Apr 17, 2022Member-onlyWhat’s in a name? It’s complicatedThe name of the city I am living in right now is contentious. It’s official name is Londonderry but no one here seems to call it that, not even the council. Most people in the city itself, Protestants as well as Catholics, call it Derry. This suggests it is more…Derry Girls7 min readDerry Girls7 min read
Nov 28, 2021Member-onlyWalking the Gower Coast: Rhossili BayDo believe the hype. In 2014, Rhossili Bay was voted the UK’s number one beach, by TripAdvisor users, it also ranked third best in Europe, and 9th best in the world. They are not wrong. The bay is spectacular. the wide flat beach curves along for 3 miles (5 km)…Wales7 min readWales7 min read
Oct 13, 2021Member-onlyWalking the Gower Coast: Port Eynon to RhossiliThis is the most challenging leg of my journey around the Gower coast, thus far. It is the longest and most remote walk…Travel Writing15 min readTravel Writing15 min read
Sep 28, 2021Member-onlyInishbofin— Donegal’s magical island of the white cowOur visit to the island of Inishbofin last month was one of those rare “perfect” days in life. The weather was warm and sunny with enough of a sea breeze to blow away any viruses. …9 min read9 min read
Aug 8, 2021Member-onlyWalking the Gower Coast: Oxwich to HortonI have decided that cold weather and wind are fine for walking — lots of layers and a padded coat with a hood see to that.Mud, however is quite different. It can be quite a hazard. My first walks from Limeslade to Brandy Cove, were reasonably mud-free. From Pwll Du…Travel Writing10 min readTravel Writing10 min read
Jun 24, 2021Member-onlyWalking the Gower Coast: Tor Bay & Oxwich BayWhen I see a sunny forecast, I start looking at maps and planning my next walk.Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
Jun 6, 2021Member-onlySelling Art Online: An interview with Emma Cownie by Toby BuckleyI was delighted to be asked to do an interview with Toby Buckley for the Net Gallery about selling art and marketing. It was published recently on the “Artist N Virtual” section of their site. I thought I would post a modified version here too:- With successive lockdowns resulting in…Marketing7 min readMarketing7 min read
May 30, 2021Member-onlyWalking the Gower Coastal Path: Pennard Cliffs & Three Cliffs BayAn artist’s walk around the Gower Peninsula. I discuss the history of the area and paint the views I see.Travel7 min readTravel7 min read
May 4, 2021Member-onlyWalking the Gower Coastal Path: Pwll Du and Hunts BayWelsh Historian and writer, Wynford Vaughn Thomas, once said that the Gower Peninsula is “a secret people hug to themselves”. Brandy Cove may well be the secret that the people of Bishopston “hug to themselves” because it’s a short walk down a lane from the village for them, but the…Travel9 min readTravel9 min read
Apr 16, 2021Member-onlyWalking the Gower Coastal Path: Caswell Bay & Brandy CoveThis walk happened on the spring Equinox. This is the day when light and dark are balanced before the days lengthen into spring. I got up earlier this time and caught the 9.20am 2C bus on Oystermouth Road to Caswell. …Walking9 min readWalking9 min read
