ilfracombe Pier will host the annual South West Birdman competition
Come to Rescue Day 2008 in Ilfracombe, Devon
Rescue Day in Ilfracombe, Devon on Wednesday 13th August is Britain’s biggest emergency services live charity display day
Wildcurl.co.uk offers a guide to life in North Devon
WildCurl.co.uk is your new guide to the North Devon area. You can search for events, places or groups on the site.
Balmoral’s first 2008 pleasure cruise from Ilfracombe
What a glorious July day, just right for the first excursion of the pleasure steamer ‘Balmoral’ from Ilfracombe.
Ilfracombe Sunday blues
Just take a walk and see what you will find . . .
Why Ilfracombe?
A good question. Many think of the town as well past its sell-by date with Victorian and Edwardian buildings crumbling, hotels closing down and shops looking shabby. Superficially, this is true.
July Sunday in Ilfracombe
After a night of rain and storm, this morning was beautiful. The walk round the north side of Hillsborough revealed some atmospheric views as the sun struggled to break through the cloud.
RNLI Summer Splash in Ilfracombe – Sunday 6th July 2008
The RNLI is hosting its Summer Splash at the Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe on Sunday 6th July 2008 from 1pm. There’ll be rescue demonstrations in and around Wildersmouth Bay plus fun and refreshments inside the Pavilion.
When did you last eat fresh produce?
Probably never if you’ve always shopped at a supermarket, for their produce has to be chilled, stored or worse to preserve it from grower to distribution centre to articulated transporter to shop to shelf, which doesn’t leave a lot of time or room for fresh in its true sense.