Author Archives: Roger

The Happiest of Events

As we crossed the Tamar Bridge enroute to Portsmouth, the good news came. To Martin and Kerry a baby girl, Isla.  She is absolutely gorgeous, and we are all so very proud to welcome her into the world. She obviously … Continue reading

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Still got a long way to go…..

Greetings from Cornwall. There are times when every day just seems  hot and sunny, and everything right with the world. Here Mount Brioni, Seaton, we are having such times – and we are very grateful. A typical highlight being Sunday … Continue reading

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Havin’ a Party

Last week saw us back in Portsmouth, for a party, and the long awaited return of my band. We played to a packed house: comments ranging from Oh What a Crying Shame, it’s a Wicked World , and Wonderful Tonight. … Continue reading

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Christmas Cheer

The festivities began early with our staff Christmas bash at the Copley Arms in Hessingford. Plenty of good cheer, and food, wine, singing and dancing, starring the Copley’s very own Rachel Bradburn – an excellent evening. This year we had … Continue reading

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Roger & Cathy’s Holiday

After 14 years, it was time for our holiday in the sun…..and we had plenty of sun, sea and sandy beach. It could have Seaton, except we were swimming in that warm November sea! Met lots nice people, and enjoyed … Continue reading

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The good life!

Some weeks are set aside for enjoyment, and this was such a week! One Man, Two Guvnors, with James Corden, played to a packed house at Theatre Royal, Plymouth – a must see, end of the pier romp, and, at … Continue reading

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Rame Head

A Sunday walking from Cawsands to Rame Head and back; 2 hours of healthy pleasure – and great views of the Eddystone Light House, and beers at the Cross Keys.

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Morval Vintage Steam Rally

Busy weekend! Saturday night visit to the Theatre Royal’s Drum Theatre in Plymouth. Plymouth’s Young Company production of Heartbreak Beautiful, modern play about life, love and sport……what else is there?  Very fast and very entertaining; needed to stop at the … Continue reading

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New website design

If you are a regular to this site you may have noticed our new website design. This is the first of our plans to make improvements to the site and introduce new features to help you find out more about … Continue reading

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Blue Plate and other dining

Hello, October was very busy, but we found some time for socialising. Nick Barclay and his team held an open-house to celebrate 12 months at the Blue Plate. Lots of good wine, fine food and excellent company: and Cathy won … Continue reading

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