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Climate Change, Hen Harriers and Bees in the Po...

I had pondering time on my hands today at hospital in Bath, recovering from a minor operation. It went swimmingly, all well thank you - let's just say it was...

A Christmas Tale

I went Christmas tree shopping this afternoon and, as you can see, bought a beautiful tree. I'm always a bit nervous about buying the family Christmas tree as I usually...

A Sense of Perspective

I've just got back from an indecently long hols in France, which, yes, was lovely thank you. We did a round trip, with three days of World War One battlefields...

The Green Blob

Owen Paterson wrote an astonishing piece in the Sunday Telegraph yesterday, culminating in an attack on what he called the "Green Blob". For the point of record, I am that...

The Bath and West Show

I had a lovely time at the Bath and West show today. It's 15 minutes down the road from us, so I've been a regular attendee as punter or exhibitor...

The Dog Walk

Buttercup, plantain and wild carrot on the dog walk The orchid field ...and the more prosaic Bugle in grassland ... and bluebells in the woods The small unnoticed... and the...