A Solstice to remember
June 24, 2022
A baker’s dozen of local photos from the March Equinox to the June Solstice 2022
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Winter into Spring
March 25, 2022
Snapshots of the Moon and Dorset with snippets from the diary at what turns out to be a difficult time.
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Walking into Autumn
November 13, 2020
Sometimes it feels like an achievement to go on putting one foot in front of the other. Sometimes you need to stop to take in the view.
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Year of the Giant 2019
January 1, 2020
The changing face of the Allington Giant. Looking back over the past year is also a way of looking forward.
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Eye of the Giant
December 14, 2019
Friday the 13th of December 2019. Early morning. I wasn’t in a hurry to turn on the radio to hear the election results.
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Primroses for Mum
March 30, 2019
Primroses, primroses, jump into the pot
We’ll take you with us to the new garden
Where we hope you will be happy
9+ things to like about November
November 28, 2018
Poor old November. Poems have been written about its lack of personality. Yet it’s a month full of ordinary magic.
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October – when did eight become ten?
October 26, 2018
October, now familiar as the tenth month – derives its name from its position as month eight in the ancient Roman calendar. Continue reading “October – when did eight become ten?”
September – The Seventh Month
September 23, 2018
The ninth month in the Gregorian calendar is remarkable for being linked to the number seven. Continue reading “September – The Seventh Month”
What do I think I know about … August?
August 29, 2018
1. August was named in honour of the Emperor Augustus. Continue reading “What do I think I know about … August?”
Maria Donovan 